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Anthem (Live)
16,583
Rock
Anthem (Live) was released on March 31, 2009 by Columbia as a part of the album Live In London
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Release DateMarch 31, 2009
LabelColumbia
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM67

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Edward Sanders
Edward Sanders
Producer
Steven Berkowitz
Steven Berkowitz
Co-Producer
Stephen J. Spencer
Stephen J. Spencer
Recording Engineer
Michael Brauer
Michael Brauer
Mixing Engineer
Will Hensley
Will Hensley
Assistant Engineer
Leanne Ungar
Leanne Ungar
Engineer
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson
Engineer
John Van Nest
John Van Nest
Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The birds they sang
At the break of day
Start again, I seem to hear them say
Do not dwell on what has passed away
Or what is yet to be
[Verse 2]
Yeah, the wars they will be fought again
The holy dove, she will be caught again
Bought and sold, and bought again
The dove is never free
[Verse 3]
Ring the bell that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
[Verse 4]
We asked for signs
And the signs were sent
The birth betrayed
The marriage spent
[Verse 5]
Yeah, the widowhood of every single government
Signs for all to see
[Verse 6]
I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
[Verse 7]
Ah, but they've summoned
They've summoned up a thundercloud
And they're going to hear from me
[Verse 8]
Ring the bell that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
[Verse 9]
You can add up the parts
But you won't have the sum
You can strike up the march
On your little broken drum
[Verse 10]
Every heart, every heart
To love will come
But like a refugee
[Verse 11]
Ring the bell that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
[Verse 12]
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
That's how the light gets in
That's how the light gets in
Written by: Leonard Cohen
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