Well folks, you can't always define the absolute meaning of a song, but I think most of you have missed the boat on this one.
First, read the original lyrics (Leonard Cohen). This version has confused the meaning. The is obviously about King David, his thankfulness and appreciation for his creator, and God's unlimited grace and forgiveness. Throughout his life David loved God, but he had flaws. Despite the gravity of David's (and our own) sin, God's love is bigger. The meaning of the hebrew word hallelujah is "praise God" not love stinks. Cohen had some jewish influnces in his life. After David's sinful ways he repented (see Bible), and went on to follow God with a deeper understanding of God's love and forgiveness. The word hallelujah is written 34 times in the original version of this song!.....praise God...when I'm flying high and when I'm disappointing...praise God because He's still there for us.
Well folks, you can't always define the absolute meaning of a song, but I think most of you have missed the boat on this one. First, read the original lyrics (Leonard Cohen). This version has confused the meaning. The is obviously about King David, his thankfulness and appreciation for his creator, and God's unlimited grace and forgiveness. Throughout his life David loved God, but he had flaws. Despite the gravity of David's (and our own) sin, God's love is bigger. The meaning of the hebrew word hallelujah is "praise God" not love stinks. Cohen had some jewish influnces in his life. After David's sinful ways he repented (see Bible), and went on to follow God with a deeper understanding of God's love and forgiveness. The word hallelujah is written 34 times in the original version of this song!.....praise God...when I'm flying high and when I'm disappointing...praise God because He's still there for us.