“Dance me to the end of love.” By Leonard Cohen.
Such a beautiful song by Leonard Cohen. I was introduced to his music by a wonderful friend here in Atlanta. She is my neighbor, and I am blessed. My friend and I both lost our husbands the same year, 2009. Yes, we have a lot in common, and we enjoy reminiscing.
Love can be a noun or verb. As a noun it is defined as, “an intense feeling of affection, or a great pleasure in something”. Love as a verb is defined as, “a feel of affection for something or someone, and like and enjoy very much”.
The song, “Dance me to the end of love” says it all. Even during the sixties, music videos were prevalent in the music world. Mr. Cohen’s video shows couples of various ethnic groups when they got married, and grew old together. In between the young and old photos, the couples were dancing. The couples had physically changed considerably, but still had that love for each other. Very romantic!
This is the kind of video that takes a romantic’s breath away. The sad part is at the end showing two chairs, one being occupied by the partner left in this world, and the unoccupied chair representing the partner that has passed.
Mr. Cohen looked to be in his sixties when this video was shown. I think he must have understood its meaning. Many of his songs are about love. They are very “folkie” and must have been popular in the 60’s during the Peter, Paul and Mary era. The song was presented with such emotion. It is one you don’t get tired of hearing. When I googled it, hits came up with young couples dancing to it at their weddings. (Sigh!!)
People love many things in this life and world. People love people. People love children, food, pets, where they live, their car, etc. Yes, the list goes on and on. I guess this list of loves can be nouns or verbs. It is also said, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love.” This is so true.
There was a commercial from Coca Cola showing people from all over the world singing that they wanted to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. The Coke commercials always had very catchy tunes that would stick with you forever. Going to the old World of Coca Cola (near Atlanta Underground), there was a room with seats that ran all the “old” commercials. I remember my one sister and I sitting there and singing them all! “Catchy” advertising tunes and a love of music helped us remember all the words! Such fun!
Most of the world falls in love with someone they want to spend the rest of their life with and hope it will last forever. Yes, of course, there are trying times. The deep-down love stays in the heart, even though one is arguing. We just continue to “Dance To the End of Love”.
So, do you think that love can just evaporate into the air when the thing or person we love goes away? I think the feelings stay with a person till the end of time. Death doesn’t take the love away from the person left, or maybe even to the person that has passed. You keep it in your heart and soul. Perhaps it gets you through those times when the grief wants to take over.
As I have said many times, pull out those positive memories when you need a lift. Remember you can “Dance to the end of love”. Perhaps you have done this dance. I believe the soul takes the love into the next world of heaven.
Love can make one happy and make one sad. Since the world began in a garden, love has been written into poetry and songs. I think the world is fueled by love, and can always outweigh the bad and evil.
Sometimes we need to not be judgmental. Show love by trying to understand instead of judging. You can’t change people, but you will feel good that you gave it your best shot!
Check out his song at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGorjBVag0I
Blessings from The Blogging Grandma