Leonard Cohen - Democracy (Live in London)

Leonard Cohen - Democracy (Live In London) (Official Video)
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Lyrics:
It's coming through a hole in the air
From those nights in Tiananmen Square
It's coming from the feel
That it ain't exactly real
Or it's real, but it ain't exactly there
From the wars against disorder
From the sirens night and day
From the fires of the homeless
From the ashes of the gay
Democracy is coming to the U.S.A
It's coming through a crack in the wall
On a visionary flood of alcohol
From the staggering account
Of the Sermon on the Mount
Which I don't pretend to understand at all
It's coming from the silence
On the dock of the bay
From the brave, the bold, the battered
Heart of Chevrolet
Democracy is coming to the U.S.A
It's coming from the sorrow in the street
The holy places where the races meet
From the homicidal bitchin'
That goes down in every kitchen
To determine who will serve and who will eat
From the wells of disappointment
Where the women kneel to pray
For the grace of God in the desert here
And the desert far away
Democracy is coming to the U.S.A
Sail on, sail on
O mighty Ship of State!
To the Shores of Need
Past the Reefs of Greed
Through the Squalls of Hate
Sail on, sail on, sail on...
It's coming to America first
The cradle of the best and of the worst
It's here they got the range
And the machinery for change
And it's here they got the spiritual thirst
It's here the family's broken
And it's here the lonely say
That the heart has got to open
In a fundamental way
Democracy is coming to the U.S.A
It's coming from the women and the men
O baby, we'll be making love again
We'll be going down so deep
That the river's going to weep
And the mountain's going to shout Amen
It's coming like the tidal flood
Beneath the lunar sway
Imperial, mysterious
In amorous array
Democracy is coming to the U.S.A
Sail on, sail on...
I'm sentimental, if you know what I mean
I love the country but I can't stand the scene
And I'm neither left or right
I'm just staying home tonight
Getting lost in that hopeless little screen
But I'm stubborn as those garbage bags
That Time cannot decay
I'm junk but I'm still holding up
This little wild bouquet
Democracy is coming to the U.S.A

[@oveman]

I think this has to be the most underrated Cohen song. What a masterpiece. And what a lyricist he was.

[@kathryn3390]

I grow fonder of him daily. I can't get enough of his wisdom, wit, insight. He's just phenomenal. I can say this. I will continue to listen to his entire catalog until end of days. I will read his lyrics and poems and books and biographies and autobiography, videos, interviews, for all their bits of Cohen-isms. His truth as only he can present it, hide it, spread it, ideal it, break it apart, share it, live it, and breathe it in like soul air. LOVE this man.

[@jamesd7495]

Kathryn I recently discovered him and in an absolute trance listening to him

[@kathryn3390]

@@jamesd7495 I envy you in so many ways because even if your journey is yours and yours alone as you walk with him letting him speak to your flaws, desires, fears, prejudices, anticipations, aspirations, about everything unique to us all: our history of ourself and our reaction to others and our world as we grow within it wanting betterment and peace, light and as Rumi would say, a bit of dung as well. Hard to explain, but as you hold the coast of all thing, Cohen, I do believe you'll soon come to comprehend what I'm trying, terribly, to say.

[@nancysmith1296]

Well said!

[@andipajeroking]

I am listening to him for more than 20 years now, but you need to go to the next level. Read this poems (with the Bible in the other hand, you will need it), and read and try to understand his songs. The experience is mind blowing, from listening the songs and catching a meaning here and there, to actively trying to understand what those phrases mean. All that, if you are not doing this already, of course :D

[@kathryn3390]

@@andipajeroking Maybe so, in the other hand, a huge book of Rumi poems. He always sounded more like Rumi than Jesus... at least to me.

[@kclee1]

As of July 2021, I'm still searching for this.... democracy!

[@jenniferforde8203]

A sad world without this beautiful man. Such an artist RIP SIR

[@corneliawustefeld5577]

Your voice is so beautiful for broken hearts, Leonhard RIP

[@natalierosen]

Words that mean something; sing and believe Democracy is on a roll!!

[@01360brown]

I think the songs of Leonard Cohen should be compulsory in every school in the world

[@annbarns652]

share all over as much as you can.

[@bluezinnia847]

the most fantastic Poet/song writer ever! Thank you...Lenard Cohen will always be in my heart, my music! I'm surprised not many even know about this genius!

[@nancyjordan1577]

I love this guy. He is terribly missed.

[@DK-tq8ql]

TRUE

[@mirka]

I miss his wisdom. He foresaw results of 2016 US elections, his family thought those were his painkillers talking 😮

[@dzormekuhkajolamaclean139]

Holy hell. This man was a genius. I have never heard this record before.

[@leemorgan4799]

He wrote this just after the fall of the Berlin wall.

[@dzormekuhkajolamaclean139]

@@leemorgan4799 I see... Was it an ironic piece then?

[@leemorgan4799]

You should listen to his music..great poet

[@dzormekuhkajolamaclean139]

@@leemorgan4799 Oh, I have been a Leonard Cohen fan for a while now. I have even read Lets Compare Mythologies, this is why I was shocked I had not heard something so powerful coming from him

[@nancyjordan1577]

@@dzormekuhkajolamaclean139 Every time I hear one of his songs that I’d never heard before, it stuns me. He’s phenomenal.

[@sallyangle4581]

tonight of all nights, we should all sing this in hope.

[@bluemichellela]

yes -- and I'm writing a few days after you -- and we can indeed hope!

[@michaelstern7532]

Yes my Idol jam 70 Years old Thank you Leo💖

[@klytouch7515]

It never was about political directions.. It is just our species of humanity human conditions... hmmm.. And it never is happening under jurisdiction of sovereign nations military hegemonic ambitions... never..!! Hmmm I want to create a new platform of cognition evolution platform for the benefits of mankind.. hmmm And I need your help my beautiful wives.

[@MsOrgonomics]

Every time I listen to him, I miss him more.

[@ChantelleandJohn]

...the heart has got to open in a fundamental way.

[@lotharschepers2240]

Me too.

[@tonyvh12]

Been waiting all day for work to end so I can play this when no one else is here because I knew it would make me cry

[@seemobootheelmissouri8339]

This gives me reason to pause... that Cohen sang this in London three years ago proves he was in touch with the Divine. And, forgiven... he's watching from the edge of heaven. Hallelujah!

[@ethicscannie5716]

Actually, our beloved Leonard died in November 2016 or thereabouts. So he didn't sing it in London 3 years ago. But the recording, taped live back when it happened, was only released 3 years ago. Which makes his wisdom and poetry all the more remarkable.

[@erikaeichmann817]

ICH BIN SO BEGEISTERT VON IHM. WUNDERBARE SONGS. 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@AnneGorman]

Yes. Democracy is coming...I love Leonard's singing.

[@janetdavies9612]

Absolutely brilliant singer songwriter, poet & performer … 🎼🎶🎤🎸🥰💖🌻🌈

[@ChantelleandJohn]

“I don’t pretend to understand at all...” thanks L. Cohen.

[@EnricoTurco-xy7jk]

Despite not being fond of his 'tribe', his shows seem phenomenal. Much talent.

[@laceypelham7535]

this song gains importance every day and should serve as a lesson to all how democracy must be valued and never taken for granted. thank you canada for your gift to america

[@shamusbeauchamp7331]

When 51% of people want to put you in a concentration camp, it's a Democracy. Respect your Constitutional Republic.

[@dmgiova3788]

It's kind of prescient of you to mention that he is Canada's gift to us. I have been wondering what he would think/feel about the truckers' protest in his country? I wonder if he would give a concert for them and also help them out. Not sure. He was careful not to get political when he gave a concert in Poland.

[@ethicscannie5716]

🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@Marika0329]

Imádom. A hangja simogató és varázslatos. Örökké élsz az Emberek szívében 🤍❤️🤍

[@ottovaughnjr.9282]

RIP legend.....

[@jacqueslawarree6158]

The poet The best

[@the.trollgubbe2642]

Gives me chills, God Bless

[@debrahunter3113]

leonard cohen wisdom voice music talent love love love scheese rest in peace mr. cohen

[@patriciadavidson6765]

He is unique and we will never see his likes again. I miss him so much ☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@LesleaRoland]

Still striving for Democracy in 2024! #voteblue

[@larrybisol9289]

Thank you. I’m reccovrying Bathurst and Allen express way. Home homely vibes. Susan took me home alone time ago. You speak from within and I truly believe your inner thoughts.

[@milcotto4153]

He knew. This song is so amazing.

[@margaretzellefrow6434]

Amen

[@jomo353]

Wise beyond his years. ❤ "I'm sentimental, if you know what I mean I love the country but I can't stand the scene. And I'm neither left or right I'm just staying home tonight, getting lost in that hopeless little screen. But I'm stubborn as those garbage bags that Time cannot decay, I'm junk but I'm still holding up this little wild bouquet"

[@mirka]

Leonard on top of amazing artist, was a visionary. I still miss his wisdom, and perspective on what's going on in the world. His 1992 "The Future" was prophetic.

[@anigerfigueiredo2373]

Super, COHEN, Forever!! 🇧🇷💖🌹💖🌹💖

[@viola.h3672]

LOVE from HUNGARY!! Szuper!! Thank you!! 👉❤👈🎵👍🎶👍🎶👌🎶 Amazing song!! 👍🎶👍

[@steverilamedia4264]

my new homecountry and my father's favorite music!

[@charlotteholmes3056]

MASTER COHEN!!! A great "thank you"for this amazing video from Brazil!

[@allenf.5907]

Recorded July 17, 2008 at London's O2 Arena

[@lckt13]

Genius and loved world wide

[@katsii1]

all said right here. He is the most amazing!

[@duedl]

Such coherence!

[@STEVE1MUSICMAN]

He was the absolute best!

[@viewingkailash]

Geezerhood rules!! I like the harmonica-ist too!

[@bluezinnia847]

Lenard Cohen lives in the archives of Great music!

[@tedmangano789]

In The Tower of Song.

[@bluezinnia847]

@@tedmangano789 What a romantic reply. And you are right! That is uplifting during this Covid & political invasion of our Democracy as well...You just uplifted me:) Thank you.

[@tedmangano789]

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[@dmgiova3788]

And in our hearts.

[@ianwaldren116]

A great aspiration, still waiting. He tried his best and I miss him.

[@MrYomomoto]

Magic

[@normanzimmerman5029]

I second that motion

[@stellacurteanu3859]

Astonish! What a great.... lost!!! Thanks!

[@thespiritofleonardcohensho6976]

This is the newest song in my show The Spirit of Leonard Cohen. "Sail on you mighty ship of state!" But to where!!!!? Democracy!!!? Me thinks not. :(

[@DK-tq8ql]

EXACTLY.

[@rodneyhone2220]

So good to hear

[@olibrown8601]

So Great

[@CJCopperJet]

This is one of the songs I want played at my memorial service when I die. In spite of everything, I still believe the USA can right the ship and recover from this current political and culture war. 2022-July

[@cro649]

It can't. It has been taken over and nobody even realises it. Sorry for your loss.

[@beateellis5182]

You know that is what I want😊

[@beateellis5182]

Bless you sir….

[@beateellis5182]

@@cro649 you got it….

[@LeeDon76]

Good luck . I hope you are right

[@maciejblicharz8636]

"(...) and the hearts have got to open, in the fundamental way. ". -:)))

[@ChantelleandJohn]

“Getting lost in that hopeless little screen...”

[@Prospect.1]

My husband gets lost in the little screen. I get lost here with Leonard

[@susansalveson3609]

Here it comes!

[@jennief2108]

Love from home x

[@gloriadigiuseppantonio9210]

The best master

[@LeeDon76]

He should have got the Nobel Prize ,so far ahead of Bob Dylan

[@alwaysfourfun1671]

It is not a contest. Different poets, different art. It is just a price! Many war criminals received the Nobel peace prize. It is nothing!

[@Mistyman3000]

For what he was worth Cohen himself said he was Matisse to Dylan’s Picasso

[@alwaysfourfun1671]

@@Mistyman3000 Mr. Cohen was a very humble man. He was already a great poetry and prose writer before he was a "rockstar-poet". Too few prizes to do just!

[@Mistyman3000]

@@alwaysfourfun1671 for what it’s worth he did absolutely rate Dylan and was absolutely blown away by hearing him for the first time whilst living in Hydra, playing records over and over again, then rushing out to buy more, inviting all his friends over and so on. I don’t think Dylan ever claimed to be a poet; he says if he is in that company he ‘snuck in the back door’. He reflects and expands the great American song book, the English folk songs, etc. The Nobel prize said something along those lines. I love Leonard’s music. This song Democracy, for me predicts the culture war struggle- and seems like it’s about the painful process of America moving from its painful past to somehow, via some process of pain, introspection and uncomfortable dialogue, achieving an equitable and representative society.. hopefully.. somehow

[@FlyRick78]

Both are deeply deserving. Cohen deserved one as well.

[@TheEssky]

Thank you, sir. E

[@claytongregory9017]

Yes, Mr. Cohen Democracy arrived again in the USA this day 7 Nov 2020 this song is so appropriate for this new day of hope.

[@jackcrane7853]

Hahahahajajajajaaj, now in 2021 we KNOW what kind of democracy came. TALIBANOCRACY!

[@shamusbeauchamp7331]

How that Technocratic Oligarchy workin out for ya?

[@dmgiova3788]

Just give it 6 months....and then look back.

[@germanquintero10121946]

preciosa cancion

[@MegaRzen]

Republicans could not be clearer about the fact that they consider Democratic governance fundamentally illegitimate,

[@devittormihai5634]

Super

[@lindabarnett3794]

I doubt some understand the deeper meaning of this, (plus more than one of Mr. Cohen's written and/or chosen lyrics...). This is obviously not light-hearted music; it is rather a song of one who is in a real sense a kind of whistleblower, desiring to expose the world's hypocrisy to itself...

[@juditgyarfas6038]

No, not light-hearted at all. Visionary and prophetic. Povery and the cry of the margins and the oppressed...

[@DK-tq8ql]

EXACTLY. HE IS SAYING DEMOCRACY IS A JOKE. LITERALLY.

[@mziashaked8023]

@@juditgyarfas6038 ?

[@mziashaked8023]

@@juditgyarfas6038 צ רה

[@ethicscannie5716]

I agree. Not a joyful song at all; interesting contrast and conflict between the upbeat music and the depressing lyrics. Thank goodness he didn't have to endure what has happened to democracy recently, worldwide.

[@waloacme]

Godbless.

[@danielblake8956]

I missed you........

[@willyvlyminck138]

I did buy live in London, do I need live in Dublin too? I am not a specialist , just startet recently listen to the man’s music. Songs from the road was the first one I had.

[@susanhorstrup6723]

Is this the perfect time to play 'democracy is coming to the USA'? Leonard Cohen had hopes. Shouldn't we make them reality?

[@marycatherine5439]

Thank you Leonard Cohen...Democracy is Coming to the USA. 2020

[@Prospect.1]

Well I hope so ,, I went that way too ,, we won fight but fraid war ain't over n so many bad ways ,,God Bless Us an America,, but more than that God Bless Mr Cohen ,, mayb we need moo get a good musician in the seat behind the desk or a poet ,,someone ,,kinda like LC,, if there is any ,, up to that high standard,, cause there wasnt one b4 an there will never b another,, as deep as truthful ,, who could string words ,, together like no one else God ,, Thank You for sharing him with us ,, Leanard Cohen

[@marycatherine5439]

It is about Leonard Cohen...his music.

[@RosyCreyde]

"Eu amo o país, mas nao suporto o cenário." Deve estar falando do Brasil e outros países similares . Talvez se mais gente ouvisse a genios como Cohen, o mundo nao estaria assim . Ouvir, ler e reflexionar.

[@cobanokan]

Hell yeah 👍 move forward ⏩😂

[@purplemoore9295]

❤

[@beateellis5182]

As I, and anybody who can see the signs, understands…..can now see the truth and it is spreading all around the world, I am horrified….I served this country, my time is limited, just glad I am not young 😂

[@user-xo1oz9td6r]

Мне очень нравится этот певец

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

🎻🌹💎

[@jonkiparsky7369]

It is.

[@Prospect.1]

Well I hope it came ,, when DJ left town but u know I really doubt ,,we will ever have ,,anything except,, what LC is tellin us here ,, ,, idk ,,all I do know ,, is LC ,, never let us down ,, we should start a Leonard Cohen party ,, ,,

[@user-rr4qd9ty9i]

Только в Древнем Риме называли себя Диктаторами, являясь, по сути, таковыми меньше, чем многие современные демократы

[@ramtopy]

I think there is no more U.S.A.

[@deborahmagana5039]

🎉

[@sarahgray430]

"The homicidal bitching that occurs in every kitchen to determine who will serve and who will eat..." Sounds like a family dinner at my parents' house!

[@dmgiova3788]

😂😂

[@ethicscannie5716]

More serious than that. To my.mind he is also hinting at domestic violence. Power imbalances. Poverty too. All interwoven.

[@Ipsifendis]

democracy...yeah...

[@anthonymichaellarose6658]

88022🙏💕

[@opadennis]

I'm not breaking out the Gruet Blanc de Blancs until I see Biden's inauguration but I do like Leonard been listening to him for decades.

[@valjhuber]

Hit it!!

[@opadennis]

@@valjhuber Thanks! I'm breaking out the Gruet (a NM "champagne") now.

[@valjhuber]

@@opadennis They are literally dancing in the streets here.

[@opadennis]

@@valjhuber Wow - good for you guys. It's quiet here but people are happy. It's cold here and we had snow yesterday so we are celebrating in our homes.

[@jameshamilton2241]

Let’s go Brandon!

[@thomaspratsch4002]

Hope he was right!

[@martynradford3637]

If you haven't seen the 'later with jules holland' version treat yourselves. And does anyone know for sure what he's referring to when he says democracy?

[@MrSwitchblade327]

No..they absolute do not. The same way they have no idea of disasters on the horizon they all cheered and celebrated for. I guess "democracy " is lockdown forced vaccinations abolition of rights etc for citizens as they import millions of non citizens and grant them the rights and citizenship they've stolen from their own citizens and immigrants coming legally being denied . All for voting numbers to stay in power. Thats "democracy " now eh?

[@shamusbeauchamp7331]

Democracy is Mob Rule. As in? 51% of the mob votes that 49% get sent to a concentration camp. Questioning the Vote means immediate execution. Isn't it GRAND?

[@ethicscannie5716]

No one knows for sure what ANY of his lyrics mean. Leonard even confessed that half the time HE doesn't even know what his lyrics mean! (But I think that he was kidding ... a bit?)

[@suatsozbir8973]

Bir güzellik var hemde çok ❤güzel birileri konuşamıyor zaten güzellik nederse yeterki gülsün o ned iyor

[@GoBrilliantly]

Suddenly just looks that way. 231

[@bellamaz1972]

Playing this on a loop 11/3/20, as partial penance for the GOP convention’s desecration of Hallelujah, and overall honoring of the artist and the man LC.

[@vdhproducties]

who will serve and who will eat

[@mirka]

Leonard on top of amazing artist, was a visionary. I still miss his wisdom, and perspective on what's going on in the world. His 1992 "The Future" was prophetic, "Democracy" should be Democrats Anthem.

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

Sharon is an absolute peach

[@suatsozbir8973]

Güzelliğin dediği olmak zorunda ne derse o her salise seninleyim teksin öylede olacak birilerinin ozelli farklı öylesin yalannmi çok güzelsin yada birileri yalan söylüyor

[@anotherplanet5828]

VOTE BLUE 11/3/2020! FIRE THE FAILURE!

[@More2Love]

You will find out soon what you did by voting BLUE! Job losses & higher gas prices to name a few, have already started. Ignorant people like you & voter fraud put sleepy Joe in the White House. Pace yourself for communism & socialism to happen sooner than later. And by the way, you are a stupid fool. Have a nice life!

[@masterdeere]

this didnt aged well. Will you be retard enough to vote blue again in 2024?

[@bufordpowers8643]

LISTEN TO THE COVER OF DEMORACY, BY BUFORD POWERS.

[@jan-limerick]

🫶🏼✨

[@HonoraryGreek]

Tingle factor stuff.

[@30hocbry]

So who do you think covered it best? My choice is the Lumineers.

[@jeffreyklein6070]

Jake Clemons and Bob Seger

[@30hocbry]

@@jeffreyklein6070 I'll have to give that a listen. Have you heard the lumineers version?

[@ethicscannie5716]

So sad to hear this beautiful song again, filled with such hope and optimism, given what Trump and his many blind and ignorant hostile devotees have done to democracy in that country! From Canada 🇨🇦

[@classygary]

The US is, has and will never be a “democracy” . It is a Constitutional Representative Republic . Only the Mob rules in Democracies and the founders of The USA knew that… hopefully you might now too .

[@jayraskin]

If you had just said "Biden" instead of "Trump," I would have thought you perceptive.

[@markvandijke8904]

😂🙈

[@ethicscannie5716]

Much as I miss him, I'm kind of relieved that he didn't live long enough to see what Trump did to "Democracy in the USA"! But perhaps he could have given us some comfort in this turbulent and traumatic time of Trump and Covid. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@classygary]

Listen to the song again and you might realize it’s tongue in cheek and not in any way a political statement.

[@ethicscannie5716]

@@classygary I have listened to this song for years and years and am not sure that it was tongue-in-cheek. Maybe I am just not cynical enough? Knowing him, for many decades, it could have either interpretation, or even both interpretations. A bit of a rascal he was that way. But I am still glad that he didn't live long enough to observe what Trump and his blind followers did to democracy in their country.

[@MJ-ym4qm]

Democracy and peace

[@robintokmakian3480]

Let's hope this is true ... Yeah to the political organizers of Georgia ! They're bringing democracy !

[@nelakaukcija9533]

YES! Demokratie in USA! YES! 💥