Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
Love's Transforming Dance: Leonard Cohen's Farewell Symphony
Lyrics
I loved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm
I cherished our morning moments, our passionate and intimate kisses.
Your hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm
Your disheveled hair on the pillow resembled a tranquil and beautiful golden tempest.
Yes, many loved before us, I know that we are not new
Acknowledging that others have loved before us, recognizing the universality of love.
In city and in forest they smiled like me and you
In various settings, people smiled in love, much like us in the city and the forest.
But now it's come to distances and both of us must try
Our relationship now faces challenges and separations; both of us need to make an effort.
Your eyes are soft with sorrow
Your eyes reflect a deep sadness.
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye
Expressing disapproval, stating that such a method of parting is not acceptable.
I'm not looking for another as I wander in my time
I am not seeking another love as I journey through life.
Walk me to the corner, our steps will always rhyme
Symbolically asking for companionship to the corner, emphasizing our synchronized steps.
You know my love goes with you as your love stays with me
Assuring that my love accompanies you, just as yours remains with me.
It's just the way it changes, like the shoreline and the sea
Highlighting the inevitability of change, comparing it to the shifting nature of the shoreline and sea.
But let's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie
Suggesting to avoid discussing love, commitments, and entanglements that cannot be undone.
Your eyes are soft with sorrow
Your eyes show a profound sorrow.
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye
Reiterating that parting in such a manner is not an acceptable way to bid farewell.
I loved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm
Recalling the love shared in the morning, emphasizing the depth and warmth of kisses.
Your hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm
Reiterating the image of your tousled hair on the pillow as a peaceful golden storm.
Yes, many loved before us, I know that we are not new
Acknowledging the existence of previous loves, emphasizing the universality of the experience.
In city and in forest they smiled like me and you
In different environments, others experienced love, mirroring our own experiences.
But let's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie
Advising against discussing love, commitments, and irreparable things.
Your eyes are soft with sorrow
Your eyes reveal a deep sadness.
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye
Reiterating disapproval, stating that such a method of saying goodbye is not appropriate.
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