Famous Blue Raincoat

Well, the last time we (speaker & Jane) saw you, you looked so much older
You famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder
Stood in the station and met every train
But she never showed up I'm Lili Marleen

And what can I tell you oh what can I tell you
What can I possibly say?
I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you
I'm glad that you stood in my way

And if you ever come by here, be it for Jane or for me
I want you to know your enemy's sleeping, I want you to
know your woman is free.

Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes
I thought it was there for good so we never really tried, oh.

And Jane came by with a lock of your hair
Said you gave it to her
That night when you planned to go clear

Sincerely, a friend

Leonard Cohen
is from the point of view of a man whose marriage has been broken
by his wife's infidelity with his close friend, and is written in the form of
a letter to that friend.

the Beat Generation 垮代

the theme of the song: depending on the way the song is interpreted
affair: 妻子外遇 forgiveness
the poet's relationship with Janis Jopling : repent 懺悔

In a triangle love involving adultery, who is to be blamed? 通姦
the side committing adultery?
the side being betrayed?
通姦除罪化

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down