Mystery of Love (Demo) Lyrics – Sufjan Stevens

Mystery of Love (Demo) Lyrics - Sufjan Stevens

“Mystery of Love (Demo)” Lyrics by Sufjan Stevens is a latest English song in the voice of Sufjan Stevens. Its music too is composed by singer while brand new “Mystery of Love (Demo)” song lyrics are also written by Sufjan Stevens.

“Mystery of Love (Demo)” by Sufjan Stevens expresses deep emotions tied to love, loss, and longing. The lyrics reflect on the intense feelings someone experiences in a relationship, from the joy of the first kiss to the sorrow and confusion that follow. There’s a sense of being trapped in love’s pain, yet still finding beauty in the mystery of it all, even when things seem hopeless.

Lyrics of Mystery of Love (Demo) by Sufjan Stevens

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

Meaning of Mystery of Love (Demo) Lyrics

The first verse describes the feeling of experiencing love for the first time, especially the moment of a first kiss. The speaker reflects on how love feels overwhelming and powerful, almost like being lifted from the ground. There’s a sense of confusion, as “white noise” represents the emotional chaos that follows the intense feelings of love.

In the second verse, the speaker acknowledges the complexity of love. Despite the confusion and pain, the speaker finds something beautiful in the mystery of love, even as it brings both joy and sorrow. The line “will wonders ever cease” hints at the speaker’s amazement at love’s paradoxical nature.

In the third verse, the speaker reveals a loss of faith and a deep emotional struggle. They feel cursed by a love that has become painful, referencing a complicated relationship (possibly with family). The mention of Hephaestion and Alexander’s lover suggests an ancient, tragic love, hinting at the speaker’s own feelings of loss and emptiness.

The fourth verse shows the speaker’s growing despair and self-doubt. They question how much emotional pain they can endure, symbolized by the “blackbird on my shoulder.” The speaker wonders if love’s end will leave them broken, asking for comfort even in the darkest times.

Mystery of Love (Demo) Song Credits & Production Details

Song Title Mystery of Love (Demo)
Singer(s) Sufjan Stevens
Musician(s) Sufjan Stevens
Lyricist(s) Sufjan Stevens
Language English

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