Leonard Cohen: ?I Am Ready to Die? - GoFuckYourself.com

Adnium_Ivana · 10-13-2016, 09:47 AM

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Cohen discusses his new album, his life?s story, and most pervasively, his declining health. After author David Remnick notes that touring anytime in the future is unlikely, Cohen discussed his unfinished poems and songs.

?I don?t think I?ll be able to finish those songs. Maybe, who knows? And maybe I?ll get a second wind, I don?t know. But I don?t dare attach myself to a spiritual strategy.
I don?t dare do that. I?ve got some work to do. Take care of business.
I am ready to die. I hope it?s not too uncomfortable. That?s about it for me.?

After Marianne Ihlen, the inspiration behind some of Cohen?s songs (most notably, ?Bird on the Wire? and ?So Long, Marianne?), died earlier this year, it was revealed that Cohen sent her a letter two days before she passed.
?Well Marianne, it?s come to this time when we are really so old and our bodies are falling apart and I think I will follow you very soon,? he wrote. ?Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine.

As someone who grew up listening to Cohen because of my parents this makes me sad even though I know this was a long time coming. There's just something about watching your idols wither away that a) makes you realize: hey I'm fucking old and b) reminds you of your mortality.

Cassandra24K · 10-13-2016, 09:50 AM

I have to agree with you Ivana, things like this can really remind you of your mortality! Life is so precious! Lovely post.

shake · 10-13-2016, 06:24 PM

Sucked how all his money was stolen by his manager.

xanadu · 10-14-2016, 12:11 AM

So sad....I had the luck to met him once(he has a summer house in a greek island), one of the greatest artist and a very very modest and intelligent person. May he finds peace;

Tjeezers · 10-14-2016, 12:21 AM

he made great music

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Paul Markham · 10-14-2016, 12:56 AM

There comes a time when you have to accept gently sailing away or you live in fear of the inevitable.

loreen · 10-14-2016, 01:59 AM

Saw him live in concert, a very special artist and soul.

Adnium_Ivana · 10-14-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by xanadu

So sad....I had the luck to met him once(he has a summer house in a greek island), one of the greatest artist and a very very modest and intelligent person. May he finds peace;

Amazing...what did you guys talk about? I think I would've been way too intimidated to even strike up a convo with such a legend.

Adnium_Ivana · 10-14-2016, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by loreen

Saw him live in concert, a very special artist and soul.

When was this loreen? I've always had a dream that I'd take my dad, but I don't think that's ever gonna happen now..

TheLegacy · 10-14-2016, 07:31 AM

It's a beautiful description he's given. There just comes a time that you realize that the energy you once got from living is over and the peace of death seems more desirable then life

CaptainHowdy · 10-14-2016, 12:49 PM

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