Christmas Unicorn Lyrics

Lyric discussion by lightningrod14 

Cover art for Christmas Unicorn lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

i think the last part--"Love will tear us apart" is a reference to the song of the same name by Joy Division, a british post-punk band from the early 80s.

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also, i freaking love this song. can't wait for the new album!

anyway, i think the song is a reflection of sufjan's dim view of christmas as a fantastical ideal with a commercial sheen. its positive, but i feel its a bit sarcastic. this song has really good lyrics, like outstanding even by sufjan's standards. i think the whole song is brilliant, really.

Yes, I think you are quite right. That's what I firs thought of.