Sufjan Stevens - Everything That Rises (Official Lyric Video)

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Listen/Buy ‘Javelin’ here: sufjanstevens....
    ‘Javelin’ by Sufjan Stevens, released on CD, LP & Digital October 6, 2023
    Video credits:
    Featuring artwork by Sufjan Stevens
    Director, Producer, Animator, & Editor: Stephen Halker
    Additional animation: Rena Johnson
    Lyrics:
    Can you lift me up to a higher place?
    Forget everything that was before
    Turn your face around
    Like the salted sphere
    Turn yourself around
    To see what once was there
    Everything that rises must converge
    Everything that rises in a word
    Everything that rises must converge
    Everything that rises...
    Jesus lift me up to a higher plane
    Can you come around before I go insane?
    Cast me not in hell
    Where the demons rage
    Turn yourself around
    To see what I can save
    Everything that rises must converge
    Everything that rises in a word
    Everything that rises must converge
    Everything that rises....
    Turn yourself away
    From the wickedness, I said
    Evil comes to play
    In the image of the dead
    Everything rises, must converge
    Everything rises in a word
    Everything rises, must converge
    Everything rises....
    Credits:
    All instruments and lead vocal by Sufjan Stevens.
    Additional vocals by adrienne maree brown, Megan Lui, and Hannah Cohen.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @AR_WALKS
    @AR_WALKS 10 місяців тому +75

    ❤ "Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can't take it, and my heart is just going to cave in." how I feel about Sufjan's new album. bless you! thank you! get well soon!

  • @otgv
    @otgv 10 місяців тому +39

    I just love the new weird vibratos he uses on his voice throughout the album. It's one of his greatest works so far!

    • @ggpp
      @ggpp 10 місяців тому

      I wonder if he is using a chorus effect or just doing it with his voice?

  • @jmlkinc
    @jmlkinc 10 місяців тому +22

    This one's my favourite. Absolutely incredible.

  • @colejenkinsmusic
    @colejenkinsmusic 10 місяців тому +30

    Really love the texture and soundscapes in this. The blend of analog synths and electronic percussion over the acoustic guitar and vocals is superb.

  • @danielcervilla145
    @danielcervilla145 10 місяців тому +19

    Masterpiece Hands Down

  • @Othehughmanatee
    @Othehughmanatee 10 місяців тому +42

    If you're not familiar with Flannery O'Connor's work, her short story "Everything that Rises Must Converge" is a great place to start. It was published in 1965, the year after her death. You can get it in several collections through your local library, or even have it read to you here on youtube! ua-cam.com/video/83HEGMU_N68/v-deo.html
    Also, if there's any chance that Sufjan or anyone on his team is reading this: thank you for sharing this album with the world. I've been listening with tears in my eyes. What a beautiful tribute to your partner. I'm sorry for the pain you've gone through and just want you to know you aren't alone. Your artful music and lyrics have meant so much to so many people over the years. I'm just one of them. I'm thankful for you.

    • @sarahhyde6789
      @sarahhyde6789 10 місяців тому +5

      Woah, thanks for your comment. I’m obsessed with The Violent Bear it Away, but I’ve never read “Everything that Rises..” if it’s anything like “The Violent Bear it Away” I’m sure I’ll love it. I must get my hands on it now ASAP. So glad I read these comments, and nice to find another O’Conner/Sufjan fan. This song is so beautiful, I concur.

    • @christophervanasse9911
      @christophervanasse9911 5 місяців тому +1

      I was actually searching for the audiobook on youtube and found this song instead! I used to listen to Sufjan Stevens a lot in the past, had no idea he had a new album. I read Flannery a lot in college and revisiting her now that it's been several years.

  • @HenryOrtlip
    @HenryOrtlip 10 місяців тому +9

    I have been listening to Sufjan since I first heard “To be alone with you” on an episode of The OC back in what, 2004? Of all the great music that show gave me, nothing has come close to the visceral connection I have had with Sufjan through the years.
    Each album comes at different times and seasons in life- at great highs and extreme lows.. and the melodies become, in away, sewn into my mental DNA.
    It’s hard to explain, and maybe better left unsaid… but his music cuts me in two, and I’m left with a sense of humility and sadness- but yet still a small candle remains lit with hope.

  • @yellowbird08
    @yellowbird08 10 місяців тому +7

    If Sufjan's soul doesn't touch your soul in some way then I'm sorry, there's just no hope for you. Love you Sufjan, heal in all ways and thank you. 💛

  • @SensoriaMaRia
    @SensoriaMaRia 10 місяців тому +9

    God's and Angel's be with you dearest Sufjan. Healing will come to you... I will pray, fast, and meditate for your recovery.

    • @azulceleste7202
      @azulceleste7202 10 місяців тому +2

      I remember you from other Sufjan videos. I was worried because I wasn't seeing your comments anymore. But reading you again makes me happy. How are you doing? I send you lots of love.

    • @SensoriaMaRia
      @SensoriaMaRia 10 місяців тому +8

      @@azulceleste7202 I am absolutely touched and humbled you remember me! Thank you for remembering a stranger so kindly. My journey these last 12 years has brought to my knees and shattered me into pieces, when what I long for is peace. If you'd like the highlights (really lowlights!), let me know. How are YOU and yours? My heart aches for our beloved Sufjan, and yet loss/suffering is a part of our lives. It can break us and yet remake us. Forever changed and forever hopeful. Light and Love, MaRia 💜💙💜

    • @azulceleste7202
      @azulceleste7202 10 місяців тому +2

      @@SensoriaMaRia Of course I'd like to know about your story. And thank you for asking about me, I'm very well.

  • @Tactcat
    @Tactcat 10 місяців тому +4

    this one, especially this one, absolutely this one, this one def rises

  • @noahshighlightreel
    @noahshighlightreel 7 місяців тому +2

    How could a song be this good. I don’t understand. I don’t think this is humanly possible. When the drums kick in at 1:36 I literally ascend. I’m not here anymore. I go straight to heaven.

  • @vinfluenza
    @vinfluenza 10 місяців тому +7

    Thx for your music ❤❤❤
    Get well soon, friend!

  • @dannygriffith6185
    @dannygriffith6185 10 місяців тому +4

    Exquisitely beautiful track from an incredible masterpiece from Sufjan. Thank you.

  • @matapan205
    @matapan205 10 місяців тому +3

    God bless, Sufjan.

  • @hyunstqr
    @hyunstqr 10 місяців тому +7

    AHHH I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ALBUM AND I LOVE YOU SUFJAN! I WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY ❤️‍🩹 💛💛

  • @Darkpheria
    @Darkpheria 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank You!❤

  • @nurnochkunst2023
    @nurnochkunst2023 6 місяців тому +1

    This is so wonderful - it touched me with wet eyes - Love from Germany

  • @etaknar
    @etaknar 10 місяців тому +3

    Ah convergence; so mote it be ❤🎉

  • @lauramourasoares
    @lauramourasoares 10 місяців тому +2

    Your art is so powerfull, Sufjan my dear. I hope you get well and receive a lot of love

  • @joebrown6339
    @joebrown6339 10 місяців тому +2

    I love this track. The end reminds me of some of John Cage's expiremental stuff with arranged piano, and the vocals, lead and backing, are amazing!

  • @teddi5039
    @teddi5039 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ❤️

  • @Evandro3416
    @Evandro3416 10 місяців тому +7

    Perfeito ❤❤❤

  • @myndirnotur
    @myndirnotur 10 місяців тому +1

    one of your best yet sufjan

  • @M3ybelin_
    @M3ybelin_ 10 місяців тому +3

    ❤❤

  • @boosay1146
    @boosay1146 6 місяців тому

    I love this, you are amazing Sufjan

  • @eglantined.t.1276
    @eglantined.t.1276 10 місяців тому +3

    Anyone else hearing some "Chicago" chords on this song ? :)

  • @Theedappa
    @Theedappa 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey ,First heard you on radio 6 music , you are incredible!!!! your songs and tone really hit a delicate part of everyone that listens. I also know you are in a bit of trouble yourself, just know you have a lot of people routing for you, stay strong life is one rough tough bitch sometimes. x

  • @Revnoir29871
    @Revnoir29871 10 місяців тому +2

    Grammy can you deliver him an reward ???

  • @wexfell
    @wexfell 10 місяців тому

    thank you sufjan

  • @huzizach
    @huzizach 10 місяців тому +3

    The Never Ending Story vibes here....anybody?

  • @whaledna
    @whaledna 4 місяці тому

    AHHHHHH this is MASTERPIECE

  • @unofficialsufjanstevens7829
    @unofficialsufjanstevens7829 10 місяців тому +6

    BELT IT, SUF!

  • @33coleo
    @33coleo 8 місяців тому

    Shriekback has a song called Everything That Rises Must Converge from their 1985 album Oil and Gold.

  • @mementomori8930
    @mementomori8930 4 місяці тому

    this sounds like a song from A Moon Shaped Pool

  • @m.barrera7273
    @m.barrera7273 10 місяців тому +4

    First! 🤍 O so beautiful!

  • @victorpons2588
    @victorpons2588 10 місяців тому

  • @maverickk714
    @maverickk714 6 місяців тому

    RMS MUSIC SOCIETY BEST SONGS OF 2023!

  • @cloudstar_16
    @cloudstar_16 10 місяців тому +3

    🩵

  • @user-sz9ce4cp2o
    @user-sz9ce4cp2o 10 місяців тому +2

    2nd❤

  • @toevlugsoord
    @toevlugsoord 10 місяців тому +2

    Am I crazy or do the bubble "puff paint" letters at the start say "Must Conserve"?

    • @cfbg
      @cfbg 10 місяців тому

      It’s a quote. Everything rises must converge. Do you read?

    • @mindfulmaximalism
      @mindfulmaximalism 10 місяців тому +1

      You're not crazy. The puff paint is ridiculous, childish, and in this case, WRONG.
      The song is nice, though.

    • @nicksimons7391
      @nicksimons7391 10 місяців тому +3

      @@cfbg ​​⁠lol ironic because your reading comprehension game was not there for this comment. they’re talking about the bubble letters at the very beginning / in the thumbnail. they say “must conserve” for some reason. do you read?

    • @heyitsmira17
      @heyitsmira17 10 місяців тому

      Yup. In My Red Little Fox it's also a bit mixed up (only the order of the words though, "My Little Red Fox")

    • @kathrynlentini7470
      @kathrynlentini7470 13 днів тому

      All I see is "coniserve"... it bothers me.

  • @sc2057l
    @sc2057l 10 місяців тому

    Very similar musically to 'Don't Fade' by Vance Joy...

  • @maxmusic333
    @maxmusic333 10 місяців тому

    FIRST

  • @jsg497
    @jsg497 8 місяців тому

    Soaring. Lovely, sweeping musical arrangements … pity he’s played into Christian heaven and hell concepts but grief acts in mysterious, unnerving ways. I love the music, but the superstitious lyrics here play into divisive dichotomy good/bad, angel/demon language of the church …

    • @TAEYYO
      @TAEYYO 7 місяців тому

      He's Christian so not really surprising...

    • @tekkzilla619
      @tekkzilla619 4 місяці тому +2

      Is this your first time listening to Sufjan Stevens? He has lots of Christian ideologies, parables, psalms, proverbs, and hymns throughout his entire catalog...

    • @TAEYYO
      @TAEYYO 4 місяці тому

      @@tekkzilla619 Exactly! Thank you. My comment got removed for some reason--but was basically this.

    • @tekkzilla619
      @tekkzilla619 4 місяці тому

      @@TAEYYO no worries friend, I have that very same thing happen all the time so I know the frustration...

    • @jsg497
      @jsg497 4 місяці тому

      @@tekkzilla619 your point?

  • @dominiqueshaneawitin7307
    @dominiqueshaneawitin7307 10 місяців тому

    🫀