Treaty

Album: You Want It Darker (2016)
Play Video
  • I've seen you change the water into wine
    I've seen you change it back to water too
    I sit at your table every night
    I try, but I just don't get by with you

    I wish there was a treaty we could sign
    I do not care who takes this bloody hill
    I'm angry and I'm tired all the time
    I wish there was a treaty
    I wish there was a treaty
    Between your love and mine

    Ah, they're dancing in the street, it's Jubilee
    We sold ourselves for love, but now we're free
    I'm so sorry for that ghost I made you be
    Only one of us was real
    And that was me

    I haven't said a word since you've been gone
    That any liar couldn't say as well
    I just can't believe the static coming on
    You were my ground, my safe and sound
    You were my Ariel

    Oh, the fields are crying out, it's Jubilee
    We sold ourselves for love, but now we're free
    I'm so sorry for that ghost I made you be
    Only one of us was real
    And that was me

    I heard the snake was baffled by his sin
    He shed his scales to find the snake within
    But born again is born without a skin
    The poison enters into everything

    And I wish there was a treaty we could sign
    I do not care who takes this bloody hill
    I'm angry and I'm tired all the time
    I wish there was a treaty
    I wish there was a treaty
    Between your love and mine Writer/s: Leonard Cohen
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Michael W. Smith

Michael W. SmithSongwriter Interviews

Smith breaks down some of his worship tracks as well as his mainstream hits, including "I Will Be Here For You" and "A Place In This World."

Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire

Verdine White of Earth, Wind & FireSongwriter Interviews

The longtime bassist of Earth, Wind & Fire discusses how his band came to do a holiday album, and offers insight into some of the greatest dance/soul tunes of all-time.

Concert Disasters

Concert DisastersFact or Fiction

Ozzy biting a dove? Alice Cooper causing mayhem with a chicken? Creed so bad they were sued? See if you can spot the real concert mishaps.

Oliver Leiber

Oliver LeiberSongwriter Interviews

Oliver Leiber talks about writing and producing hits for Paula Abdul, and explains his complicated relationship with his father, the songwriter Jerry Leiber.

The Real Nick Drake

The Real Nick DrakeSong Writing

The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.

Francesca Battistelli

Francesca BattistelliSongwriter Interviews

The 2011 Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards isn't your typical gospel diva, and she thinks that's a good thing.