Music making Quote by Leonard Cohen

“The band is playing Auld Lang Syne But the heart will not retreat There's no forsaking what you love No existential leap As witnessed here in time and blood A thousand kisses deep” quote by Leonard Cohen — Download Open image

““The band is playing Auld Lang Syne But the heart will not retreat There's no forsaking what you love No existential leap As witnessed here in time and blood A thousand kisses deep””

Leonard Cohen

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