“I loved you when you opened like a lily to the heat; you see I’m just another snowman standing in the rain and sleet who loved you with his frozen love, his second hand physique, with all he is and all he was a thousand kisses deep.”

—  Leonard Cohen

Last update Oct. 19, 2022. History

Help us to complete the source, original and additional information

Do you have more details about the quote "I loved you when you opened like a lily to the heat; you see I’m just another snowman standing in the rain and sleet wh…" by Leonard Cohen?
Leonard Cohen photo
Leonard Cohen169
Canadian poet and singer-songwriter 1934–2016

Related quotes

William Goldman photo

“The Queen's Pride was his ship, and he loved her. (That was the way his sentences always went: It is raining today and I love you. My cold is better and I love you. Say hello to Horse and I love you. Like that.)”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

Sylvia Day photo

“He reached for my hand, lifted it to his lips, and kissed my fingertips. "I love you.”

Sylvia Day (1973) American writer

Source: Reflected in You

“He says, "I have loved you since the first moment I saw you. I wanted you then, and when I thought you didn't want me, I turned my love into hate."

"Ethan…" Before I say another word his mouth comes down over mine and he kisses me.”

Marianne Curley book The Key

Source: The Key

Alan Ayckbourn photo

“A comedy is just a tragedy interrupted, I once said. Do you finish with the kiss or when she opens her eyes to tell him she loves him and sees blonde hairs on his collar?”

Alan Ayckbourn (1939) English playwright

"A Crash Course in Playwriting" (1993) http://education.alanayckbourn.net/EducationInterviewsPlaywriting.htm.

Marvin Gaye photo

“You are my pride and joy
And I just love you, little darlin'
Like a baby boy loves his toy
You've got kisses sweeter than honey
And I work every day to give you all I know
And that's why you're my pride and joy.”

Marvin Gaye (1939–1984) American singer-songwriter and musician

Pride and Joy, co-written with William "Mickey" Stevenson and Norman Whitfield.
Song lyrics, That Stubborn Kinda Fellow (1962)

“He gripped her nape. "I fuckin' love you, Regin!" Rain spiked his lashes as he gazed down at her, commanding her,
"Love Me Back”

Gena Showalter (1975) American writer

Meg Cabot photo

“If the guy likes/loves you, he won't care if you are a good kisser or not.
He should like you for what you are - not how you kiss.”

Meg Cabot (1967) Novelist

Source: Princess in Love

Curtis Mayfield photo

“He don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart.”

Curtis Mayfield (1942–1999) American singer, songwriter, and record producer

He Will Break Your Heart, written with Jerry Butler and Calvin Carter, originally performed by Jerry Butler (1960).
Song lyrics

Cassandra Clare photo

“My parabatai, he loved like few ever could love, with all and everything. I see you are like that too; it burns more brightly in you than the fire of Heaven.”

Cassandra Clare book City of Heavenly Fire

Source: City of Heavenly Fire

Macy Gray photo

“And baby, when I see ya
I'm gonna love you all over the place
And baby, when I see ya
I'm gonna kiss you all over your face”

Macy Gray (1967) American singer-songwriter and actress

&quot;When I See You&quot; (co-written with Jeremy Ruzumna, Victor Indrizzo, and Justin Meldal-Johnsen) - YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh4Ym0RYaso <br class="br">The Trouble with Being Myself (2003)

Related topics