Suzanne
Plan B Feat. Leonard Cohen Lyrics

Suzanne takes you down to her place near the river
Suzanne shows you a world you have never seen before.

You can hear the boats go by, you can spend the night beside her
You experience a new way of living, surrounded by the river and the sounds of the boats.

And you know that she's half-crazy but that's why you want to be there
You are drawn to her because of her unpredictable and unconventional ways.

And she feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from China
She introduces you to new, exotic things that you have never tasted before.

And just when you mean to tell her that you have no love to give her
You try to resist her, knowing that you are not ready for the emotional connection she offers.

Then she gets you on her wavelength
She understands your doubts and brings you onto her level of thinking.

And she lets the river answer that you've always been her lover
She shows you that you have a deep, spiritual connection that transcends romantic love.

And you want to travel with her, and you want to travel blind
You are willing to follow her on this journey, no matter where it may lead you.

And then you know that she will trust you
You gain her trust by accepting her and her way of life.

For you've touched her perfect body with your mind
You have connected with her deeply, without the need for physical contact.

And Jesus was a sailor when he walked upon the water
Jesus was also someone who experienced the unknown, and traveled through life with faith.

And he spent a long time watching from his lonely wooden tower
He took time to reflect, and observe the world around him.

And when he knew for certain only drowning men could see him
He could only be truly understood by those who had experienced true suffering.

He said all men will be sailors then until the sea shall free them
He believed that all people must journey through life and experience the unknown, in order to find true freedom.

But he himself was broken, long before the sky would open
Even Jesus was not immune to the pain and brokenness of life.

Forsaken, almost human, he sank beneath your wisdom like a stone
He was betrayed by his followers, and his wisdom was not fully recognized until after his death.

And you want to travel with him, and you want to travel blind
You wish to connect with the spirituality and faith of Jesus, without fully understanding it.

And then you think maybe you'll trust him
You begin to develop some trust in his teachings and beliefs.

For he's touched your perfect body with his mind
He has left a profound impact on your inner self, despite never having physically touched you.

Now, Suzanne takes your hand and she leads you to the river
Suzanne guides you through your new journey of understanding.

She's wearing rags and feathers from Salvation Army counters
She presents herself in a uniquely expressive way, not bound by societal norms.

And the sun pours down like honey on our lady of the harbor
The world is filled with beauty and warmth, seen through Suzanne's eyes.

And she shows you where to look among the garbage and the flowers
She helps you see the beauty in the mundane and overlooked aspects of life.

There are heroes in the seaweed, there are children in the morning
Even in the darkest and most unlikely places, there is hope and purity to be found.

They are leaning out for love and they will lean that way forever
Love is the universal force that always draws people towards one another.

While Suzanne holds the mirror
Through Suzanne's guidance and perspective, you begin to see yourself and others in a new light.

And then you know that you can trust her
You come to fully trust and appreciate Suzanne's way of life.

For she's touched your perfect body with her mind
She has left a profound impact on your inner self, without needing physical touch.