He was lonely before they became lovers.
Marble arch hallelujah meaning.
It is like it was when he was alone.
Nonetheless leonard honours the relationship for what it once was and instead of cursing god continues to praise him.
Love is not a victory march is a humble admission of his fault.
The first verse combines these two meanings beginning with a biblical reference to david being gods favored man on earth before a lyric with two meanings it goes like this the fourth the fifth the minor fall and the major lift the first cleverly refers to the musical structure of the song but it also refers to the rollercoaster of love.
And i ve seen your flag on the marble arch love is not a victory march it s a cold and it s a broken hallelujah additional lyrics there was a time you let me know what s really going on below.
It sounds to me more like a reference to the arc de triomphe in paris or perhaps monumental triumphal arches in general.
Hallelujah is hebrew meaning glory to the lord however the.
He has seen the glorious side of love the flag on the marble arch but the love is not lasting and his hart is broken therefore the hallelujah is cold and broken.
The marble arch may allude to titus victory arch in rome a monument celebrating the roman final victory over the jews.
When the lovers were united in passion the spirit moved amongst them but this presence is no longer felt.
In line 6 he s left with nothing.
Hallelujah by jeff buckley song meaning lyric interpretation video and chart position.
Baby i ve been here before i know this room i ve walked this floor i used to live alone before i knew you i ve seen your flag on the marble arch but love is not some victory march it s a cold and broken hallelujah he s felt lonely like this before.
While i agree that the arch of titus makes the most sense three other candidates jump out at me.
There was a time you let me know.
If so cohen is comparing his lover to the roman victors and himself to the devastated jews who had just lost their temple.
Marble arch symbolizing the pedestal that should have been reserved for god but was instead used for this woman.
Her flag he s seen on the arch is the happiness and.
It s a cold and it s a broken hallelujah the relationship still exists but it s hollow.
And i ve seen your flag on the marble arch and love is not a vict ry march it s a cold and it s a broken hallelujah.
What was once a triumphant victory flag flying from the marble arch becomes a cold and broken hallelujah.
Like the revolt he is crushed.
