And there are those who would vote for him to lead the country??

Biblical references:

1. David (Old Testament) was corrupted by viewing Bathsheba bathing on a roof. He sent her General Husband into battle, knowing he'd be killed. Then he could marry Bathsheba free and clear. David went on to be King of Israel due to his faith.

2. Delilah (Old Testament) eliciting from Samson the secret of his strength. She made him trust her enough to lay down on her lap and sleep. And she cut his hair, rendering him weak and helpless. And he kept his faith notwithstanding.

So intense that he screams out Hallelujah.

Cohen was a genius and sure knew how to write songs about passion.

The lyrics could be interpreted as a man who has faced incalculable challenges and corruption still turns to his faith in order to be cleansed.

You have your interpretation and I have another.

Brilliant song.

On edit: it can most definitely be both yours and my interpretation at the very same time. He’s such an amazing poet!

On that we both probably agree.

Probably my favorite interpretation:



Probably my wife’s favorite, it is so lovely too

Performed on SNL the Saturday after the 2016 Election:

Regardless, if you listen carefully to music -- especially lyrics from the 20s and the 50s through 70s and more -- it is replete with double entendres. From so-called "race records" (early recorded black music) through Led Zeppelin and more. It's fun to listen for them, or recognize them, even if sometimes the double is only in your imagination!