Having spent a lifetime writing songs and performing with various bands across the country, Jeff has built a reputation as a strong frontman, captivating audiences of many age groups and musical tastes. Perhaps best known for his work with the now-defunct Dry Cell, Gutt can be seen and heard these days fronting Band With No Name (BWNN) and performing solo/duo gigs in the Detroit area. He also performs with a cover band Punch.
1992
Detroit, MI
www.jeffgutt.com
Hallelujah
Jeff Gutt Lyrics
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But you don't really care for music do ya.
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift,
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof, and her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya
She tied you to the kitchen chair, she broke your throne, she cut your hair, and from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Baby I've been here before, I know this room, I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I new ya
I see your flag on the marble arch and love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah
The song Hallelujah by Jeff Gutt is a cover version of Leonard Cohen's original. It begins with the reference to King David playing a secret chord that pleased the Lord. This line suggests that there is an inherent power in music that is used to please a divine force. However, the following line "But you don't really care for music, do ya?" suggests a disconnect between the divine and the listener, who may not be able to appreciate the spiritual power of music. The song then goes on to describe the chords and notes of the song, "the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift," and the baffled king who composes an imperfect but heartfelt song of praise, "Hallelujah." This section of the song is often interpreted as a metaphor for the struggles of creative expression, where an artist may not be able to completely capture the beauty and depth of what they are trying to create.
The second section of the song describes a romantic relationship, where the singer's faith is tested by the beauty of his lover. The woman is described as bathing on the roof, and her beauty is so overwhelming that it "overthrew" the singer. The lines "she tied you to the kitchen chair, she broke your throne, she cut your hair" describe the power dynamic in the relationship, where the woman has control over the man. However, from his lips, she draws the Hallelujah, implying that he finds solace in the fact that she understands his struggles and can share his emotions. The last section of the song talks about the brokenness of love and how "love is not a victory march." The line "I see your flag on the marble arch" suggests that the love the singer once had for his partner is now a distant memory, and their relationship has ended. Even though the Hallelujah is still present, it is now a "cold and broken" one.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased The Lord.
It is said that King David knew how to create beautiful music that pleased God with a special chord.
But you don't really care for music do ya.
However, you seem to have no interest in music whatsoever.
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift, The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
This is how the song goes - with a progression of chords that go from the fourth to the fifth, with a minor fall and a major lift, forming the famous 'Hallelujah' song that King David composed.
Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof, and her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to the kitchen chair, she broke your throne, she cut your hair, and from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
Your faith in love was strong but you still wanted evidence. You saw her bathing under the moonlight which captivated you. She dominated you by tying you to a kitchen chair and divesting you of your throne, hair, and even making you sing the 'Hallelujah' song.
Baby I've been here before, I know this room, I've walked this floor I used to live alone before I new ya I see your flag on the marble arch and love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
Sweetheart, I've been in a similar situation like this before. I know every inch of this place, and I used to live alone before meeting you. Your flag on the marble monument indicates our love, but it is not an easy victory. It's a broken and cold 'Hallelujah' song.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, the famous composition of King David, which is still sung and enjoyed by masses till today.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cathiehunt9232
It's 2023 but I keep coming back to listen to this. I absolutely love Jeff's voice ❤
@BrookeWrightisMadamMagnolia
Right on 🫶🏻
@victoriasantos-gw5zh
If Jeff made a CD I would definitely by it must include this song one of the best versions ever sung....😍
@eviejhunt
Still my very favorite version of this song and my favorite X Factor contestant of all time!
@SinIess
Perfection.
@duygumdakiler
Best cover i've ever heard!!!
@SkyFloat420
Still listening to this in 2020... amazing
@cathiehunt9232
I'm still listening to it in 2023!
@kylevoyer1
I could listen to this man sing all day , make a cd I will buy it .
@honeymylove7867
My favorite version 🥰🥰