Just before Cohen’s death, in November, 2016, David Remnick had the opportunity to speak with the masterly songwriter as he looked back on his career.

Listen to the hummingbird
whose wings you cannot see,
listen to the hummingbird —
don’t listen to me.

Listen to the mind of God,
which doesn’t need to be,
listen to the mind of God —
don’t listen to me.

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Read the story and Listen to the full interview.
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/video-dept/leonard-cohen-and-the-divine-voice