It’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite Leonard Cohen song. Sorry, it’s not “Dear Heather.” Even if you’re not super familiar with Cohen’s discography
, you’ve probably heard about a little song called “Hallelujah.” Whether you were there for the song’s debut in 1984 or you first heard it inOr, at least some of them. The exact meaning of Cohen’s lyrics has been debated ever since its release. Remarkably, the song's religious themes haven’t caused it to dip in popularity at all. Certain sections of"Hallelujah” are favored by different audiences.
Whether you’re interested in the religious, sexual, self-indulgent, optimistic or downbeat interpretations of the classic song, “Hallelujah” is easily one of the most analyzed tracks in modern music history. The song is so nuanced that it inspired the recent documentary, which will be released at both the Angelika locations in Dallas and Plano this weekend.
The documentary gives some context on Cohen’s life, and how his faith, relationships and artistic struggles inspired the song. You’ll hear the song quite a lot; the documentary shows how different artists, movies, live performances and covers have interpreted the song over the years. We’re taking a look at some of the best, most moving renditions of “Hallelujah.” We’ll also look at some of the most embarrassing uses of Cohen’s most decorated classic.
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