Sh'Diah
Bon Iver Lyrics
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Don't you?
For the Lord
But you can find the time
Oh can't pass it around?
Fever last too long
Fever's rashing on
How art?
How art?
Just calm down (calm down)
And she'll find time for the Lord
How often you gonna see now
Truly what you cease to be
Will you adjust your scenery
Well you find time don't you?
For the lord
But keep it rational
Keep it rational
There's no fountain
The lyrics of Bon Iver's song Sh'Diah speaks to the idea of finding time for the Lord while dealing with the feverish intensity of life. The opening lines, "Well you find the time, don't you? For the Lord, But you can find the time, Oh can't pass it around?" show that the singer is reflecting on how people often make time for God when it's convenient for them, but don't share that devotion with others. The lyrics then speak of a feverish intensity that seems to be overwhelming the singer. They say, "Fever last too long, Fever's rashing on, There's no fountain in Silver, How art? How art?" The use of the word "rashing" here could refer to the physical symptoms of a fever, but it could also be seen as a metaphor for the emotional and mental turmoil that the singer is experiencing.
Later in the song, the lyrics ask about the concept of perception, saying "How often you gonna see now, Truly what you cease to be, Will you adjust your scenery." This again speaks to the idea of finding time for the Lord, but also the idea of self-reflection and how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. The song ends with a reminder to "keep it rational", which could be seen as advice to stay grounded and level-headed when dealing with the chaotic nature of life.
Overall, the lyrics of Sh'Diah are open to interpretation, but it seems to be a reflection on the ideas of finding time for God and self-reflection while dealing with the overwhelming intensity of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you find the time
Do you ever prioritize your time for spiritual matters?
Don't you?
Is this not something that you do?
For the Lord
For the sake of connecting with a higher power
But you can find the time
Despite being busy, it is possible to make time for what is important
Oh can't pass it around?
Why not influence others to do the same?
Fever last too long
When caught in a negative spiral, it can seem unending
Fever's rashing on
The effects of this negativity are causing intense discomfort
There's no fountain in Silver
This negative path has no benefits or silver linings
How art?
How are you coping with this negativity?
How art?
How is it affecting you?
Just calm down (calm down)
Try to reduce the intensity of emotions and be objective
And she'll find time for the Lord
Encouraging someone else to also make time for spirituality
How often you gonna see now
How frequently will you perceive things clearly from now on?
Truly what you cease to be
Once you quit certain behaviors, you become a different person
Will you adjust your scenery
Will you make changes to your surroundings or mindset?
Well you find time don't you?
Asking again if spiritual matters are still a priority
For the lord
For a spiritual connection
But keep it rational
Balance emotions with logic
Keep it rational
Reinforcing the need to approach things logically
There's no fountain
Negative behavior has no benefits or silver lining
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Vernon, Ryan Olson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thejesuschrist
Time to update the music that plays over the P.A. system in Heaven!!! This track is amazing!!
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@elsielf
I literally love that you listen to Bon Iver, since I’m a HUGE fan of his and I am a huge fan of you <3
@tbrunswick6605
What a way to release an album. What an amazing day. And what a fucking perfect album.
@ElishaDavid
It really did make my day, so unexpected.
@ZeranZeran
This song feels like when you've had an awful day and you get a big hug from someone you love and trust absolutely. Like a hug from your mom, and a hug from the universe.
This song does something to me man. Its hard to keep it rational.
@everydaylouie
bon iver on some pharoah sanders shit at the end JESUS