"Song", The Spice-Box of Earth (1961)
“
And you kissed me
shy as though I'd
never been your lover
— Leonard Cohen
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "And you kissed me
shy as though I'd
never been your lover" in the context of ""Song", The Spice-Box of Earth (1961)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Leonard Cohen" (Quotes)
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About Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, and novelist noted for the bold exploration of religion, politics, sexuality, personal relationships and personal isolation in his works.
About Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, and novelist noted for the bold exploration of religion, politics, sexuality, personal relationships and personal isolation in his works.
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