Leonard Cohen - Bird on the Wire download

We played this wonderful creation at my fathers funeral as it said so much about his character. It was as if Leonard could read the essence of a certain kind of man at a certain point in history. It was also the only song my father could sing along to and not be considered out of tune! Dad had grown up with music and loved the poetry of Leonard Cohen but I cannot listen to his words and voice without tears now. I still listen to him often though. Ironically Mr. Cohen died a month after my father.

For like a baby, stillbornLike a beast with his hornI have torn everyone who reached out for meBut I swear by this songAnd by all that I have done wrongI will make it all up to theeEva, I Love You more than you can ever know I have tried in my way to tell you soEva, Eva, ....Ti Amo, Ti Amo..............

This version really has that tortured poet quality that was resolved in his later performances. This feels raw.

This is so sad. The tears well. But being sad is so much better than being angry. If there was more sorrow in the world and less anger it would be a better place.

I am 30 years old. this is the first time I have ever consciously listened to this song. Just as beautiful as i thought it would be.

Lost brought me here. Peace.

Why are people so dramatic on these videos?

I want those opening lines on my tombstone

Rip my leonard ❤️

This song reminds me of someone special and dear to me

This is 10/10 the song I would dance to at my wedding!