Box of chocolates Quote by Leonard Cohen
““Everybody knows that the dice are loaded Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed Everybody knows that the war is over Everybody knows the good guys lost Everybody knows the fight was fixed The poor stay poor, the rich get rich That's how it goes Everybody knows Everybody knows that the boat is leaking Everybody knows that the captain lied Everybody got this broken feeling Like their father or their dog just died Everybody talking to their pockets Everybody wants a box of chocolates And a long stem rose Everybody knows””
About This Quote
Source Song: “Everybody Knows” by Leonard Cohen, 1988
The song portrays a cynical view of society where obvious truths about corruption, inequality, and personal loss are ignored or accepted as normal.
In simple terms: People accept harsh realities without questioning them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge accepted falsehoods.
Themes
cynicism
social critique
inequality
disillusionment
Mood
somber
reflective
critical
Type
song lyric
social commentary
poetic
When to use this quote
- political scandals
- economic disparity
- personal grief
- media manipulation
Key Concepts
oral decay
power dynamics
human suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths do you accept without scrutiny?
- How can you act against systemic injustice?
A Different Perspective
The lyric may overgeneralize and ignore individual agency.
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