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Everybody knows that the dice are loaded

Released in 1988 on I’m Your Man, Everybody Knows is a brooding, -driven protest song that balances dark truths with biting wit. Clocking in at 5:37, the track opens with the haunting refrain “Everybody knows,” a phrase repeated throughout to emphasize the grim inevitability of its themes—corruption, war, disease, betrayal, and spiritual disillusionment. Co-written with Sharon Robinson, who composed a stark and melodic backdrop for Leonard Cohen’s scathing lyrics, the song paints a portrait of a world in decay. The -heavy arrangement, paired with Cohen’s gravelly voice an… read more
Released in 1988 on I’m Your Man, Everybody Knows is a brooding, -driven protest song that balances dark truths with biting wit. Clocking in at… read more
Released in 1988 on I’m Your Man, Everybody Knows is a brooding, -driven protest song that balances dark truths with biting wit. Clocking in at 5:37, the track opens with the haunt… read more

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Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter poet, singer, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and romantic relationships. Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, Cohen received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize. Cohen pursued a career as a poet and novelist … read more
Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter poet, singer, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and romantic … read more
Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter poet, singer, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and romantic relationships. Cohen was inducted into the Can… read more

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