No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross Lyrics

Lyric discussion by thawhiteshadow 

Cover art for No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

Tons of drug references in this song: capsule, stake in the heart, blood on the blade, take a hit, inhale fire, chasing the dragon, shade, Casper. I don't think that's the only message in the song, but there's a strong Eliot Smith vibe to the lyrics.