This song is so visual, from the lyrics that we are given, I cannot imagine the full extent of this personal story, just that love, hurt and abandonment played a part
The song is about Sufjan's first experience with predatory love. An older male (the owl) and him as the Tanager. I'm sure that it's about him having to hide his homosexuality from the Father who disapproved of this relationship.
Wow. I thought this song was powerful recorded but this video blew me away. I actually teared up watching him clearly getting emotional. I'm truly moved.
Help: I think he says "... the birds of the field, the Tanager (crowd guy "Nooo.") and, there's also... the rabbit. Cause I'm the rabbit. And actually this is the year of the rabbit... if you're into that kinda thing. So if? your year's year of the rabbit, this song is for you. Just watch out cause the ?owl's gonna est you at night? the owls fucking kill at night? the owls only kill at night?" I wonder if it's some insight into the story and the relationship it describes... (and I love that he puts his little lyrics and notes out on the piano...)
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I hear you man
Same
the world is abundant.
This song really seems to be close to his heart. I love watching him perform it.
he’s so beautiful
He really uses his vocal range to his advantage.
This song is so visual, from the lyrics that we are given, I cannot imagine the full extent of this personal story, just that love, hurt and abandonment played a part
The song is about Sufjan's first experience with predatory love. An older male (the owl) and him as the Tanager. I'm sure that it's about him having to hide his homosexuality from the Father who disapproved of this relationship.
This is one of my favorite songs of all time, all artists, everywhere....one of the most incredibly beautiful things every written.
The tenderness of this song is reverencing
We have similar names but oposing names
And we both have an alex g playlist
And kinda off, giving its themes. It elevates the song in a way, if it makes sense. Feels almost invasive to be hearing it
Wow. I thought this song was powerful recorded but this video blew me away. I actually teared up watching him clearly getting emotional. I'm truly moved.
my god, what a song
This was the real highlight for me of last night's gig. The man is just amazing.
Who ever filmed this clip and zoomed in. Thank you.
absolutely unthinkable that this song is even less popular than borderline
simply incredible. his voice is so magnificent.
the video is awesome, thanks!
I'm so disappointed I missed this...
@kvan1917 He truly seem that he was holding back tears!
There is a studio version on the All Delighted People EP
Help: I think he says "... the birds of the field, the Tanager (crowd guy "Nooo.") and, there's also... the rabbit. Cause I'm the rabbit. And actually this is the year of the rabbit... if you're into that kinda thing. So if? your year's year of the rabbit, this song is for you. Just watch out cause the ?owl's gonna est you at night? the owls fucking kill at night? the owls only kill at night?" I wonder if it's some insight into the story and the relationship it describes... (and I love that he puts his little lyrics and notes out on the piano...)