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Hallelujah
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Aug 12, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Jordan Smith's rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' is a powerful, emotional performance that became widely known after his appearance on The Voice. The song itself is not a traditional Christian worship piece but rather a poetic exploration of love, faith, and brokenness, weaving biblical references like King David and Samson with themes of human struggle and longing. Smith's soaring vocals bring a sense of reverence and hope to the lyrics, making it a popular choice for inspirational and reflective moments. While it contains spiritual imagery, its message is more about finding beauty and meaning in imperfection than explicit Christian doctrine.
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I'd heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this:
The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Baby, I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew ya
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
But love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelu
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah