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The narrator eventually "consents to be wrecked," moving from a struggle for control to a compassionate acceptance of human limits. Evolution of the Work A Thousand Kisses Deep
Contains many more "darker" or more explicit verses (e.g., "you handled me like meat") that Cohen preferred to recite live rather than sing. "A thousand kisses deep" refers to the depth
The song suggests that while we try to "beat the odds," eventual loss (of youth, lovers, or life) is certain. "A thousand kisses deep" refers to the depth at which love continues to exist even after these losses. The printed poem is dedicated to Sandra Merriman
Features a subset of the poem's many verses, set to a minimalist electronic track produced by Robinson.
In the poem, Cohen contrasts the beloved’s blooming life ("lily to the heat") with his own fragility ("snowman standing in the rain"), acknowledging his temporary nature.
The printed poem is dedicated to Sandra Merriman , a friend and artist who passed away in 1998.