Heirloom

Sufjan Stevens · All Delighted People [2010]

When your heirloom's wilted brown

When the devil's pushing down

When your mourning has a sound

And you hesitate to laugh

How quickly will your joy pass

How quickly will your joy pass



And when you walk inside I feel the door

I'll never let it push your arms no more

And when your legs give out just lie right down

And I will kiss you till your breath is found

And when you walk inside I feel the door

I'll never let it push your arms no more



So do you think I came to fight?

And do I always think I'm right?

Oh no I never meant to be a pest to anyone this time

Oh no I only meant to be a friend to everyone this time