Love songs about specific people, in this case Suzanne, are rarely as revealing as this one by Leonard Cohen. The couple in this song go down to a river and she feeds him "tea and oranges". The meal is simple, but memorable. Often on a date, we go to a fancy restaurant and order a big meal. It gives the couple time to become familiar with likes and dislikes, generosity and stinginess, conversation and silences.
The meal in this song requires very little money. They probably shared more than food, but the muse fed him abundantly.
The ingredients you need to feed your love are as simple as this painitng by Cezanne. So put on your blue apron or go down to the river and share a good meal together.
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