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Sufjan Stevens Nico Muhly Bryce Dessner Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Sufjan Stevens Nico Muhly Bryce Dessner:

Jupiter My father, working night First shift, eternal light The curs…
Mars In the future, there will be no war The loneliness outside A…
Mercury And all that I've known to be of life And I…
Neptune What's right and what's wrong? Don't you hold me too lightly…
Pluto Jupiter, bad June You know my arms ache And I've organized m…
Saturn Meloncholy creature Paranoid secret Hypothetic victim of pre…
The Earth Innocence was never lost Though it may have been insulted Ev…
The Moon Jackrabbit jumped with a generous mood Offering himself on t…
Uranus What are you now?e Castrated by your son The odd spring scat…

Venus Oh no There I go twisting your arm Oracle ghost Love me comp…

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Krisicism

6y↑15

LYRICS

And all that I've known to be of life
And I am gentle
You ran off with it all
And I am faithful
And all that I felt within my arms
And I am weightless
You ran off with it all
And I am speechless
And all that I've said to get it right
And I am confident
You ran off with it all
And I am steadfast
And all that I thought to be precise
And I am consequence
You ran off with it all
And I am sorry

And I am sorry
And all that I've known to be at peace
And I am desperate
You ran off with it all
And I am restless
And all that I've known to be of love
And I am gentle
You ran off with it all
And I am desperate
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And I'm evidence
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And I am faithless
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And now I am messed up
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
Carrier, friend
Where do you run?

Songwriters: Nico Muhly / Sufjan Stevens / Bryce David Dessner / James McAllister

Fransiskus Mahendra Harimurti

4y↑16

And all that I've known to be of life
And I am gentle
You ran off with it all
And I am faithful
And all that I felt within my arms
And I am weightless
You ran off with it all
And I am speechless
And all that I've said to get it right
And I am confident
You ran off with it all
And I am steadfast
And all that I thought to be precise
And I am consequence
You ran off with it all
And I am sorry
And I am sorry
And all that I've known to be at peace
And I am desperate
You ran off with it all
And I am restless
And all that I've known to be of love
And I am gentle
You ran off with it all
And I am desperate
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And I'm evidence
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And I am faithless
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And now I am messed up
And all that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
Carrier, friend
Where do you run?

maxismirnoff

All that I've known to be of life
And I am gentle
You ran off with it all
And I am faithful

All that I felt within my arms
And I am weightless
You ran off with it all
And I am speechless

All that I said to get it right
And I am confident
You ran off with it all
And I am steadfast

All that I thought to be precise
And I am consequence
You ran off with it all
And I am sorry
And I am sorry

All that I've known to be at peace
And I am desperate
You ran off with it all
And I am restless

All that I've known to be of love
And I am gentle
You ran off with it all
And I am desperate

All that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And I am evidence

All that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
And I am faithless

All that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
Now I am messed up

All that I dream
Where do you run, where do you run to?
Carrier, friend
Where do you run?

All comments from YouTube:

Derrick Shuey

3y↑104

This live performance is incomparably greater than the studio version... so so so good.

bluewildcow

3y↑1

Hard agree 👍🏾

yellowshirting

1y↑1

This is my #1 favorite song. Beyond the Beatles, or Stevie Wonder, or anything classic/acclaimed. Really love this song.

Steven Huard

3y↑12

The first half of the song speaks to the loss of innocence and attachment trauma experience I had through most of my life.

When I listen to the second half, I imagine myself racing through the universe collecting pieces of myself and putting myself together again. Making my way back to who I was meant to be.

The violin in this version adds to the beauty of my vision, helps me to "feel" that vibration in my whole body!

B F

7y↑39

This is easily one of Sufjan's top 5 songs. The violin adds a different dimension to what we usually get in his songs and I love it. Nobody can do simple vulnerable heartbreak like Sufjan.

Chai Ang

4y↑4

It is very good, but I wouldnt say top 5

Sara Andrade

7y↑509

i just love how Sufjan looks older and softer and maybe smaller with his huge glasses, but his voice is still the same as 15 years ago <3 honestly I will love Grandpa Suf with all my heart as much as I love everything he does now! And this song!!!!

milp00l

6y↑11

Grandpa Suf <3

Token Friend

6y↑13

and his pitching and technique is better than ever.

Sophius Dynami

4y↑8

How dare you! He is Daddy Suf!

Nora Horphzinger

3y↑3

@Eddie D Babushka Subaru

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kgb info

7y↑147

Sufjan Steven's voice is a cosmic anomaly, drifting down to us in its unparalleled beauty from the heavenly bodies whence it came.

Gili Halevi

6y↑517

Can you please bring Sufjan to do a desk concert?

Eran Avni-Singer

3y↑4

PLEASE

Gili Halevi

3y↑1

Eran Avni-Singer I know It’s unrelated but are you from Israel?

Eran Avni-Singer

@Gili Halevi lol not really but I live there this year

Eran Avni-Singer

@Gili Halevi and my name is Eran so you can tell my family is from here lol

Gili Halevi

Eran Avni-Singer I’m from there too! Do you know Hebrew?

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Thaïla Khampo

6y↑48

This is so beautiful. I wish there was a documentary on the cosmos with the late Stephen Hawking where Sufjan Stevens made the score and Sir Attenborough narrate the whole thing.

Kreg

5y↑10

Bryce really gives this song the otherworldly, spacey feel. He has such beautiful touch. Sufjan is one of my favorite musicians, but Bryce makes this performance really special.

Remarkable Games

7y↑92

Imo, Sufjan is at his peak right now vocally. This was flawless!

Igloo Zoo

Agree. I remember hearing this song on Spotify and I did not know he had that Operatic voice in him.

Andrea Bakke

6y↑12

I am so obsessed with this recording! The viola counterpoint to the ethereal guitars and piano is just transcendent.

Mata Pan

6y↑20

There's something lighter than air in this piece. It reminds me of Gustav Holst's own "Mercury, the winged messenger". Something very cheerful, but that's unfortunately just passing by. They truly managed to capture both the joy and the nostalgia in this piece. When I hear it, I recall bygone emotions. The strongest ones. Where have they gone?

Bobby Jae

7y↑84

How does one write a vocal line like that? Pure art and expression. Perfect songs lie in their hands.

Nope Nope

6y↑4

The vocals at the end of Neptune are another example of me being flabergasted by the vocal lines on this album. Just insane.

David Tinoco

Bobby Jae have you ever read it first only the odd lines? Then only the even lines?

Paul Worrall

4y↑9

So love this version with violist Nadia Sirota! Sublime....

Dena Lumley

7y↑27

Wow, this is a stunning piece and work of art. Sufjan never disappoints. The depth in his voice and lyrical arrangement is breathtaking. You take that and add the beautiful art of every one of these artists and it is literally mind blowing in such a beautiful and relaxing way... I think I just watched this like 10 times in row! That Viola...🙌🏼

Krisicism

6y↑15

The Gift Of Gob

7y↑150

That violin adds an entirely new dimension to the composition.

Audibly stunning.

Emery Thul

7y↑11

The Gift Of Gob I'm pretty sure it's a viola, actually

David Moore

7y↑11

The Gift Of Gob Yeah it's a viola. Still beautiful though

omari sifontes

7y↑1

The Gift Of Gob These Nerds 😋Nah JP😅

Little Cabin in the Big Woods

2y↑1

It really compliments that clavichord and the sitars.

רימוניק:)

6y↑4

Sufjan is a genius. This is breathtaking, so unbelievably beautiful.

lisa rena

7y↑3

THIS. This version. Perfect on so many levels. The entire album has already been a treat to my ears! I can see how this song kinda pays homage to 'The Only Thing' (perhaps something in the chord arrangement at some points in the melody?). Absolutely love this version and really am looking forward to the next collab album! (Fingers crossed)

jabrown1978

7y↑10

I downloaded the album today. I just love it. I love anything to do with the cosmos, and I love how the album crosses so many genres, but is also musically challenging/complicated in the ways that a contemporary classical album could be. Combined with the thoughtful, poetic lyrics and of course that VOICE, I highly recommend it!

Jou Lie

4y↑4

this album is magical. A truly masterpiece

Justin Yanalunas

2y↑2

This is human beings at their peak. Beauty unparalleled. ❤️

Jola

4y↑62

This song became my saviour through this quarantine

Julian Ballarini

3y↑3

same

Habibbbb0

It heals

teddyan

4y↑9

came here for Sufjan and immediately found myself blown away by Nadia Sirota’s skill

Sab

7y↑853

I swear I'm at that point where I've almost completely lost hope in literally every aspect of life; But the upcoming release of the studio version of this album is what keeps me going at this moment. I don't know what I'll do after it but just wanna state that Sufjan Stevens has helped me going through a lot of tough times and I'm thankful. This era of music makes me proud as a human being.
Thanks NPR for posting this; I'd love to see him on a Tiny Desk Concert.
Edit: It’s been almost a year since I commented on here, and I must say, I’m blown away by this great community I’m a part of. Music really does bring people together. Your beautiful responses has brought tears to my eyes. These are the most heart-warming replies I’ve ever got from a group of people. I’d like to thank each and every one of you for caring and I just wanted to say, I was in a really bad place when I wrote this comment, and now I’m doing better than I did before mentally. Thanks guys.

Frederik Schäfers

7y↑71

yo man, don't give up. There is always a reason to smile, to have fun and enjoy life, sometimes you need to search for it a little more. If you need someone to listen to you, I'm here.
best, Fred

Knut Stenberg

7y↑29

Saba Aghajani I've felt the same way for the longest time and Sufjan's music has helped me so much, especially "The Only Thing". We can do this brother

David Moore

7y↑17

Saba Aghajani I felt exactly the same before the new Bon Iver album but it got me through those times and I've kept my head up ever since. Just stick with it and know it's always ok to talk about this stuff. If you want to drop me a pm or something feel free, I'm happy to listen

arubybluebird

7y↑43

I'm just about in tears right now. I hope you can feel the warmth and genuity of these comments. we are here for you, in whatever little ways that we can be. you are not alone. from one human being to another, there are still reasons out there. you are a reason. I'll be seeing Planetarium performed live at the hollywood forever by myself next month. when they play this song, I will think of you and dedicate it to you in my mind, and hope that your heart can somehow feel the resonance of my own. sufjan on, saba. sufjan on. ❀

J T

7y↑14

I hear you. For whatever reason (namely the reality of human consciousness), I believe these people mean what they are saying, having never even heard the timbre of your voice. Whether it's a pm or just a thought, there are open ears, with the hopes that these words will mean more to you than just words. Man, art is so communal.

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Skatealex2

7y↑6

Thanks for posting. Seeing Sufjan on the Carrie and Lowell tour was probably one of the best shows I've seen in a while and this new project is sounding good too.

Ashley Smith

6y↑40

I love how he smiles when he sings

ToriOfTheNile

Neptune is my favorite song on the album but this version of mercury is so stunning

Fransiskus Mahendra Harimurti

4y↑16

Jackie

Beautiful

Giulia Balladore

1y↑1

Meraviglioso. Grazie Sufjan.

MyNov09

6y↑6

The album version of Mercury is beautiful, but in my opinion this version is even better. The violin gives it an added beauty. Shame this wasn't on Planetarium.

Michelle Cerioni

6y↑4

3:34 till the end was a nice trip to mercury, thanks sufjan! As long as this song exists i will be happy for the rest of my life. Thanks so much NPR for organising this.

DiamondLove Music

7y↑1

I cant express how beautiful this arrangement and composition are

Alejandro Nicolez

7y↑6

Big shout out to my friend Gary who introduced me to Sufjan in 2007. I was drawn in instantly. He's a great talent and I feel he's made my heart a little deeper in some respects with his succinct, insightful and tender lyrics, singing and general musical style.

Alejandro Nicolez

Just gone and bought his new album. And Midlake's newest. And pre-ordered Shakey Graves' next one on vinyl. Frugal night in the local tavern this eve, I feel.

VTony Vicente

4y↑7

Its super unfortunate that the spotify version of this does not have that beautiful violin run..it makes the song.

HOPELESS Ent.

It works well here but I love how the recording has those echoes to the void less unknown. Especially when the song ends it’s so haunting and scary as the final piece of music in the album closes what we have known of our solar system. It’s so amazing.

I still would like a recording of the violin integrated with the studio recording...

VTony Vicente

@HOPELESS Ent. I agree!

New Island Music

7y↑7

Incredible sound recording. Nice work!

T Dawson

7y↑74

sufjan enjoying himself here is the best part of the entire thing

Sander van Atten

7y↑7

That smile at 3:38 just does it for me. Makes my day every time I watch this video

Michael Lamb

Those vocalizations throughout the instrumental from Sufjan have me flying in front of the sun. This music is so transcendent.

Skramzrave

4y↑2

All these musicians are extremely talented! Wow

kartoffelschweinehund

3y↑4

I love hearing the viola player's breath sound during her solo. :D

Le gars qui tricote

4y↑1

Thank you, this is so beautiful! You guys are amazing!

idffm0870

2y↑1

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard … thank you Sufjan & Friends for sharing.

Wycliffe Montgomery

So gloriously beautiful 🙏

Kloth Band

5y↑2

This just takes you to a different place...it's pure. Brought tears to my eyes!

mckenna

Literally one of the best performances on this channel hands down

Lana Wilkerson

I just need to say that this song has carried me gracefully through the death of my 13 year friend, and sister, my sweet dog, Sara. Words can't express how this song set new light to a sadness I have never experienced before ❤️

elvmltr

7y↑2

My fave thing in this song is that, in the middle, Sufjan is just playing along with the keys, on chords with his guitar, and it still sounds amazing. Well done...

JavierCuesta

3y↑1

Masterpiece!

Héctor Terán

1y↑1

Muchas gracias por esta gran, gran pieza de arte!!

Twinkle

5y↑4

Sufjan is love of my life that I cant have...his voice is a blessings from heaven

ba55letmysoulfly

5y↑3

How does his voice do that! One of the best voices in the biz!

João Carreira

Just plain beautiful. It melts my soul. It's one of those songs that makes you happy to be alive...

Jessie

6y↑2

10 years later and I’m still a huge Sufjan fan ❤️

HUMVN ERR0R

still think this is better then what ended up on the album. this performance is so special

VTony Vicente

5y↑3

This song is just eons ahead of its time.

Goose Guys

2y↑1

Still so good and brings me to a place much needed

Jason Thomas

5y↑7

His little falsetto is on point

Justin Wingate

5y↑9

My God this is beautiful.

Ben Greenwald

7y↑2

So Beautiful. So peaceful. Something in Sufjans music.. his voice possesses this quality of desperate other worldly yearning that I so identify with. Grace and Peace.

Leisl Avalon

3y↑2

His little smile at 3:40. ❤😭 I love him!

Tobias Yoder

4y↑3

hes so good live

tomte

37w

Oh my. This is simply beautiful. 😢🥲

Jackie

3y↑1

His voice sounds beautiful here 🥰

Bart's Hi-Fi Record Transfer Lounge

6y↑2

Such a beautiful performance of a beautiful song

MrMentalSoul

7y↑1

Beautiful piece of music.

Viviane Patrícia

4y↑1

The first time I heard this song was when my dog died ... shortly before, and I feel his presence through that song. A sublime and intense feeling when I hear ... Inexplicable, Thank you! 💔

Louie P.W.

7y↑3

Sufjan makes me want to continue living when I no longer have the will to live.

utubelover H

6y↑2

His singing style is simple and peaceful

Rob Adams

What a wonderful refreshing song!!!

frank paulus

7y↑37

if we stop thinking we can feel that we are not alone, it´s our ego and our habits which feel us so sad, alone & unimportant, but it´s a everyday struggle to recognize it, so go on, sufjans music is a big help to be connected with all, the universe, the wind, the love, the music, the awareness, and i guess this is spirituality, to know and to feel that there is freedom behind thinking and its patterns

Garden Tiger Art

6y↑2

Beautiful sentiment put into inspiring words - thank you - love this piece of music but your words have also given me solace 🙏

Galaxy Lucia

4y↑2

This is actually stunning. To be in that room...wow.

bob_sacamano

7y↑1

hands down one of the most beautiful human beings of all time. A beautiful heart, and a killer face.

Røki

Absolutely beautiful

Victoria Bennett

6y↑1

This could quite possibly be the most beautiful music I've ever heard.

the hd

5y↑1

Everytime I come around here I feel something especially different. Sufjan is one of best, Period!

Daniele ICB

7y↑1

Love it!!

zenso

6y↑1

A story intertwined with the purity of his heart in everything that can be portrayed in mere words

Michael Kelly

7y↑1

I cannot imagine any substance that could make you feel better than what they are feeling in the depths of playing this song. Singularly focused, IN the groove. Bliss.

I envy them

Rhys Want

this is so incredibly beautiful

Carrie Parsons

I love this music so much.

Monie Muse

7y↑1

He has a voice of an angel 😇

ronniebillhicks

Absolutely beautiful, and original to boot, thanks fer sharing'

Mellow Hansen

7y↑1

I really like this version

Lucila

5y↑2

Overwhelmingly beautiful 😢

Max Mittler

7y↑132

suf just wanted to let you know I really appreciate all you do in this life. I hope you can find happiness and fulfillment along with your success

jamile

6y↑1

ai gente que musica boa

Bridie xo

4y↑1

I love this so much.

Jutta Callebaut

7y↑113

Why is Nadia Sirota not mentioned in the title? Haha I'm a bit upset... She plays so beautifully!

Jeff Cullison

7y↑7

...Because the others wrote this. But DAMNNNNN she is amazing! :-)

JRD Nudist Gaming

4y↑1

James McAlister didn't get a mention either. He may not have been there, but he still wrote it with Sufjan, Bryce and Nico.

Olive Oil

I can't tell if this soul is chthonic or celestial. I feel so connected to something so ancient

Carola Douxamer

Que bello! <3

Chuck Walsh

6y↑3

God, this is so good.

Gordon Kim

I love it!

Pr0x1mo

1y↑1

Have they made the sheet music to this available?

Eva Pate

4y↑1

I mean , wow . He's the real artist we all been waiting for

aladaris

7y↑4

This is awesome!

Leisl Avalon

His little notes at 3:09 😭

Richard Salisbury

So very beautiful.

Sheer Cerebral Power

7y↑5

Sufjan Stevens may help us when one day the remaining Beatles have left the world.......Beautiful,Celestial Music I love to Death......

Samuel Regnard

7y↑2

this is pure gold

Jeanette Barr

7y↑2

First time I've ever heard of this gentleman and his music and wow

maxismirnoff

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