Boogie Street
Leonard Cohen · Other Songs - Leonard Cohen
O Crown of Light, O Darkened One,
I never thought we'd meet.
You kiss my lips, and then it's done:
I'm back on Boogie Street.
A sip of wine, a cigarette,
and then it's time to go
I tidied up the kitchenette;
I turned the old banjo.
I'm wanted at the traffic-jam.
They're saving me a seat.
I'm what I am, and what I am,
Is back on Boogie Street.
And O my love, I still recall
The pleasures that we knew;
The rivers and the waterfall,
Wherein I bathed with you.
Bewildered by your beauty there,
I'd kneel to dry your feet.
By such instruction you prepare
A man for Boogie Street.
O Crown of Light, O Darkened One...
So come, my friends, be not afraid.
We are so lightly here.
It is in love that we are made;
In love we disappear.
Though all the maps of blood and flesh
Are posted on the door,
There's no one who has told us yet
What Boogie Street is for.
O Crown of Light, O Darkened One...
A sip of wine, a cigarette,
And then it's time to go...
I never thought we'd meet.
You kiss my lips, and then it's done:
I'm back on Boogie Street.
A sip of wine, a cigarette,
and then it's time to go
I tidied up the kitchenette;
I turned the old banjo.
I'm wanted at the traffic-jam.
They're saving me a seat.
I'm what I am, and what I am,
Is back on Boogie Street.
And O my love, I still recall
The pleasures that we knew;
The rivers and the waterfall,
Wherein I bathed with you.
Bewildered by your beauty there,
I'd kneel to dry your feet.
By such instruction you prepare
A man for Boogie Street.
O Crown of Light, O Darkened One...
So come, my friends, be not afraid.
We are so lightly here.
It is in love that we are made;
In love we disappear.
Though all the maps of blood and flesh
Are posted on the door,
There's no one who has told us yet
What Boogie Street is for.
O Crown of Light, O Darkened One...
A sip of wine, a cigarette,
And then it's time to go...
Boogie Street
Leonard Cohen's "Boogie Street" stands as a hauntingly atmospheric track that exemplifies his mastery of blending folk sensibilities with jazz-inflected textures. Recorded during the artist's later period, the song reflects his enduring ability to transform simple melodies into profound meditations on human experience. With its distinctive vocal delivery and moody instrumentation, the recording captures the quiet intensity characteristic of Cohen's work, offering listeners a glimpse into his final musical explorations. The piece serves as a testament to his lifelong commitment to storytelling through music, maintaining the lyrical depth and emotional resonance that defined his career.