Sufjan Stevens — Casimir Pulaski Day
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Goldenrod and the 4H stone
The things I brought you
When I found out you had cancer of the bone
Your father cried on the telephone
And he drove his car into the Navy yard
Just to prove that he was sorry
In the morning, through the window shade
When the light pressed up against your shoulder blade
I could see what you were reading
All the glory that the Lord has made
And the complications you could do without
When I kissed you on the mouth
Tuesday night at the Bible study
We lift our hands and pray over your body
But nothing ever happens
I remember at Michael's house
In the living room when you kissed my neck
And I almost touched your blouse
In the morning, at the top of the stairs
When your father found out what we did that night
And you told me you were scared
All the glory when you ran outside
With your shirt tucked in and your shoes untied
And you told me not to follow you
Sunday night when I cleaned the house
I found the card where you wrote it out
With the pictures of your mother
On the floor at the great divide
With my shirt tucked in and my shoes untied
I am crying in the bathroom
In the morning when you finally go
And the nurse runs in with her head hung low
And the cardinal hits the window
In the morning in the winter shade
On the first of March, on the holiday
I thought I saw you breathing
All the glory that the Lord has made
And the complications when I see his face
In the morning in the window
All the glory when he took our place
But he took my shoulders and he shook my face
And he takes and he takes and he takes
Goldenrod and the 4H stone
The things I brought you
When I found out you had cancer of the bone
Your father cried on the telephone
And he drove his car into the Navy yard
Just to prove that he was sorry
In the morning, through the window shade
When the light pressed up against your shoulder blade
I could see what you were reading
All the glory that the Lord has made
And the complications you could do without
When I kissed you on the mouth
Tuesday night at the Bible study
We lift our hands and pray over your body
But nothing ever happens
I remember at Michael's house
In the living room when you kissed my neck
And I almost touched your blouse
In the morning, at the top of the stairs
When your father found out what we did that night
And you told me you were scared
All the glory when you ran outside
With your shirt tucked in and your shoes untied
And you told me not to follow you
Sunday night when I cleaned the house
I found the card where you wrote it out
With the pictures of your mother
On the floor at the great divide
With my shirt tucked in and my shoes untied
I am crying in the bathroom
In the morning when you finally go
And the nurse runs in with her head hung low
And the cardinal hits the window
In the morning in the winter shade
On the first of March, on the holiday
I thought I saw you breathing
All the glory that the Lord has made
And the complications when I see his face
In the morning in the window
All the glory when he took our place
But he took my shoulders and he shook my face
And he takes and he takes and he takes
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Beautiful stuff. This guy is really good.
No other artist’s music makes me cry like Sufjan’s does. It moves me viscerally, this song and the whole Carrie and Lowell album.
Quite different from the Big Black song of the same name, but enjoyable nevertheless.
Was thinking about bumping this from a 6 to a 7 when I started reading all the negative bullspit on here....and y'all helped me make up my mind. Solid '8'! :D
helloitsme wrote:
I read and enjoyed Tim O'Brien's July, July but for some reason I never checked out any of his other work.
Read Tim O’Brian’s short story “The Lives of the Dead” for Minnesota take on this.
I read and enjoyed Tim O'Brien's July, July but for some reason I never checked out any of his other work.
Read Tim O’Brian’s short story “The Lives of the Dead” for Minnesota take on this.
idontknow wrote: That is a beautiful post and facing exactly what you describe although at my age of 75 it is somewhat different, still the feelings never change. Thanks for your insight.
bild wrote:
I dont know anything about the universe. However, there is one all powerful sentiment that I believe gives meaning and value to human life, regardless of your chosen perspectice; it is love. I dont care how you claim to see everything, but without love you would be (will be...maybe are) completely miserable. THIS SONG, THIS POEM, SPEAKS THAT SOLITARY TRUTH MORE BEAUTIFULLY THAN MOST ANYTHING I HAVE EVER READ/HEARD. Granted, its relevence is certainly related to my own past, but how on earth could you fail to find meaning in its content. The story is so simple and so rich; the beautiful complexity of its message lies right beneath the surface. Truly you must not have peered below the surface: Boy meets girl, they become friends, more than friends, then she develops BONE CANCER. Given their youth, their humanity, they cannot understand the depth of the events that envelop them. So what does the boy do? He KISSES her. They sleep together, perhaps she even loses her virginity. What an incredible expression of the emotions, the experiences, that neither person can hope to comprehend. Imagine falling desperately in love with someone you are bound to lose within months. Imagine the intensity of LIVING with the revocation of the life mattering most to you lingering just over the horizon as the sheer rotation of the earth inevitably moves you closer to the moment of utter loss. Then imagine the morning of her death, the impossible grief, the impossible distance stretching between that very moment and the next smile. On top of it all are questions of maintaining faith in the midst of loss and the role of the father as protector of his daughter's innocence days/months before her expected demise (imagine HIS struggle with conventional parenting and the new rules he must now consider: of what negative consequence is his daughter in danger of reeping by spending a night with the boy she loves.) I dont know man...there's more here than a banal trupet solo.
Note: I realize the "girl" could be a young boy. In my opinion, this changes nothing. I dig chicks, so i imagined a young girl of highschoolish age. Also, I registered here solely bc I was so traumatized by this and a few other comments. Cmon people, reevaluate what means most to you.
timmus wrote:
Yeah, I noticed some weirdness in the player, too. There was some weirdness about the gender of Revolutionary War hero, General Pulaski, too, so...
Was anyone hearing other songs like Monsters & Men "King And Lionheart" just now? I was listening to RP and pulled up this page and that song wasn't being played now or even anytime today. Stopped it and hit play again and Sufjan Stevens came up. Not sure what happened.
EDIT: "King And Lionheart" came up about 5 minutes later. Somehow my player was running two songs faster than the Radio Paradise site... very weird. Never seen that happen before.
Yeah, I noticed some weirdness in the player, too. There was some weirdness about the gender of Revolutionary War hero, General Pulaski, too, so...
Was anyone hearing other songs like Monsters & Men "King And Lionheart" just now? I was listening to RP and pulled up this page and that song wasn't being played now or even anytime today. Stopped it and hit play again and Sufjan Stevens came up. Not sure what happened.
EDIT: "King And Lionheart" came up about 5 minutes later. Somehow my player was running two songs faster than the Radio Paradise site... very weird. Never seen that happen before.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Not sure why you're posting pictures of yourself but I guess it's nice that you still love your teddy (eek).
Likely a reference to the lullaby quality of the song.
Not sure why you're posting pictures of yourself but I guess it's nice that you still love your teddy (eek).
Likely a reference to the lullaby quality of the song.
I am glad this song elicits strong emotions. It's supposed to.
c.
Loved this song the first time I heard it, Still the emotion is always there...
idontknow wrote:
bild wrote:
I'm not even sure it is a good poem, but it's definitely a terrible song. Torture to sit through, the banal trumpet and banjo playing don't even rate a musical nod.
I dont know anything about the universe. However, there is one all powerful sentiment that I believe gives meaning and value to human life, regardless of your chosen perspectice; it is love. I dont care how you claim to see everything, but without love you would be (will be...maybe are) completely miserable. THIS SONG, THIS POEM, SPEAKS THAT SOLITARY TRUTH MORE BEAUTIFULLY THAN MOST ANYTHING I HAVE EVER READ/HEARD. Granted, its relevence is certainly related to my own past, but how on earth could you fail to find meaning in its content. The story is so simple and so rich; the beautiful complexity of its message lies right beneath the surface. Truly you must not have peered below the surface: Boy meets girl, they become friends, more than friends, then she develops BONE CANCER. Given their youth, their humanity, they cannot understand the depth of the events that envelop them. So what does the boy do? He KISSES her. They sleep together, perhaps she even loses her virginity. What an incredible expression of the emotions, the experiences, that neither person can hope to comprehend. Imagine falling desperately in love with someone you are bound to lose within months. Imagine the intensity of LIVING with the revocation of the life mattering most to you lingering just over the horizon as the sheer rotation of the earth inevitably moves you closer to the moment of utter loss. Then imagine the morning of her death, the impossible grief, the impossible distance stretching between that very moment and the next smile. On top of it all are questions of maintaining faith in the midst of loss and the role of the father as protector of his daughter's innocence days/months before her expected demise (imagine HIS struggle with conventional parenting and the new rules he must now consider: of what negative consequence is his daughter in danger of reeping by spending a night with the boy she loves.) I dont know man...there's more here than a banal trupet solo.
Note: I realize the "girl" could be a young boy. In my opinion, this changes nothing. I dig chicks, so i imagined a young girl of highschoolish age. Also, I registered here solely bc I was so traumatized by this and a few other comments. Cmon people, reevaluate what means most to you.
NWNative wrote:
Yes He does, leaves us heartbroken, but He does bring healing too. We live in a broken world
And He takes and He takes and He takes...
Yes He does, leaves us heartbroken, but He does bring healing too. We live in a broken world
Slickamoe wrote:
I don't know about the Whoopi Goldberg part but the lyrics made me kinda nervous. No rating from me
Wow! I'm floored by all the positive comments. Clearly I am of minority opinion when I say these are some of the worst lyrics I've ever heard. When I first heard it I thought it was a joke and figured it was some sort of parody from a Dr. Demento compilation. This did to my ears what I would imagine seeing Whoopi Goldberg naked would do to my eyes!
I don't know about the Whoopi Goldberg part but the lyrics made me kinda nervous. No rating from me
Very likable sound.
Hearing the banjo in this song reminds when I saw him perform in Toronto and he was surrounded by people and instruments, including a banjo. But he did not play this song. In fact, he never played the banjo and I began feeling sorry for the forlorned instrument. You just never know with Sufjan.
It´s a good sequence to Ray LaMontagne's In my own way. You're so inspired today, Bill 
And He takes and He takes and He takes...
Well yes, it's a good song, but I'm not sure it deserves the "Number One Best Song Ever" gold medal awarded below?
sfyi2001 wrote:
sfyi2001 wrote:
What a beautiful moving song. It never fails to bring me to tears.
Wow! I'm floored by all the positive comments. Clearly I am of minority opinion when I say these are some of the worst lyrics I've ever heard. When I first heard it I thought it was a joke and figured it was some sort of parody from a Dr. Demento compilation. This did to my ears what I would imagine seeing Whoopi Goldberg naked would do to my eyes!
Was listening to one of his new songs this morning on the drive into work (hint hint RP!) and thinking how great of an artist he is.
His Christmas album is really cool too - 6 mini discs of covers and and originals. Good for a chilled pre-Christmas night at home with a little egg nog.
His Christmas album is really cool too - 6 mini discs of covers and and originals. Good for a chilled pre-Christmas night at home with a little egg nog.
jhorton wrote:
Said the Nicholas Sparks of music review.
Seriously, this guy is like the Thomas Kincaid of pop music.
Said the Nicholas Sparks of music review.
the struggle of the Christian faith in our broken world 
sfyi2001 wrote:
Genius music
If you ever get the chance to see him live, he puts on a beautiful show - best gig of my life
lindaurq wrote:
Exquisite. Makes me cry
Yeah. Just finished listening to it twice more: once from my own library, and once from this most excellent video of a live performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHGzDS3otT4
I read through all the comments to find out more about what others think the lyrics mean, maybe help me resolve some of the ambiguity that I perceive.
For example, what is the physical relationship?
"almost touched your blouse" - implies barely brave enough to kiss, and that's all?
vs: "in the morning, at the top of the steps, when your father found out what we did last night" - hmm, at the top of the steps? So, he found you in bed together?
Either way it's young people in an early relationship, with feelings that are overwhelming.
Not to mention the ambiguity over whether he loves or hates his faith.
It's a story hauntingly told.
Exquisite. Makes me cry
So beautiful. Chokes me up every time.
jhorton wrote:
Sorry, don't see that at all. Much more like Edward Hopper, especially this song... poignant and introspective. Seriously, why/how Thomas Kincaid?
Seriously, this guy is like the Thomas Kincaid of pop music.
Sorry, don't see that at all. Much more like Edward Hopper, especially this song... poignant and introspective. Seriously, why/how Thomas Kincaid?
TigerSoul wrote:
The 50 states comment was a joke, get it? And when you say "by any measure", do you mean by the measure of composition, arrangement, surprise, intimate lyrics and heart-tugging depth? No, I thought not.
SS is a lightweight, by any measure. I remember reading at the time when this album was released he was planning on releasing an album with the names of all fifty states in the title. Guessing that never happened.
The 50 states comment was a joke, get it? And when you say "by any measure", do you mean by the measure of composition, arrangement, surprise, intimate lyrics and heart-tugging depth? No, I thought not.
Yes. Wonderful. Please play more from Illinoise. Album of the century to date, IMHO. Predatory Wasps, anyone?
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
Right. If everyone felt the same way then the world would be a very strange place indeed. Duality is vital for growth.
But I am happy to agree with you. . . this is so beautiful it gives me shivers.
:)
Agreed! Sufjan can certainly be overly-precious at times but this one just paints such a sadly beautiful picture. And so obviously from personal experience: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_Pulaski_Day#In_popular_culture.
Right. If everyone felt the same way then the world would be a very strange place indeed. Duality is vital for growth.
But I am happy to agree with you. . . this is so beautiful it gives me shivers.
:)
Agreed! Sufjan can certainly be overly-precious at times but this one just paints such a sadly beautiful picture. And so obviously from personal experience: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_Pulaski_Day#In_popular_culture.
This song is transcendent for me. It always makes me stop in my tracks to listen.
jhorton wrote:
Hate speech! Hate speech!
Seriously, this guy is like the Thomas Kincaid of pop music.
Hate speech! Hate speech!
szpowell wrote:
Right. If everyone felt the same way then the world would be a very strange place indeed. Duality is vital for growth.
But I am happy to agree with you. . . this is so beautiful it gives me shivers.
:)
I will never tire of this beautiful song. I don't expect everyone to feel that, which is the beauty of music, right?
Right. If everyone felt the same way then the world would be a very strange place indeed. Duality is vital for growth.
But I am happy to agree with you. . . this is so beautiful it gives me shivers.
:)
I will never tire of this beautiful song. I don't expect everyone to feel that, which is the beauty of music, right?
No.
jhorton wrote:
Yes.
Seriously, this guy is like the Thomas Kincaid of pop music.
Yes.
I was fortunate enough to see him live this summer and it was incredible. I rarely listen to this song without getting misty eyed.
I definitely agree with Kaw's sentiment, but I also think that musically it's quite excellent. Say what you want about his style or his lyrics; Sufjan's songwriting is utterly masterful. I don't consider myself a big fan but there are few artists that offer such a listening experience. On first listen it seems pretty straightforward and low-key, maybe a bit eccentric but not complicated. But I think there is a lot of substance in the harmonies and arrangements that makes most of his stuff really interesting to listen to when you pay attention.
Just my 2 cents worth, but all the preprocessed crap out there should take a listen to how REAL lyrics should be written. Love this station Bill! Thanks for keeping it true to real music.
I Like Sufjan very much. Not that his music is very excelent or something.
It's just that whenever I hear Sufjan I get a strong feeling that he does what he wants to do and I admire that. It's the same with bands/musicians like Grandaddy, Sparklehorse and Sigur Ros. I wish I could make music just the way I want.
It's just that whenever I hear Sufjan I get a strong feeling that he does what he wants to do and I admire that. It's the same with bands/musicians like Grandaddy, Sparklehorse and Sigur Ros. I wish I could make music just the way I want.
Great song!
From Austin City Limits in 2006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uFEOBJBiWg&spfreload=10
From Austin City Limits in 2006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uFEOBJBiWg&spfreload=10
I'm still wondering why they named one of the busiest commuter bridges in New Jersey after Pulaski. Was he the father of the modern traffic jam?
SS is a lightweight, by any measure. I remember reading at the time when this album was released he was planning on releasing an album with the names of all fifty states in the title. Guessing that never happened.
On_The_Beach wrote:
It's funny how people seem reluctant to "admit" they like this guy. What's up with that? Maybe because he's not macho enough or something? Call it the "Coldplay syndrome". (And yes, I like this song.)
I agree. I tend to think "twee" is hate speech. Who at RP uses the word twee all the time? That would be our thought policeman hypocrite extraodinaire. You see, when you don't like somebody or something, anything, AND you think they are weak and vulnerable, and you see an advantage, because you have formed a gang of tough guy thugs, then you call them a name, a label---an epithet.
It's funny how people seem reluctant to "admit" they like this guy. What's up with that? Maybe because he's not macho enough or something? Call it the "Coldplay syndrome". (And yes, I like this song.)
I agree. I tend to think "twee" is hate speech. Who at RP uses the word twee all the time? That would be our thought policeman hypocrite extraodinaire. You see, when you don't like somebody or something, anything, AND you think they are weak and vulnerable, and you see an advantage, because you have formed a gang of tough guy thugs, then you call them a name, a label---an epithet.
jhorton wrote:
NeuroGeek wrote:
Wow. That is a serious charge.
Very serious! I thought that was Dan Fogelberg's claim to fame.
6/4/14 edit: Most of the time I have the urge to give Sufjan a big hug and a warm cup of tea as I lead him away from the recording studio. But this isn't too bad and it's actually improved when you listen to it via RP's 192 kbs Ogg Vorbis stream. Wow! Great sound!
Seriously, this guy is like the Thomas Kincaid of pop music.
NeuroGeek wrote:
Wow. That is a serious charge.
Very serious! I thought that was Dan Fogelberg's claim to fame.
6/4/14 edit: Most of the time I have the urge to give Sufjan a big hug and a warm cup of tea as I lead him away from the recording studio. But this isn't too bad and it's actually improved when you listen to it via RP's 192 kbs Ogg Vorbis stream. Wow! Great sound!
doktorpsilo wrote:
Good question... Looking at the lyrics it seems the death of the friend took place on Casimir Pulaski day, an Illinois holiday on the first Monday of March.
Sad and beautiful song. :-(
What the hell does this have to do with Casimir Pulaski Day?
Good question... Looking at the lyrics it seems the death of the friend took place on Casimir Pulaski day, an Illinois holiday on the first Monday of March.
Sad and beautiful song. :-(
doktorpsilo wrote:
The funeral referenced in the lyrics coincided with a Casimir Pulaski Day.
People seem to be having a lot of trouble comprehending these lyrics. Successfully doing so helps one understand this song's tone.
What the hell does this have to do with Casimir Pulaski Day?
The funeral referenced in the lyrics coincided with a Casimir Pulaski Day.
People seem to be having a lot of trouble comprehending these lyrics. Successfully doing so helps one understand this song's tone.
What the hell does this have to do with Casimir Pulaski Day?
bethesdaboo wrote:
Yes.
I LOVE this guy and am not "offended" by any spiritual/religious reference. Beautiful, soulful music. My take on this station is that its all inclusive and I LOVE that too.
Yes.
jhorton wrote:
Wow. That is a serious charge.
Seriously, this guy is like the Thomas Kincaid of pop music.
Wow. That is a serious charge.
Seriously, this guy is like the Thomas Kincaid of pop music.
Is his father a Cat?
Oh I wanted to write a song,
But I didn't know how to,
So I did this instead,
And then my cat puked,
But I didn't know how to,
So I did this instead,
And then my cat puked,
Its really the tension in the song, the balance between sentimentality and the horror of bone cancer, that makes it so effective.
Too twee for me. 3.
For those who say hipsters don't like Mumford and Sons because of Christian themes, here is your answer. 9+
I LOVE this guy and am not "offended" by any spiritual/religious reference. Beautiful, soulful music. My take on this station is that its all inclusive and I LOVE that too.
Solid wrote:
I'm with you Mike. If the song is not about Zeus then I'm not interested.
Very funny.
I'm with you Mike. If the song is not about Zeus then I'm not interested.
Very funny. Nice tune.
mikec09 wrote:
I'm with you Mike. If the song is not about Zeus then I'm not interested.
Worrisome . . . are we going to begin hearing songs in praise of other religions' Gods?
I'm with you Mike. If the song is not about Zeus then I'm not interested.
A deceptively simple song with brutally honest emotional lyrics. Love it. Every time.
i hate it. it makes me want to puke,
Cynaera wrote:
Me too. So poignant. Missing my own dear friend lost to 'cancer of the bone.'
This song is so heartbreaking - the lyrics have me in tears.
Me too. So poignant. Missing my own dear friend lost to 'cancer of the bone.'
Worrisome . . . are we going to begin hearing songs in praise of other religions' Gods?
Secondly, kinda sickeningly tra la la-like.
Secondly, kinda sickeningly tra la la-like.
johnjconn wrote:
Correction: Only Chicago celebrates Casimer Pulaski Day
Polocks abound
They celebrate it in Buffalo, NY and parts of Wisconsin (among other places), though not as much as in Chicago.
P.S. - You spelled your ethnic slur incorrectly.
Correction: Only Chicago celebrates Casimer Pulaski Day
Polocks abound
They celebrate it in Buffalo, NY and parts of Wisconsin (among other places), though not as much as in Chicago.
P.S. - You spelled your ethnic slur incorrectly.
What a sensitive and talented storyteller. 
Soothing :)
i can't tell: banjo or ukelele?
shakylegs wrote:
It's funny how people seem reluctant to "admit" they like this guy. What's up with that? Maybe because he's not macho enough or something? Call it the "Coldplay syndrome". (And yes, I like this song.)
FSM help me, I'm starting to enjoy Sufjan Stevens. Changed my 2 to 7.
Winter is truly coming.
Winter is truly coming.
It's funny how people seem reluctant to "admit" they like this guy. What's up with that? Maybe because he's not macho enough or something? Call it the "Coldplay syndrome". (And yes, I like this song.)
shakylegs wrote:
Same boat here. I gave it 9 so possibly my condition is worse ;)
FSM help me, I'm starting to enjoy Sufjan Stevens. Changed my 2 to 7.
Winter is truly coming.
Winter is truly coming.
Same boat here. I gave it 9 so possibly my condition is worse ;)
FSM help me, I'm starting to enjoy Sufjan Stevens. Changed my 2 to 7.
Winter is truly coming.
Winter is truly coming.
Only Illinois "celebrates" Casimer Pulaski Day.
Weepy. Me, too. Beautiful.
Beautiful. Makes me weepy every time I hear it.
Cy,
Remember Gertie's admonition: A troll is a troll is a troll.
Remember Gertie's admonition: A troll is a troll is a troll.
This song is so heartbreaking - the lyrics have me in tears... And Stingray? You're poisoned inside, even without cancer. 
Goldenrod and the 4H stone,
the things I brought you,
when I found out you had cancer of the bone
Your father cried on the telephone,
and he drove his car into the navy yard,
just to prove that he was sorry
In the morning, through the window shade,
when the light pressed up against your shoulderblade,
I could see what you were reading.
All the glory that the Lord has made,
and the complications you could do without,
when I kissed you on the mouth.
Tuesday night at the Bible study,
we lift our hands and pray over your body,
but nothing ever happens.
I remember at Michael's house,
in the living room when you kissed my neck,
and I almost touched your blouse.
In the morning at the top of the stairs,
when your father found out what we did that night,
and you told me you were scared.
All the glory when you ran outside,
with your shirt tucked in and your shoes untied,
and you told me not to follow you.
Sunday night when I cleaned the house,
I found the card where you wrote it out,
with the pictures of your mother.
On the floor at the great divide,
with my shirt tucked in and my shoes untied,
I am crying in the bathroom.
In the morning when you finally go,
and the nurse runs in with her head hung low,
and the cardinal hits the window.
In the morning in the winter shade,
on the 1st of March on the holiday,
I thought I saw you breathing.
All the glory that the Lord has made,
and the complications when I see His face,
in the morning in the window.
All the glory when he took our place,
but he took my shoulders and he shook my face,
and he takes and he takes and he takes.
Good!
Man, he'd better get to work to work on those other 47 states!
Listening to Suffer-yawn always makes me reach for the airsickness bag...
Businessgypsy wrote:
Nicely put. I totally agree: sonically rough edges and evidence of the "workman's hand" are a refreshing counterpoint to highly-processed, severely auto-tuned "airbrushed" songs — not that they don't have their place.
... Rough edges and a little primitive, but I like to see the workman's hand.
Nicely put. I totally agree: sonically rough edges and evidence of the "workman's hand" are a refreshing counterpoint to highly-processed, severely auto-tuned "airbrushed" songs — not that they don't have their place.
Agreed. I might also add pathetic.
WonderLizard wrote:
You are a sad, little man.
WonderLizard wrote:
You are a sad, little man.
netstv wrote:
Wow. This is beyond cold. You should just go away. Preferably in a big dark hole somewhere you loser. I can't stand this song. That person posting was posting why this song was important to them. As someone who has lost two cousins over in that shit hole called Iraq and the other in that other shit hole called Afghanistan. Do NOT EVER post something about the US Army dying vs. someone who has cancer. As if anyone cares, my mother-in-law is suffering from pancreatic cancer which is the worst of all and to equate something that someone gets from life vs. someone making a choice to go there....oh I can't even think straight I'm so angry.
You are a rock with arms stingray. Go rot.
Well stated... this person's posts are all consistently themed and has exhibited many personal deficiencies all over this board, lots of unexplained out of place & off topic anger, generally a lack of understanding and perspective abound with stingray's posts... I expect the only thing that gets through to people like this is rejection.
Wow. This is beyond cold. You should just go away. Preferably in a big dark hole somewhere you loser. I can't stand this song. That person posting was posting why this song was important to them. As someone who has lost two cousins over in that shit hole called Iraq and the other in that other shit hole called Afghanistan. Do NOT EVER post something about the US Army dying vs. someone who has cancer. As if anyone cares, my mother-in-law is suffering from pancreatic cancer which is the worst of all and to equate something that someone gets from life vs. someone making a choice to go there....oh I can't even think straight I'm so angry.
You are a rock with arms stingray. Go rot.
Well stated... this person's posts are all consistently themed and has exhibited many personal deficiencies all over this board, lots of unexplained out of place & off topic anger, generally a lack of understanding and perspective abound with stingray's posts... I expect the only thing that gets through to people like this is rejection.
Stingray wrote:
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
You are a sad, little man.
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
You are a sad, little man.
sirdroseph wrote:
Yes...holy crap! This is touching.
Angst schmangst, this song is great for the tremendously beautiful melody and chorus, just wonderful!
Yes...holy crap! This is touching.
jjbix wrote:
Yuppers
love the song, touching, melodic, well crafted in its subtlety . .
Yuppers
Nice simply crafted music. Rough edges and a little primitive, but I like to see the workman's hand.
Downgraded to a 2.
Stingray wrote:
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
Makes me wonder if anyone will be at your funeral.
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
Makes me wonder if anyone will be at your funeral.
Angst schmangst, this song is great for the tremendously beautiful melody and chorus, just wonderful!
I dont understand why this is getting dissed? Yes it may be angst filled but at least it's done with passion and its done well. The lyrics, as usual with Sufjan, are outrageously good. Its definitely earned my appreciation.
Quite a cross-section of comments. He's an interesting writer, spills it all out on the page, to be sure. The choice of instruments are quirky, to say the least. Still, I love the simplicity of his voice, the message. Having several family members touched by cancer, I can't help but be a fan of this track. I did my own cover of this, far more simplified, on YT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kq-eYBnKqs&feature=channel
Cheers,
M.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kq-eYBnKqs&feature=channel
Cheers,
M.
love the song, touching, melodic, well crafted in its subtlety . .
I like this - it's refreshing to get an emotion provoking song that isn't based on pop-love or angst.
Stingray wrote:
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
Wow. This is beyond cold. You should just go away. Preferably in a big dark hole somewhere you loser. I can't stand this song. That person posting was posting why this song was important to them. As someone who has lost two cousins over in that shit hole called Iraq and the other in that other shit hole called Afghanistan. Do NOT EVER post something about the US Army dying vs. someone who has cancer. As if anyone cares, my mother-in-law is suffering from pancreatic cancer which is the worst of all and to equate something that someone gets from life vs. someone making a choice to go there....oh I can't even think straight I'm so angry.
You are a rock with arms stingray. Go rot.
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
Wow. This is beyond cold. You should just go away. Preferably in a big dark hole somewhere you loser. I can't stand this song. That person posting was posting why this song was important to them. As someone who has lost two cousins over in that shit hole called Iraq and the other in that other shit hole called Afghanistan. Do NOT EVER post something about the US Army dying vs. someone who has cancer. As if anyone cares, my mother-in-law is suffering from pancreatic cancer which is the worst of all and to equate something that someone gets from life vs. someone making a choice to go there....oh I can't even think straight I'm so angry.
You are a rock with arms stingray. Go rot.
helgigermany wrote:
Mine, neither.
Not my taste!!
Mine, neither.
I wuuuuuuuuubbbbbbbbsssssss this song!
Sometimes the commentary here makes me scratch my head. Have some of the inane commenters actually listened to the lyrics. It may not be your cup of tea, but this is what song-writing is about...emotions and ideas placed to music. The tone, the pace, style are all perfect for the lyrics of this song. Sufjan is not for everyone...but this is good.
Stingray wrote:
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
You're out of order. The OP posted a simple message and you go over the top in a flame. You don't like the posts on these boards, take yourself elsewhere. You'll not be missed.
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
You're out of order. The OP posted a simple message and you go over the top in a flame. You don't like the posts on these boards, take yourself elsewhere. You'll not be missed.
Wonderful song, wonderful musician.
Stingray wrote:
I've seen plenty of moronic posts from Stingray but this one sets a new standard. Truly pathetic.
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
I've seen plenty of moronic posts from Stingray but this one sets a new standard. Truly pathetic.
Stingray wrote:
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
Cold, man, very cold ... what you say is true about the many dying but how are you able to care about the masses if you are incapable of caring about a single one? Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
Not my taste!!
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
One of my good friend's funeral is today. I'm missing it because i no longer live in the same place. hers was breast cancer...
...who, but you, cares?
Why you have to piss-off my day?
There are millions of people dying...
...how many are killed by the US-army every day?
So stop giving me bullshit!
SS can be incredible ("Widows in paradise")
is a great musician, but still....
most of the time - like here -
just whining and BOOOOORING!
"pussy-style"
is a great musician, but still....
most of the time - like here -
just whining and BOOOOORING!
"pussy-style"
It's simple and easy, and... it's wonderful.
Edited to add; Musically. Lyrically, it's not so easy. But it still speaks in simple tones about complexities I can only imagine, and try not to...
Edited to add; Musically. Lyrically, it's not so easy. But it still speaks in simple tones about complexities I can only imagine, and try not to...
9->10
Brooky wrote:
indeedy —-
I love it - magical. Let's ignore Crockydile. He can't even spell his name, the reptile!
indeedy —-
I love it - magical. Let's ignore Crockydile. He can't even spell his name, the reptile!
2->1. There are better uses of electrons, no matter how recyclable they are, than letting whiner-boy go on about this. I'll be back in a few minutes.
Come to think of it, this does make me feel ill...
sirdroseph wrote:
indeedy —-
Pure genius
indeedy —-
Pure genius
7 -> 10
This is one of the songs that grows to stand out above the rest on this excellent disk! Taking a moment to stop, and think about it, and read through these comments bumped it that extra ounce from a 9 to 10 rating.
This is one of the songs that grows to stand out above the rest on this excellent disk! Taking a moment to stop, and think about it, and read through these comments bumped it that extra ounce from a 9 to 10 rating.
One of my good friend's funeral is today. I'm missing it because i no longer live in the same place. hers was breast cancer...