Lullaby Lyrics
Leonard Cohen
Lyrics
Sleep baby sleep
The day's on the run
The wind in the trees
Is talking in tongues
If your heart is torn
I don't wonder why
If the night is long
Here's my lullaby
Here's my lullaby
Well the mouse ate the crumb
Then the cat ate the crust
Now they've fallen in love
They're talking in tongues
If your heart is torn
I don't wonder why
If the night is long
Here's my lullaby
Here's my lullaby
Sleep baby sleep
There's a morning to come
The wind in the trees
They're talking in tongues
If your heart is torn
I don't wonder why
If the night is long
Here's my lullaby
Here's my lullaby
Song & Lyrics Facts
Leonard Cohen's "Lullaby" is a song from his album, Popular Problems, released in 2014. It was written by Leonard Cohen and Patrick Leonard and it belongs to the genres of folk rock and soft rock.
The band members included on this track are Leonard Cohen (vocals, guitar), Dino Soldo (keyboards, saxophone) and Rafael Gayol (drums). The lyrics of "Lullaby" tell a story about an old man who has been living a life of solitude, but at night he turns to music to find solace. This song has become one of Leonard Cohen’s most beloved tracks for its gentle, melancholic melody and poetic lyrics. In addition, the song has been covered by numerous artists including Nick Cave, Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright.