LEONARD COHEN

- Nightingale Lyrics

[Dedicated to Carl Anderson (1945-2004)]

I built my house beside the wood
So I could hear you singing
And it was sweet and it was good
And love was all beginning
Fare thee well my nightingale
'Twas long ago I found you
Now all your songs of beauty fail
The forest closes 'round you
The sun goes down behind a veil
'Tis now that you would call me
So rest in peace my nightingale
Beneath your branch of holly
Fare thee well my nightingale
I lived but to be near you
Tho' you are singing somewhere still
I can no longer hear you

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Who wrote Nightingale lyrics?


Nightingale is written by Leonard Cohen, Anjani Thomas.
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When was Nightingale released?


It is first released in 2004 as part of Leonard Cohen's album "Dear Heather" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Nightingale lyrics?


When we think about the deeper meaning of the song, Leonard Cohen's ‘Nightingale’ covers the themes of love lost and beauty fading, and also uses the nightingale as a metaphor to depict a love that once was and has now lost its separation from the forest of time that is encroaching over it. Nightingale lyrics mostly highlight heartbreak, love, solitude, nature and reflection. However, the song still points to the importance of lost love, nostalgia, and acceptance. The lyrics do not contain any harsh language, violence or adult themes. The material is fit for every age group.
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Which genre is Nightingale?


Nightingale falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Nightingale?


Nightingale song length is 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Leonard Cohen, Anjani Thomas
Record Label(s): 2004 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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