Amen – English Lyrics

• By: Leonard Cohen
• Album: Old Ideas

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the poetic depths of Leonard Cohen's 'Amen' to experience a masterful use of language that is both profound and accessible. This song offers a unique opportunity for language learners to explore complex themes of spirituality and human nature through its powerful and evocative lyrics. The clear, deliberate pace of Cohen's delivery makes it an excellent piece for attentive listening and understanding nuanced expression in English.

[English]

Tell me again when I've been to the river

And I've taken the edge off my thirst

Tell me again we're alone and I'm listening

Listening so hard that it hurts

Tell me again when I'm clean and I'm sober

Tell me again when I've seen through the horror

Tell me again tell me over and over

Tell me that you'll want me then

Amen

Amen

Amen

Amen

...

Tell me again when the victims are singing

And the laws of remorse are restored

Tell me again that you know what I'm thinking

But vengeance belongs to the lord

Tell me again when I'm clean and I'm sober

Tell me again when I've seen through the horror

Tell me again tell me over and over

Tell me that you'll love me then

Amen

Amen

Amen

...

Amen

...

Tell me again when the day has been ransomed

And the night has no right to begin

Try me again when the angels are panting

And scratching at the door to come in

Tell me again when I'm clean and I'm sober

Tell me again when I've seen through the horror

Tell me again tell me over and over

Tell me that you'll leave me then

Amen

Amen

Amen

...

Amen

...

Tell me again when the filth of the butcher

...

Is washed in the blood of the lamb

Tell me again when the rest of the culture

Has passed through the eye of the camp

Tell me again when I'm clean and I'm sober

Tell me again when I've seen through the horror

Tell me again tell me over and over

Tell me that you'll love me then

Amen

...

Amen

Amen

...

Amen

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