"Hallelujah" Lirics -Leonard Cohen

  

"Hallelujah" is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen. It was originally released on his album Various Positions. 

Achieving little initial success, the song found greater popular acclaim through a new version recorded by John Cale in 1991.

Lyricist: Leonard Cohen

Composer: Leonard Cohen

Key: C major

Here is the song" Hallelujah "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 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 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

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Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Leonard Cohen

Hallelujah lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

What is the meaning of "Hallelujah"?

"Hallelujah" is a Hebrew word that means "praise the Lord" or "praise ye the Lord." In the religious context, it is often used as a joyful expression of praise and gratitude to God.

 The song written by Leonard Cohen, "Hallelujah," is a reflection on the many different meanings and interpretations of the word, and it explores themes of love, faith, and redemption. 

Many of the lyrics are open to interpretation and have been understood in different ways by listeners, but it's generally understood as a song of both personal and universal triumph over despair.

About the singer

Name: Leonard Cohen

Born: September 21, 1934, Westmount, Canada

Died: November 7, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, United States

Children: Adam Cohen, Lorca Cohen

Hall of fame induction: 2008

Genre: Rock, Pop music, Blues, Pop rock, World music, Spoken word, Folk music, Synth-pop, and more

Grandchildren: Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen, Lyon Cohen

Hallelujah

"Hallelujah" is a song written by Leonard Cohen, originally released on his album "Various Positions" in 1984.

 The song has since been covered by many artists and has become a popular and enduring classic. The title is Hebrew for "praise the Lord" or "praise ye the Lord." The song is often used in religious or spiritual contexts.

Meaning of Hallelujah

"Hallelujah" is a Hebrew word that means "praise the Lord" or "praise ye the Lord."

 In the religious context, it is often used as a joyful expression of praise and gratitude to God.

 The song written by Leonard Cohen, "Hallelujah," is a reflection on the many different meanings and interpretations of the word, and it explores themes of love, faith, and redemption.

 Many of the lyrics are open to interpretation and have been understood in different ways by listeners, but it's generally understood as a song of both personal and universal triumph over despair.

About the song

In Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah," he references the biblical story of King David from the Old Testament. 

According to the Talmud, a collection of Jewish texts, David was known for playing his harp at night and delighting angels and sages. In the song, Cohen references this aspect of David's character to draw a contrast with the darker aspects of his story.

The main reference in the song is to the story of David's adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. 

Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, a soldier in David's army. David saw Bathsheba bathing on her rooftop, became enamored with her, and had her brought to him.

 Bathsheba became pregnant, and David arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle to cover up the affair.

Cohen uses this story to explore themes of love, faith, and redemption, and the lyrics are open to interpretation.

 The song is not necessarily about King David's story but rather about the human condition, our struggle with desire and love, guilt, and the search for meaning and redemption.

Who is Leonard Cohen? 

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist. He was born on September 21, 1934, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and passed away on November 7, 2016.

 He began his career as a poet and novelist in the 1960s, but he became well-known as a musician in the 1970s. Cohen's music is characterized by its deeply introspective and often melancholic lyrics, as well as its blend of folk, rock, and other genres.

Cohen's songs often deal with themes of love, faith, and redemption, and his work has been widely acclaimed for its poetic and literary qualities.

 Some of his most well-known songs include "Hallelujah," "Suzanne," "Bird on the Wire," and "Famous Blue Raincoat." He has released 14 studio albums during his career and his songs have been covered by many other artists.

 Leonard Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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