Leonard Cohen

"God is alive. Magic is afoot. God is alive. Magic is afoot. God is afoot. Magic is alive. Alive is afoot. Magic never died. God never sickened. Many poor men lied. Many sick men lied. Magic never weakened. Magic never hid. Magic always ruled. God is afoot. God was ruler though his funeral lengthened. Though his mourners thickened Magic never fled."

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Source: Leonard Cohen (2008). “The Lyrics of Leonard Cohen: Enhanced Edition”, p.88, Omnibus Press

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Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

Singer-Songwriter

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter and poet known for his profound lyrics exploring love, loss, and spirituality.

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