Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah Is At The Nexus Of Faith And Doubt
: For centuries, it has been the "song of an Easter people," acting as a rite where the faithful welcome the presence of the Divine.
In its original biblical context, Alleluya is the "keynote" of celestial triumph, appearing prominently in the Book of Psalms and reaching a dramatic climax in Revelation, where a "great multitude" sings it to celebrate divine victory.