Leonard Cohen's poignant lyrics delve into the complexities of love and memory, questioning the authenticity and depth of past relationships. The repeated inquiries—"Did I ever love you?" and "Was I ever able?"—reflect a sense of doubt and introspection. The imagery of seasons and nature, such as blossoming lemon trees and withering almond trees, symbolizes the cyclical nature of emotions and time. 🌿 The song also touches on unresolved issues, asking if things were ever truly settled or over. Ultimately, it explores whether the connection between two people remains intact despite uncertainties and changes, symbolized by "leaning across the old table," suggesting an enduring but ambiguous bond.
Did I Ever Love You
Lyrics
Did I ever love you?
Did I ever need you?
Did I ever fight you?
Did I ever want to?
Did I ever leave you?
Was I ever able?
Or are we still leaning
Across the old table?
(Did I ever love you?
Did I ever need you?
Did I ever fight you?
Did I ever want to?)
(Did I ever leave you?
Was I ever able?
Or are we still leaning
Across the old table?)
Was it ever settled?
Was it ever over?
And is it still raining
Back in November?
The lemon trees blossom
The almond trees whither
Was I ever someone
Who could love you forever?
(Was it ever settled?
Was it ever over?
And is it still raining
Back in November?)
(The lemon trees blossom
The almond trees whither)
(It's Spring and it's Summer) It's Spring and it's Summer
And it's Winter forever?)
Did I ever love you?
Does it really matter?
Did I ever fight you?
You don't need to answer
Did I ever leave you?
Was I ever able?
And are we still leaning
Across the old table?
(Did I ever love you?
Did I ever need you?
Did I ever fight you?
Did I ever want to?)
(Did I ever leave you?) Did I ever leave you?
(Was I ever able?) Was I ever able?
(And are we still leaning) And are we still leaning
(Across the old table?) Across the old table?
(Did I ever love you?
Did I ever need you?
Did I ever fight you?
Did I ever want to?)
(Did I ever leave you?
Was I ever able?
And are we still leaning
Across the old table?)
Writer(s): Leonard Cohen, Patrick Leonard
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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