The party’s over
But I landed on my feet
I’ll be standing on this corner
Where there used to be a street
This is taken from a song called “A Street” from Leonard Cohen’s most recent album, Popular Problems. With the couplet concluding an elegiac song of survival, it appears to be reminiscent of a failed relationship. However, like all profound lyrics ensconced with a haunting melody, it works on many levels.
Three years ago I sold my company, Piñon Management. It was a 30-plus year ride filled with an electric energy, being in the vanguard of new approaches to nursing home care. The accomplishments were great and I had the privilege to work with brilliant and compassionate professionals. Of course, it all took a toll but that is the price one pays for leadership and swimming upstream.
As I melancholically reflect over this, I can relate to these evocative lyrics, especially the first two lines and that is:
The party’s over
But I landed on my feet.
Listen to the wise words of your longest best friend. I’ve been thinking of you.
The party is not over its just beginning