Hallelujah
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Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah




Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hallelujah," written by Leonard Cohen, tell a complex story of faith, love, loss, and redemption. The first verse introduces the idea of a secret chord that King David played and that pleased God. The song then speaks directly to the listener, suggesting that they do not care for music, which sets up the contrast between those who are deeply moved by music and those who are not. The second verse tells the story of a person who has strong faith but needs proof, and who is overcome by the beauty of another person they see bathing on a roof. This encounter leads to a relationship that ultimately brings both pleasure and pain, with the woman metaphorically tying the singer to a chair and breaking their throne. The final verse grapples with the question of whether there is a higher power, but acknowledges that the lessons learned from love can be violent and painful, ultimately leading to a broken "Hallelujah."


The song has become a widely beloved classic, and its meaning is deeply personal and open to interpretation. Some suggest that the "secret chord" David played symbolizes the authenticity of one's creative expression, while others interpret the song more religiously, seeing "Hallelujah" as an expression of gratitude and praise to God. The story of the woman on the roof has been interpreted as a reference to Bathsheba, the woman David saw from a distance and later married, leading to both happiness and tragedy. Ultimately, the song is a meditation on the complexity of human emotions and the struggles we face in navigating relationships, faith, and the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

I've heard there was a secret chord
There is something mystical and spiritual about music and the way in which it connects people to a higher power.


That David played, and it pleased the Lord
Even in biblical times, people understood that music had a divine quality to it that could please God.


But you don't really care for music, do you?
Not everyone is moved by music in the same way. Some people don't have the capacity to enjoy it on a deeper level.


Well it goes like this:
Despite the fact that not everyone appreciates music's spiritual qualities, there is a pattern to creating music.


The fourth, the fifth
Musicians can create beauty and transcendence through certain chord progressions.


The minor fall and the major lift
These chords are what create the emotion and power found in music.


The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Even great rulers and leaders can be humbled and inspired by music's transcendent power.


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Your faith was strong, but you needed proof
Just because someone has faith doesn't mean they don't still doubt or need evidence to back up their beliefs.


You saw her bathing on the roof
Sometimes, even the most innocent or beautiful things can lead to a more profound realization of the world's wonder and mystery.


Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya
The sheer awe inspired by natural beauty can be overwhelming and leave us feeling powerless and humbled.


She tied you to her kitchen chair
Love can be a transformative and sometimes painful experience that leaves us disarmed and vulnerable.


She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
When someone we love challenges our preconceived notions about the world and ourselves, it can be a shock to our system.


And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Even when our ideas about what we thought we knew are challenged, it can lead to a deeper sense of love and gratitude for the world around us.


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Well maybe there's a God above
The mysteries of the universe cannot be explained through science alone, so perhaps there is an all-knowing, benevolent force guiding us.


But all I've ever learned from love
Ultimately, love is the only force capable of transcending our finite human experience and connecting us to something bigger.


Is how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
Sometimes, love can lead us to experience intense jealousy or feelings of betrayal, which can cause us to behave irrationally.


And it's not a cry that you hear at night
The sound of heartbreak is not always something that can be put into words or sounds--sometimes it's a lack of any sound at all.


It's not some one who has seen the Light
There is no simple formula to healing from heartbreak or finding transcendence in our suffering.


It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Despite the most profound experiences of love, sometimes it can also leave us feeling shattered and hurting, despite our efforts to transcend through it.


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Hallelujah


Hallelujah...




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jessica Martin

I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord

But you don't really care for music, do you?
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 in the moonlight overthrew ya
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

Well maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Is how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not some one who has seen the Light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah



All comments from YouTube:

Jess P

Absolute favourite version to sing every time <3

Marie Angelo

Love Your voice!!, such a soulful voice.

IlHansenIl

Great voice, no doubt.

Alayha Alice

She sings hallelujah soo amazing❤️

Damaniac1964

still brings me to tears.. maybe this raw acoustic version even more.. wow .. pure !! Tnx Lisa

Hiba

Beautiful voice <3

Jan Julius Wintermans

I adore it!!!

Jéssica Teixeira

Amazing! :o I love this version!!!

Jessica Martin

Beautiful! ♥️♥️♥️

Gerwin Kras

Absolutely amazing

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