Howe Gelb - A Thousand Kisses Deep ❲2025❳

: In the context of the album Gathered , the song acts as a centerpiece for Gelb’s "cryptic lyrical ciphers". He even foreshadows the cover in the album’s opening track, "On the Fence," by referencing "Lenny" (Leonard Cohen).

The song is a deep dive into the complexities of aging, defeat, and a "more encompassing form of love". Howe Gelb - A Thousand Kisses Deep

: The lyrics reference "Boogie Street" as a metaphor for the daily grind of desire and work, and the "Masterpiece" as a state of resigned, spiritual peace. : In the context of the album Gathered