Hallelujah
Leonard Cohen · Live
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this the fourth, the fifth,
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
You'll say I've took the name in vain,
But I dont even know the name,
But if I did, well, really whats it to you?
There's a blaze of light in every word
It doesnt matter which are heard
the holy or the broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I did my best, it wasnt much
I couldnt feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didnt come to fool you.
And even though it all went wrong,
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tounge but Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' stands as a defining anthem of the 1980s, blending spiritual yearning with a haunting, folk-rock aesthetic. Originally recorded for his 1984 album *Various Positions*, the track evolved through numerous live and studio iterations, including the powerful rendition featured on the *Live* album. Cohen's distinctive vocal delivery and the song's complex chord progression created a unique atmosphere that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. The composition has since transcended its original religious context to become a universal ballad about love, loss, and redemption. Its enduring popularity is evident in countless live performances and covers by artists across genres, cementing its status as a modern classic. The song's ability to evoke profound emotion while maintaining a grounded, earthy tone ensures its place in the canon of influential songwriting.