Leonard Cohen – You Want It Darker
“You Want It Darker” is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. It was the title track of his fourteenth and final studio album, released in 2016, just 17 days before his death. The song is a meditation on mortality, faith, and the search for meaning in the face of darkness.
Background and composition
“You Want It Darker” was written by Leonard Cohen in 2016. The song was inspired by Cohen’s own declining health and his impending death. The song’s lyrics are poetic and profound, and they explore themes of mortality, faith, and the search for meaning.
Recording and production
“You Want It Darker” was recorded at Cohen’s home in Los Angeles, California. The song was produced by Daniel Lanois.
The recording features Cohen’s vocals accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar arrangement. Cohen’s vocals are deep and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“You Want It Darker” is a beautiful and haunting song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Leonard Cohen in 2016.
- It was the title track of his fourteenth and final studio album, released in 2016.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Canadian Singles chart.
- “You Want It Darker” won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance in 2018.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, k.d. lang, and The National.