The dictionary describes the word as an interjection, a command, to praise the Lord. The religious references are classic… David playing the harp for King Saul, David’s affair with Bathsheba after watching her bath from his rooftop, the loss of Samson’s strength when Delilah cut his hair, etc… I chose to use a version performed by Rufus Wainwright because I love his voice, especially with this song! Some people may even recognize this particular version from the first Shrek movie.Īnyway, back to the song… the lyrics are pure genius. Look at the odd mixture of thematic overtones… it’s religious, sexual, existential, and romantic… the qualities of a truly dynamic and vibrant relationship, yet the lyrics and melody imply of something more sympathetic, sorrowful, depressing, and even tragic.įirst off, I’d like to give credit to Leonard Cohen as he is the songwriter who originally wrote and performed this song back in 1984. It’s so incredibly unusual and out of the ordinary. Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you Īnyone who’s familiar with me knows how fascinated I am with anything weird, bizarre, complicated, and non-mainstream. She broke your throne, she cut your hair,Īnd from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew you Your faith was strong, but you needed proof That David played, and it pleased the Lordīut you don't really care for music, do you?
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