Dance Me to the End of Love
Leonard Cohen
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Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the end of love Oh let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon Show me slowly what I only know the limits of Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on Dance me very tenderly and dance me very long We're both of us beneath our love, we're both of us above Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the children who are asking to be born Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn Dance me to the end of love Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic till I'm gathered safely in Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the end of love
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Written by: Leonard Cohen
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Dance Me to the End of Love" is a track composed by the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. Cohen was born on September 21, 1934, and died on November 7, 2016.
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Album DetailsThe song is the opening track on his 1984 album, "Various Positions". This was Cohen's seventh studio album.
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Song ThemeCohen admitted the song is inspired by the Holocaust. In an interview, he mentioned that he'd once heard about the orchestra groups in concentration camps during the World War era who were forced by Nazis to provide music during executions.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video, directed by French director Dominique Issermann, features the singer in a mental asylum. It received significant airplay on MTV during the early 1980s.
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Cover Versions"Dance Me to the End of Love" has been covered by various artists across different styles and genres. Some notable covers include versions by Kate Gibson, Madeleine Peyroux, The Civil Wars, and Neil Diamond.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a staple in Cohen's live performances. The band typically extended it, incorporating several solos and other improvisation.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't chart in the US or the UK initially, but it gained popularity over time, especially when it was covered by other popular artists.
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Klezmer InfluenceThe song incorporates Klezmer elements in it. Klezmer is a music tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe, and it can be heard prominently in the violin.
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Global ImpactDespite its somber inspiration, "Dance Me to the End of Love" has been used in various television shows, movies and commercials. It surfaced in situations with both romantic and mournful tones, reflecting its universal appeal.
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TranslationsAlongside numerous covers of the song, "Dance Me to the End of Love" has been translated and performed in many different languages, including French and Hebrew, underscoring the global reach and influence of the song.
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AccoladesLeonard Cohen was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010, recognizing his impact on the music industry. Although "Dance Me to the End of Love" itself didn't receive any awards, its popularity certainly contributed to Cohen's acclaim.
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