Ain't No Cure for Love
Jennifer Warnes
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I've loved you for a long, long time I know this love is real It don't matter how it all went wrong That don't change the way I feel I don't believe that time can heal this wound I'm speaking of Ah, there ain't no cure, There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure for love. I'm aching for you baby I can't pretend I'm not I love to see you naked In your body and your thought I've got you like a habit Oh I'll never get enough Ah, there ain't no cure, There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure for love There ain't no cure for love There ain't no cure for love No cure no drug, it's all been I can't get nothing done, and be with anyone I want your brother love, I want that other love And no cure for love I don't expect the melody Just because the things are rough And I seem became so careful To forget how good it were I've never given in Oh, I've never given up baby Ah, there ain't no cure, There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure for love Ain't no cure for love No cure no drug, no no I can't get nothing done, I can't be with anyone There ain't no cure for love
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Written by: LEONARD COHEN
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Ain't No Cure for Love" is composed and originally recorded by Leonard Cohen, a Canadian singer, songwriter, and poet. This track was later covered by Jennifer Warnes in her album.
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Album PlacementThe song appears as the second track on Leonard Cohen's 1988 album 'I'm Your Man.’ Jennifer Warnes included her version in her tribute album to Cohen titled 'Famous Blue Raincoat.'
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Song ThemeThe song is a beautiful but melancholic ode to unreciprocated love, highlighting Leonard Cohen's knack for introspective and poignant songwriting.
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Musical RecognitionsJennifer Warnes's version of the song became popular, and her entire album 'Famous Blue Raincoat' was later considered a classic tribute album, earning her a Gold Album for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States.
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Cohen-Warnes RelationshipJennifer Warnes and Leonard Cohen had a long-standing professional relationship. She was a backup singer for Cohen before embarking on her solo career. Warnes often performed Cohen's songs, contributing significantly to his work being known worldwide.
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Song Live PerformancesLeonard Cohen often performed "Ain't No Cure for Love" during his concert tours, and it became a favorite among fans, further indicating the song's popularity.
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Lyrical StrengthThe song's lyrics, like many of Cohen's works, are considered poetic. They explore the persistence of love, even when it hurts, showcasing Cohen's candid and emotive writing style.
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Song InterpretationsMany fans and critics interpret "Ain't No Cure for Love" as a commentary on the struggle of wanting to rid oneself of love, only to find that there is no cure, indicating Cohen's poignant exploration of love and longing.
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Music VideoThe official music video for Jennifer Warnes's cover of "Ain't No Cure for Love" was released, which helped popularize the song and album further.
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Cohen's Singing StyleIn this song, like many others, Leonard Cohen's singing style, often described as spoken word, is highly distinctive and further emphasizes the raw and heartfelt lyrics.
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