Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah (Audio)

"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen
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Lyrics:
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
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 in the moonlight overthrew ya
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 say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did, well, really, what's it to ya?
There's a blaze of light in every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool ya
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the lord of song
With nothing on my tongue but hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
#Hallelujah #LeonardCohen #Christmas

[@DarkFairy207]

So many people like the covers better, and don't get me wrong, the covers are beautiful, but for some reason, I just feel this song more when I'm listening to the original. Cohen's voice... it just fits the raw emotion to this song. It's not dressed up, it's not over-dramatic, its real. I can't describe it any other way. It's just so beautiful, really.

[@irishmanonthecan]

+Heather DuMars The original is the best. End of story

[@jinglejanglemornin]

+Heather DuMars You nailed it perfectly.

[@matthewbryan4482]

completely right

[@usakindatheartflower6229]

yes

[@2uconner]

you are so right and he is a poet so it s best he sings from his experience and expression I was trying to find the Beat poets from the 60's they were called the Beatniks I want to see what they have to say !!peace !!!

[@azapro911]

The chorus in Cohen's version is amazing.

[@sabinewei3041]

❤❤🔥

[@louscheffer2283]

The chorus in this version was not made of professional singers, to make it sound more like people singing along, and not a polished choir. It was made of the band members, the producer, the producer's ex-wife, and a few others. It fits this version perfectly, I think.

[@aprammus9580]

Well it’s the original not a version.

[@w3irdo343]

@@aprammus9580 true

[@MmeDesgranges]

His version?

[@albertmillus9637]

Just lost my beautiful wife of forty years. Doesn't take much to make me cry these days. This is right up there.

[@WolffBachner]

I lost my mom at 97 two weeks ago. May G*D welcome them both to paradise.

[@heather5031]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@michaelariley1013]

Im so sorry for your loss I pray god will give you comfort during this hard time.

[@dudeeee637]

I'm so sorry for your loss, that's heartbreaking. Stay strong, my friend

[@stevejanowiak1982]

So sorry, brother.

[@Music.Lover124]

Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is a song full of depth and ambiguity. With poetic metaphors, it explores the complexity of love and being human. It explores the highs and lows of interpersonal relationships. Romance and passion go hand in hand with disappointment and loss. Spiritual and biblical motifs reflect the search for meaning and transcendence. "Hallelujah" is an ode to the contradictory nature of our feelings - joy and pain, ecstasy and doubt. Cohen looks compassionately at our longings and our vulnerability. The song is an appeal to embrace life in all its facets. He invites us to face the darkness and yet sing of the light. From loss can come gratitude, from doubt can be born faith. The timeless resonance of "Hallelujah" lies in this multi-layered message. Every person can find something of their own in it, draw comfort and hope. A moving hymn to the beauty and pain of being human.

[@ZephaniahL]

tl; dr

[@augustojones5935]

A canção "Hallelujah", de Leonard Cohen, é cheia de profundidade e ambiguidade. Com metáforas poéticas, ela explora a complexidade do amor e o ser humano, os altos e baixos de nossos relacionamentos pessoais. Romance e paixão andam lado a lado com o decepção e perda, enquanto temáticas espirituais e bíblicas refletem a busca por significado e transcendência. "Hallelujah" é um canto à contraditória natureza de nossos sentimentos - alegria e dor, estase e hesitação. Cohen olha de forma compassiva a nossos desejos e vulnerabilidades. A música é um convite para abraçar a vida em todas suas facetas. A encarar a escuridão e ainda sim cantar sua luz. A partir da perda pode vir o entendimento, da dúvida pode vir à fé. O ressoo atemporal de "Hallelujah" se encontra nessa mensagem de várias camadas. Cada pessoa pode encontrar algo para si dela, achar conforto e esperança. Um ritmo envolvente da beleza e da dor de ser humano.

[@jis87BE]

Amen!

[@herminiamartineztorres8503]

❤ Shabat Shalom....Leonar Cohen ..Dio un Salto Cuántico...Un Gran Poeta Escritor ...Místico Qué Logro disipar ...El Gran Misterio ....Cuántas Personas ....Sufren La separación De un Ser Querido...Vale La pena ....Estudiar Torá ...Es El Gran Patrimonio...Si la gente Pudiera Comprender ..Este Mundo Cambiaría ... Baruj H ❤️ Shabat Shalom KoiDesh.... Amén Amén....

[@user-bz2fq8xy4h]

Best describe

[@vladimirnekrasov8912]

Cohen often said that songwriting is a difficult process for him. The only song The Future, he said, has been rewritten dozens of times. In an interview, Cohen told the following story: A few years ago, Bob Dylan and I drank coffee in Paris. At that time, he performed the song Hallelujah at his concerts and asked me how long it took to write it. I said: "Two years, almost entirely." He was shocked. Then we started talking about his song I And I and I asked: “How much time did you spend writing it?” He said: “Almost 15 minutes”. I almost fell off the chair. And the funny thing is that I lied. In fact, the Hallelujah took almost 5 years. Of course, and he lied. It probably took him about ten minutes.

[@BuckshotLaFunke1]

A very nice story, thanks.

[@MistBlues]

What a great story! Thank you for sharing that!

[@ir8free]

I can't remember any of Bob's songs. The melodies are hardly catchy, except something about "shelter from the storm".

[@alexeiharp7676]

Still even if less "researched" than Cohen he wrote some excellent timeless songs, blowing in the wind is one that means something different to me every year even if it may have taken him 5 hours

[@dancegod1691]

Most catchy songs (or at least the bulk of their melodies) are made pretty quickly.

[@yankee2liljeter]

R.I.P Mr.Cohen You will be missed

[@bobbipoteat9348]

Alan Alcaraz s

[@jean-louiscayla7155]

Ne soyez pas égoiste: Dieu voulait peut-être aussi l'avoir à nouveau près de Lui?

[@jakubdrnec8871]

666 likes 😈

[@jamesblack7149]

Only discovered you when your death was reported on the news. I totally get you. If I only discovered you earlier I wold have liked to see you live. you're ware amazing and I totally get your message. R.I.P Mr Leanord Cohan. James.

[@sternunicorn5923]

He was probable one of the greatest poets for me to ever come across.

[@user-pr4od5ks3d]

"God doesn't make world this way, we do" ~Rorschach

[@Nostalgicnicolerhodes]

Lost my grandma last Friday. We all surrounded her bed and played this song for her. This was her favorite song. It was one of the most profound moments of my life, and I’ll miss her forever.

[@clockworkindustries6442]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@sethbrewer5627]

praying for you. i’m so sorry for your loss

[@anglovikingyt2389]

Well this song played in Heaven when She entered the gates and saw the Lord Amen

[@Happy_Slappy2_0]

I'm sorry for your loss may she rest in peace.

[@MistressMusic100]

My condolences, Nicole. I believe your grandmother took this song and your love with her.

[@quantumchaos1303]

R.I.P., you amazing, talented, beautiful man. My life was better for having your music in it.

[@3313312232135]

Quantum Chaos at lol

[@MattDaniek]

nope MAGA

[@quantumchaos1303]

It doesn't matter which you heard - the holy, or the broken Hallelujah

[@marynagle475]

God, I have always loved this song. It is so beautiful.

[@quantumchaos1303]

Mary Nagle This is the first song I hear every morning when I get up. It always reminds me to appreciate the good things and to not worry about the bad things each day. It always filled my heart with joy. Right now, it is bittersweet - but I'm sure it will return to being simply joyous and inspirational again!! :)

[@TakumiTheFAUSTScientist]

*"I don't care how many demons he's fought in how many hells. He's never fought us. Not us United"* - Bruce Wayne 2021

[@leseanmccoy4514]

That's not even a good line lmfao!!!

[@elcononamethon2157]

@@leseanmccoy4514 if you think thats a bad line, sorry but you have shxt taste 😊

[@sadaqatali1964]

Now that is the batman I know

[@mainstreetsaint36]

@@leseanmccoy4514 I'd like to know why.

[@thecabbageman1]

@@leseanmccoy4514 I bet you'd love it if Captain America said it

[@lanamizrahi4305]

You know, exactly 8 years ago, in November, it suddenly snowed, I was listening to Leonard Cohen, my mother was very ill then and realized through the song, I found myself that my mother was going to die. That 's how it happened , and this beautiful song will always be associated with this moment.

[@waynegabriel943]

This will always be my favorite version. Other singers have greater range but none have Cohen's broken voice or his poet's touch. Doesn't matter what performer you appreciate as long as you are listening to this masterpiece. Be as well as you can be and enjoy your life.

[@ellekage4013]

Perfectly stated. I agree. 😊

[@josepbel8731]

So will mine... forever !!!

[@WarrenPaulHarris]

I agree. Cohen was a huge influence on me as a young musician. I all but wore out his album learning the songs back in 1968-69. His work is timeless and reaches right into your heart.

[@belllynbaysraysbrielleeant374]

Old tember voice tone..

[@carolinee9054]

Plus of course he actually wrote it! X

[@lennartkruger5560]

Back when I was in high-school I was part of the school-choir. I was one of three guys in a choir consisting at times of up to 40 girls. For one event we prepared Hallelujah and somehow I was chosen to sing the last verse. For rehearsals we always had a 'female-version' and I only knew the version from, if I'm not mistaken, Jeff Buckley. The concert came, the girls beautifully sang their solos and I too hummed/growled my verse. We left the stage, as I saw an elderly man who followed me with his shining eyes, we passed the rows of chairs and he slightly lifted his arm as if to reach for my hands. I stopped and he simply put his hands around mine and thanked me. I was so shocked that I did not reply anything. I compared myself to the angelic voices of the girls and could not comprehend how/why he was so moved by my part. Is was accosted multiple times that evening, mostly by elderly people; so I mentioned it to my parents. And my mom told me that it might be because I kinda sound like Leonard Cohen when I sing. I looked his version up when I we got home and yeah... I surely don't want to compare me with Leonard Cohen... laughable :D but whenever I hear this version; especially the last verse, I think of that old man's shining eyes and am quietly so very proud that my voice could re-ignite a very old and deep emotion in that man; whatever it was...

[@luisvaldes5206]

yeah, that totally happenned

[@jamesmartin2606]

@@luisvaldes5206 how do you know it didn't happen?

[@lennartkruger5560]

@@luisvaldes5206 I see no good why I should lie 'to you', no harm for you in believing me, no facts which help you to decide and no reason to judge me; so you do you I guess ^-^

[@Spontaneou]

Hunter s Thompson-esque the way you wrote that man

[@kurtisgonzalez-gooden]

this gave me goosebumps.

[@vectrex28]

Anyone here just because it's a damn good song?

[@alexteeples2606]

Me, been listening to this song since before snyder or shrek used it lol

[@lettheworldburn2998]

I came here because I am religious.

[@achannel3295]

Me

[@jasoonhans7433]

Yes.

[@thebops4180]

One of my all time favourites :)

[@Funky-Channel]

Dang, this original version is not just some love song like all the covers, but a comment on how vain life feels. No matter what you do, life feels like it's full of mistakes and pitfalls. Your actions can be of the purest of meaning, but things just don't always pan out as you wish. We can all hope that things are better at the end. We can only say Hallelujah.

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Wow- So well said! A profound observation.

[@kitchenaidwhiskeyjones]

This exactly, brother. There is a lot of deep meaning in this song, and you nailed it.

[@TABurt]

I couldn't have said it any better 👌

[@misspoint_2501]

Yes, I had to search for the original version who wrote it who first recorded it and the lyrics I don’t understand how the lyrics got changed throughout the years with people covering this song and making it not pure anymore. I was so confused when I heard this for the first time I didn’t know if it was supposed to be Like a love song pertaining to intimacy but now I’ve heard the original version. I think all covers of any song should be done with original lyrics of a song. This song is amazing.

[@TheDutchessOfCornville]

I think you’ve helped me realize why I truly love this song.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

When you're depressed..put on some Cohen. He'll assure you, he'll walk with you. And, you'll make it through. That's what Cohen does. Still does. The Master lives.

[@ethanahoia8619]

Leonard Cohen you are that secret chord that pleased the Lord.

[@TheLalalalani]

Brown Mamba chord

[@seanknowles9580]

Brown Mamba Leonard Cohen was an atheist.

[@Caleb-nx7vd]

no he is a jew

[@ZeldaZiplock]

Indeed he was and he said on several occasions that he was quite content with his religion.

[@dylantrueblood5241]

"And every breath we drew was hallelujah." Leonard Cohen explained: "Hallelujah is a Hebrew word which means 'Glory to the Lord.' The song explains that many kinds of Hallelujahs do exist.

[@averyhuelsbeck3116]

This version is the best. It's not overly dramatic or optimistic sounding, like some covers. It's sound is the perfect blend of defeated and hopeful.

[@karenscholfield6364]

Avery Huelsbeck true....but the master has it right

[@pollosyaipen]

Sarcasm

[@richardryerson]

Avery Huelsbeck Cohen's lyrical poetry and his view that "many different hallelujahs exist" is reflected in wide-ranging covers with very different intents or tones, allowing the song to be "melancholic, fragile, uplifting joyous" depending on the performer.

[@zeroserve8127]

Rick Ryerson Word for word from Wikipedia.

[@pollosyaipen]

Alison Jeffrey L0LL

[@japanbiking9374]

Now, I've heard there was a secret chord 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 ya 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 say I took the name in vain I don't even know the name But if I did, well really, what's it to you? There's a blaze of light in every word It doesn't matter which you heard The holy or the broken hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I'll stand before the lord of song With nothing on my tongue but hallelujah

[@kimsanchez9901]

Galing

[@LoveToHearUSing]

Thank you for the lyrics :)

[@wouldanyoneelseliketobehea7068]

And you know this how?

[@belllynbaysraysbrielleeant374]

Old tember voice tone..

[@misspoint_2501]

Wow this is amazing and this is the original some of the covers have changed the words and I don’t understand why.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jasonrodgers9063]

My beloved late wife's favorite song. I played it at her memorial service, a picnic in an open shelter atop a beautiful park hill. All were embracing their loved ones, swaying to the music. Dear Lord, I miss her so.

[@ShakespearsCyst]

Cohen's voice is like the bitterness of wine when you initially taste it. The more you hear it, the more you love it.

[@kellydelmoral2674]

L.A. Hauer I tend to agree with that!

[@lifeisgood5681]

Lol

[@feroxcious]

- "Things alcoholics say"

[@9163181]

so true

[@aimeerichmond4461]

Well stated

[@geoffm296-games3]

Am I the only one who likes Cohen's original version more than any cover? In my opinion, Cohen sings it so naturally and his voice is really soothing.

[@Johnadams20760]

I like it better too Geoff. He is the original. He is the poet, the writer, the man with the passion to have came up with the song. the other version is actauly quite good but this man was the man. He also wrote at least a dozen other songs that most people have no idea that he wrote, one example. so long mary anne. this is special to my family. My father began to listen to Leoanard cohen around 2004 or 2005 when he was around 60, he sadly passed away only 4 years later in 2009 suddenly at the age of 64 and a half of cardiac arrest. one of our good family friends in florida who's son got marred late that year, well the couple actually chose them to play this very song (well on the church piano/organ since all songs were played on it) but they did this specially for my mom because my dad loved loenard cohen. and than he came to Detroit as well a year later, and I took my mom to see him live in honor of our father.

[@moritzderkater]

He is the one and only ! R.I.P.

[@w6ckhardt]

I like John Cales

[@benheinz8817]

Yes, Cohen's is the best one.

[@sophiedufresne7459]

I 100% like the original more than any cover (my fav cover is actually Brendon Urie's, although Jeff Buckley's is amazing as well)

[@marinalevantovsky9832]

Hallelujah in my opinion is the best song of all time

[@belllynbaysraysbrielleeant374]

Old tember voice tone..

[@user-tf8mc5cg4t]

In my opinion it’s not a matter of a opinion it just is

[@StacieMMeier]

"There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." - Leonard Cohen - Anthem

[@svhendrix]

Thank you for your music. this song has touched me for many years. I still get teary when I hear it. RIP.

[@bartanddebbie]

Amen!!

[@CharmaineShannon]

I do as Well !!!! Thank-You .......

[@MattDaniek]

nope MAGA

[@gsdmomb530]

Stephen Hendrix Me too. I have loved his music for years.

[@richardbruns1897]

Dicis ore diaboli.

[@bwoodliff92]

This song was played at my brother's funeral today. Needless to say, it was the one song were everyone broke down. Beautiful song.

[@natizak1189]

Two years ago is not long--- Sending love. ( yes- random internet minion cares-)

[@rhianaellis]

So sorry for that loss, Brandon

[@Midnight.Creepypastas]

Idk whether I should like this comment or not.

[@luckymoonjoy1278]

Awwww.....

[@luckymoonjoy1278]

I didn’t go to my brother’s funeral.... my biological mom killed him, and me and my sister were whisked away. I don’t even know where his grave is....

[@joshcarpenter2008]

I am not a religious person at all but there's something amazing about this song..

[@psychedeliac]

It's not really a religious song. Just has religious references.

[@matthewhearn9910]

@@psychedeliac Its a very Jewish song. Defining that as “religious” or not depends on a distinction that does not exist in Judaism. To me this is about experiencing God’s presence, shekinah, in the act of sex, which is a theme that goes back to Solomon and the Song of Songs, and offering praise to the Sovereign of the Universe for that experience of love and joy even when it comes with pain.

[@psychedeliac]

@@matthewhearn9910 oh.. I didn't know anything about Shekinah. Thanks a lot for enlightening me.

[@blackadamrockzzz4439]

@@matthewhearn9910 I thought it was Christian

[@matthewhearn9910]

@@blackadamrockzzz4439 Nope, Leonard Cohen was one of ours! As the last name would suggest - "Cohen" comes from the Hebrew word for priest, "Kohen," used to refer to the Priests of the First and Second Temples from the Tribe of Levi. I can almost guarantee any Christians you meet with that last name at least have Jewish ancestry.

[@yosipa4496]

yesterday was my father's funeral, my friends played this song on wind instruments (clarinet, trumpet, tuba, saxophone) for the last farewell, it was special and festive, dad must have laughed when he heard the first bars, he loved Leonard Cohen very much....🤍🙏🏻🤍

[@plnewt]

One of the best songs ever. RIP Leonard Cohen

[@Re1nax]

I so agree. No matter how many times I hear this song, it touches my heart and soul.

[@MattDaniek]

nope MAGA

[@gsdmomb530]

plnewt I absolutely love this song and have for years

[@jroeglin0729]

Gives me chills every time I hear it. Definitely one of the best.

[@anonymousboy8041]

3000 dislikes? ''you don't really care for music do ya''

[@paladin7656]

I see what you did there

[@Glassandcandy]

This is literally a top rated comment on every version of the song posted on this website...

[@pauldhoff]

I could not have said it better.

[@Glassandcandy]

@Costa Zambaras Or, you know, some people just prefer the original over the cover because it's perfectly fine to have opinions and you don't have to gate keep just because you're self conscious about your own taste. If you like the Buckley version better, good on you, it's very good. I like it too, but I prefer the original for just as legitimate reasons. That doesn't make me or anyone else with that opinion "edgy" or "non conformist"

[@Glassandcandy]

@Costa Zambaras >calls others edgy >uses "sheeple" in the same sentence I'll just let that speak for itself...

[@sofiasodergardakesson5952]

”And even though it all went wrong i’ll stand before the Lord of songs With nothing on my tongue But hallelujah ” That will be me on the last of days🙏🏼

[@zackthezany2813]

so sad most versions don’t include it

[@georgematthews2877]

Every time I hear even a small part of someone trying to cover this masterpiece I am forced to dig Leonard back up for the real thing!!!🎼🎶🎵🙏

[@user-or9gr5py4c]

This song has some kind of hypnotic effect, I cannot stop listening to it.

[@sabinewei3041]

😀😍❤🔥

[@martinguillermo8023]

Just touch the pause button

[@olgagomezmx]

Cohen is hypnotic, his voice, his lyrics ...

[@natali2able]

@@martinguillermo8023 😄

[@festivelady826]

Yes, I totally agree! I've been singing it to myself for the past three days and I can't stop. Amazing how a song touches one, eh?

[@HanaDeHaya]

Leonard Cohen is an international treasure of a musician, who goes on forever. His intelligence, passion, wisdom and creativity go into each song. He doesn't just sing, he communicates deep feelings and ideas, that touch our souls. Leonard Cohen is timeless and beautiful!

[@ptuffgong8504]

He is a one of a kind, there is no doubt. He tapped into some sort of supernatural force while writing his songs.

[@sagewaterdragon]

;-;

[@barbaradurante1289]

Ptuffgong

[@bernadetteshami3002]

like a bird on a wire leonard Cohen

[@MyNicolinho]

RIP Leonard Cohen (Leonard Norman Cohen, 21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) 😭😭😭😭😭😭 #6_years_and_stil_missed_him

[@jackwilson6195]

It’s kinda funny how things you like can cross. This was my mother’s favourite song, by her favourite artist. I remember hearing it many times throughout my life including on the Snyder Cut trailer (Time is another excellent song) . Comics, music, and family. All coming together. This is my first Christmas without her, I love you mum❤️

[@unelectedbureaucrat2003]

Don't start nigga

[@vicek8344]

This song was both in Watchmen 2009 and Snyder Cut trailer. Is this a coincidence or Snyder also a fan of Leonard Cohen?

[@MrImastinker]

Vice K He’s got good taste.

[@tareknasr7061]

the first justice league song "" every body knows "" by sigrid is also a cover from cohen

[@logantriplettfilms102]

*Yes*

[@thecheeseburgertank633]

@@tareknasr7061 yeah but that was joss whedon

[@tareknasr7061]

@@thecheeseburgertank633 im pretty sure it is snyders choice It will be weird coincidence that whedon do a cover music for cohen for that movie when you can find that snyder choosed him more than once And im sure whedon won't have that good taste for music

[@sybillarulf5747]

May you find the peace you were longing for

[@MrIbgrant]

Well put! A great man.

[@norivalbrand1330]

Maravilha de música.

[@nombulelosinani1725]

Is my first time to hear the original of the song the voice is so beautiful and indeed pleased the Lord

[@samvertongen6363]

I hope it too, he deserves it so much

[@paridechiaselotti5069]

Rest in peace Leonard, I’ll never stop loving you!😭😭😭😭😘😘😘😘

[@cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln]

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤

[@brookedavis975]

I lost mine in 2007. Sorry for your loss. 😢

[@holliscaruthers6455]

I am so sorry for your loss. This song will do your list more than justice. Stay strong. . .❤

[@zrouba]

May his soul rest in peace 😢

[@Elijah-ki8vo]

Rip Johnny Cash Rip Leonard Cohen Rip Marty Robbins Rip Elvis

[@charliedemaagd3210]

If it's any consolation all four of their legacies live on.

[@Broatch6]

Hurt

[@YellowSubmarine8]

RIP LENNON

[@quifshanonen]

Rip Slash

[@nemesiszer0708]

Mobius 1 He’s still alive.

[@darthvader3465]

this is quite possibly one of the greatest songs of all time... immortalised by hundreds of brilliant versions

[@randmessmer4754]

No cover seems to be able to conveys the sort of jaded, tongue in cheek element which the entire meaning of the song revolves around. I think singers just like that it sounds like a timeless hymn but isn't inherently religious. You can't beat Cohen's delivery.

[@Sileeee56]

Happy 80th Birthday, Leonard Cohen!

[@britischenadligen3760]

+Sileeee56 81 actually

[@josiahp.6960]

That little vocalization at 2:35 is so powerful.

[@janecartmill9834]

That is Jennifer Warnes. You can hear her throughout the song, especially toward the end.

[@cjwrench07]

It’s a perfect fit.

[@josiahp.6960]

@@cjwrench07 I agree, Doctor Cthulhu.

[@20th_century_specter]

There are just some songs that are so powerful & true that they reach deep inside and rip the tears from your eyes because they touched the soul of humanity; This is one of those songs.

[@amyfrawley9887]

This could not hit harder than for those of us who do struggle or have struggled with suicide. Even for those who have watched loved ones go through it, unable to help. Major props for this episode and the way the song was placed in it. 💔

[@jeffwilliams4574]

One of the greatest poets of his time, if not the greatest - goodbye Leonard Cohen, and thanks for the words to 'Hallelujah' - Jeff

[@muslimmetalman]

Never say goodbye; you can always keep those you love & admire, in your heart.

[@MRGAMAJAVRDDJB]

When all said ,R IP love you will miss you.

[@MattDaniek]

and hello Trump. Leonard who?

[@BeHisLikeness]

Go back to sleep

[@richard.powell8]

Jeff Williams

[@guylikesthings]

This song is currently 59 on the Billboard Hot 100. Leonard Cohen never had a song on the Hot 100, until now.

[@mariehatton2991]

Jaden Just he didn't need to be on the top of anything genius is beyond that ..

[@michaeljconway5983]

You've never heard of "Suzanne" have you?

[@crispykernal2971]

That's kinda sad since he was such a blessing to this world

[@mikewilliams258]

Lord Succubus, Lord Xenu's Second in Command The irony is that of the hundreds of songs he wrote this is one of the weakest.

[@radam282]

@@mikewilliams258 that's saying something if his weakest song can still draw such emotion from us. Hat off to him.

[@aviralkumar1393]

*Hallelujah Lyrics* *[Verse 1]* Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do ya? It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing "Hallelujah" *[Chorus]* Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah *[Verse 2]* Your faith was strong, but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to a kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah *[Chorus]* Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah *[Verse 3]* You say I took the name in vain I don't even know the name But if I did, well, really, what's it to ya? There's a blaze of light in every word It doesn't matter which you heard The holy or the broken Hallelujah *[Chorus]* Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah *[Verse 4]* I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool ya And even though it all went wrong I'll stand before the lord of song With nothing on my tongue but hallelujah *[Chorus]* Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah *[Outro]* Hallelujah, Hallelujah

[@blackusmc6531]

Leonard Cohen, The voice of one crying in the wilderness.

[@djmm7724]

King David wrote the Psalms as songs ~ Leonard understood!! God bless him, and may he rest in peace!!

[@djmm7724]

BTW, before he was King!! GOD loved him as he loves everyone with song and music. Those who sing prays twice!! ME!!

[@easternvancouverparanormal5760]

R.I.P. Mr. Cohen, your music will be missed by many. We all love to hear you sing. May you bring tears to all those in heaven singing this beautiful song. Rip.

[@nikhilananda]

ALOHA TIFFANY:.... i am so sad on our loss of leonard cohen 😢 ..... what an amazing song and a hugely gifted artist.... aloha from the north shore of maui..... 😢

[@MattDaniek]

nikhilananda Fuck off there's only Trump now

[@akravats94]

djmm

[@michaelappiah-kubi2829]

I prefer this version the most, because I feel his voice contains so much emotion. To each his/her own, but this is my favourite.

[@swegboii6447]

I think Jeff's has more emotion.

[@masterkeef133]

No, hes quite monotone

[@hillyval7933]

More emotion that Jeff Buckley’s? Really?

[@terryainslie6294]

Kd lange is very good

[@hortanokilli7608]

This song is absolutely incredible. One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@mgconlan]

Those of us who grew up in the 1960's thought the song Leonard Cohen would be remembered for would be "Suzanne," not this one which he didn't write until the 1980's. But this is the Cohen masterpiece. and as good as some of the covers are (particularly Jeff Buckley's and k. d. lang's), Cohen is the winner and still champion on this song.

[@austinnorton7518]

The original and the best version

[@eveesther6271]

TEA

[@mike04574]

nope

[@vicdeakins2238]

That’s subjective

[@solarflare9078]

Waluigi:

[@mostafajahid5478]

Enough of this trailer comment. Cann't we just say that this song is one of the best song we've ever heard?

[@posterz4148]

I love this song

[@loyallall]

these are christian people so dont expect a thing from them ....they are thankless

[@BruceWayne-ov4eo]

I'm Muslim , yet I think this song is amazing ...... Might be my favourite song of All-time

[@21eienni]

This version of the song too.

[@justinrozario2003]

@@loyallall wtf r u on about?? How high r u?

[@halmillett5448]

It reflects the struggle Man has with it's relationship with Love, God,each other and individual identity and the meaning and purpose of life. Artfully and soulfully done.

[@joshfuqua7645]

Im here because my 4 y/o loves this song. I’ve sang it to him since he was in the womb

[@lizadee6769]

R.I. P. Leonard Cohen and thank you for the music

[@Ghostbear2k]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Especially in the version from Cohen, which I personally prefer over the other versions.

[@darthspidey1930]

Same.

[@rthompsn2007]

Biased, because I'm a huge Cohen fan, but still consider this the best version (including the choice of verses). Jennifer Warnes' backing vocals give me chills, too.

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

@@rthompsn2007 same

[@ogtg.renegade605]

Me too fam

[@Smackrecker]

How many versions are there?

[@PaulSmith-jp4kw]

One of the greatest pieces of music ever written and performed.

[@oreilly1237878]

Timeless Leonard Cohen at his very best.

[@SuperDevolution]

"I did my best. It wasn't much. I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch. I've told the truth. I didn't come to fool you." was my 2019 in a single verse.

[@camerakitty8167]

mine too

[@Mayo_vr2024]

His voice is amazing! It gives that raw, pain emotion to this song. He wasn’t trying unlike some covers. It was original, raw and beautiful!

[@janosgood8206]

Played this at my mum's funeral. Listen to it all the time. Very moving brings me to tears everytime. Mum had dementia at the end

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Peace to your Mum, and you as well.

[@sambrun7816]

This song belongs to the heritage world. RIP

[@Georgesalbiges]

sam brun Cette merveilleuse belle chanson me fait pleurer à chaud de larmes

[@jacobmortimore]

Yea, what he said ^

[@acousticrohit4411]

You're blessed bro 😍

[@jasminhashi511]

This is my all time favorite song. I love every cover, but the original is the best. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful, timeless work of art. RIP Leonard Cohen

[@kelliborden249]

THIS SONG IS BEAUTIFUL!! The word HALLELUJAH is so much more in pain and desperation. It makes me want to cry with meaning!

[@judysimon2389]

I can hear and understand the words in this version. I think since he wrote it he sang it best and knew how to get his message across.

[@SignalXXX]

I'm pushing sixty and Cohen is the only singer I've cried for when I heard they died. Weird part is I never realized I was that big a fan

[@SignalXXX]

Maybe 'cause it was right on the heels of Lemmy dying and that was just too much

[@cristi37]

Me too

[@cristi37]

A bit but still

[@vownal8260]

do you know any songs that have this type of instrumental or just songs like it in general?

[@joanes1963able]

This beautiful and never old song may get along with you to the heaven, Leonard. RIP. We miss you.

[@MattDaniek]

I don't MAGA

[@gsdmomb530]

Big Daddy Doob TROLL you have been reported.

[@frankwilson726]

It is sad how desperate he is for attention.

[@carolerouiller3438]

👏👏💖💖

[@eliseladew8479]

This is the best version. It sneers, it cuts, it’s raw and brutal and exactly what the lyrics demand. There’s nothing pretty or soaring here; it’s mean and petty and vicious.

[@sanchitvarma1282]

Yeah. Exactly. It's a very cynical and raw song.

[@henrypaleveda7760]

I found it bittersweet and even soaring; turns pain into something better.

[@Sneeky930]

I think some other versions do justice enough, but I feel like the point is missed when gorgeous people with beautiful voices blast it out of the water, flexing their chops, making a grand and spectacular show of it. The song isn’t itself unless it’s broken, and that’s what makes it so tragic. There’s something so beautiful about it, and it’s trying its damned best to bring it out. But if it’s ever achieved, the song is lost.

[@TheAbabab77]

Meh.... not quite as iconic or as piercing and emotive as Jeff Buckley's version.

[@lindagrebanier1824]

I found this version of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen enchanting.❤

[@Ketston]

A poet.

[@jhurtz3437]

Not many songs can give the chills. This is one of the few that can.

[@jhurtz3437]

And rest well leonard cohen

[@melissaluvsplease1664]

Listen to Pentatonix do this! I know they are an amazing a Capella group, but it is so powerful what the lend to this amazing song. I honestly Jeff Buckley did this song first?

[@jhurtz3437]

Melissa LuvsPlease I think this is my favorite version. Can't beat the original.

[@JersayPedro]

This was written and first recorded by Leonard Cohen.

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

J Hurtz - there's quite a few songs besides this one that give me goosebumps... "A Day in the Life" The Beatles "A Change is Gonna Come" Sam Cooke "Crying" Roy Orbison "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" The Shirelles "The Great Gig in the Sky" Pink Floyd "White Rabbit" Jefferson Airplane "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Simon & Garfunkel "Unchained Melody" The Righteous Brothers "Where the Streets Have No Name" U2 "What a Wonderful World" Louis Armstrong "Smokestack Lightning" Howlin' Wolf "Sara" Fleetwood Mac "When a Man Loves a Woman" Percy Sledge "Sleepwalk" Santo & Johnny "Pocahontas (Unplugged version)" Neil Young "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" The Band "Alone (Acoustic Live from Seattle)" Heart

[@hristovsluga]

Slava Bogu našem Isusu Hristu Spasitelju!!!🙏

[@RasMajnouni]

"We know what we NEED,but do we know what we are NEEDED for"? Chabad Rabbi Manis Friedman

[@monroemullinix5974]

I think lots of young people become enamored with the Buckley version of this song, and he did it justice. I was also, when I was a little younger. But hearing this version at a certain age...it's a bit like finally feeling true love after playing at it for most of your life.

[@Takwakin40]

Yes

[@yarabolivar4186]

It’s finally hitting at 31.

[@williebeamen2335]

I read that this was the favorite song of Zack Snyder's daughter, Autumn. Puts this in a whole new context. For Autumn.

[@MartinNtilias]

I'm not sure if by new context you mean because she died or because Snyder used that song during one of the worst sex scenes in cinema history...

[@Delete240]

@@MartinNtilias obviously because she died, he didn’t even mention the sex scene😂

[@MartinNtilias]

@@Delete240 well tbh you can't really mention Zack Snyder in that song without implying the sex scene haha

[@Delete240]

@@MartinNtilias fair point😂

[@Jack-jx2ug]

@@MartinNtilias people seem to leave that part out lmao

[@Razer5542]

I dont care what anyone says about all the covers that were made, this version still is and always will be the superior version.

[@chazking7289]

To the girl that hurt me, You no longer have that hold on me.

[@kevinscott3047]

Best version of Hallelujah IMO

[@sabinewei3041]

❤❤

[@Feu2032]

watch those wrist rockets

[@LStKN]

I mean it's the OG version so ofc

[@threeforty9709]

You probably never heard Jeff Buckley...

[@threeforty9709]

@The Nuka Cola Man That's your opinion, sure you can share it, but there is a huge difference in the number of views in Jeff's favour, so I guess 150 million more people agree with me on this one.

[@rnml916]

"And even though it all went wrong, I'll stand before the Lord of Songs with nothing on my tongue but hallelujah" brought me here

[@timterrell9695]

This song brings memories of my ex-wife, I endured years of her dual diagnoses of borderline personality disorder and bipolar-1 combined with alcoholism. This song touches all the points of the mental fight within my heart and head before I called it quits. I cry unconsolably every time I hear it. All my efforts to get her help were met with reversed blame, to the point of having to end the relationship with the only one who could understand me. I'm left to be alone until I die. Thanks for reading.

[@arthurmullard2788]

❤

[@bubba4198]

I’ll probably never fully understand this kind of struggle as I’m only 20. But, I just hope you tried to give it your all for her

[@SeaSandSun17]

Be strong! Life is a constant struggle and there is much ahead of you! There are so many people to meet and love and so many simple experiences that give joy and that are worth living! I hope you put all the effort you put in saving your past relationship to live your life to the fullest!

[@christianecaloc3924]

Sometimes we are experiencing living difficult circumstances. It is a fact that evev the Creator of the univers has t be able to enjoy a sharing, a good relation, in return of His investing of Love in every cm3 of the cosmos. HE IS WAITING (ACTIVELY BUSY) FOR THE MATURITY OF Humankind, as the nature (its said in the Bible) is yearning for true masters... Let we awoke that all our efforts to give, to live joyfully, respectingoursrlf and others, will uplift Even the brokenheart of God himself.! His ideal is in our hands as humans are responsible of the fall..... Let's be sensitive to His love and Presence. And let's return our Precious Love to Him so He can relax and feel Joy.!

[@allyettiene1730]

Hello Tim, may you find comfort in the fact the David, in spite having a broken Hallelujah has left much comfort for us in his inspirational Psalms.

[@dustbusterblackdecker6487]

Many are ignorant of this song's history. They are distracted by the music that they don't pay attention to the lyrics.

[@tessar.p453]

We were very, very lucky to have him.

[@NiCaNaMex]

so sad....profound - wistful - bitter - reflective - honest - and then a glimmer of hope...

[@beatam.5522]

Leonard Cohen tak jak jego muzyka pozostanie na zawsze w naszych sercach i w duszy

[@AnonikAnonikos]

Potwierdzam.

[@DonMoenBestChristian]

Another beautiful song set. I'm grateful. Thank you. Lord of Heaven, I'm weary, everything’s not alright, my head is done in, my heart is hurting, I can’t trust my intuition anymore, I've resolved things are not what it seems. Thanks for your goodness towards me Lord. I'm blessed regardless...I will keep singing, praising and praying. Your mercy endures foreve

[@manwithnoname3024]

Hallelujah.

[@GreenFlame44]

Friday, August 30th 2019 is the first time I'm hearing this original version of this song.

[@tspeiro]

And it is glorious

[@hilleryearl524]

Never too late to hear the immortal legend that is Leonard Cohen

[@Burdxnboy]

GreenFlame today was my first time aswell, november 22nd 2019

[@Nico-dt5hu]

Wednesday, December 11th 2019

[@jeremieb.8694]

12/20/19 and I dont like it. Sounds like a homeless drunk man doing karaoke. Maybe it's just my speakers. 🤷‍♂️

[@alexbabcock1880]

I’m an atheist but I have always thought of this as one of the most beautiful modern songs, and one of my favorites to listen to

[@alexbabcock1880]

Also my favorite progression to improvise to, it always brings some emotion out

[@Gallagher068]

As another Atheist (named Alex) Cohen talked about the song as his "desire to affirm [his] faith in life, not in some formal religious way, but with enthusiasm and emotion" Faith in a God or Gods is not a prerequisite for having some kind of faith, and religious or not I think Leonard sings from the heart about a broad love and devotion towards existence itself, and as an Atheist who believes this existence, both holy and broken in its own way, is all we have. I kno0w this reply is at least a year late but I hope you have a great day, maybe now accompanied by some Cohen.

[@GioTube.]

anyway, Leonard, thanks for capturing the entire human condition in one song.

[@dylanwithlifesince1998]

Out of all songs in today’s existence, this may be the best one. It is just so beautiful. 🤩 😻 😍

[@falaurza]

This song is an absolute classic and this is the best version.

[@jp364430]

+Elaine Bailey YES YES YES YES....................................................

[@MrMoananui]

+Elaine Bailey I totally agree...

[@MrStevenrgarfinkel]

I know and admire Leonard Cohen but am onto this song because of playing his entire Various Positions album which came across in a Facebook post today (12/12/2020) about the deep and long friendship and respect between Bob Dylan and Mr. Cohen. When released it did not create even a ripple - that is until Dylan told the world how great this album and Leonard were. Then it was discovered along with this particular song - the rest is the history. After his death, Dylan played this song as a tribute. two Jewish kids growing up at the same time - their paths crossed often - they talked, laughed and so admired each other - to Dylan, Leonard was a poet, one of our best in recent years.

[@erinmcgee1160]

No cover compares to the original, none of them have the power that this version has.

[@massimoturrini9146]

a real gentleman .... unattainable, the only one who can sing this song ♥️

[@frankwilson726]

R.I.P. Heavens Choir will surely rejoice at the addition of your presence.

[@laurielogan7219]

My understanding is that Mr. Cohen was not a believer in Jesus so he will not be in heaven and will definitely not be in "Heaven's Choir".

[@zappy595]

Laurie Logan Harsh, Leonard Cohen would most likely end up in Purgatory and eventually heaven (and that's if he doesn't believe in jesus)

[@bfields71]

We are not to judge. Only GOD can judge...

[@FlySkies]

What a pair of cluless idiots. If you two end up in "heaven", at least he won't have to share eternity with you.

[@gregkern6621]

Preach!

[@abundantlife2027]

Thank you for this song, it will always make me remember. Cohen, you will be deeply missed. R.I.P.