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By Pages:   1    2    Add Your New Review About The Song The Reviews about HALLELUJAH (page 2/ 2) ------ performed by Leonard Cohen Blasphemy | Reviewer: Richard | 12/14/08 The song “Hallelujah” is noted for containing biblical references in the lyrics, alluding to David's harp-playing used to soothe King Saul (I Sam 16:23), and his later affair with Bathsheba after watching her bathe from his roof (2 Sam 11:2). The line "she broke your throne and she cut your hair" is a reference to the source of Samson's strength from the Book of Judges Chapter 16. Verse 3 and 4 contain veiled references to the sex act. Remember Hallelujah means Praise Jah, you people! Jah is the shortened form of Jehovah. The divine name should not be used in this context. The song sounds religious, ‘the melody is almost liturgical and conjures up religious feelings’ said one commentator. This may well be but the Lord’s name, Jehovah or Jah, must not be said in vain. Usage in this pop record is not appropriate. Many use it at a funeral but it is not relevant there either. Doing so would be equal to blasphemy. Hallelujah | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/15/08 Could you please tell me who is the original writer and who I would need to contct to include the lyrics in a book I am writing about grief and loss? This song - the Jeff Buckley version -is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard - and it was the first song played at my 24 year old son's Memorial Service - he died last spring of a massive drug overdose. My book is to inspire and assist others. louisalasher@mindspring.com Different/other verses | Reviewer: Jacobus | 9/16/07 Right you are Joan, there's versions with two different verses apparently, as you can see and hear on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf36v0epfmI The first two verses are the same, the rest is: You say I took the name in vain I don't even know the name, but if I did, well really what's it to ya. Theres a blaze of light in every word it doesn't matter which are heard the holy or the broken Hallelujah. Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah I did my best, it wasn't much, but I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch, I told the truth, I didn't come to fool ya. And even though it all went wrong I'll stand before the the lord of song with nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah. Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah… question is there another verse | Reviewer: joan schriver | 6/28/07 you said i took the name in vain i don't even know the name,but if i did,well really whats it to ya.theres a blaze of lightin every word it doesn't matter which are heard the holy or the broken hallelujah please help if possiible thanks, joan The first line of hallelujah | Reviewer: Amber | 5/15/07 Instead of " I heard there was a secret CODE" It's "I heard there was a secred CHORD" Add Your New Review About The Song By Pages:   1    2