You are climbing a mountain. You can feel the snow entwining in your hair, sticking to your jacket. Your boots sink into the snow leaving deep tracks. With every breath, water vapor comes out of your mouth.
You’re all alone, by that’s why you can be this high. Even thought you’re exhausted, you still climb higher, taking slowly every step. Your lungs burn inside. Step after step, slowly, yet you move forward.
Suddenly, you see a couple of birds flying above your head. ... read more
Sufjan manages to calm you and frighten you at the same time, he manages to cheer you up and feel the depths of sorrow at the same time, manages to make you feel like the main character and have you realize the perspective of everything around you at the same time. Truly a remarkable album with outstanding lyrics that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions
If Someone would record me when I dance my ass of in my room for 53 minutes straight while listening to this then I’m finshed