Cohen's heartbreaking lyrics are likely why so many have been drawn to the song, off the 1984 album Various Positions. In February 2026, Billboardrecognized "Hallelujah" as the 43rd "Best Breakup Song of All Time."
"I don't think any one goes into that pit well-armed. I don't think there's anybody that masters love. You know, I think the heart is always cooking like shish kebab ... crackling and bubbling," said the Canadian poet during the 1995 interview.
Leonard Cohen Shared His Thoughts About Other Artists Covering 'Hallelujah'
"I think it's a good song but I mean I think too many people are singing it. I think people got to stop singing it for a little while," quipped Cohen.
"I had a very modest career for most of my life, and I was always happy when someone did one of my songs, so that overrode most of the critical concerns I might have had. In fact, you know, my critical faculties went into suspended animation when someone would do one of my songs. And I, generally, was just delighted," said Cohen during the interview.
"I think the song came out in '83 or '84 and then the only person who seemed to recognize the song was Dylan," said Cohen to CBC.
He then said that the song got even more popular when Buckley released his version of "Hallelujah" in 1994.
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