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Leonard Cohen Story Of Isaac Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.33/10 [9 votes]Album: Songs from a Room / Original Release Date: 1969-04Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 36 sec
Story Of Isaac
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
LEONARD COHEN
- Story Of Isaac LyricsThe door it opened slowly
My father he came in
I was nine years old
And he stood so tall above me
His blue eyes they were shining
And his voice was very cold
He said, "I've had a vision
And you know I'm strong and holy
I must do what I've been told"
So he started up the mountain
I was running, he was walking
And his axe was made of gold
Well, the trees they got much smaller
The lake, a lady's mirror
We stopped to drink some wine
Then he threw the bottle over
Broke a minute later
And he put his hand on mine
Thought I saw an eagle
But it might have been a vulture
I never could decide
Then my father built an altar
He looked once behind his shoulder
He knew I would not hide
You who build these altars now
To sacrifice these children
You must not do it anymore
A scheme is not a vision
And you never have been tempted
By a demon or a God
You who stand above them now
Your hatchets blunt and bloody
You were not there before
When I lay upon a mountain
And my father's hand was trembling
With the beauty of the word
And if you call me brother now
Forgive me if I inquire
"Just according to whose plan?"
When it all comes down to dust
I will kill you if I must
I will help you if I can
When it all comes down to dust
I will help you if I must
I will kill you if I can
And mercy on our uniform
Man of peace or man of war
The peacock spreads his fan
My father he came in
I was nine years old
And he stood so tall above me
His blue eyes they were shining
And his voice was very cold
He said, "I've had a vision
And you know I'm strong and holy
I must do what I've been told"
So he started up the mountain
I was running, he was walking
And his axe was made of gold
Well, the trees they got much smaller
The lake, a lady's mirror
We stopped to drink some wine
Then he threw the bottle over
Broke a minute later
And he put his hand on mine
Thought I saw an eagle
But it might have been a vulture
I never could decide
Then my father built an altar
He looked once behind his shoulder
He knew I would not hide
To sacrifice these children
You must not do it anymore
A scheme is not a vision
And you never have been tempted
By a demon or a God
You who stand above them now
Your hatchets blunt and bloody
You were not there before
When I lay upon a mountain
And my father's hand was trembling
With the beauty of the word
And if you call me brother now
Forgive me if I inquire
"Just according to whose plan?"
When it all comes down to dust
I will kill you if I must
I will help you if I can
When it all comes down to dust
I will help you if I must
I will kill you if I can
And mercy on our uniform
Man of peace or man of war
The peacock spreads his fan
Facts about Story Of Isaac
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Story Of Isaac is written and performed by Leonard Cohen.
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It is first released on April 01, 1969 as part of Leonard Cohen's album "Songs from a Room" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Leonard Cohen's 'Story Of Isaac' puts forth a strong critique against blind faith in authority and religious dogma, where the metaphor of a father's vision is employed to show the destructive effects of unquestioned faith and sacrifice. The lyrics of Story of isaac engage mostly in a contemplation, spirituality, angst, anger and social commentary. Furthermore, the piece illuminates the role of fatherhood and authority in the above-mentioned conflicts, questioning them simultaneously and putting forth the idea of moral ambiguity and conflict. The song is permeated with violence themes, including an axe, altar construction and possible sacrifice references, which are all very powerful and might not be appropriate for the younger ones. Moreover, the complexity and the mature nature of the language and imagery used also imply a PG-13 rating.
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Story Of Isaac falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Story Of Isaac song length is 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
Who wrote Story Of Isaac lyrics?
Story Of Isaac is written and performed by Leonard Cohen.
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When was Story Of Isaac released?
It is first released on April 01, 1969 as part of Leonard Cohen's album "Songs from a Room" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Story Of Isaac lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Leonard Cohen's 'Story Of Isaac' puts forth a strong critique against blind faith in authority and religious dogma, where the metaphor of a father's vision is employed to show the destructive effects of unquestioned faith and sacrifice. The lyrics of Story of isaac engage mostly in a contemplation, spirituality, angst, anger and social commentary. Furthermore, the piece illuminates the role of fatherhood and authority in the above-mentioned conflicts, questioning them simultaneously and putting forth the idea of moral ambiguity and conflict. The song is permeated with violence themes, including an axe, altar construction and possible sacrifice references, which are all very powerful and might not be appropriate for the younger ones. Moreover, the complexity and the mature nature of the language and imagery used also imply a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Story Of Isaac?
Story Of Isaac falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Story Of Isaac?
Story Of Isaac song length is 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Leonard Cohen
Record Label(s): Originally released 1969 All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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