Sufjan Stevens “Mystery of Love (Demo)” (Official Music Video)

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“Mystery of Love (Demo)" by @SufjanStevensOfficial released on 3/31/2025.

From the upcoming release, Carrie & Lowell - 10th Anniversary Edition, out May 30 2025 on Asthmatic Kitty Records. More info here: http://www.cl.sufjan.com/.

Pre-order/pre-save now: https://sufjanstevens.lnk.to/CL10year

~Video Credits~

Directed and Produced by Rena Johnson (@renacjohnson on Instagram)

Original artwork and archival photos by Sufjan Stevens.

8mm film provided by Sufjan Stevens and additional assets provided by Rena Johnson.

~Lyrics~

Oh to see without my eyes
The first time that you kissed me
Boundless by the time I cried
I built your walls around me
White noise what an awful sound
Fumbling by Rogue River
Feel my feet above the ground
Hand of God deliver me

Oh woe is me
The first time that you kissed me
Oh will wonders ever cease
Blessed be the mystery of love

Lord, I no longer believe
Drowned in living waters
Cursed by the love that I receive
From my brother’s daughter
Like Hephaestion who died
Alexander’s lover
Now my riverbed has dried
Shall I find no other

Oh woe is me
I’m running like a plover
Now I’m prone to misery
The birthmark on your shoulder reminds me

How much sorrow can I take
Blackbird on my shoulder
And what difference does it make
When this love is over
Shall I sleep within your bed
River of unhappiness
Hold your hands upon my head
Until I breathe my last breath

Oh woe is me
The last time that you touched me
Oh will wonders ever cease
Blessed be the mystery of love