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Leonard Cohen The Old Revolution Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.44/10 [16 votes]Album: Songs from a Room / Original Release Date: 1969-04Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 4 min 46 sec
LEONARD COHEN
- The Old Revolution Lyrics / with translationsI finally broke into the prison,
I found my place in the chain.
Even damnation is poisoned with rainbows,
all the brave young men
they're waiting now to see a signal
which some killer will be lighting for pay.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture,
you whom I cannot betray.
I fought in the old revolution
on the side of the ghost and the King.
Of course I was very young
and I thought that we were winning;
I can't pretend I still feel very much like singing
as they carry the bodies away.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture...
Lately you've started to stutter
as though you had nothing to say.
To all of my architects let me be traitor.
Now let me say I myself gave the order
to sleep and to search and to destroy.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture...
Yes, you who are broken by power,
you who are absent all day,
you who are kings for the sake of your children's story,
the hand of your beggar is burdened down with money,
the hand of your lover is clay.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture...
I found my place in the chain.
Even damnation is poisoned with rainbows,
all the brave young men
they're waiting now to see a signal
which some killer will be lighting for pay.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture,
you whom I cannot betray.
I fought in the old revolution
on the side of the ghost and the King.
Of course I was very young
and I thought that we were winning;
I can't pretend I still feel very much like singing
as they carry the bodies away.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture...
as though you had nothing to say.
To all of my architects let me be traitor.
Now let me say I myself gave the order
to sleep and to search and to destroy.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture...
Yes, you who are broken by power,
you who are absent all day,
you who are kings for the sake of your children's story,
the hand of your beggar is burdened down with money,
the hand of your lover is clay.
Into this furnace I ask you now to venture...
Facts about The Old Revolution
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The Old Revolution 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 5th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Old Revolution' which belongs to Leonard Cohen shows its listeners to explore their own ethical challenges together with the results of their decisions. The old revolution lyrics mainly showcase reflection and social commentary and emotional struggles and empowerment and despair. The song establishes rebellion as an essential element alongside all elements which include betrayal and loyalty and struggle and sacrifice and disillusionment. The lyrics present three main themes which include violence and betrayal and power which only mature audiences should experience. The text presents themes that require advanced comprehension because its language and imagery do not show direct explicit content yet they create unsettling material which restricts access to young children.
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The Old Revolution falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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The Old Revolution song length is 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote The Old Revolution lyrics?
The Old Revolution is written and performed by Leonard Cohen.
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When was The Old Revolution 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 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Old Revolution lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Old Revolution' which belongs to Leonard Cohen shows its listeners to explore their own ethical challenges together with the results of their decisions. The old revolution lyrics mainly showcase reflection and social commentary and emotional struggles and empowerment and despair. The song establishes rebellion as an essential element alongside all elements which include betrayal and loyalty and struggle and sacrifice and disillusionment. The lyrics present three main themes which include violence and betrayal and power which only mature audiences should experience. The text presents themes that require advanced comprehension because its language and imagery do not show direct explicit content yet they create unsettling material which restricts access to young children.
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Which genre is The Old Revolution?
The Old Revolution falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song The Old Revolution?
The Old Revolution song length is 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Leonard CohenRecord Label(s): Originally released 1969 All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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