I saw some people starving
00:35
There was murder, there was rape
00:38
Their villages were burning
00:41
They were trying to escape
00:44
I couldn't meet their glances
00:47
I was staring at my shoes
00:49
It was acid, it was tragic
00:52
It was almost like the blues
00:55
00:59
It was almost like the blues
01:02
01:07
I have to die a little
01:10
between each murderous plot
01:13
and when I'm finished thinking
01:16
I have to die a lot
01:19
There's torture, and there's killing
01:22
and there's all my bad reviews
01:24
The war, the children missing, lord
01:28
It's almost like the blues
01:30
01:34
It's almost like the blues
01:38
01:42
Though I let my heart get frozen
01:45
to keep away the rot
01:48
my father says I'm chosen
01:51
my mother says I'm not
01:54
I listened to their story
01:57
of the gypsies and the Jews
02:00
It was good, it wasn't boring
02:02
It was almost like the blues
02:06
02:10
It was almost like the blues
02:13
02:17
There is no God in heaven
02:20
There is no hell below
02:23
So says the great professor
02:26
of all there is to know
02:29
But I've had the invitation
02:32
that a sinner can't refuse
02:35
It's almost like salvation
02:38
It's almost like the blues
02:41
02:45
It's almost like the blues
02:48
Almost like the blues
03:00
Almost like the blues
03:02
Almost like the blues
03:12
03:14
Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with Leonard Cohen's "Almost Like the Blues." This song offers a rich tapestry of profound vocabulary and complex expressions, challenging listeners to grasp Cohen's nuanced reflections on human suffering and resilience. Through his distinctive poetic style, you can explore advanced English metaphors and learn how to articulate deep emotions and philosophical insights, making it a unique and rewarding piece for language learners seeking to move beyond basic conversation.
[English]
I saw some people starvingThere was murder, there was rape
Their villages were burning
They were trying to escape
I couldn't meet their glances
I was staring at my shoes
It was acid, it was tragic
It was almost like the blues
It was almost like the blues
I have to die a little
between each murderous plot
and when I'm finished thinking
I have to die a lot
There's torture, and there's killing
and there's all my bad reviews
The war, the children missing, lord
It's almost like the blues
It's almost like the blues
Though I let my heart get frozen
to keep away the rot
my father says I'm chosen
my mother says I'm not
I listened to their story
of the gypsies and the Jews
It was good, it wasn't boring
It was almost like the blues
It was almost like the blues
There is no God in heaven
There is no hell below
So says the great professor
of all there is to know
But I've had the invitation
that a sinner can't refuse
It's almost like salvation
It's almost like the blues
It's almost like the blues
Almost like the blues
Almost like the blues
Almost like the blues
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