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| − | Originally by Leonard Cohen<br/> | + | [[File:Gary Marx Demo Tape.jpg|right|340px|thumb|Early Demo Tape]] |
| + | [[File:SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN Cover.jpg|left|170px|thumb|''Songs Of Leonard Cohen]] | ||
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| + | Originally written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Cohen Leonard Cohen], '''''Teachers''''' was first released <br/> | ||
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| + | on his album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_of_Leonard_Cohen ''Songs Of Leonard Cohen''].<br/> | ||
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| + | The song has been covered by The Sisters of Mercy from as early as [[Mon, 04-May-1981|1981]].<br/> | ||
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| + | Since then, it has often been part of their live performances, at first in <br/> | ||
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| + | combination with [[Adrenochrome (song)|Adrenochrome]]. <br/> | ||
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| + | This version is also on The Sisters' [[Gary Marx Demo Tape|early demo tapes]] and on countless <br/> | ||
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| + | bootlegs like the [[Floorshow EP]], [[Black Planet (bootleg)|Black Planet]], [[Rare Obscurities (Family Tree Box)|Rare Obscurities]], [[Green Eldritch]], [[Before The Flood]], <br/> | ||
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| + | [[Ultra Rare Trax]] and many more.<br/> | ||
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| + | Later, from 1993 on, '''''Teachers''''' became a part of the well-known medley [[On The Wire (song)|On The Wire]] / [[Teachers]] / [[On The Wire (song)|On The Wire]] ... <br/> | ||
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== Teachers == | == Teachers == | ||
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I met a man who lost his mind<br/> | I met a man who lost his mind<br/> | ||
| − | In some lost place I had to find<br/> | + | In some lost place I had to find<br/>{{#ev:youtube|psrtppZUuPM|340x260|right|Teachers / Adrenochrome (Demo Tape 1981)|frame}} |
Follow me the wise man said<br/> | Follow me the wise man said<br/> | ||
But he walked behind<br/> | But he walked behind<br/> | ||
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We teach old hearts to break.<br/> | We teach old hearts to break.<br/> | ||
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| − | + | I met a woman long ago<br/> | |
Her hair the black the black can go<br/> | Her hair the black the black can go<br/> | ||
Are you the teacher of the heart?<br/> | Are you the teacher of the heart?<br/> | ||
Soft she whispered, no<br/> | Soft she whispered, no<br/> | ||
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| + | {{#ev:youtube|uc2_IM05do4|340x260|right|On The Wire / Teachers - Forum, London, February 1998|frame}} | ||
I met a girl across the sea,<br/> | I met a girl across the sea,<br/> | ||
Her hair the gold that gold could be.<br/> | Her hair the gold that gold could be.<br/> | ||
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| − | + | ==Analysis== | |
| + | Some basic analysis has been done at the [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/ Heartland Forums] under: | ||
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| + | * [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1745 some girls wander...] | ||
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| + | [[Category: Songs]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Sisters songs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 10 April 2023
Originally written by Leonard Cohen, Teachers was first released
on his album Songs Of Leonard Cohen.
The song has been covered by The Sisters of Mercy from as early as 1981.
Since then, it has often been part of their live performances, at first in
combination with Adrenochrome.
This version is also on The Sisters' early demo tapes and on countless
bootlegs like the Floorshow EP, Black Planet, Rare Obscurities, Green Eldritch, Before The Flood,
Ultra Rare Trax and many more.
Later, from 1993 on, Teachers became a part of the well-known medley On The Wire / Teachers / On The Wire ...
Teachers
I met a man who lost his mind
Follow me the wise man said
But he walked behind
I walked into a hospital
Where none were sick and none was well,
When at night the Sisters left
I could not walk at all.
Some girls wander by mistake
Into the mess that scalpals make.
Are you the teachers of my heart
We teach old hearts to break.
I met a woman long ago
Her hair the black the black can go
Are you the teacher of the heart?
Soft she whispered, no
I met a girl across the sea,
Her hair the gold that gold could be.
Are you the teacher of the heart?
Yes, but not for thee.
I spent my hatred every place,
On every work, on every face
Is my passion perfect,
No! Do it once again.
Oh teachers are my lessons done?
I cannot do another one,
They laughed and laughed and laughed and said,
Child are your lessons done?
I was handsome, I was strong,
I knew the words of every song
Did my singing please you?
No, the words you sang were wrong
Words & Lyrics: Leonard Cohen
Lyrics and music are property and copyright of their respective rights holders and provided only for study purposes.
Analysis
Some basic analysis has been done at the Heartland Forums under:
