I was listening to this non stop in my 20's. I have had the honor of crossing Mr. Cohen on a cold November morning on Ste-Catherine st. in Montreal. I didn't want to bother him so I just nodded and he nodded back and it was grandiose.
I wouldn't have been able to keep myself from at least telling him how much I appreciate his music!🎶💕 Strange, though, I always just assumed he spent winters in the warmer climates.
@@moondancer3157 ever hear "Famous Blue Raincoat"? "It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing to you just to see if you're better New York is cold but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening..." ...and the song ends, "Sincerely, L. Cohen", so... :)
I wrote a book, and this was the foreward. I had to get permission and pay Leonard for the rights to use it. My publisher, who was also Leonard's publisher, had to call him and negotiate a price. Leonard charged me $200.
The take-off point for this song is from what is arguably the most solemn part of the Yom Kippur service, which asks the question in many different ways, “Who will still around by this time next year?” Who will prosper, who will be brought low, who live and who will die? Then of those who are signed and sealed in the Book of Life to die, how will it happen? “Who by fire, and who by water? Who by sword and, and who by beast? Who by hunger, who by thirst, etc.?” It’s fascinating to see how he takes it from there. Leonard Cohen wasn’t observant, but he was deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition.
@@jaymeselman9366 It's the moment when, if people have lost a loved in the last year, or are having health challenges, they're likely to lose it. You tend to hear a lot of sniffling during this prayer. Interestingly, one I left out was, "Who by plague?" That one had a lot of salience during COVID.😪
If it wasn't already noticed, this is all about how people can die. I like the "who in this mirror", meaning that that person died inside (figuratively) and lost themselves.
It's pretty clear that this set of lyrics was based on a section in a prayer from the Jewish Days of Awe (the "High Holydays"). The prayer is called "U-Netaneh Tokef" ("Let us speak of the power [of this day].") The second paragraph goes, "On Rosh ha-Shana it is written, and on the Day of Fast-Atonement it is sealed: who shall live and who shall die, who by fire and who by water..." etc. One can read any of these deaths in literal and metaphoric ways. In 2020 and 2021, "who by plague" hits in ways many of us had never considered.
Been a Janis Ian fan for more than 40 years and didn't realise until a couple of months ago that her's was the other voice on this. An unusual fusion of talent.
I knew about Leonard Cohen coming to Israel in 1973, I was only a child then, but only now am I listening to the words of this song. With Rosh haShannah and Yom Kippur right around the corner, I find this gorgeous and sad song quite touching and so very poignent.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ART! ת.נ.צ.ב.ה May his soul be bound in the bundle of life On Rosh HaShana they are written And on Tsom Yom Kippur they are sealed. How many shall pass, and how many created: Who shall live and who shall die; Who in their time and who not in their time; Who by water And who by fire; Who by the sword And who by a beast; Who by hunger And who by thirst; Who by disaster And who by sickness; Who by strangling And who by stoning; Who will rest And who will wander; Who will be go peacefully And who will go violently; Who will be calm And who will be harried; Who will be poor And who will be rich; Who will be degraded And who will be exalted.
@@MCMTL then you should know that the only thing the two have in common is that both are part of the Yom Kippur service. Kol Nidrei is the declaration that the cantor recites to begin the Yom Kippur service at night. It is basically a call to allow those who are sinners to pray with those who are righteous. It then declares that any unrequited vows that were made in the last year should be nullified. Unetaneh Tokef is a prosaic prayer that the cantor recites before the Kedushah prayer every Amidah. It begins by narrating what happens up in heaven as God is passing judgement on all of earth. It then ends with a poem about how on Rosh Hashana God writes down how our year will be, and on Yom Kippur he seals it; this is the part of the prayer that “Who By Fire” is based on. The prayer ends with a declaration that repentance, prayer, and charity overturn the bad decrees.
Understand first the spiritual implications of these lyrics before engraving yourself with them. Who in mortal chains can ever live eternally? Who is calling? This song is about death, and the avenues that lead to it.
This is high level art, my whole family loves Cohen’s art ! And this composition is amazing for me. Apple made interesting show called “bad sisters” with this beautiful music.
Been a fan of Cohen's music since the late 60s, "Suzanne" etc hooked me. None of my friends liked his songs, but I didn't care. These days, though they pop up here and there, often in good movies! 😎🇦🇺 But hey - I also liked Iggy Pop - "Lust for Life" blew me away. And none of my friends liked that either. 🤣
It's one of these songs that has been in my life over 50 years, but I didn't own the record. When I heard this, at the end of "The Good Doctor" S6E5 it brought back a rush of forgotten memories and I cried my eyes out 😢 Asher was my favourite character, and I'm really shocked to see him go. I would have loved to see him engaged and married, but ....
And who by fire, who by water Who in the sunshine, who in the night time Who by high ordeal, who by common trial Who in your merry merry month of may Who by very slow decay And who shall I say is calling? And who in her lonely slip, who by barbiturate Who in these realms of love, who by something blunt Who by avalanche, who by powder Who for his greed, who for his hunger And who shall I say is calling? And who by brave assent, who by accident Who in solitude, who in this mirror Who by his lady's command, who by his own hand Who in mortal chains, who in power And who shall I say is calling?
Funny. I was watching true detective season 2 and the intro was awesome, so I looked it up- Cohen. I was watching billions, then I heard something sounded familiar - Cohen. Watched American Animals and the song during an fbi raid, I was like damn that's awesome- Cohen.
Thanks for all those. A couple more: Innocent bedroom scene early on in teen romcom/drama The First Time - Cohen (If it Be Your Will - a lovely surprise); and end of Season 1 episode 4 The L Word: Cohen (In My Secret Life - so appropriate).
It's based on a prayer from the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur service, U'netaneh Tokef. It starts with the statement of the divine decree that seals the fate of each of us for the next year, who will live and who will die. It ends on a note of hope, that a harsh fate can be averted by prayer, right behavior, and repentance (turning back is a better translation). The imagery is powerful, and some consider it the pinnacle of the service. Cohen heard it many times growing up in Montreal's Jewish community. The key to the song, however, is Cohen's visit to Israel during the 1973 war (the year before this album was released), which began when Egypt and Syria attacked on the afternoon of Yom Kippur. He traveled very near the front line and performed almost every day for the Israeli troops, during a war that started out as a near-catastrophe for Israel. It ended three weeks later in victory, but not without terrible losses. What he saw of the fighting and aftermath shook Cohen to his core. "Lover, Lover, Lover" directly came from that experience, but it echoed through other songs he wrote later.
Cine trece prin foc Cine trece prin ape Cine nu-i secerat de raze de soare Cine se trece prin noapte, Cine-şi depăşeşte încercările Şi lună de lună zâmbeşte Chiar dacă totul se dărâmă în el Şi sufletu-i putrezeşte Cum l-aş putea numi? Cine are tăria De a se sinucide Cine trăieşte-n iubirea duşilor Şi-n ei se regăseşte pe sine Cine nu-i ucis de lavine Cine se pudrează cu pământ Cine poate trăi din gânduri Şi umblă pe planetă flămând Cum l-aş putea numi? Cine se ridică din praf Şi nu moare în accidente Cine nu piere de singurătate Şi nu mai are sânge de viaţă-n artere Cine din porunca iubitei Excelează un salt mortal Cine trage cu energie La picioare lanţuri de sclav Cine ridică munţii din groapă Cine râde cînd e bolnav Cum l-aş putea numi?
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I was listening to this non stop in my 20's. I have had the honor of crossing Mr. Cohen on a cold November morning on Ste-Catherine st. in Montreal. I didn't want to bother him so I just nodded and he nodded back and it was grandiose.
Louis-Alexandre Simard dude I would've asked em for a autograph and a beer with me lol.
I wouldn't have been able to keep myself from at least telling him how much I appreciate his music!🎶💕 Strange, though, I always just assumed he spent winters in the warmer climates.
@@moondancer3157 That happened to me walking past John Waters coming out of The Club Charles in Baltimore.
That is the best celebrity encounter story I have ever heard.
@@moondancer3157 ever hear "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
"It's four in the morning, the end of December
I'm writing to you just to see if you're better
New York is cold but I like where I'm living
There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening..."
...and the song ends, "Sincerely, L. Cohen", so... :)
I wrote a book, and this was the foreward. I had to get permission and pay Leonard for the rights to use it. My publisher, who was also Leonard's publisher, had to call him and negotiate a price. Leonard charged me $200.
What’s the book?
Thank you for sharing. That is frickin awesome. And what is this book?
Verilmek istenen mesaj nedir ?
@@wintercame That's another Neal Hall.
@@adb1917 they sang about barbiturates in the 13th century?
From a Cowan - me - to a Cohen, thank you for this timeless song, and all the beauty you added to the world.
This was the closing song on a recent episode of The Good Doctor. Quite moving...
rip dr wolke
His death was so unexpected an disturbing
.Lyrics
And who by fire, who by water,
Who in the sunshine, who in the night time,
Who by high ordeal, who by common trial,
Who in your merry merry month of may,
Who by very slow decay,
And who shall I say is calling?
And who in her lonely slip, who by barbiturate,
Who in these realms of love, who by something blunt,
And who by avalanche, who by powder,
Who for his greed, who for his hunger,
And who shall I say is calling?
And who by brave assent, who by accident,
Who in solitude, who in this mirror,
Who by his lady's command, who by his own hand,
Who in mortal chains, who in power,
And who shall I say is calling?
Songwriters: Leonard Cohen / Patrick Leonard
Who By Fire lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Thank you
The take-off point for this song is from what is arguably the most solemn part of the Yom Kippur service, which asks the question in many different ways, “Who will still around by this time next year?” Who will prosper, who will be brought low, who live and who will die? Then of those who are signed and sealed in the Book of Life to die, how will it happen? “Who by fire, and who by water? Who by sword and, and who by beast? Who by hunger, who by thirst, etc.?” It’s fascinating to see how he takes it from there. Leonard Cohen wasn’t observant, but he was deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition.
Unetanneh Tokef…I never noticed that before until you mentioned it. Incredible
@@jaymeselman9366 It's the moment when, if people have lost a loved in the last year, or are having health challenges, they're likely to lose it. You tend to hear a lot of sniffling during this prayer. Interestingly, one I left out was, "Who by plague?" That one had a lot of salience during COVID.😪
Very cool.
In October 1973 I was living in Israel and very pregnant.
My partner did not come home.
@@naomipeterson2912 😥Killed in the war?
This song gets me every time, it flows over you, not just the lyrics but the music and the backup singers. A true thing of beauty.
The voice is Janis Ian!
its the ancient wisdom in awe yet so simple from verses
@@lilyjane3829For real? She sounds great.
So devastatingly haunting! Have to pause it sometimes just to process.
Just finished Golda. This song was perfect for the ending. Beautiful, sorrowful, and haunting.
Rest in peace Leonard Cohen. I have been listening to your music and reading your poetry for over 40 years. Thank you for all of it.
This was the first Cohen song I ever heard. love it so much. All his work is amazing. Rest peacefully Mr. Cohen.
I picture it being St Peter at the gates
very unlikely you heard it before Hallelujah
Unverwechselbar und einzigartig. Ich kann seine Songs stundenlang hören. Immer wieder. Ruhe in Frieden.
A true poet and original genius who's creativity will be sorely missed. Love and respect. Rest in peace Leonard Cohen.
Miranda, such beautiful words. Thank you for your heart.
All his lyrical and musical work deserves to be listened to and studied in full.
On Rosh Hashana it is written, on Yom Kippur it is sealed
If it wasn't already noticed, this is all about how people can die. I like the "who in this mirror", meaning that that person died inside (figuratively) and lost themselves.
It's pretty clear that this set of lyrics was based on a section in a prayer from the Jewish Days of Awe (the "High Holydays"). The prayer is called "U-Netaneh Tokef" ("Let us speak of the power [of this day].") The second paragraph goes, "On Rosh ha-Shana it is written, and on the Day of Fast-Atonement it is sealed: who shall live and who shall die, who by fire and who by water..." etc. One can read any of these deaths in literal and metaphoric ways. In 2020 and 2021, "who by plague" hits in ways many of us had never considered.
Been a Janis Ian fan for more than 40 years and didn't realise until a couple of months ago that her's was the other voice on this. An unusual fusion of talent.
I met Leonard in 1963, I thought I knew it all - but I never KNEW THIS. I love Janis Ian so THANK YOU for this
Unfortunately I didn't even discover Cohen till last year. Instant Soul connection! I have ALL his poetry books and novels and CD'S. ❤⚘
I knew about Leonard Cohen coming to Israel in 1973, I was only a child then, but only now am I listening to the words of this song. With Rosh haShannah and Yom Kippur right around the corner, I find this gorgeous and sad song quite touching and so very poignent.
RIP A TRUE LEGEND
merveilleux Monsieur Cohen , je vous aime cher poète
I loved this man and his music. Everybody that knows me would ask me why I likes such dark music. I saw light..
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ART!
ת.נ.צ.ב.ה May his soul be bound in the bundle of life
On Rosh HaShana they are written
And on Tsom Yom Kippur they are sealed.
How many shall pass, and how many created:
Who shall live and who shall die;
Who in their time and who not in their time;
Who by water
And who by fire;
Who by the sword
And who by a beast;
Who by hunger
And who by thirst;
Who by disaster
And who by sickness;
Who by strangling
And who by stoning;
Who will rest
And who will wander;
Who will be go peacefully
And who will go violently;
Who will be calm
And who will be harried;
Who will be poor
And who will be rich;
Who will be degraded
And who will be exalted.
Amen
First, I knew this was "familiar." Then, it was confirmed in a biography. Now, here it is. Thank You for posting!
Adonai have mercy on my sinful soul
🙏🏽
But at the ends with: by good works you can mitigate the severity of the decree
Leonard was the man!Brilliant album.God bless you Leonard for what you have given us.💚
On Rosh Hashana it is written, on Yom Kippur it is sealed: how many shall pass on and how many shall be created; who shall live and who shall die.
Criminal Minds brought me here too. Love his songs.
Me too. I just watched the episode. I absolutely love it and have bn listening to his other songs
One of my favourites! The words ring true.
Un abrazo fuerte de Venezuela él último poeta de todos los tiempos ❤😅!!
I've loved you and your songs all my life. Thank you, Master. RIP
The good doctor brought me here, sad, haunting circumstances
me too
I'm here by CM S06E01
Love his voice as well as his work!
rip genius, thanks for all the music, sountrack of my life
Wow!!!!! This track gives me chills. What an absolute touching song!!! Thank you Mr. Cohen
timeless
Under quarantine in Spain more than eight hundred died yesterday ... I keep wondering when did I forget we’re mortal after all?
Who by Covid 19? Who in a feverish dream?
memento mori
Esprits criminels, merci pour cette découverte !
simply one of the greatest songs ever by anyone
時代が変わっても、人間の営みというのはずっとこうだったというのを思い出させてくれる素晴らしい曲
時代が変わっても同意します。
It's Kippur night.
This song inspired by
Kol Nidrei is simply a must.
Just got back from YK services and immediately looked it up
Actually, inspired by Unetaneh Tokef. Look it up. Very stirring.
Kol Nidrei is the service.
Unetaneh Tokef is part of it.
@@MCMTL then you should know that the only thing the two have in common is that both are part of the Yom Kippur service. Kol Nidrei is the declaration that the cantor recites to begin the Yom Kippur service at night. It is basically a call to allow those who are sinners to pray with those who are righteous. It then declares that any unrequited vows that were made in the last year should be nullified. Unetaneh Tokef is a prosaic prayer that the cantor recites before the Kedushah prayer every Amidah. It begins by narrating what happens up in heaven as God is passing judgement on all of earth. It then ends with a poem about how on Rosh Hashana God writes down how our year will be, and on Yom Kippur he seals it; this is the part of the prayer that “Who By Fire” is based on. The prayer ends with a declaration that repentance, prayer, and charity overturn the bad decrees.
@@michaelfishman3976
Kippur is the holiday.
Kol Nidrei is the service.
Unetanei Tokef is part of it.
How does any of this add
to my original comment?
RIP Master 😢
My favourite Leonard song.
The very first Cohen song I ever heard...RIP
great artist♡ RIP
The Master of beautiful words!💚🤍🧡
Seriously Addictive and Hypnotic song. Cant just listen to it once!
This
is
one
of
the
best
written
music
in
history !!!
Yes
Love for poetry brought me here
Thank you Coil for introducing me to this song. What a fantastic cover.
תודה✌
Extremely tempted to get some of these lyrics tattooed....
Understand first the spiritual implications of these lyrics before engraving yourself with them. Who in mortal chains can ever live eternally? Who is calling? This song is about death, and the avenues that lead to it.
This is high level art, my whole family loves Cohen’s art ! And this composition is amazing for me.
Apple made interesting show called “bad sisters” with this beautiful music.
Thanks for keeping me company in my darkest moments !
Loooooooove this song. Loves all his songs❤️
RIP THE BOSS
I just happened on an article about this recently. My 1st time hearing this
Been a fan of Cohen's music since the late 60s, "Suzanne" etc hooked me. None of my friends liked his songs, but I didn't care. These days, though they pop up here and there, often in good movies! 😎🇦🇺
But hey - I also liked Iggy Pop - "Lust for Life" blew me away. And none of my friends liked that either. 🤣
Brilliant album 👍👍👍
Escuche esta canción en criminal minds y no me arrepiento de nada re bella la canción
Me too😊
I’m here after the emotional episode ending of the good doctor
rip dr asher wolke
Me too lol
It's one of these songs that has been in my life over 50 years, but I didn't own the record.
When I heard this, at the end of "The Good Doctor" S6E5 it brought back a rush of forgotten memories and I cried my eyes out 😢
Asher was my favourite character, and I'm really shocked to see him go. I would have loved to see him engaged and married, but ....
Yea i was so sad it was so unexpected
This song is just so awesome!
RIP my Brow. THX to be part of my childhood. I'll miss you so much
Amazing song and lyrics👍
RIP Leonard Cohen
Stunning!
I've just seen ' Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a journey ' at the cinema. I enjoyed it immensely! Great footage, photography and some great insights.
Beautiful
I woz named after me ma's favourite Cohen song and grew up loving his stuff
sus canciones son como oraciones a la divinidad
Still loving this in 2018.. It reminds me of my mom&dad.. 💕
Mon DIEU!!quelle voix.
And who by fire, who by water
Who in the sunshine, who in the night time
Who by high ordeal, who by common trial
Who in your merry merry month of may
Who by very slow decay
And who shall I say is calling?
And who in her lonely slip, who by barbiturate
Who in these realms of love, who by something blunt
Who by avalanche, who by powder
Who for his greed, who for his hunger
And who shall I say is calling?
And who by brave assent, who by accident
Who in solitude, who in this mirror
Who by his lady's command, who by his own hand
Who in mortal chains, who in power
And who shall I say is calling?
dang - no more LC creations for us :( Rest in Peace.
Looking forward to getting a "who by fire" tattoo and then going to cover this amazing song w the sludge/grind band I sing with.
did you tape it
Link to the song please!! Rock on
Thats dope! Let's hear it.
Amen, how true!!!!!!
masterpiece
this year took away every hero or singer that i love !
Who?
My mum passed away in 2016 too, G-d bless her.
Amen!
🧡
Does this music has something more behind it? Like "who by fire" would be who killed by fire, who killed "by his own hand"? Or am I crazy?
It is from a Jewish prayer on the day of Atonement Yom Kippur - the day God decides who will live and who will die the coming year (and how).
legend, miss you!
Beautiful song, it somehow makes me think of A song of Ice and Fire series.
Funny. I was watching true detective season 2 and the intro was awesome, so I looked it up- Cohen. I was watching billions, then I heard something sounded familiar - Cohen. Watched American Animals and the song during an fbi raid, I was like damn that's awesome- Cohen.
Thanks for all those. A couple more: Innocent bedroom scene early on in teen romcom/drama The First Time - Cohen (If it Be Your Will - a lovely surprise); and end of Season 1 episode 4 The L Word: Cohen (In My Secret Life - so appropriate).
R.I.P
love the use of this song as the theme for the terrific AppleTV+ series BAD SISTERS (sung by PJ Harvey).
Wonderful!
I am calling. Peace to all
Leonard.❤️
Gahttdamn this song is powerful and crazy weird beautiful
It's based on a prayer from the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur service, U'netaneh Tokef. It starts with the statement of the divine decree that seals the fate of each of us for the next year, who will live and who will die. It ends on a note of hope, that a harsh fate can be averted by prayer, right behavior, and repentance (turning back is a better translation). The imagery is powerful, and some consider it the pinnacle of the service. Cohen heard it many times growing up in Montreal's Jewish community.
The key to the song, however, is Cohen's visit to Israel during the 1973 war (the year before this album was released), which began when Egypt and Syria attacked on the afternoon of Yom Kippur. He traveled very near the front line and performed almost every day for the Israeli troops, during a war that started out as a near-catastrophe for Israel. It ended three weeks later in victory, but not without terrible losses. What he saw of the fighting and aftermath shook Cohen to his core. "Lover, Lover, Lover" directly came from that experience, but it echoed through other songs he wrote later.
Just heard this on a broadcast of William Coopers and had to use Sound Hound to figure out this song. I really dig it.
Just heard this for the first time it was in a newer movie American animals, I believe its about different ways of dying very catchiest beutiful
Essa música combinou perfeitamente com o último EP da 1 temporada de Mr Mercedes
❤️
I seem to always pay rather close attention to this song every time I hear it ... I just stop what I'm doing and listen.
criminal minds brought me here :)
Me too!😃
Me too!😃
A great episode. Tim Curry is superb.
I think you could be missing the point
Just got to the episode on netflix
meeldib iga tema lugu!
Что бы вы не говорили, но это за горизонтом событий
Cine trece prin foc
Cine trece prin ape
Cine nu-i secerat de raze de soare
Cine se trece prin noapte,
Cine-şi depăşeşte încercările
Şi lună de lună zâmbeşte
Chiar dacă totul se dărâmă în el
Şi sufletu-i putrezeşte
Cum l-aş putea numi?
Cine are tăria
De a se sinucide
Cine trăieşte-n iubirea duşilor
Şi-n ei se regăseşte pe sine
Cine nu-i ucis de lavine
Cine se pudrează cu pământ
Cine poate trăi din gânduri
Şi umblă pe planetă flămând
Cum l-aş putea numi?
Cine se ridică din praf
Şi nu moare în accidente
Cine nu piere de singurătate
Şi nu mai are sânge de viaţă-n artere
Cine din porunca iubitei
Excelează un salt mortal
Cine trage cu energie
La picioare lanţuri de sclav
Cine ridică munţii din groapă
Cine râde cînd e bolnav
Cum l-aş putea numi?
Listen go this very Yom Kippur to get to the right mood..
Does anyone know what instruments are used in this song? I'm specifically thinking of the brassy one at the end of every sentence in the verses
What do you think... what your last thought will be?
I'll dare to say "i could do much more n much better" will be on most of our minds.
RIP(((((