Dance Me To The End Of Love
Leonard Cohen · More Best Of
Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in
Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Oh let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone
Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon
Show me slowly what I only know the limits of
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on
Dance me very tenderly and dance me very long
We're both of us beneath our love, we're both of us above
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the children who are asking to be born
Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn
Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic till I'm gathered safely in
Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance Me To The End Of Love
Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me To The End Of Love" stands as a haunting centerpiece in his discography, blending folk and jazz sensibilities with his signature poetic lyricism. Recorded for the compilation "More Best Of," the track exemplifies Cohen's ability to weave melancholy with a rhythmic, almost danceable pulse, challenging the listener to find movement within sorrow. The song reflects the broader themes found in his complete studio albums, exploring intimacy, loss, and the complexities of human connection through sparse instrumentation and his distinctive vocal delivery. As a key work in his catalogue, it remains a defining example of his late-career output, where he refined his artistry into a deeply personal and universally resonant expression.