Anjani

I rarely buy CD's anymore, I usually download, but yesterday I wandered into Chapters (for the wonderful Chai Latte they have) and browsed through the store for some bargains (I love the Clearance section there). Predictably, it was the cover that caught my attention, just because the woman on it is so exotic looking, not pretty in a conventional sense, but arresting and beautiful and different. Her name is Anjani, and a lot of her songs are written by Leonard Cohen (who I love, love, LOVE for his lyrics and that sexy deep voice). Her voice is smoky and dreamy, the lyrics are beautiful and suit her voice perfectly.

No One After You

I danced with a lot of men
Fought in an ugly war
Gave my heart to a mountain
But I never loved before
I'm nervous when you turn away
My heart is always sore
Tuxedo gave me diamonds
But I never loved before

Been on the road forever
I'm always passing through
But you're my first love and my last
There is no one, no one after you

I've lived in many cities
From Paris to LA
I've known rags and riches
I'm a regular cliche
I tremble when you touch me
I want you more and more
I taught the Kama Sutra
But I never loved before

Been on the road forever
I'm always passing through
But you're my first love and my last
There is no one, no one after you

Thought I knew the facts of life
But now I know the score
Been around the block and back
But I never loved before