Why Don't You Try lyrics

Why don't you try to do without him?

Why don't you try to live alone?

Do you really need his hands for your passion?

Do you really need his heart for your throne?

Do you need his labour for your baby?

Do you need his beast for the bone?

Do you need to hold a leash to be a lady?

I know you're gonna make it, make it on your own

Why don't your try to forget him?

Just open up your dainty little hand

You know this life is filled with many sweet companions

Many satisfying one-night stands

Do you wanna be the ditch around a tower?

Do you wanna be the moonlight in his cave?

Do you wanna give your blessing to his power

As he goes whistling past his daddy, past his daddy's grave

I'd like to take you to the ceremony

Well, that is if I remember the way

You see Jack and Jill they're going to join their misery

I'm afraid it's time for everyone to pray

You can see they've finally taken cover

They're willing, yeah they're willing to obey

Their vows are difficult, they're for each other

So let nobody put a loophole, a loophole in their way

• Artist:Leonard Cohen
• Album:New Skin for the Old Ceremony (1974)