Because Of – English Lyrics

• By: Leonard Cohen
• Album: Dear Heather

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the world of Leonard Cohen with 'Because Of,' a song that offers a glimpse into the artist's reflections on aging, relationships, and the power of his own artistic creations. This track provides a unique opportunity to appreciate Cohen's lyrical genius and his ability to blend humor with profound observations about life and intimacy. Through this song, you can delve into the nuances of Cohen's introspective style and his impact on contemporary music.

[English]

♪ Because of a few songs ♪

♪ Wherein I spoke of their mystery ♪

♪ Women have been Exceptionally kind ♪

♪ To my old age ♪

♪ They make a secret place ♪

♪ In their busy lives ♪

♪ And they take me there ♪

♪ They become naked ♪

♪ In their different ways ♪

♪ And they say: ♪

♪ "Look at me, Leonard! ♪

♪ Look at me one last time!" ♪

♪ Then they bend over the bed ♪

♪ And cover me up ♪

♪ Like a baby that is shivering ♪

♪ Like a baby (like a baby) ♪

♪ Because of a few songs ♪

♪ Wherein I spoke of their mystery ♪

♪ Women have been ♪

♪ Exceptionally kind ♪

♪ To my old age ♪

♪ They make a secret place ♪

♪ In their busy lives ♪

♪ And they take me there ♪

♪ They become naked ♪

♪ In their different ways ♪

♪ And they say: ♪

♪ "Look at me, Leonard! ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard! ♪

♪ Look at me one last time!" ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard! ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard! ♪

♪ Look at me one last time! ♪

♪ One last time! ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard, one last time! ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard, one last time! ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard! ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard! ♪

♪ Look at me, Leonard, one last time ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
songs /sɔːŋz/ A1	noun - a short piece of music with words that are sung
spoke /spoʊk/ A1	verb - past tense of 'speak'; to say words, to talk
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ B1	noun - something that is difficult to understand or explain
women /ˈwɪmɪn/ A1	noun - adult female human beings
kind /kaɪnd/ A2	adjective - friendly, generous, and considerate
old /oʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for a long time; not new or young
age /eɪdʒ/ A1	noun - the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ A2	adjective - kept hidden or not told to anyone else
busy /ˈbɪzi/ A1	adjective - having a lot to do; actively engaged in something
lives /laɪvz/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal (plural of 'life')
naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ B1	adjective - without clothes on; unclothed
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct your eyes in order to see
last /læst/ A1	adjective - coming after all others in order or time
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
bend /bɛnd/ B1	verb - to force or be forced into a curve or angle; to incline the body
cover /ˈkʌvər/ A2	verb - to place something over or in front of (something else) in order to protect, conceal, or close it
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child or animal
shivering /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/ B2	verb - shaking slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Key Grammar Structures

• Because of a few songs

  ➔ Prepositional phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'Because of' is a prepositional phrase that introduces the reason for the following statement, emphasizing causality.

• Where I spoke of their mystery

  ➔ Relative clause

  ➔ The clause 'Where I spoke of their mystery' is a relative clause that modifies 'songs', providing additional information about them.

• They make a secret place

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The verb 'make' is in the simple present tense, indicating a habitual or general action.

• They become naked in their different ways

  ➔ Adverbial phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'in their different ways' is an adverbial phrase that modifies the verb 'become', describing how the action is performed.

• Look at me, Leonard!

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Look at me' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or instruction.

• Like a baby that is shivering

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase 'Like a baby that is shivering' is a simile, using 'like' to compare the subject to a shivering baby.