Steven Page - Hallelujah

NOTE: COMMENTS BY APPROVAL ONLY. Though I and others should respect your political views and opinions, I posted this so you could enjoy Steven Page's rendition of this song, and the tribute to Jack Layton.

Steven Page sings Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" at Jack Layton's State Funeral
Aug 27 2011 - (Kevin Hearn on Piano - Kevin Fox on Cello)

Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"
I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
Well it goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Your faith was strong but still you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Baby I've been here before
I know this room, and I've walked this floor
You see I used to live alone before I knew you.
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
But Love is not just some victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

There was a time when you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
Remember when I moved in you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Oh maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you
See it's not a cry you can hear at night
It's not somebody who has seen the light
It's a cold and a very broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

You say I took the name in vain
But see, I don't even know the name
If I did, well really, what's it to you?
Because there's a blaze of light in every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

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[jfaoekdf]

paroles de cette chanson

s.v.p.

[Angie Shugs]

J'ai ajouté les paroles dans la description.



[Terry McDermott]

this reminds me what a remarkable song this is. a stunningly unique rendition by page and a very poignant, personal tribute to a man, a canadian, who will truly missed in so many ways. jack layton had the singular, magical gift of inspiration and we owe it to him to carry on.

[mskayhunter]

I was fortunate enough to be in Toronto and able to attend this very important funeral. When Steven's crystal clear voice rang out and lifted up Jack's soul into the ether, he sang this song it and drew us all closer together for sharing this moment and touched everyone so deeply. Rest in peace Jack and thank you Steven for singing this and moving all of us a little closer together.

[Denis D]

It's been almost 3 years and it still chokes me up

[Preston George]

would be nice if we had someone like him as our PM, don't seeing it going to happen, conc, liber or ndp include greens, some one who loves our land and people not money.

[JudiTheWitch]

And yet again a performance by Steven Page touched me so deeply I know that I'm a better person for it. Thank you, Steven.

R.I.P. dear Jack Layton.

[Martha Noel]

I held my tears until I read your post Terry McDermott!! Its just truly beautiful!!!

[Wpgmonty]

Thank you / Merci for posting this video. Stephen Page gives a heartfelt rendition of one of my all-time favourite songs. I just wish it wasn't at Jack Layton's funeral, as he left us far too soon.

[Shannon Sirosky]

never have I been more inspired by a man with politics, and I don't like politics, but I loved jack. I still follow his ideals, and wish all polititians could have had the heart and integrity that he had.

[hoffie024]

wow what an awesome rendition of a beautiful song.

[iAmPokelicious]

I have no clue about Canada's politics, sadly, but I love steve page. I hate BNL without him. He is an amazing vocalist! His voice is so different and entertaining. I wish he was more popular... especially here in America

[lobotomystitches]

Arguably my greatest vocal influence, in 22 years of singing as a concert vocalist

Not only the best version of the song, but a perfect display of a unique, powerful vocalist

All BNL controversy aside, Page is a great influence and hero to me - I hope he realizes the value, influence, and power he's always had to help others - with his voice.

"Your music saved my life" -- Page, I was holding that sign in St. Louis 6 years ago -- you nodded to me, said thank you and handed me your guitar pick.

[dlainhart]

Only in Jeff Buckley's mind it is. It's a Leonard Cohen song and I can't think of a single song or poem Leonard Cohen wrote that isn't layered with meaning.