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Released in 2001 on Ten New Songs, Love Itself is a meditative ballad steeped in spiritual reflection and poetic minimalism. Built on a sparse, ambient and folk-infused arrangement, the track showcases Leonard Cohen’s deep engagement with Zen Buddhist philosophy, which shaped much of his life and later work. Meaning and Themes The lyrics describe a moment of profound stillness and transcendence—"In the dark I saw a man / He was holding something