To the End of Love

I was fortunate enough to discover Leonard Cohen's music early enough. Many people were introduced to Leonard's music through the film Natural Born killers. Years after that his music has been played in excess on most soundtracks. However the true Leonard Cohen is far more then merely a soundtrack artist. He began as a prolific poet with layers of symbolism and meaning. He eventually moved  into the world of music. For those who aren't familiar with his work, start with songs of love and hate and dive deep into his avalanche of symbolism. I was fortunate enough to see him play for four hours at red rocks. He has lived a very satisfying life and he played every night of his recent tour to the fullest. With time he's been winding down and welcoming the concept of death. 
This death is the only death which I'm not entirely sad about. I feel satisfied that Leonard got his wish. He waited to die until he could tour a few times, and release a few more albums before peacefully fading away. He said he was ready to die, and death was finally ready for him. Take this waltz and forever sing in the tower of song. 

I'm leaving the table

I'm out of the game

I don't know the people

In your picture frame

If I ever loved you, oh no, no

It's a crying shame

If I ever loved you

If I knew your name

You don't need a lawyer

I'm not making a claim

You don't need to surrender

I'm not taking aim

I don't need a lover, no, no, no

The wretched beast is tame

I don't need a lover

So blow out the flame

There's nobody missing

There is no reward

Little by little

We're cutting the cord

We're spending the treasure, oh no, no

That love cannot afford

I know you can feel it

The sweetness restored

I don't need a reason

For what I became

I've got these excuses

They're tired and they're lame

I don't need a pardon, no no, no no, no

There's no one left to blame

I'm leaving the table

I'm out of the game

I'm leaving the table

I'm out of the game

Leaving The Table

-Leonard Cohen