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| Sufjan Stevens – Impossible Soul Lyrics
| 15 years ago
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I figured that the "stupid man in the window" is Sufjan himself. This album seems to contain some of his most deeply personal lyrics ever -- it's almost like he hides behind a shield of electronics and effects, which I think is kind of ironic and probably intentional. The auto-tune verse is a good example of what I mean -- whatever he's singing about there, it's probably very dark and personal. |
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| Sufjan Stevens – Futile Devices Lyrics
| 15 years ago
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Why are you all in such denial that Sufjan could be gay or bisexual? Obviously no one can know for sure unless he comes out, but do you really think he would make so many of his lyrics so sexually ambiguous if he was straight? You guys seem really desperate to rationalize away the gay undertones in this and several other of his songs.
The theory that Futile Devices is about platonic love directly contradicts some of the heavily romantic lyrics. If you love someone in a platonic way, why would you "memorize their face"? That clearly indicates physical attraction.
I also disagree with the theory that the song is written from someone else's perspective or that the perspective changes midway through the song. Sufjan does crochet, yes, but don't you think that the reason he's "proud" could be because he taught the other person how to crochet? Also -- lots of people play guitar besides Sufjan. There is simply not enough information provided for anyone to reasonably assume that line is written about Sufjan from his lover's perspective.
I think I've made my point -- y'all should at least entertain the possibility that he could be gay. |
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| Why? – This Blackest Purse Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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ComaLogic, I think the "thing" that he's referring to is someone's life. I think what he's basically saying is that when someone dies, he keeps his distance because he's afraid that he will die too. When he says "expired license" it's like he's saying that his time is up, you know? |
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| Why? – Even the Good Wood Gone Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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The third line should be "wrists and ankles crossed at a vulnerable angle."
The second line in the last verse should be "left hand gripping hockey stick or cattle prod."
I also agree with the corrections that the person above me posted |
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