Hallelujah
Burke Alexandra Lyrics
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That David played, and it pleased the lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing 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 you
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not someone who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
The song "Hallelujah" by Burke Alexandra is a deep reflection of the complexities of faith, love, and loss. The first stanza establishes the theme of the song by referencing a secret chord that David played that pleased the Lord. The lyrics suggest that this chord holds a powerful significance, but it is largely ignored by those who do not appreciate music.
The following verses then proceed to describe the singer's journey of faith, love, and heartbreak. We learn that his faith was strong, but needed proof, which he found in a woman he saw bathing on the roof. The beauty and moonlight overthrew him, and he was tied to a chair by her. This experience, however, was not an entirely positive one, as she ultimately broke his throne and cut his hair, symbolically stripping him of his power. Despite this, she drew the hallelujah from his lips.
The final verse provides a melancholy reflection on love and loss, suggesting that the singer has learned more from the pain of heartbreak than from any divine intervention. The repeated refrain of "Hallelujah" throughout the song becomes a poignant expression of both joy and sadness, capturing the complexity of human emotion.
Overall, the song explores the difficult relationship between faith and love, highlighting the tensions between the divine and the earthly, the joy of love and the sadness of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard there was a secret chord
There exists a hidden melody that few know about
That David played, and it pleased the lord
King David played this melody and it was pleasing to God
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
You do not have an interest in music, do you?
Well it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The melody goes up in fourths and fifths
The minor fall and the major lift
The melody twists from a minor part to a major part
The baffled king composing hallelujah
The uncertain ruler is composing a song of praise
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You had unwavering faith, but required confirmation
You saw her bathing on the roof
You discovered her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
Her beauty and the moonlight disturbed you
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She captured you and constrained you to a chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
She destroyed your throne and cut off your hair
And from your lips she drew the hallelujah
And she evoked a song of praise from you
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
Maybe there's a God above
There is a possible existence of a higher power
But all I've ever learned from love
But my experiences with love have only taught me
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
How to retaliate against someone who hurt you first
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It is not a cry you hear in the darkness
It's not someone who's seen the light
It is not someone who has found enlightenment
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
It is a sad and incomplete song of praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Praise, praise
Hallelujah
Praise, praise
Hallelujah
Praise, praise
Hallelujah
Praise, praise
Hallelujah
Praise, praise
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leonard Cohen
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@doramunteanu8272
I heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and 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 you
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not someone who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
@djjv4353
this used to be my grandma's favourite song but unfortunately she passed away on Sunday 7th may 2017 . we are going to sing this at her funeral
May god bless all you and your family souls who have sent these amazing messages you have all helped me through a hard time and it's appreciated 💯❤️💕💙🙌🏾
Love you all and god bless
@estefafv9480
LETRAS
I heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and 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 you
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not someone who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
(Hallelujah) hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
@RoxanneCansancio
2024 anyone?
@jassiejoe
Me
@teeshaluv3757
Me
@stephanierameau2510
Me
@beshariwijethunga5319
Yeah
@sueannmcpherson8788
Heyyyy 2024 is on board
@clairem9546
All these years on, I still think is the best rendition of this song that I've ever heard. Mind-blowingly beautiful.
@fabianshamano5953
Alexandra you made me fall in love with this song, 2023 hearing you sing it again still makes me cry. Thank you
@jamesdylan2446
Uh you really should hear Jeff Buckley version. His is considered pretty much by the world the only version.
@astridvanzyl3061
I lost my mom nearly 5 years ago. She was just 54 😢 this song got me through some really dark days after that. One of mine and mom's favourite song
God bless everyone going through a tough time losing anyone in your life that meant the world to you. ❤