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Features a subset of the poem's many verses, set to a minimalist electronic track produced by Robinson.

The printed poem is dedicated to Sandra Merriman , a friend and artist who passed away in 1998. A Thousand Kisses Deep

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. Features a subset of the poem's many verses,

The work underwent significant transformation over several years : "A thousand kisses deep" refers to the depth

A recurring Cohen metaphor for the ordinary world of commerce, desire, and survival where one must "turn tricks" and get their "fix". It represents the gritty, daily hustle that contrasts with the "Masterpiece"—a higher state of peace or transcendental understanding .

Leonard Cohen's is widely considered one of his most profound late-career works, existing both as a lush musical collaboration with Sharon Robinson on the 2001 album Ten New Songs and as an expansive poem published in his 2006 collection, Book of Longing . Themes and Interpretation