Sufjan Stevens – So You Are Tired

Perhaps no one has mastered the chamber folk genre like him. One of the greatest and most renowned singer-songwriters of our time is Sufjan Stevens. "So You Are Tired" is a tender Sufjan ballad that once again raises the bar for other modern singer-songwriters.

"So You Are Tired" presents itself as a calm and reflective song, carried by warming piano sounds and Stevens' gentle voice. It imbues a feeling of exhaustion and longing. This feeling is enhanced by the carefully chosen words and delicate instrumentation. The lyrical depth and melodic elegance of Sufjan Stevens is a constant reminder of a hard-won, yet beautiful realization of the human spirit. This acoustic folk aesthetic makes feelings of vulnerability and intimacy audible.

The song is a testament to Sufjan Stevens' continued ability to capture deep emotion and human experience in music. It's a reminder of the haunting way in which Sufjan Stevens tells stories. It makes a piece of music like this (which is also the first single from his forthcoming album "Javelin") a masterpiece.