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Artist/Band:
Sufjan Stevens
Lyrics for Song: Concerning the UFO Sighting
Lyrics for Album: Illinois [2005]
When the revenant came down,
We couldn't imagine what it was.
In the spirit of three stars.
The alien thing that took its form.
Then to Lebanon, oh God.
The flashing at night, the sirens grow and grow.
Oh, history involved itself.
Mysterious shade that took its form.
Or what it was, incarnation, three stars.
Delivering signs and dusting from their eyes.
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Concerning the UFO Sighting
Sufjan Stevens' 'Concerning the UFO Sighting' appears on the 2005 album 'Illinois,' a record that explores the state's history and identity through folk-rock and Americana. The track reflects Stevens' signature blend of narrative storytelling and acoustic instrumentation, often weaving personal reflection with broader cultural themes. Released during a period where Stevens frequently examined American regionalism, the song contributes to the album's atmospheric and introspective tone. It stands alongside other tracks on the record that utilize rich harmonies and melodic structures to evoke a sense of place and memory, characteristic of his work in the mid-2000s. |
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