In the conclusion to his cantata “Praise the Lord, My Soul” (BWV 143), for example, the “Hallelujah” fairly leaps with joy through its dancing meter and energized rhythms. Floating over ...

Throughout the song, Cohen chants “hallelujah” not just during verses about sex ... it is not just an expression of glorification but a command to praise the Lord. Whether at the behest of his lover ...