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Genius Annotation

Reconciliation is a key theme in Leonard Cohen’s lyrics. In this song, Cohen seems to let go of some form of conflict or battle with an unspecified person. He is ‘leaving the table’, perhaps because, having grown older, Cohen no longer feels the need to fight.

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Producer
Recording Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Pedal Steel Guitar
Electric Guitar
Piano
Celeste
Mellotron
Guitar
Nylon String Guitar
Recorded At
Leonard Cohen's house in Wilshire, Los Angeles
Release Date
October 21, 2016
Leaving the Table Covers
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