Stetson earned a degree in music from the University of Michigan in 1997. Six years in San Francisco followed, then another four in Brooklyn, NY. Over this time, he developed his techniques on saxophones and clarinets, culminating in the release of the album New History Warfare Vol. 1″ on Agoo Records in 2008.
His album New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges” will be released Feb. 22, 2011 on Constellation. The final album of the trilogy, New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More Light, was released by Constellation Records in April 2013, and was a long-list nominee for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.
Aside from his work as a soloist, Stetson has brought his talents to the stage and studio with dozens of artists, including Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Feist, Bon Iver, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, David Byrne, Jolie Holland, Sinead O’Connor, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Angelique Kidjo, and Anthony Braxton.
He is a regular member of the bands Sway Machinery and Bell Orchestre and has been a touring member of Bon Iver in support of their new record in 2011, on which he also appears.
A collaborative studio album with violinist Sarah Neufeld entitled "Never Were the Way She Was" was released in 2015. Subsequent albums include "SORROW: A Reimagining of Henryk Górecki's 3rd Symphony" (2016), "All This I Do for Glory" (2017), Chimæra I (2022)...
Since 2013, Stetson has contributed, the scores to several films and television series.
Constellation Artist Page: www.cstrecords.com/colin-stetson
Billions Artist Page: www.billions.com/colinstetson
Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes
Colin Stetson Lyrics
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Lord, I just can't keep from crying sometimes
When my heart′s full of sorrow and my eyes are filled with tears
Lord, I just can't keep from crying sometimes
My mother, she's in glory
Thank God I′m on my way
Father, he′s gone too
I'm trusting Him everyday
He will bear my burden away
Lord, I just can′t keep from crying sometimes
Lord, I just can't keep from crying sometimes
When my heart′s full of sorrow and my eyes are filled with tears
Lord, I just can't keep from crying sometimes
I thought when she first left me
I′d grieve for a little while
Soon it all would be over
And I'd journey on with a smile
But the thought as I get older
I think of what I told her
Lord, I just can't keep from crying sometimes
Lord, I just can′t keep from crying sometimes
When my heart′s full of sorrow and my eyes are filled with tears
Lord, I just can't keep from crying sometimes
The lyrics of "Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes" by Colin Stetson discuss the grief and sorrow that one experiences after losing a loved one. The repeated line "Lord, I just can't keep from crying sometimes" emphasizes the overwhelming emotion that can come with grief. The song speaks specifically about the loss of the singer's mother, father, and sister, and reflects on the difficulty of moving forward without them. Despite the heartache, the singer acknowledges their trust in God to help them bear their burdens.
The verses of the song detail the specific losses experienced by the singer, from their loved ones being in heaven to the singer's own struggles with accepting their grief. The chorus serves as a sort of emotional release, with the repetition of the line highlighting the weight of the singer's sorrow. The song recognizes the universal experience of mourning a loved one and the need to rely on faith and inner strength to continue moving forward.
Overall, "Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes" is a poignant and raw exploration of grief and loss, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and processing complex emotions during times of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I just can′t keep from crying sometimes
Sometimes, despite my best efforts, I cannot stop myself from crying when I'm overwhelmed with sadness.
When my heart′s full of sorrow and my eyes are filled with tears
I cry when my heart is heavy with grief and my eyes are overcome with tears.
My mother, she's in glory
My mother has passed away and is now in heaven.
Thank God I′m on my way
But I'm grateful that I'm also on the path to eternal life with God.
Father, he′s gone too
My father has also passed away.
And my sister she could not stay
My sister has passed away and could not stay with us.
I'm trusting Him everyday
I put my faith in God every day, believing that He will guide me through life.
He will bear my burden away
I trust God to take away my burdens and guide me through life.
I thought when she first left me
When my sister first passed away, I thought I would only grieve for a short time.
I′d grieve for a little while
I thought my grief would be temporary.
Soon it all would be over
I believed that my sadness over my sister's passing would end quickly.
And I'd journey on with a smile
I believed I would move on from her death and continue living happily.
But the thought as I get older
As I get older, I realize the true impact my sister's death had on me.
I think of what I told her
I think of the last things I said to her before she passed away.
Writer(s): Shara Wyvette Worden, Colin Evan Stetson
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@misaelchum1440
Amazing
@Zolborg
love this
@eduardadejesus2730
Noughts + Crosses
@dudeman1983
And so, in Triumph,
The Grinning Beast carries His Prize to the Throne
He so wrongly wrested from her
And on which he so Furiously Bleeeds
@Ash-fm6ym
🎭
@javierb.4447
What?
@Pillgrim1981
It's hard to put into words, but this is the kind of sound I want to associate with Gothic Americana. Often the music in that genre does not appeal to me at all. But this is dense, ugly, abrasive, desperate. I wish I could find more music that goes for this type of intensity.
@orius1528
How did he create that vocal effect?
@harvey1676
Phase inversion
@PlaceForAnEcho
Is the singer from the Decembrists? Anyone know? Very unique voice.