I think Famous Blue Raincoat is sadder. The music is more desolate.
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daryashkoh@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Lyrics from Leonard Cohen song Hallelujah. Don’t listen to it, it is the saddest song ever. You totally should though.
Diddlydee@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
HamsterRage@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Not saddest, just worst.
yucandu@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
It’s the LONGEST song ever. Folks were like “Hey Leonard, this song is great!” and he took that to mean “I should write some more verses”.
There is no setting where it is appropriate to play the entire full length song.
SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
You can’t call a song long unless it hits the 10 minute mark imo.
Also its part of the genres tradition. It’s not like it’s bizzarely long for similar songs.
Almacca@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I used to play all six verses when I was busking, but yeah, it does go on a bit. It’s a dirge.
feannag@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I know a lot of it is nostalgia speaking but I still hold that Jeff Buckley’s version is the best. I think he captures the emotion I feel perfectly in his voice.