For the Widows in Paradise, for the Fatherless in Ypsilanti Lyrics

Lyric discussion by duff_man_8 

Cover art for For the Widows in Paradise, for the Fatherless in Ypsilanti lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

The song is interpreted how you want it to be interpreted. If it has an impact on your life then who cares what someone else thinks it means. Just be happy with the way it makes you feel. It is still a beautiful song.