Dance me to the end of love, LEONARD COHEN

Leonard Cohen on Jools Holland Show
"Dance Me To The End Of Love"
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
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

[@anoeilabramian3480]

RIP and thank you for sharing your gift with the world Mr Cohen.

[@larsbokberg]

He is one of the "crooner kings" of this world and his voice has grown better through the years.....🍷

[@suzannedarroch1149]

My name is Suzanne. I was so privileged to hear Leonard in Berlin on 17th July, 2013, my birthday. I wish I could have heard him again in person. He was amazing. I listen and I sing and I dance to his music. What a wonderful poet to have had in my life.

[@keithkearney5197]

I absolutely love this song,thank you so much Leonard for sharing your gift with the world,God Bless you R.I.P

[@dropdeadgorgeous6]

RIP Leonard. Thanks for the fantastic music

[@magdolnatoth8731]

One of the most beautiful and heart wrenching song..

[@oldcat3003]

RIP Leonard Cohen. Legends don't die. They fade away, and stay in our hearts forever.

[@89latulipe]

Je pleure en écoutant Léonard Cohen, je me revois des années en arrière quand mon grand-père m'emmenait dans des cabarets parisiens découvrir la musique slave. Encore un immense merci à mon grand-père et à Léonard Cohen que j'admirais.

[@tomdonnelly8030]

This man has the soul we all wish we could have. No one has ever touched so many souls or hearts.

[@Lousec]

Fact ❤

[@Raggo12345]

And the violinist is great, also!!!

[@katarinabigcat]

R.I.P, your music stay in our hearth!

[@nikmihin4981]

мой любимый Леонард, его бархатный завораживающий голос не спутаешь ни с кем!!!!!!!! СУПЕР!!!!!! вечная память

[@mariomoreira5823]

MUSIC... PERFECT... PARADISE... Wonderful.. BEAUTIFUL... Shadows...

[@suzannedarroch1149]

This has to be the most beautiful song ever.

[@jerryoshea3116]

One of many Suzanne..I can remember seeing this yrs ago when i lived in London..I came home from work&watched the recording of this show("The late , show"with Jools Holland)and Leonard performed 3 songs if I can recall?(and he hadn't performed"Live"for quite a long time)and the performance from him(and his troop of musicians)was mesmerizing!!..Fond memories of a "Genius"who left behind an indelible footprint.

[@christinas6434]

Yeah, beautiful lyrics and music to Leonard's fantastic voice. 💖💃😇🙏

[@jerryoshea3116]

@@christinas6434 A true one of a kind.They broke the mould!.He was a Genius&w/b sorely missed..

[@lukesaldanha9060]

Leonhard Cohen singing in Heaven ! The Violinist and the two lovely ladies gives this song a Soul !!

[@gregbogan7639]

Rest in peace, you beautiful soul.

[@DannaKGara]

Leonard, this is my favorite of all your wonderful music. We are going to miss you so much! You have touched our souls as no one else could. You are with God now & I think he is so pleased with you! Your music will sound throughout the Heavens.

[@lizatanzawa7910]

Danna Garabedian thanks, just what I was thinking

[@jamesstuart8049]

Awesome voice on the burning sound of the violin. He's such a great, Shalom. How're you , Miss Danna.

[@xav1952]

I'll never get tired of this marvellous song !

[@ep2353]

I can not understand how over 500 people gave this stunning song a thumbs down. Minds and hearts are certainly different . . .

[@AlexiGreco]

They don’t get it as most don’t

[@user-vp2wz6xp9l]

Еэмиропка

[@Renato-fh6wd]

I love you mr. Cohen, and rest in peace ...thats all.

[@jacobsimon]

Gone, the great beloved Leonard Cohen. Listeng to this song and tearing up, not out of sadness, but because the words and music are so hauntingly beautiful

[@carolglover4]

Shalom shalom Leonard Cohen, you will dance us forever to the music of time. Your poetry and music are heavenly and go straight to the soul.

[@khloudzjia]

Shalom !

[@dougwarfield6497]

You could not have said that any better.💃🕺..

[@yelenagurevich9541]

Shalom to you Master! Leonard Cohen, this song and your voice so organically natural and amazing, it’s coming from singer’s heart and soul and goes straight to heart and soul of listeners! I can listen to this song 5 times a day and it’s not even enough.

[@arongunner1522]

😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it

[@dmgiova3788]

Amen and shalom

[@lediwinter5963d]

Какие прекрасные слова, чудная мелодия и божественное исполнение замечательного Леонарда Коэна! Бесконечность, любовь, жизнь....

[@readmore8740]

Happy 82nd birthday Leonard, please live till after I die, you're THE man.

[@milarutsinsh8833]

просто сокровище спасибо

[@artisancans3954]

Julie Christensen and Perla Batalla. Just Beautiful.

[@epetrova8912]

elvira m. kinga

[@margarethebraun8988]

Eли Petrova

[@margarethebraun8988]

Eли Petrova

[@rodbrown2791]

What else is there to say about the man? Absolutely magical, and Julie and Perla live the music with him, I've loved him all my life.

[@helenadias2203]

J'adore. Au revoir la tristesse avec vous. MERCI 💖💕Vous nous manqué petite étoile. .

[@LuKa-bx5pb]

Mr.Cohen rest in peace,masterpiece of artist

[@213LotusBlossom]

To a man who spoke the truth through the words of his lyrics, Leonard Cohen will never be forgotten. His words of wisdom will go on forevermore!

[@arongunner1522]

😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it

[@jamesstuart8049]

Shalom! Hello Miss Sweet Soul, how are you doing today?

[@arktana]

Have been crying since yesterday...your beautiful music saved me in the hardest times

[@tomciviletti]

LC should have received both the Nobel Prize for Literature and the Peace Prize for suicide prevention.

[@user-ts3jh8sk1o]

Feeling the same

[@mena1959]

I will always love you mr. Cohen, rest in peace

[@dmgiova3788]

Me too. He has brought another to the front of my memory. So many expressions they share, especially in his later years. Thank you, Mr. Cohen. R.I.P.

[@PhilLongwell42]

RIP Leonard. Your songs will live on forever. This was THE best performance ever. Once I saw this, I got it.

[@sonakartashyan8401]

Песня, голос и особенно скрипка.БРАВО!

[@joelea4123]

Absolute perfection.

[@ediekilner5894]

YOUR MUSIC IS ABSOLUTELY POETIC. .....SO PROFOUND AND MOVING. .......RIP XX

[@jo.5403]

J'avais beaucoup aimé cette chanson.R.I.P Léonard.

[@martine0409]

Magnifique Léonard . I love you : How can anyone not love Dance me to the end of love?

[@annelydamore9801]

What can I say, shivers down the spine, amazing ... Leonard and back up singers .

[@user-rz5uh6ob4v]

Супер! Супер! Спасибо.💝

[@Silvermac27]

Loved this wonderful singer and poet RIP Leonard

[@myszkabrudnicka2244]

I remember the day when I was introduced to his music. I didn’t understand the words but the music and his voice stole my heart. I listen to his songs everyday. R.I.P beautiful soul

[@smokey347]

That gaze! Beginning at abt 1:30m... for almost 30 long seconds... just the thought of being at the receiving end of that gaze makes me tremble! Did he love her? Let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone... RIP dear Leonard.

[@lizatanzawa7910]

smokey347 ...loved us all!!!!

[@darofenton6217]

smokey347 I have the same Gaze for the other Singer ..Perla Battala 😍

[@marciaschles]

I love you Leonard Cohen you are the most gracious human being I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@derektrusler4125]

How can anyone not love Dance me to the end of love? Priceless !

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

Earless

[@marcelinoperez2926]

I have always worshiped Cohen as the one who touched me with his poetry

[@user-rz6sd2sl7o]

Really,how can they?

[@ruthimurta3369]

No conozco canción o poesía más sensual que esta

[@user-ef1dt9ct1z]

В.М АХ КАКОЙ БАРХАТНЫЙ ГОЛОС. БРАВО ВОСХИЩАЮСЬ ИСПОЛНЕНИЕМ ЭТОГО ТАЛАНТИЩА. СПАСИБО ЗА ПРЕКРАНОЕ ВИДИО.

[@manuelafonseca1648]

Love this song, it comes from his heart to our heart.

[@arongunner1522]

😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it

[@waltervoll284]

Never really listen to his songs,now that I’m older,. I realize what I’ve missed. Truly a poet,

[@barbarahasse627]

Love you! You are THE man...rest in heavenly peace. Listening to this song, with tears in my eyes...

[@Fritson]

Thank you, merci, gracias, grazie dear Lenard Cohen, you will be loved for..... ALWAYS! RIP ♥

[@rainerbennewitz8632]

Ich hatte das unvergessliche Erlebnis Leonard Cohen 2008 live in Berlin zu erleben! Eines der schönsten Erlebnisse in meinen inzwischen 66 Lebensjahren. RIP Leonard!

[@smmotorsportupland1476]

leonard, your music has touched my heart and healed my soul..may you rest in everlasting peace..thank you

[@plflady]

I love his music it is out of the ordinary but so beautiful!

[@lilianaspiterililianas314]

No matter which age you had, you always moved me with your songs - rest in peace

[@arongunner1522]

😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it

[@bryanmoorecooker7123]

How are you doing today my name is Bryan

[@alwayssinatra583]

Love Love Love this man and miss miss miss him 💕 Rest In Peace gone but not forgotten 💕

[@marinat3165]

Thanks Leonard for all your songs.

[@MiguelHGarcia]

The slow and sentimental voice of Leonard, lead us to the imagination ... Bellisimo topic Thank you

[@triciavangeens4055]

Beautiful voice and music! :-) RIP Leonard Cohen :-(

[@eunikamazak6098]

💐LEONARD COHEN 💐WIELKI ARTYSTA 💐🎁💐🙏👍👍👏PIEKNA MUZYKA WIELKI TALENT MUZYCZNY BRAWO 👏👏👏👏👏Opinia Polki mieszkajacej w Belgi

[@mieczysaww8978]

Zgadzam się z Pani opinią w całości .Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski.

[@matipoom5150]

Dance me to the end of life ... RIP, my absolute favorite!

[@wilgo59]

thank you very much for all these wonderful moments

[@nightowlo]

I just cannot stop playing this over and over again, it is how I start my morning and end my evening and I find my self humming this song throughout the day no matter where I am or what I am doing - I am love-struck with this music from beginning to end...... `THANK YOU' Leonard Cohen.

[@nightowlo]

Luv it so!

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

Lovestruck!

[@kathleentherose]

I know what you mean, Lane. Hugs from a woman from Ireland. xx God bless you xxxx

[@benjaminstephan1432]

who can blame you

[@carisiamartin4736]

I think just powerful music impacts our every day life. I am just like you.. It is a reason to get through the day xxxx

[@mwallace2628]

After millennia Mr. Cohen was able to put what the heart feels with romantic love into words. And what words they are.

[@kayfoster6504]

Love this song, so beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rudolftrost3534]

You did not know me, but you were there for every hard time in my life. I will have to go on alone from now on. Leonard; I was so fortunate to see your concert in Antwerpen in 2009. It will remain with me forever as the best concert I have ever attended. Your music, wisdom and unfathomable contribution to the human race will never end as long as your songs are played... Rest in Peace, Old Friend.

[@lizatanzawa7910]

Rudolf Trost ...we still have him, Rudi

[@rudolftrost3534]

Yes, he hold a very special place in my soul. Thank you, Liza.

[@challouchallou]

Rudolf Trost BB

[@cathycosnefroy5086]

I'm adding few humble words - and sorry for their imperfection ('m french speaking!- .As Rudolf (your words to Leonard are so so deep ....) , Leonard Cohen was for me a deep and permanent companion. More than 2 months later I'l still in the pain. The beauty of his poems, of his melodies,, of his soul will be there until my end. But still ... my life will never be the same. We love you so,Leonard, as a man, as an artist. And this is comforting to read quite each day all this words of love to you. Incredible. So rare. Love to you leonard, and kind regards to all your friends. Cathy.

[@rudolftrost3534]

Thank you for contributing to Leonard's memory, Cathy. Your mastery of the English language is very good, especially as you are French-speaking and thus in another Language group. I myself am a Flemish speaking Belgian, so I am in the Germanic Language group and thus it is easier for me to write in the English language. Both of us, however, seem to be better at it than some of the dribble you get on forums like this... from English speaking people. But back to topic... The Memory of the Great Late Leonard Cohen. That man was there for me all of my life, through love and misery, pain an humour. There was always a Cohen song that seemed to fit the occassion with words of advice and hard-won wisdom. Have you read his words to his muze Marianne Ihlen? So beautiful and sad, and yet, full of hope and joy. Even now, while going through a divorce, his last CD is filled with beautiful lyrics and advice. To me, it seemed the man wrote his song especially for me, but then, I guess everyone who listens to him will have that feeling. While he performed in Antwerp, it was a week after Yasmine, a beloved singer took her own life after a love break-up in a lesbian relationschp. That singer had a year previously recorded a flemish version of some of Leonard's songs and he was keenly aware of that fact. He dedicated the songs "Like a bird on a wire" and "There ain't no cure for love" to her memory and encompassed her entire life in these two songs. It was as if they were written especcially for her... Only the truly great can accomplish such things and Leonard... he was the greatest of all. As you said, my life too will never be the same. I still have his words and wisdoms to guide me, though, and they will be with me in the next phase of my life, my search for a new love.

[@user-wm2yh6pi4p]

С каждой новой ноты он как будто становится моложе это чудо это фантастика!

[@user-fq2wr9eb2i]

!!!!!!!!+++

[@jfh831]

Leonard Cohen is "the Top Artist of the century!"

[@dianatelegrafi291]

🌏🙏❤️This spng is one of the best songs of all time ⭐️Legenddd ⭐️Leonard Chohennn 🍁Love youu 🍁

[@benjaminstephan1432]

One of the few regrets I have is never having seen this genius in person. I love You Tube for at least this opportunity to see him perform

[@annagray302]

I feel the same. His voice is a very rare gift

[@janzaklikowski2806]

I have sweet memories about this song.I think it was composed in heaven.Thank you.

[@josephgerard1104]

like pretty much all of Cohen's songs, this is a masterpiece. You can just sit back and listen (as I have more then a few times) or you can read the lyrics and be impressed again and again with his mastery. the man was a true poet, timeless. and will never be forgotten. "Dance me through the panic till I'm gathered safely in" RIP Leonard

[@antoniocarrascotoronjo9407]

Mágico... Siempre recordaré su show en directo y que tuve el honor de estar presente. forever

[@markfullagar4392]

Wonderful, amazing, what a Genius ! R.I.P. You filled the World, now fill the Stars !

[@UmutNaderi]

Heaven sounds even more peaceful now... RIP legend...

[@MirjanaStefanovic]

I was so fortunate to see his concert in Lisbon in 2009. It will remain with me forever, it was the most supreme musical experience of my life. His music and contribution to the humanity will never dance away...

[@bryanmoorecooker7123]

How are you doing today my name is Bryan

[@acenikdo]

the voices ... the voices .... unreal beauty...thx

[@acenikdo]

430 deaf :))))

[@kaugustson]

Makes me cry.... so deep....love you, Leonard. You’ll live on in your music and poems!

[@moragmckay3779]

I swear if they played this at my funeral I'd get up and dance with a blissful smile on my face.

[@rachelsaunders7834]

I believe it, and I would do it too

[@JacquiCrawford]

one of my favourites by Leonard.....he has a unique style...

[@annagrenda3919]

Love his songs

[@manuelcurtet]

You give me peace, my old friend. 30 years of love. R.I.P.

[@bryanmoorecooker7123]

How are you doing today my name is Bryan

[@steniaukaszewska7766]

Piękne słowa piosenki,cudowna Dopóki mamy marzenia choć twarz się zmienia choć na włosach siwy cień to życie ma ciągle sens

[@m90lsblkp..dfvsljns..]

RIP, the most influential man...

[@hennytjemmes4075]

Oh mr. Cohen your voice,i your voice i love iT so much

[@johnwychowanko3104]

Boy oh Boy, you are so missed. This has to be one of the best you've ever written. Always brings a tear to my eye. Reminds me so much of my Dad. Love you Both

[@whereitsat14]

By happenstance this artist found his way to my ears today. At the perfect time to provide the inspiration and comfort I so needed. My grandma left this world a year ago today. I don't even believe in god anymore but I feel she had a part in me finding this song. Strange I know. Just like life itself.

[@khadijakhezzar1199]

just wow !

[@christineprice8108]

he was truly amazing - wonderful man xx

[@jelskekingma2002]

In 1967 I was 20 years and 50 years he was there for the hard times in live. But he will Always there to the end of my live.His voice came deep in my heart, he was so sensuel, and his smile I never forget.Thanks for all your music

[@antoniomartin826]

Un canta-autor como pocos, voz penetrante, melodiosa y única. Que pena, que haya tan pocos comentarios en español ensalzando el magnifico trabajo que nos dejó .

[@manuelantoniocortesballest6006]

@Antonio Martín, cierto.. y más tratándose de un Poeta al que deberíamos sentir como propio, por sus raíces lorquianas, por su amor al flamenco y por los maravillosos versos que nos legó, refiriéndose con frecuencia al paisaje y la gente de nuestro país. Baste como ejemplo el poema ON RARE OCCASIONS (The Flame, páginas 25 y 26) En raras ocasiones se me concedió el poder de enviar oleadas de emoción al mundo. Fueron sucesos impersonales, sobre los que no tenía control alguno. Subí al escenario al aire libre mientras se ponía el sol tras la Torre de Toledo y hasta la medianoche la gente no me dejó marchar. Todos, público y músicos, disueltos en gratitud.... Se oía un susurro unánime que yo no supe entender. Cuando baje del escenario le pregunté al promotor qué decía la gente. Me contestó que estaban coreando: to-re-ro, to-re-ro....

[@hectorhugorobledo2348]

Hola día soy de argentina buenos Aires, terrible voz ... única, lastimosamente en Sudamérica la última generación es la 70 yo tengo 48 años, los pibes de hoy están muertos en vida, Reggetoneros los an embrutecido..al sistema.no le conviene que sus mentes despierten... lamentablemente en la falta de cultura y educación es abismal....Argentina ya es es de 3° mundo....y vamos camino al 4° mundo....!! Saludos cordiales... extraordinario artista! Se nos fué..hace poco.saludos.cordiales!🇮🇱♥️🇮🇩🇮🇱♥️🇦🇷♥️🇮🇱🇮🇩🇮🇱🇮🇱🎊🤗❤️🇮🇩♥️🇮🇱♥️🇮🇩🇮🇩🏏🇦🇷🇮🇱🇦🇷🇦🇷🇮🇩♥️♥️🇮🇱

[@angelicaromero9496]

Yo soy chilena y amo la música de este poeta y canta autor. Pero soy de la generación de los años 60'... Los jóvenes de hoy ya no aprecian la buena música. Mis sobrinos aman esta música, porque yo de niños les enseñé a escucharla en mi casa y también les enseñé a leer los autores universales. Son jóvenes pero aman todo lo que yo les enseñé. Me siento feliz, porque son como hijos para mí... Leonard Cohen fabuloso no me canso de escucharlo y lo comparto con personas que no saben nada de éste grande de la música, que ya no está entre nosotros. En pandemia es un gusto escucharlo.

[@joelgarton]

I saw Leonard Cohen perform in 2013 Cairns, Australia. The first time I thought it worthwhile paying to see a performance in twenty years. There was no way I was going to miss maybe a last chance to see him. Beautiful and nothing but class. A memory that will never fade and one I will take to my grave.

[@dmgiova3788]

He IS "beautiful and nothing but class" especially today when so many performers are all about themselves. Ever listen to him in interviews? Classic. Wise, a wicked sense of humor that is never hurtful, but usually self-effacing. Knew how to laugh at himself. Love you, Mr. Cohen. Wish I knew you sooner.

[@carmemedrano5719]

Bailaria contigo hasta el fin del amor, hasta el fin del mundo, Leonard querido, hasta el fin del mundo. Gracias

[@AntonioSanchez-tr5ek]

A su memoria, gracias por habernos dado tanto amor a través de tus canciones

[@dianemassenet8366]

Marvellous and haunting songs; Léonard Cohen for ever; sent from Paris, France

[@lumpenpack7216]

Einzigartige Stimme,Klasse Sänger....Ruhe in Frieden....wir sehen uns

[@veracosta2181]

Qu'elle belle voie un personnage que l'on peut Jamais oublier Merci pour votre belle vidéo💛💜💝

[@PatrickStafford]

Pure talent,what else.

[@myracecilia3095]

Stay with us Leonard. Thank you for more than four decades of great music.

[@peterhouse1974]

Charles wisphers

[@jurgenklein334]

Sehr gefühlvoll ohne Worte toller Mann schade das er nicht mehr da ist💓💓💓💓

[@lienschen6844]

Endlich mal jemand der auf Deutsch schreibt . Er war ein toller Künstler . Großes Kino

[@jurgenklein334]

@@lienschen6844 liebe Monika da muss ich dir vollkommen recht geben einfach Klasse ein lieben Gruss

[@mairlloyd]

genius! pure genius!

[@carolrogers9256]

such a lovely guy and artist we wont see his like again,sadly

[@FirstUsedBooks]

God bless you Leonard, you have given us so much.

[@dannyfoley6249]

after all these years, its like its just being reborn

[@chrscb]

I have been exposed to Leonard Cohen's music and poems since the summer of 1977. I do not claim I understand all words in the poems, but I love reading them over and over. The same with the songs lyrics. His deep , expressive, moving, passionate voice along with the eloquent, full, powerful and succinct meaning lyrics have left a deep impact on me. I simply love his voice, I love his songs. Despite his enormous success he managed to remain humble and simple. He may be gone, but he will live for ever. RIP Leonard Cohen.

[@raymondroberts638]

Perla Batallia got me hooked on this song.You'd never guess the origin of the lyrics unless you dug deeper.