The troubles came and I saved what I could save. A thread of light, a particle, a wave.
Leonard CohenWhy don't you try to do without him, why don't you try to live alone? Do you really need his hands for your passion? Do you really need his heart for your throne? Do you need his labor for your baby? Do you need his beast for the bone? Do you need to hold a leash to be a lady? I know that you can make it, you can make it on your own.
Leonard CohenWell I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief... Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried... And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear.
Leonard CohenExcept for a couple of hours in the morning which I passed in the company of a sage I stayed in bed without food only a few mouthfuls of water โyou are a fine looking old manโ I said to myself in the mirror โand what is more you have the correct attitude You donโt care if it ends or if it goes on And as for the women and the music there will be plenty of that in Paradiseโ Then I went to the Mosque of Memory to express my gratitude
Leonard Cohen