Leonard Cohen - A Thousand kisses deep

[malabanjalucanka88]

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[AltheaHekate]

Beautiful!!!

[TravellingPot]

A lot of thanks

[KjeXXXer]

How many verses does the piece have!? I keep finding new ones, or maybe he just keeps writing them..

[natales]

@KjeXXXer There's no unique version because it was a poem he wrote many times with different variations. See: Two "A Thousand Kisses Deep" recitations from 1997-1998 in the leonardcohenforum web site.

[KjeXXXer]

@natales There are many unique versions then. :)

[sweetgypsywife]

Take any line from a Leonard Cohen song., Google it, and you will find sites with his lyrics and poems..hundreds....such a wordsmith...such a man...love him.

[alineleblond44]

QUELLE VOIX;;;;j'adorrre

[monkeydoestricks]

My first love is the only person I can think of when I hear this... Makes me want to sink a thousand kisses deep and tell again all those promises I kept.

[monkeydoestricks]

Always think of my first love. Xxx

[Lichtfee004]

amazing artist ..love it ..thumbs up ..lovly greetings ann

[aishisnippy22]

superb..

[AWYMARI3HORN]

brilliance

[leftcoastskeptic]

The first time I heard Leonard Cohen was almost 30 years ago I was rendered speechless. It hasn't changed.

[MisterBuracas]

Yep, iyelchin... some folks lack a clue, or tact. Or both.

[iyelchin]

THIS SUCKS. GET A REAL JOB AND STOP WRITING STUPID POETRY. NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOU. STOP BEING MELODRAMATIC AND GET A LIFE

[TheAoRet]

@iyelchin Another frustrated Cohen's opponent?

[poonut22233]

@iyelchin you know this is the guy that wrote Hallelujah right?

[kinskifreak2011]

"I loved you when you opened

Like a lily to the heat"

perfect <3

[rmhallman]

have been listening to Leonard Cohen for thirty years now and he is much better than what we learn in school. Does anyone one think that "only God can make a tree" is real poetry???

[momofreed]

wheres the rest?? nice though he doesnt do most of that in his concert, but the part he does is awesome! best cooncert I've ever seen! nicest guy too;)

[MsDipte]

i am in love with your voice and words dear poet......

[Jrld11]

Cohen is a master poet , very gifted man

[predictablegreek]

WOW!

[FootsureArtman]

.net of course

[FootsureArtman]

the full written poem can be found in the comments section of 'songmeanings'

[rajeshmaa]

beautifulllll I really love this poem.thanx for sharing..

[enbdavies]

I'm just another snowman no existential leap

[evavanjava]

I've Fallen In Love With Leonard Cohen

[MrDarekm]

Trzeba kolejnych 20-tu lat, by Leonard Ten wiersz na Koncercie w Londynie wykonał w sposób taki jaki chciał teraz.:)

[tonatiuhnitor]

Play this poem with rainymood (/watch?v=AYw7eJYadco) on the background...

[bobdy9988]

I think everybody can relate to Leonard Cohen. Even in the photograph to this video. It's simply Leonard with his eyes closed. You can tell he is thinking of something beautiful. I think everybody has a had a moment like in their life, when they just close their eyes and feel the beauty. Whether it is a memory, a poem, or a song.

[RIDETHESUNSHINE]

You forgot the Caution label. Handle this one with Care. Don't listen without a net. Even if it is imaginary. If this one gets into you, there are 10,000 barbs that won't let it back out. There is a Point of No return! Past that point, it can only come out the other side. There is no one meaning. It is a revolving door of thought, and no real exit, ever... Every time you listen, there is an additional avenue to stroll,... You'll have have to walk it alone.. forever, alone.Thank You for posting

[MegaReebs]

You see Im just another snow man standing in the rain and sleet.

I love this husky man.

[trainer1x]

24 people are a thousand kisses undeep....

[BABSINUK]

Hi,the power of the spoken word,and the written word make you agree with the saying, The pen is mightier than the sword,

thanks caca for the share.

And natales for the upload.

[firefly92urna]

"The band is playing Auld Lang Syne but the heart will not retreat..."

So mystically profound - I'm so much in love with Leonard Cohen.

[CaDDy1233]

gay

[merzer131]

I loved you when you opened

Like a lily to the heat

Eroticism so eloquently described. I am a big fan of Cohen's metaphors, from the top of my head:

"Your hair upon the pillow, like a sleepy golden storm" - Hey That's no Way To Say Goodbye

"It was curling just like smoke above his shoulder" - The Stranger

[laughlight1]

today I fall apart at this

a thousand kisses deep

in gratitude for sharing this

a thousand kisses deep

you've brought us all so much bliss

a thousand kisses deep

[brixuke]

I have a version with 11 verses. It sooooo beautiful poem. My favorit Cohen song is A Thousand Kisses Deep.

[biermeister888]

where can i find a written version of this ?

[natales]

@biermeister888 You can find it in the information of the video, just click the button with the double downward arrow below the number of visits. Or you are talking about a printed book?

[ThetaRay7]

@biermeister888

I discovered this poem in his book of poems "Book of Longing". It is simply excellent. Well, its not simple. But it is excellent.

[margatelad]

@biermeister888 ON YOU TUBE!!!!!!!!!!!

[mollysangelique]

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[adayapilo]

i live my life like as if its real i don't remember what you forget to do

[TheChakamama]

the man is 30 years older than me. but his voice does things to me that not many men managed to give me.

[TrudieVessot427]

Grab the audio from this vid at thetunify doht cohm.

[TheMCG003]

Gorgeous poem ir whatever one would call it...the deep sect voice makes it all that intriguing toblisten to..thanks fir sharing...luv yaxmy poet

[NumbFlynn]

This poem has many different versions, and yet it always seems to me to be the same poem. His ability to keep a feeling and a tone is incredible. This is the most touching poem I've ever heard, no matter how he chooses to phrase it.

[ssgjmer]

all GODS BLESS YOU GREAT MAN

[stijnwesemael]

with a nice deep beat behind it, it would be an amazing song!!!

[raywint1]

@stijnwesemael There is a song posted by Radalia

[Cenarrion]

His voice itself is so profound..

[ComandoLee1000]

I need 19 bullets for those unlikes

[stillhere441]

@ComandoLee1000 don't sweat it ,those 19 are dead already

[infinityacces23]

And sometimes when the night is slow,

The wretched and the meek,

We gather up our hearts and go,

A Thousand Kisses Deep.

Confined to sex, we pressed against

The limits of the sea:

A Thousand Kisses Deep.

[infinityacces23]

And sometimes when the night is slow,

The wretched and the meek,

We gather up our hearts and go,

A Thousand Kisses Deep.

Confined to sex, we pressed against

The limits of the sea:

A Thousand Kisses Deep.

[judypw]

i saw leonard cohen here in NZ last month. If anyone recited (with feeling) this poem to me, I would melt in a pool at their feet. Verry sexy!! and so beautiful. he was of course sublime.

[portinfinite]

It seems like this poem is about failure, lies, and deception. That most people rather live a fake life, rather than be your true self. All these people are talking about "beauty" but are not really specifically talking about what is beautiful here.

[zoeruls]

wow.

[maritimemoose]

His voice reminds me of Tom waits...both are so beautiful

[aminevich]

@maritimemoose if Tom Waits and Cohen ever play together, my life would be complete. I wasn't able to see Waits, last time, but I have seen Cohen 4 times. I am so fortunate to have seen him live!

[MmerryDdeath]

@aminevich ...*is imagining Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen playing together and falling off my chair with goosebumps*

[halogirlx]

beautiful

[Reasonb4Faith]

Saw him perform this a few nights ago in Victoria B.C. Pure magic!

[punkkitten63]

I have his Book of Longing and this was always my favourite poem. I've memorized it. I'm only sixteen, but Leonard Cohen is my idol. He's incredible.

[tina5456]

Genius !! Genius !! Genius !!

L.C. inspires me more than any other man alive.

OH, to meet him .....

[arsalanzeimaran]

Beauty of poetry..

[Mourirpourdesidees]

Lovely, lovely words...

Leonard Cohen is a poet whose words are heavy with meaning.

Lovely, lovely words....

[sofakingdrunk66]

Its just that voice...Fantastic..

[Acidtestediting]

Beautiful

[AbbbasGirl]

The words gradually creep into your heart and tear a piece away…

[benkit49]

He is a pretty good poet but certainly not a genius...now Rod McKuen IS a genius......

[RufusProgpower]

@benkit49 Perhaps the perception of genius is relative becuase in my own sultry, uneducated secret life this man is a massive influence. More than just one of the greatest living poets. I see him as a master lyricist and songsmith. Although achievement is no measure of genius, here is a man for me, who has duly been recognised for his ability and deserves all the admiration and respect he recieves.

[grobbledonk]

@RufusProgpower - To be a great living poet is a greater accomplishment than being a master lyricist and songsmith. Whether he stands up as even a minor poet among the dead poets is another question

[paschal421]

Benee'

1000 kisses deep

[sofakingdrunk66]

Quality...

[exoplanet11]

Not that I want to box Leonard in to a fixed meaning, but does anyone want to take a stab at these lyrics:

I ran with Diz and I sang with Ray

I never had their sweep

But once or twice they let me play

A thousand kisses deep

Did Leonard Cohen ever colaborate with Dizzy Gillespie or Ray Charles?

The poem seems to be addressed to a lover, BUT

When he recites the last line, he usually lifts his eye skyward, as if he is addressing a supreme being, or perhaps a lost loved one. Any thoughts?

[JiS01]

My God. What a genius.

[MainManAus]

Pure gold!

[C6H12B26]

Well, excellent ! Leonard Cohen wrote a sung version, too. I have it very well sung by his great friend who revealed him as a singer, Judy Collins (in her CD dedicated to Leonard Cohen)

Great thanks !

[fariethesun]

Oh my...I love this poem very much!

It reminds me on very deep kisses .))...thanks for sending it my way honey...

I am thinking of our kisses now my dear...xo

[jamesaellis]

We love you Lenny!

[UChamberlain]

This is so GREAT! XXOO I have only heard him with his music!

[rivercryforrain]

Leonard, you make us cry, its just so beautiful!!

we love you!!

[supersheels100]

Sublime...Leonard Cohen xx

[sweetsomething]

Thank you Leonard i will love you forever, what beautiful soul you are

[klimkovsky]

Thank you!

[mrfingers2u]

THIS IS IT

[xParanoidAndroidx]

beautiful.

[normabell200]

This man is the greatest living poet in the World!

[teeandoranges]

my lucky number is in the length of this poem, here where i am this man is like an invisible friend, an angel, and i am not completely alone...

[lamuneca248]

WOW!!! SO DEEP..LOVE POETRY AND THIS IS TRULY POETIC...read with such clarity..thk 4 sharing...the words are so spoken..

[alsonross]

My tribute: Red Cloth Series: Ross McCague on youtube

[glossy104]

LC is poetry, if you like this then check out the song. Literally living proof that lyrics / poetry do not play second fiddle. With this man, there is no second fiddle...

[musiclover609]

Wow. That's poetry!

[ANUJ6101992]

i throw my heart at his

[DavidBenAriel12]

Bittersweet...

[skollbus]

What a beautiful poem!

[natales]

@skollbus Yes, it's really a masterpiece... sometimes I hear this with the Chris Botti version on the background.

[17Hongo]

@skollbus I wouldn't say beautiful; haunting might be a better term. It's absolutely brilliant, of course; Cohen in full flow, his insight and talent at their truly spectacular best.

[ethermonkey222]

I am very grateful to you for giving us the lyrics, I enjoyed reading them as I was listening to him.

If anyone wants to hear this sung on youtube, there is a 52 seconds Handsome Family cover, Brett Sparks is more spellbinding than Jeff Buckley. One of the most beautiful songs on youtube.

[AnaFitzBeaumont]

Rehan, thanks. This is good.

[DeviantEmy]

oh my god!

[bergsundet]

xxx

[lilifyre]

I've heard at least 3 different versions of this beautiful poem. Each one speaks to the soul. Each touches me in a slightly different way. Each one expresses the genius of this wonderful man.

[LilyGipsy]

Awesome inspiring Leonard.

Don't matter if you're rich and strong

Don't matter if you're weak

Don't matter if you write a song

The nightingales repeat

Don't matter if it's nine to five

Or timeless and unique

You ditch your life to stay alive

A thousand kisses deep

[knrose10]

thank you.

[firearmyeng]

to stand there be brave it was counts

"always seek"

[jean0009able]

the lifts me from my dispair ,ireland is shit in every sense 11pm 5th dec

[Msoolala]

listen to 'the partisan' by the man - freedom is coming

[AoifeNiPhleiminn]

@jean0009able

you're so right

[DanceToTheRadio]

I respectfully disagree,Ireland is cool as,I much prefer it to England anyway.

Leonard Cohen is also fairly wonderful though.

[mikiooooooo]

Brilliant!!!

[CoryGaelic]

he sounds like a serial killer

[streetb1]

lol now that could be funny

[glossy104]

Sorry, txt thumbs up all the way but I'm a novice. As for L.C. Cnohe .... total artist, how lucky am I to have seen him live 3 time live. I love simple undounred genius, as is with Lenny.

[sourissourissouris]

WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing! <3

[bretbryan]

never feel lonely babes x

[wendygoldmanrohm]

crushingly gorgeous... and the song version is magnificent too

[CashmireNow]

precioso

[Anoutta]

Best Poem,,, such a beautiful way of saying a peom, deep and clear,

[MinervaM15]

emotional poems...thx Yodaics

[simmy1055]

Brilliant!

[santiagotoca]

Don't matter if the road is long

Don't matter if it's steep

Don't matter if the moon is gone

And the darkness is complete

Don't matter if we lose our way

It's written that we'll meet

At least, that's what I heard you say

A thousand kisses deep

[mebloke69]

beautiful message

[4EvErU143]

Memories of my all time favorite times with my dad..in loving memory 2 u daddy..I love u so much..thank u so much 4 reading me this as I was a little girl..it has changed my life 2 write like I do..and knowing I couldn't have done it without u. Love u always,Ur little girl "Olivia

[dupreesdiamondblues]

gotta be one of the best poems I have ever heard.

[houriajasmin]

A thousand kisses deep for you,too,Mister Léonard!Vous étes mon chanteur préféré,mais aussi mon ami dans ma vie secrète!Merci de tout coeur!

[suetnose]

OK problemsleuth.Sorry l could not be of more help.Only recently got into Len Cohen.

[suetnose]

problemsleuth.he does a different version of it on a cd called LIVE IN LONDON.the whole cd is just fantastic.if you get it hope u enjoy.Dx

[problemsleuth]

I have the live in london version! it's fantastic. I was just hoping to get this version too, that's all.

[angiegeorge]

God dammit...

[mdavid1000]

God bless you Leonard Cohen

[Casmael01]

FUUUUUUUCK.

god < leonard cohen

[problemsleuth]

Does anyone know where to find this exact recording? I need to own it; this is amazing. By far my favorite version. Cohen fails to disappoint as always.

[chrsmad9]

This is the best piece of writing that I have heard this year. Thank you , Mr. Cohen

[DMEB]

saw him last week in dublin.. wonderful rendition of this amazing poem.

all he had was a spot light and the organ in the background... its great to get lost in a voice as it happens so rarely. i always feel honoured to have seen and heard such a man as unique talent such as Mr Cohens is a rare comodity these days.

when will the world see that image is nothing and the true substance of music dwells within the heart.

[ripezta]

BEAUTIFULL

[Elfin9Illis]

są gdzieś słowa tej piosenki zapisane? Błagam o jakies info!

[LilyGipsy]

Never tired to listen to this, thank you Natales for posting it! I am mor inspire after I listen to Cohen. !

[tanml34]

what are the odds clarence

[bretbryan]

Thank you Mr Cohen. How did you get into my mind?

[caljunkal]

Perfect. A few verses i haven't heard before. Apparently he writes hundreds

[YumYumLover]

Wow this is it. The exact words. What I was looking for a year.

[mapindi]

This touched me like no other, to my soul.

[annita645]

Mr Leonard you are my inspiration .

[MauriceMcGrathMusic]

Thank God for Leonard Cohen. You can set your compass by him.

[Ali5Music]

I saw him in concert on 5-6-2009 in Chicago. He recited this poem. The best concert I've attended in a long time, if ever. He gave a three (3) hour performance of the highest quality. He sounds exactly the same as on his cds. Also his band crew is awesome and multitalented! He was very generous and gave it his all! He returned to the stage 4 times to the audience loud applause and even said beautiful well-wishes to all in the end. And the man is 75 years old almost! He is G-d Sent!

[chrsmad9]

THIS IS AN AMAZING PIECE!!!

[Ayshwaria07]

His voice. Damn it's awesome!

[oakland88]

Leonard's lyrics and music move me to my core. I feel as if he is expressing my deep, dark feelings and putting them to words. You must see him in concert if you can--it is a wonderful experience.

[charlajoy1]

I just met this man's work a month ago and am working double-time to catch up on all that i've lost. What an illumination he is. Oh how I wish I could get to Denver for the Red Rocks concert.

[ancabttb]

what a great poet he is!!!

[MadHandsome]

I was there, in Seattle a few weeks ago. This piece brought me to tears, as did many others. Easily one of the best concerts I have ever seen.

He had every one of us in the palm of his hand, and it felt great, I will never forget it.

[lafscal]

Minneapolis too

[curiousgeorge555]

Leonard Cohen! Like no other. ~cg5

[shaman683]

He moves me like no other. This poem speaks to me like a lover's whisper in the night.

[qm10000]

I will see him in Berlin in July and on September I will follow him to Israel!

[Aleks724]

I saw his concert in Seattle recently, and he also recited this poem. I simply adore his voice for poetry; it's not the same read by anyone else.

[anasuyaagarwala]

hello natales, forgot to mention i still couldn't download the mp3

[Mariontl]

I saw Leonard in concert in Vancouver on April 19th and he recited this poem. No words to describe it ... nobody can speak these words like Leonard, not just because he wrote them, but his voice is just so powerful, so deep, and moving. The whole show was incredible, and 3 hrs long.

[anasuyaagarwala]

seeing him would make him mortal, but just being present when he recites or sings or moves or doesn't, his aura, his mmaculate being would, ooooh i don't know. there is no praise fr him, it transcends words, images. does he realise what he's done to so many people?