Leonard Cohen - First We Take Manhattan (Official Video)

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  • @marisillyria
    @marisillyria 11 місяців тому +299

    “You know how to stop me, but you don’t have the discipline” is just wild! 🤯

    • @RickTheClipper
      @RickTheClipper 10 місяців тому

      The US know how to stop Russian aggression, but hey don't have the discipline

    • @marisillyria
      @marisillyria 9 місяців тому +18

      @@jameshutchins3798 that’s an interesting view. I see it more of the devil speaking to man through his music like he has in so many other songs (we know the music industry is riddled with demonic messages and rituals) telling us you know how to stop me, but you lack the discipline. It really is a mind blowing line

    • @rolloman667
      @rolloman667 7 місяців тому

      9/11

    • @TheHardTruth315
      @TheHardTruth315 6 місяців тому

      He was referring to the bankers and lenders Usury system, which entraps mankind and enslaves him with debt.
      The Guys Jesus evicted from the temple.

    • @ChadRexlogan
      @ChadRexlogan 6 місяців тому

      @@marisillyriaIt’s actually about Jews

  • @robertwiesler381
    @robertwiesler381 3 місяці тому +45

    Absolutely fantastic
    I remember when it came out,
    I thought:"Wow, this guy is old"
    I am the same age now😂
    I am so glad I saw him live twice
    I will never forget these great shows
    Thank you for everything and RIP, Leonard
    You will never be forgotten
    People will still listen to you
    in 1000 years❤

    • @VeliborVela-xi1ik
      @VeliborVela-xi1ik Місяць тому +2

      Greate love from serbia....l coen...great poet..visionary future

  • @captpicard6894
    @captpicard6894 8 років тому +167

    "It's Father's Day, and everybody's wounded"
    Just doesn't get any better than Leonard Cohen, the man was total genius.

    • @boazhabani
      @boazhabani 8 років тому +2

      מניק

    • @rgpnovo
      @rgpnovo 7 років тому +1

      You bet

    • @herardhidra5887
      @herardhidra5887 10 місяців тому +2

      I agree

    • @Nikolai64863
      @Nikolai64863 7 місяців тому +4

      Se on totta,kuinka haavottunut olenkaan menetettyäni lapseni 1998 ja kaikki ne turhat isänpäivät.

    • @SylviaBader
      @SylviaBader 2 місяці тому

      He was the best in the 20 century.​@@Nikolai64863

  • @GregoryMurphy-b4v
    @GregoryMurphy-b4v Рік тому +125

    Some real defining messages in this song.

    • @piotrczajkowski5050
      @piotrczajkowski5050 Рік тому +7

      This is a prophecy, but it is not yet known whether it is true. I understand some words, some I did check. "The monkey and the plywood violin." Meaning: the organ grinder on the street is about American donation, charity for show, which God doesn't like.

    • @HaroldHivart
      @HaroldHivart 11 місяців тому +5

      call for revenge ?

    • @winstonwolf5706
      @winstonwolf5706 7 місяців тому

      ​@@HaroldHivartFor what?

    • @godsrevolver9737
      @godsrevolver9737 7 місяців тому +33

      ​@@winstonwolf5706 for the subversion of all European nations, the U.S. and most other countries through banking and the federal reserve. This was orchestrated by the people that the Austrian painter attempted to defeat. Next time, it needs to be a global effort. Unfortunately, this will likely never happen.

    • @tylertravis2081
      @tylertravis2081 6 місяців тому

      ​@@godsrevolver9737about jewish bankers rothchilds were not only jews either schiff and smathering of others

  • @amandaharig1978
    @amandaharig1978 7 років тому +96

    This is my favorite era of Cohen. Pre-monk but post-lovesick Cohen made him a paragon of poetry that lasted a lifetime.

  • @ajs41
    @ajs41 3 роки тому +58

    Love the bombastic late 80s production on this.

  • @alexanncy
    @alexanncy 2 місяці тому +43

    This is one of my favorite pieces of art: it is a song, a book, a film, a photograph - it's real and a lie, love and hate.

  • @Daveorozco1
    @Daveorozco1 7 місяців тому +3

    That man is a master! Shalom Mr. Cohen

  • @badnewswade
    @badnewswade 7 років тому +71

    What a strangely and hauntingly prophetic piece of music...

    • @yemuppet8102
      @yemuppet8102 10 місяців тому +24

      its demonic

    • @esthermartinezrodriguez8355
      @esthermartinezrodriguez8355 10 місяців тому +1

      To me it is ⁷s
      Esplanderouse his music he makes me feel Good

    • @esthermartinezrodriguez8355
      @esthermartinezrodriguez8355 10 місяців тому +3

      Fue gran poeta componía e hizo de su poesía una clase de música genial❤

    • @Bacopa68
      @Bacopa68 3 місяці тому

      It' was inspired by a terrorist bombing in Germany that targeted US soldiers.

  • @anthonybarondess8651
    @anthonybarondess8651 2 місяці тому +13

    Leonard Cohen and Dylan are matchless poets. Awesome lines here. A movie should be made about taking Manhattan, then Ber-Lin!The music’s a winner. Cohen’s tempo, beat are so restrained.

    • @wolfgangpeter2995
      @wolfgangpeter2995 2 місяці тому +2

      For me Cohen stands faaaar over Dylan..
      But hey
      ... Thats just my opinion man 😉

    • @anthonybarondess8651
      @anthonybarondess8651 Місяць тому +1

      Cohen is a unique paragon. I meant early dylan though.

    • @LilladyTK
      @LilladyTK День тому

      ​@@wolfgangpeter2995😯

  • @crampedsultana
    @crampedsultana 6 років тому +1363

    When the day is rough, I can always invite Mr. Cohen into my home. We share music and whiskey together and it always makes me feel a million times better.

    • @shawnhierlihy3690
      @shawnhierlihy3690 5 років тому +33

      Well said.

    • @jimegan6783
      @jimegan6783 4 роки тому +44

      That's the most romantic thing I've read in a long time. 🔥

    • @twanx1
      @twanx1 4 роки тому +15

      Well said, but it's red wine for me :-)

    • @jean-marcgagnon6716
      @jean-marcgagnon6716 4 роки тому +10

      Irish amber beer 🍺 for me.

    • @jimegan6783
      @jimegan6783 4 роки тому +25

      Considering his Greek experiences and Jewish identity, perhaps Ouzo with a Manischewitz chaser is a good fit.

  • @allanblack7029
    @allanblack7029 3 роки тому +11

    First We Take Manhattan is my favourite Leonard Cohen song of All-time. Allan Black.

  • @alexanncy
    @alexanncy 8 років тому +122

    This was the first song by Mr. Cohen that I heard. It was on a Father's Day several years ago. The line "Well is father's day and everybody's wounded" stuck in my mind, I wished many years were to come until it was relevant to me. 7 months ago my dear father passed away; Leonard Cohen now. It's been a dark year... thankfully the 'crack' through which the light gets in is my 5-month son and my 10-month nephew, called Leonardo. They'll hear about their grandpa and Leonard's music, I'll make sure.

  • @sbfhawk4343
    @sbfhawk4343 8 років тому +140

    This guy was way ahead of his time. He was musical Genius Awesome work and if you listen to the lyrics he was singing about the System and trying to make changes from within

    • @sozialistische_klassik
      @sozialistische_klassik Рік тому +29

      hes singing about the exact opposite but ok fed

    • @georgeh4171
      @georgeh4171 Рік тому +3

      😅😅

    • @michaelferrando9405
      @michaelferrando9405 Рік тому +40

      It's literally about Jewish revenge.

    • @SIGNOR-G
      @SIGNOR-G Рік тому

      ​@@michaelferrando9405 so jews being jews

    • @truecentral718
      @truecentral718 Рік тому +15

      Cohen explained himself in a backstage interview at 1988:"I think it means exactly what it says. It is a terrorist song. I think it's a response to terrorism. There's something about terrorism that I've always admired. The fact that there are no alibis or no compromises. That position is always very attractive. I don't like it when it's manifested on the physical plane - I don't really enjoy the terrorist activities - but Psychic Terrorism. I remember there was a great poem by Irving Layton that I once read, I'll give you a paraphrase of it. It was 'well, you guys blow up an occasional airline and kill a few children here and there', he says. 'But our terrorists, Jesus, Freud, Marx, Einstein. The whole world is still quaking.'"

  • @markomijatovic2036
    @markomijatovic2036 4 роки тому +33

    26 years and 4 days since, by courtesy of Nick Cave, I have heard this man and this song for the first time and nothing was the same afterwards... Cohen knew the truth, and knew how to tell it.

    • @whereismyharem
      @whereismyharem 5 місяців тому

      how so was it a courtesy i’m curious did cave do a cover??

  • @TsunefumiTakahashi
    @TsunefumiTakahashi 3 роки тому +4

    The idea of conquering the world with street performance is astoundingly bold! - R.I.P.

  • @mr7wi
    @mr7wi 8 років тому +44

    It appears Everybody Knows of his passing
    Rest in Peace, Mr. Cohen.
    Hallelujah

  • @carl-jimmyjonsson2862
    @carl-jimmyjonsson2862 Місяць тому +34

    How can people be THIS blind!? 🥲

  • @MarkHyde
    @MarkHyde 8 років тому +409

    Vale, master lyricist and vocal talent. You'll be missed.

  • @davemccoy7340
    @davemccoy7340 5 місяців тому +5

    Leonard Cohen makes music I’ve never heard before. It’s unreal

  • @alaquebecoise658
    @alaquebecoise658 8 років тому +167

    Un grand poète est parti, je ne sais s'il a pris Manhattan et Berlin, mais il a pris mon coeur. Je souhaite un deuil national pour ce poète de Montréal et du monde !
    RIP Leonard.

    • @Gurevitch007
      @Gurevitch007 8 років тому +27

      un deuil mondial, contre un monde globalisé.
      RIP

    • @ericleduc4408
      @ericleduc4408 8 років тому +7

      bien dit.

    • @ericl56
      @ericl56 8 років тому +19

      GRAND MONSIEUR il mérite une rue a son nom a MONTRÉAL

    • @richardgleeson6939
      @richardgleeson6939 8 років тому +21

      he died monday and he didnt want it realeased til thursday.god bless your dignity,your gratitude and your faith

    • @dr.peterbratzel3462
      @dr.peterbratzel3462 8 років тому +1

      RICHARD GLEESON

  • @magixcz8558
    @magixcz8558 8 років тому +20

    I can't help, I love Leonard Cohen, Chris Rea and Nick Cave and feel them as the best trinity.

    • @kusonoqui
      @kusonoqui 8 років тому +6

      My trinity would be Cohen, Dylan, Waits

    • @whotoldyouthisurl
      @whotoldyouthisurl 8 років тому

      +Louie D Moran the word "to agree" does not represent the force with which I agree with you.

  • @mikevalenzuela3974
    @mikevalenzuela3974 Рік тому +46

    Listening in 2023.
    Mr. Cohen will live forever.

    • @drewwwlncs
      @drewwwlncs 7 місяців тому +6

      2024

    • @corndogs68
      @corndogs68 6 місяців тому +3

      7 November 2016

    • @SavetheWestNow
      @SavetheWestNow 5 місяців тому

      Forever, but most likely in hell

    • @catherineanne71
      @catherineanne71 Місяць тому

      This is hell now. If you don't realize it, you are super stupid or one of them.​ @SavetheWestNow

    • @catherineanne71
      @catherineanne71 Місяць тому

      ​@SavetheWestNow definitely - not only "most likely" - 100% never the truth ever again

  • @user3456yu
    @user3456yu Місяць тому +4

    so long my friend since the summer of 1964 in hydra in lagudera,,,how prophetical was this song
    you became immortal in our thoughts and brains,,,only people who have met you know what kind of personality you were,,,lights of years ahead,,,and very wise person and predictable
    takis [athens greece age 79]

  • @michaelpap5846
    @michaelpap5846 8 років тому +24

    r.i.p. that 2016........took the best guys to heaven...............

  • @bernardomiranda991
    @bernardomiranda991 8 років тому +154

    So long, your voice will ever be missed

  • @opalwood8965
    @opalwood8965 3 роки тому +153

    My Granddad loved this song. He died October 26th 2020 and it's all I listen to. He left a mark on me💔

    • @mikehill7587
      @mikehill7587 3 роки тому +8

      I pray.
      God comforts you and your family 🙏❤️
      Michael

    • @AmitPhantom
      @AmitPhantom 3 роки тому +1

      rip

    • @malanders7305
      @malanders7305 3 роки тому +2

      @@polpot754 Touches me too.

    • @KristineCj
      @KristineCj 3 роки тому +2

      In memory of... 🙏
      I feel the same feeling.

    • @scooterjones303
      @scooterjones303 3 роки тому +1

      I never knew any grandpas

  • @Mariadolores-l8j
    @Mariadolores-l8j 29 днів тому +2

    Para mi, Leonard Cohen en su género: El mejor del Mundo". Inigualable, inimitable, incomparable, no habrá otro, mis máximos respetos y admiración a su memoria.GRANDE, ÚNICO, Dn. Leonard Cohen

  • @marilynpelletier5995
    @marilynpelletier5995 8 років тому +73

    His songs should have been number one all over the world.....what a poetic genius he was. Where was he all my life? I am a newcomer to this wonderful music. I cannot stop playing his soulful music over and over. RIP dear one.

    • @kittenfuud
      @kittenfuud Рік тому

      I'm so glad!!!!

    • @gfreeman9843
      @gfreeman9843 Рік тому

      genius......❤❤❤❤

    • @godisdeadandwememedhim4174
      @godisdeadandwememedhim4174 Рік тому +1

      He and Dylan really were the pillars of poetic songwriting

    • @Bacopa68
      @Bacopa68 3 місяці тому

      This is very much a Cold War song inspired by a terrorist bombing in then West Germany.

  • @Xander102
    @Xander102 7 місяців тому +9

    So Lenard Cohen is on my top 20 favourite musical artist of all time ❤

    • @anzi_teaching
      @anzi_teaching 4 місяці тому

      Top 3 for me, next to Nick Cave and Johnny Cash.

  • @sporeolegy
    @sporeolegy 3 роки тому +57

    Right under our noses

  • @mcooper593
    @mcooper593 Місяць тому +1

    I live in Glasgow’s South Side and have often seen Gary Lewis going about his daily business. I have seen him in several productions but his portrayal of Billy’s Dad is Oscar winning stuff. He is going against his principals by breaking the picket line (not something a true person would do lightly). Then, his face, when waiting for Billy to take the stage is
    Overwhelming. You can almost hear him choke 😖😫

  • @jamesmoconnell
    @jamesmoconnell 8 років тому +56

    This was my introduction to Mr. Cohen's work, when I was a teen in the 1980's, listening cross-border to CFNY 102.1 out of Toronto (when the radio station and music actually mattered) as a small-town kid in Western New York.
    His death was not unexpected, but it sill comes as a deep sadness heaped upon an already sad week and year.

    • @eamonmccormick7325
      @eamonmccormick7325 4 роки тому +1

      My dad used to have an old cfny 102.1 sticker i think it said "Spirit of the Radio" I grew up listening to that station in the mid 90s they called it 102.1 the edge my sister helped me tune my first radio to it she told me there was 2 edge radio stations 102.1 toronto and 103.3 buffalo and that we should listen to the canadain station. Both were great radio stations i used to love listening to humble and fred in the morning before school and the thursday 30 countdown when all those alternative rock bands were still knew and fresh. Never heard cohen on the edge it was am740 were i first heard this song a few years ago and i feel i love with it instantly 🤘

    • @lynnbryant1187
      @lynnbryant1187 3 роки тому

      I'm heartbroken that I only found Leonard recently! In a few days I felt I'd watched him live and die! What a strange way to mourn! His deep political poetry is comforting as hell! Then he sings a Sweet little love song with a subtle touch of raw sex! IF YOU WANT A DOCTOR! OMG! HE WAS SPECIAL!!

  • @vaj1971
    @vaj1971 8 років тому +21

    One of his best ones... Very much envious of his outlook on life and death, specifically his certitude of having done everything he could before leaving us. Rest in peace!

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +4

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому

      @UA-cam Sucks ass "we"

  • @Georgie_B_
    @Georgie_B_ 8 років тому +321

    Rest in peace Leonard, your songs were among the first I ever heard and really inspired me to make music. When me and my brother were bron, my dad was still a full-time psychiatric nurse, but he would get back at 9pm and sing your songs to us, they were our lullabies. Now 30 years later, I'm a composer in Japan, trying my best to make music with the impact and grace that yours had. Thank you for your gifts, I hope you're happily making your poignant, romantic songs somewhere. Maybe you can finally duet Hallelujah with Jeff Buckley. Blessed be XX

    • @franklenoencarnacao
      @franklenoencarnacao 3 роки тому +5

      his music makes my life a little better.

    • @peterrobertson4321
      @peterrobertson4321 3 роки тому +4

      Thank you for your words - perfect...and Jeff Buckley - wow - have a great day.

    • @grayc9156
      @grayc9156 3 роки тому +5

      This made my day

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +13

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

    • @patagualianmostly7437
      @patagualianmostly7437 2 роки тому

      @@GATYIM Oh...Do enlighten us oh wise fucker! GTF. Always a prick in the roses, eh?

  • @oldcat3003
    @oldcat3003 8 років тому +194

    RIP Leonard Cohen.
    Legends don't die. They fade away, and stay in our hearts forever.

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +29

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

    • @bmint
      @bmint 2 роки тому

      It’s better to burn out, then to fade away..

    • @anthonymaximus8561
      @anthonymaximus8561 Рік тому

      Shit Zionist you mean

    • @Huskerguy316
      @Huskerguy316 Рік тому +7

      You’re right no matter how many times humanity has tried his tribe still won’t go away

    • @moatasemkassab4517
      @moatasemkassab4517 Рік тому

      @@Huskerguy316 Haha, nice one.
      I'd agree with you though.

  • @Vhvjdow0ajsbcdhcuei3o22-om4sm
    @Vhvjdow0ajsbcdhcuei3o22-om4sm 4 місяці тому +13

    Juice anthem 😢

  • @liebertniederee1247
    @liebertniederee1247 8 років тому +29

    Leonard Cohen - now since approx 50 years - part of my life !!! Every tune brings back all my memories! Now RIP! You finaly made it now,I will follow you - shortly, I dont feel well and I feel that the end is near, with 72 years of age. But I am glad I can enjoy your music still. Thats a great gift..... So long LEONHARD

    • @suzawilo
      @suzawilo 8 років тому +1

      Liebert Niederee I'm so sorry for you 😢❤

    • @macalauresmuse
      @macalauresmuse 8 років тому +2

      The music will always be here, enjoy it as much and for as long as you can.

    • @madfeldor
      @madfeldor 6 років тому +1

      Not sure if you are still here among others, in this life, but I like your comment a lot. Cheers...

  • @nef0579
    @nef0579 2 роки тому +8

    Grande Leonard Cohen ❤️

  • @barrydownes10
    @barrydownes10 Рік тому +22

    “Ah, you loved me as a loser, but now you're worried that I just might win” is this original from cohen? Its so thought provoking.

    • @dora1980
      @dora1980 9 місяців тому

      Of course it's from Cohen.

    • @robertschmidt396
      @robertschmidt396 8 місяців тому +1

      @@dora1980 has some "story of the lost son (and then more beloved one)" vibes

    • @dora1980
      @dora1980 8 місяців тому

      @@robertschmidt396 Maybe you're right, I never thought that!

    • @SavetheWestNow
      @SavetheWestNow 5 місяців тому

      This line is about the chosen ones in exile, now that they're making headway on the world people are starting to turn.

  • @Valamist
    @Valamist 8 років тому +77

    RIP a fantastic man...

  • @edwardnanno1473
    @edwardnanno1473 8 років тому +92

    RIP Leonard, you were the soundtrack to my life. We had a great ride.

  • @guscairns1
    @guscairns1 Рік тому +30

    A chillingly prophetic song.

    • @guscairns1
      @guscairns1 Рік тому

      @@FirstLast-df5tk Well, don't keep us in suspense...

    • @StoneUnturned
      @StoneUnturned Рік тому +2

      @@guscairns1 he might mean that prophetic means predicting the future, when all this already happened in the 19th - 20th century.

    • @guscairns1
      @guscairns1 Рік тому +2

      Just that a song about terrorism or (to quote Cohen) the mentality behind terrorism, released in 1987, and with Manhattan in its title, feels uncomfortably prophetic of 9/11. Doesn't it?

    • @panborysek5264
      @panborysek5264 Рік тому +1

      I think it's about taking over US in 30s and later Berlin in 45

    • @markkumanninen6524
      @markkumanninen6524 Місяць тому

      Been thinking about this song since it came out. Now I see the blackest of humor in it. I don't mean it's a funny song, but there's a sardonic element in it. LC occasionally wanted to baffle his fans. In another vein, one might as well wonder about the Dress Rehearsal Rag.

  • @wheres_bears1378
    @wheres_bears1378 2 роки тому +76

    theres something so great about his music, he's not your typical singer but the songs just have this magical feel to them

    • @danielboard9510
      @danielboard9510 Рік тому

      I think you either get it or you don't.
      He is kind of like Marmite, you either love it, or hate it!

    • @russcollins2487
      @russcollins2487 Рік тому +2

      Sort of like Dylan

    • @AbrahamsAnt
      @AbrahamsAnt Рік тому

      @@russcollins2487 I don’t “get” Dylan 😅 Just can’t feel him

    • @LokiOdinssnn
      @LokiOdinssnn Рік тому

      they are about jewish takeover of the west, he is bragging.

    • @TheConqueror009
      @TheConqueror009 Рік тому +9

      Yeah a magical feel to them if you're a jew.

  • @jamescrombie8975
    @jamescrombie8975 4 роки тому +18

    Superb poet who was able to to integrate his lyrics to his love of music and simplicity. NEVER did he put himself as a singer.
    He's missed by many,
    James Crombie
    Cambridge Bees
    Vancouver BC
    Canada

  • @wezhawes3359
    @wezhawes3359 8 років тому +265

    'Remember me, I used to live for music....'
    RIP Great Man.

  • @Lolita9762
    @Lolita9762 2 роки тому +18

    Not many people my age know who Leonard Cohen is. I’m in my late 20’s. I grew up with him because my mother is from Montreal and interesting fact my great grandmother was friends with his mother Masha. I am several medically complex spending most of my time in the hospital. I don’t care how many times I listen, Leonard always lifts me up more than any treatment can. When I go, I’ve asked more than anything to be buried in mt. Royal ( where Leonard is). He just has had such a deep impact on my life more than anyone I can think of. I saw him twice performing in concert at 80+. No one will ever come close to him. His songs straight from the soul are just so authentic that no one will come close (sorry Buckley) I hope to see you soon Leonard💗

    • @jackbassindale4336
      @jackbassindale4336 Рік тому

      I’m 23 and I love Leonard Cohen 😁 nice to know I’m not alone. This song in particular inspired me to start writing a novel about revolution. 60,000 words and counting!

    • @lapulardareal
      @lapulardareal 5 місяців тому

      Es bonito eso que cuentas, eres un guerrero
      First we take Manhattan....
      Un abrazo desde🇪🇦
      😅

  • @FrankyBangkok
    @FrankyBangkok 8 років тому +37

    We will miss you so much, Leonard!

  • @pierre-bernardelsig9998
    @pierre-bernardelsig9998 4 роки тому +9

    I wasn't young at this time nor today. But I didn't realized the real meaning of the rest of the song. Thank God and Jesus Christ!

    • @arielleHT
      @arielleHT 3 роки тому

      jesus has nothing to do with god, it is the fake catholism that created jesus. god dont need no carpenter messengers.

    • @arielleHT
      @arielleHT 3 роки тому

      @Matthew Simmons let me guess, you are reading bad translations of psalms and torah. could have been an anglican they dont believe in jesus as well.

    • @arielleHT
      @arielleHT 3 роки тому

      @Matthew Simmons And yes i am from the tribe of judea, i dont like the word jew.

    • @arielleHT
      @arielleHT 3 роки тому

      @Matthew Simmons lol yes u use our books for your own faith? we are the only true relegion all else is godless fake shit.

    • @arielleHT
      @arielleHT 3 роки тому

      @Matthew Simmons sir, you have to know hebrew to read talmud, all translations are false. i dont shit on christianity, only on jesus, because it is blasphemy to call man a god. true blasohemy. you must know hebrew to read psalms and torah, translation are false, many mistakes, i cant get it sorry, but i always live unveiling jew haters.

  • @lonnieturnerii1874
    @lonnieturnerii1874 8 років тому +106

    He has more popular songs but this was always one of my personal favorites. Rest in peace, Mr. Cohen.

  • @Rasmus_Ai
    @Rasmus_Ai 4 місяці тому +3

    Without saying what you should believe or anything.. This is music and the Legend of Mr. Cohen was right all the way. Believe in youself and you are right ! Such a masterpiece. All the best to you people who keeps LOVE (God) as the guiding light as number 1. Best to you all ❤ Thanks from Denmark

  • @CordRobert
    @CordRobert 5 років тому +11

    Thank you Leonard for your contribution to humanity.
    Love Cord

  • @Toolman999999
    @Toolman999999 8 років тому +18

    Thanks for the music, it will live forever.

  • @manuelabottger31
    @manuelabottger31 8 років тому +15

    Reposez en paix, Leonard. Vous allez rester dans nos mémoires et nos cœurs pour toujours. Un grand homme s'est éteint aujourd'hui.

  • @RickTheClipper
    @RickTheClipper 3 місяці тому +3

    What a message

  • @kurtschwarz9443
    @kurtschwarz9443 4 роки тому +29

    After all the years, I still love this song!

  • @konaalan2108
    @konaalan2108 7 років тому +13

    A true artist guitarist and poet who contributed so much to humanity. I truly miss you fellow guitarist . Rip

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +9

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

    • @craigbfolksinger
      @craigbfolksinger Рік тому

      @@GATYIM what is it about ?

    • @LokiOdinssnn
      @LokiOdinssnn Рік тому +1

      @@craigbfolksinger jews taking over Manhattan then taking over Berlin, ergo taking over in the West.

  • @LionTheHeart
    @LionTheHeart 8 років тому +17

    I was going to add one of your songs to my favourites on the day you passed, strange I chose not too... you will be sadly missed Leonard, you were a very unique soul!

    • @GoldCoastRep
      @GoldCoastRep Рік тому

      because he is a jew that hated white christians/catholics, im not suprised you had the intuition to not add him. in this song he is talking about jews taking over America then Germany

  • @GaryPotocki82
    @GaryPotocki82 Рік тому +6

    1988 also dedicated this song to my estranged family...with no living closure....my childhood in 80s

  • @iknklst
    @iknklst 8 років тому +42

    Greatest poet of his and my generation.

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +6

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

    • @kewl918
      @kewl918 2 роки тому +1

      @@GATYIM That's what makes it so good.

  • @mw8157
    @mw8157 8 років тому +19

    FIrst you'll take Heaven. RIP Cohen.

  • @presentustemporaris3809
    @presentustemporaris3809 8 років тому +14

    Goodbye and you making heaven great again. More than 4 years!
    RIP Sir !

  • @miquini
    @miquini Місяць тому +2

    Una de las canciones más hermosas que he escuchado.

  • @brittanyshadows2422
    @brittanyshadows2422 7 років тому +16

    I'm going on 26 but for as long as I can remember Leonard Cohen & David Bowie were my absolute favorites ❤ miss them 💔

    • @amandaharig1978
      @amandaharig1978 6 років тому +1

      brittany shadows
      In most excellent taste.

  • @happycanuck5080
    @happycanuck5080 8 років тому +23

    Love this song....love this man's work.......true poetry......true music......something we rarely hear today. Miss you Mr. Cohen.......

    • @jameschapman1631
      @jameschapman1631 3 роки тому

      Sad to hear of his passing

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +9

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

  • @jonasstrandberg5901
    @jonasstrandberg5901 5 років тому +22

    True legend 🙂one of the most real artist the world have seen

  • @leonhunter1839
    @leonhunter1839 11 місяців тому +4

    WHAT A BAD ASS SONG!!!
    MY MAN IS BEYOND APOLOGIES!!!

    • @Never-el8og
      @Never-el8og 11 місяців тому

      Your man? Always my man. Creature, what do you think you are?

    • @Never-el8og
      @Never-el8og 11 місяців тому +1

      Written by a bad mind with maybe a bad ass. But what should I say? Not my problem. His problem. Don't search my proximity again, you snake

  • @lloydmorgan8732
    @lloydmorgan8732 5 років тому +10

    First, we take Manhatten, then we take Berlin, a special inspiration for all of us. Image what we can do with Leonard's memory

    • @dorudon7774
      @dorudon7774 6 днів тому

      lol what you mean by this?

  • @lalogallu
    @lalogallu 8 років тому +35

    Tras tomar Manhattan y Berlin se ha ido a conquistar el cielo. RIP Leonard

  • @anastaziastiglitz9372
    @anastaziastiglitz9372 4 роки тому +11

    It gives you shivers of hope to still find those that worthy to unite with within
    Those who are ready for the fight without fright

    • @amrak63
      @amrak63 4 роки тому +6

      May I have some croutons with that word salad?

    • @laszlokiss483
      @laszlokiss483 4 роки тому

      Be safe brother we will have our time in the sun

    • @realAdamSandler69
      @realAdamSandler69 11 місяців тому

      Their failure is not even giving us anything to lose

    • @icespeaker81
      @icespeaker81 10 місяців тому

      @@realAdamSandler69White men who have nothing to lose have failed as men, simple as

  • @nunoalexandre6408
    @nunoalexandre6408 2 роки тому +4

    A Master Piece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @opalwood8965
    @opalwood8965 4 роки тому +51

    My granddad loved this song. He passed away Monday night after years of battling cancer. I'll always love this song it reminds me of my childhood and him💙

    • @Mr_T_Badger
      @Mr_T_Badger 3 роки тому +3

      (sends hugs) I'm glad this song gives you happy memories.

    • @opalwood8965
      @opalwood8965 3 роки тому

      @@Mr_T_Badger thank you. It does always.:)

  • @eddieblake5448
    @eddieblake5448 4 роки тому +22

    His music is pure poetry... nothing lazy about his music or his lyrics. He was simply the best! Sadly, most people knew much of his music but never knew who the artist was!

  • @לויקושמרו
    @לויקושמרו 2 місяці тому +15

    I love this revolutionary song! Hopefully!

  • @fernandomontero8345
    @fernandomontero8345 10 місяців тому +2

    Leonard the BEST i LOVE his music. I ❤️🇨🇦🇪🇦/Cohen/Lorca

  • @vivianeprudentiabuelens9142
    @vivianeprudentiabuelens9142 Рік тому +2

    HE is a geat poet ,LeonardCohen thad is for sure😊 It’s only a song ,but lyrics are never empty 😊 5:58

  • @olserknam
    @olserknam 8 років тому +27

    I only got to know Leonard's work in 2015. It was really admirable. It feels so strange to know that he's gone now. I'm glad that I at least got to know his work for some time when he was still alive.

  • @welshblue1
    @welshblue1 8 років тому +38

    RIP.... a genius, who will be sadly missed. Thank you for your music

    • @didntcare.nadaeffect9544
      @didntcare.nadaeffect9544 5 років тому

      I cried for several hours upon hearing of Cohen's passing.... my parents actually held off informing me until my son was not close by as I presume they had an ongoing I would loose it.....

  • @yaffayafo82
    @yaffayafo82 6 років тому +15

    one of the best poet singers, "first well take Manhattan and then Berlin" Newsworthy and prophetic lyrics by Leonard Cohen

    • @Raptuza
      @Raptuza 6 років тому +12

      Uh-oh...

    • @spiro4955
      @spiro4955 2 роки тому +19

      Oy vey! Sounds like Kanyes right!

    • @beltloopsmatter6820
      @beltloopsmatter6820 Рік тому

      Oh prophetic? Yeah maybe for the coming of your anti-christ. But that kind of leads to the eternal oven

  • @ericbellerose
    @ericbellerose Місяць тому +2

    I like how the videoclip is like a fashion commercial. 🤘

  • @Legawriter
    @Legawriter 8 років тому +52

    One of my fave songs, ever. It speaks on so many levels. . .

    • @wes4192
      @wes4192 3 роки тому +41

      Its actually pretty clear and singular in its meaning. He’s speaking of his tribe

    • @phillipstracner7909
      @phillipstracner7909 2 роки тому +2

      @@wes4192 it's boring. Don't look like they going to take anything. They just standing there looking dumb.

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +15

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

    • @leschosescachees9500
      @leschosescachees9500 2 роки тому

      @@GATYIM what is it about ?

    • @johnmorgan4796
      @johnmorgan4796 2 роки тому

      Waz good wiv et?

  • @ruthdixon7807
    @ruthdixon7807 Рік тому +16

    beautifully played, sardonically sung, compellingly daft. this is a minor masterpiece.

  • @questcorporation1890
    @questcorporation1890 6 років тому +78

    A masterpiece for eternity. Bravo Mr Cohen, we will remember why and what for you are fighting!

    • @EliseDoomSlayer
      @EliseDoomSlayer 3 роки тому +29

      If you knew what this song is about, you'd hate him.

    • @kathleenray1827
      @kathleenray1827 3 роки тому +1

      @@EliseDoomSlayer enlighten me please.

    • @EliseDoomSlayer
      @EliseDoomSlayer 3 роки тому +7

      @@kathleenray1827 Pay attention to news about La Palma.

    • @tinman3586
      @tinman3586 3 роки тому +5

      The song is about Jewish supremacy essentially.

    • @laimmaculata777
      @laimmaculata777 2 роки тому +1

      @@tinman3586 exactly

  • @Oscar.AnangeloftheLord.Perez.1

    The sound is bad ass. And I like the singers voice.

  • @ericsimon9937
    @ericsimon9937 8 років тому +18

    Flowers on your porch. Leonard you gave us so much, so deep inspiration. Who can replace you ? FLOWERS FLOWERS FLOWERS...

  • @StefanHoyer
    @StefanHoyer 8 років тому +71

    A voice that won't be forgotten. RIP Mr. Cohen :(

  • @maryshaw4337
    @maryshaw4337 8 років тому +17

    Bless this man and his amazing talent. Good night and thank you, Leonard. Blessings to his children and loved ones. You will be sorely missed.

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +10

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

  • @barbaramcleod3209
    @barbaramcleod3209 Рік тому +18

    I always feel better listening to Leonard Cohen. I really miss you. ❤❤❤

  • @danielhaire6677
    @danielhaire6677 7 років тому +18

    RIP Leonard Cohen. A lyricist who understood the times he was performing in and wrote/performed songs that could be considered the soundtrack of the late 20th Century.

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +10

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

    • @kodowdus
      @kodowdus 2 роки тому

      Perhaps the early 21st Century...?
      m.ua-cam.com/video/znNDOReU2sM/v-deo.html

    • @ethicscannie5716
      @ethicscannie5716 Рік тому +1

      @@GATYIM Very strange reply!

    • @SavetheWestNow
      @SavetheWestNow 5 місяців тому

      How many deaths are they responsible for in the last century alone, 100, 000, 000 plus!?

    • @SavetheWestNow
      @SavetheWestNow 5 місяців тому

      How many unaliving are by their perpetrations in the last century alone, 100, 000, 000 plus, roughly!?

  • @dudehankman
    @dudehankman 8 років тому +45

    omg. RIP in peace Mr. Cohen and thank you for your unforgettable music

  • @manikiyani
    @manikiyani 8 років тому +10

    He was and is the best of the best, artist poet, songwriter, singer and a man full of love. R.I.P

  • @LeoS2Fly
    @LeoS2Fly 3 роки тому +1

    Beauty! Thanks God for Mr. Leonard!

  • @philipliptrot8612
    @philipliptrot8612 5 років тому +23

    That was the genius of the man to keep all the world guessing about the true meaning of his lyrics and that’s what I loved about him ! Only he really knew and he took them to the grave with him . Good on yer Leonard !

    • @berliner0
      @berliner0 3 роки тому +3

      Yep

    • @otremee7933
      @otremee7933 3 роки тому +29

      Its a disgusting song but If you dont know you dont know. But if you want to understand watch "Europa the Last Battle"

    • @ethicscannie5716
      @ethicscannie5716 2 роки тому +3

      He confessed once that sometimes even he didn't understand his lyrics!

    • @peternorth1721
      @peternorth1721 2 роки тому +8

      Yeah i know exactly what the lyrics are about. Europa The Last Battle

    • @TheManWithNoName49
      @TheManWithNoName49 Рік тому +5

      The song is about jewish power. He even said so himself:
      I remember there was a great poem by Irving Layton that I once read, I'll give you a paraphrase of it. It was 'well, you guys blow up an occasional airline and kill a few children here and there', he says. 'But our terrorists, Jesus, Freud, Marx, Einstein. The whole world is still quaking.'"

  • @lynnmeadows177
    @lynnmeadows177 5 років тому +43

    I will never say goodbye to you, Mr. Cohen. Your words, your rhythms are in my blood, my bones, my brain. I thank you

  • @patriciathewisher2315
    @patriciathewisher2315 2 роки тому +8

    The unfortunately number one singalong song for Belfast ppl at Leonard Cohen concerts. I tell no lies. I was there. I wanted to cry as I couldn't hear Leonard any longer. And the punching the air was the feckin icing on the whole feckin sad cake I should've swallowed whole.

  • @filsdejeannoir1776
    @filsdejeannoir1776 2 роки тому +1

    1:59 What's the beautiful weapon? The burning violin? I'm guided by the burnin' alto sax.

  • @SheWhoPlays2
    @SheWhoPlays2 8 років тому +29

    Loving your music. Hope I can always hear it playing in my brain. I step aside to listen a while. Thank you

    • @TheJolaboy
      @TheJolaboy 8 років тому +2

      SheWho Pl

    • @stansutherland3579
      @stansutherland3579 8 років тому +6

      SheWho the music will be in you're head a long time,I first heard his music at17im now 59/it goes on& on superb Stan

    • @GATYIM
      @GATYIM 2 роки тому +5

      You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what this song and video were about

  • @AqualungsBreath
    @AqualungsBreath 8 років тому +27

    Now u can take heaven.... and we can only hope that Gods All Star Band is now complete. May u find all the peace that u deserve. Thx for all those great poems u left for us.

    • @magnustrygg5632
      @magnustrygg5632 4 роки тому +2

      Stein.....

    • @revdurden198
      @revdurden198 3 роки тому

      @S. Rathgeber how is your volcanos demons "Heaven" . I hear its hotter than ever cause first old Lucy took rtuth bader , then he took McCain!!

    • @AqualungsBreath
      @AqualungsBreath 3 роки тому

      @@revdurden198 And now I know how your kind of people think. Everyone with a heart, a real soul and a functioning brain must be against you and therefore be bad. I pity you.

    • @QazwsEdx-c7p
      @QazwsEdx-c7p 3 місяці тому +1

      he's not going to any kind of heaven

  • @bipedantics
    @bipedantics 8 років тому +40

    Thank you Leonard Cohen. You were one of the best. R.I.P.

  • @tsb7911
    @tsb7911 2 роки тому +32

    I can't believe it has taken me this long to discover Mr. Cohen's brilliance.