So Long, Marianne
Leonard Cohen
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Come over to the window, my little darling I'd like to try to read your palm I used to think I was some kind of Gypsy boy Before I let you take me home Now so long, Marianne It's time that we began to laugh And cry and cry and laugh about it all again Well, you know that I love to live with you But you make me forget so very much I forget to pray for the angels And then the angels forget to pray for us Now so long, Marianne It's time that we began to laugh And cry and cry and laugh about it all again We met when we were almost young Deep in the green lilac park You held on to me like I was a crucifix As we went kneeling through the dark Oh, so long, Marianne It's time that we began to laugh And cry and cry and laugh about it all again Your letters, they all say that you're beside me now Then why do I feel alone? I'm standing on a ledge and your fine spider web Is fastening my ankle to a stone Now so long, Marianne It's time that we began to laugh And cry and cry and laugh about it all again For now I need your hidden love I'm cold as a new razorblade You left when I told you I was curious I never said that I was brave Oh, so long, Marianne It's time that we began to laugh And cry and cry and laugh about it all again Oh, you are really such a pretty one I see you've gone and changed your name again And just when I climbed this whole mountainside To wash my eyelids in the rain Oh, so long, Marianne It's time that we began to laugh And cry and cry and laugh about it all again
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Written by: Leonard Cohen
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11 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"So Long, Marianne" was inspired by Leonard Cohen's romantic relationship with Marianne Ihlen, a woman he met in the Greek island of Hydra in the 1960s.
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Album PlacementThe song was released as part of Leonard Cohen's debut album "Songs of Leonard Cohen." It is the seventh track on the album.
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Popularity Ranking"So Long, Marianne" is considered one of Cohen's most popular songs, often included in his concert performances.
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Cultural ImpactIt has been covered by multiple artists over the years, further attesting to its cultural significance and popularity.
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Personal SignificanceThe song held personal significance for Cohen. He sent a letter to the real Marianne before her death in 2016, saying "I'm just a little behind you, close enough to take your hand."
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Song ThemeThe song is about the tumultuous nature of Cohen’s relationship with Marianne which was characterized by a blend of love, passion, heartbreak, and the struggles that come with long-term commitment.
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Artistic StyleAs is common with Cohen’s body of work, the song has a melancholic tone, and the lyrics are poetic and emotionally charged.
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Song's PersonaIn the song, Cohen assumes the persona of a mourning lover saying goodbye.
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Release Year"So Long, Marianne" was released in the year 1967.
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Book InspirationA book titled "So Long, Marianne" was written by Kari Hesthamar, exploring Cohen's relationship with Marianne Ihlen in depth.
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Song's Impact on MarianneThe real-life Marianne reported being deeply touched by the song, stating that it helped her through tough times.
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