Alexandra Leaving
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The song 'Alexandra Leaving' by Leonard Cohen is a poignant reflection on loss and departure.
It is inspired by Constantine P. Cavafy's poem 'The God Abandons Antony,' which deals with the fall of Alexandria and Mark Antony.
In Cohen's version, the theme is adapted to focus on the loss of a woman named Alexandra.
The lyrics describe the pain of her departure, the reality of the moment, and the speaker's advice to acknowledge and accept the loss rather than denying it.
The song is characterized by its gentle and reassuring melody, despite its themes of heartache and separation.
It is inspired by Constantine P. Cavafy's poem 'The God Abandons Antony,' which deals with the fall of Alexandria and Mark Antony.
In Cohen's version, the theme is adapted to focus on the loss of a woman named Alexandra.
The lyrics describe the pain of her departure, the reality of the moment, and the speaker's advice to acknowledge and accept the loss rather than denying it.
The song is characterized by its gentle and reassuring melody, despite its themes of heartache and separation.
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