1) Adam Cohen (born Septem… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Adam Cohen (born September 18, 1972) is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter.
2) Adam Cohen is an American jazz bassist.
1) Adam Cohen (born September 18, 1972, in Montreal; the son of Leonard Cohen) is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and frontman of the band Low Millions. As a recording artist, he has released several major label albums, including one in French. Currently residing in Los Angeles, he was signed by Columbia Records in 1997 and achieved some success as a songwriter, co-writing "Lullaby in Blue" later recorded by Bette Midler.
His 1998 debut album was well-regarded critically but not commerically. After this he decided to focus on French-language material and was signed to Capitol Records Canada, which released Mélancolista.
In 2007, Cohen effectively quit the music business. In 2004 he returned in the Low Millions project.
In 2012 his album,"Like A Man", was released. His album "We Go Home" was released in September 2014.
2) Adam Cohen is an American jazz bassist. In 2006 he released the album "Ritual".
Uniform
Adam Cohen Lyrics
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They’d love to take LA
And storm the playboy mansion
And make ashes of the gay
It’s a war, It’s a war, It’s a war, It’s a war
Raise your voice if you’ve got one
Raise your arms to the anthem
We’re all at the heart of this
So come on, you don’t need a uniform
Another city crumbles
A mother kneels to pray
But the gods don’t hear a word she mumbles
A bomb went off yesterday
And she cries, and she cries, and she cries, and she cries
Raise your voice if you’ve got one
Raise your arms to the anthem
We’re all a part of this
We’re all at the heart of this
So come on
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
Gonna raise my voice cause I’ve got one
And raise my flag to the anthem
Raise your voice if you’ve got one
Raise your arms to the anthem
We’re all a part of this
We’re all at the heart of this
So come on
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
The lyrics of Adam Cohen's song Uniform are a commentary on the state of the world where conflicts and wars are being waged over differing beliefs and ideologies. The song speaks about how people are being forced to take sides and fight, even when they are not sure of what they are fighting for. The first verse talks about how the people who want to wage wars and create conflicts are targeting big cities like Manhattan and LA. They want to destroy everything that they believe is immoral, including places like the Playboy mansion and the gay community. The chorus then urges the listeners to raise their voice and arms to show that they are part of something bigger than just themselves. It is a call to not be divided but come together to fight for what is right, without the need for a uniform.
The second verse talks about how the effects of the war are being felt by ordinary people who have had their lives disrupted by exploding bombs. The mother kneeling to pray is a symbol of innocent victims caught in the crossfire and being powerless to do anything but pray for a better future. The chorus again emphasizes the need for people to come together and fight against the forces that are causing chaos and destruction. The repetition of the line "Don't need a uniform, I don't want it" underscores the idea that people should not put their faith in symbols like flags, uniforms or nations. Instead, they should see themselves as part of a common humanity, fighting for the greater good.
The lyrics of this song are a powerful commentary on the futility of war and the need for people to come together to fight against the forces of chaos and hate. It is a call to action for people to unite and stand up for what is right, without the need for uniforms or symbols. The song is a reminder that in the face of adversity, it is our humanity that binds us together and gives us strength.
Line by Line Meaning
They tried to take Manhattan
There are people who aim to conquer Manhattan
They’d love to take LA
These same people would also like to gain control of Los Angeles
And storm the playboy mansion
Their goal includes invading and taking over the playboy mansion
And make ashes of the gay
These conquerors want to destroy and wipe out the gay population
It’s a war, It’s a war, It’s a war, It’s a war
This is a conflict of monumental proportions, it is a full-on war
Raise your voice if you’ve got one
If you have a voice, use it to speak up
Raise your arms to the anthem
Also, show solidarity by raising your arms while listening to the song
We’re all a part of this
Everyone is involved in this conflict
We’re all at the heart of this
This is a core issue that impacts everyone
So come on, you don’t need a uniform
Everyone is welcome to join the fight, and you don't need a specific uniform to do it
Another city crumbles
Another city has fallen and is in ruins
A mother kneels to pray
In the aftermath of destruction, a mother is praying for peace and safety
But the gods don’t hear a word she mumbles
Despite her devout prayer, she feels like there is no deity listening to her
A bomb went off yesterday
The destruction that the mother is praying about was caused by a bombing the day before
And she cries, and she cries, and she cries, and she cries
She is overcome by sadness and grief over what has happened
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
The singer reiterates that you can join the fight without needing or wanting a uniform
Gonna raise my voice cause I’ve got one
The singer will raise his voice in the fight because he has one to use
And raise my flag to the anthem
He will also raise his flag in solidarity with the anthem
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
The singer once again emphasizes that uniforms are not necessary for participation
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
Uniforms are not something the singer wants or needs in this fight
Don’t need a uniform I don’t want it
Once again, he stresses that uniforms are not required for this battle
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sydneyalexander8822
Really beautiful session!
@JackLavoieBand
If ever song was anthem to peace...don't need a uniform, I don't want it...
@Eumel1003
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