Oh God, Where Are You Now?
Sufjan Stevens · Michigan [2003]
Oh Lord hold me now.
There's no other man
who could raise the dead.
So do what you can
to anoint my head.
Oh God, where are you now?
Oh Lord save somehow.
The Devil is hard on my face again.
The world is a hundred to one again.
Would the righteous still remain?
Would my body stay the same?
Oh God hold me now.
Oh God touch me now.
There's no other man
who could save the dead.
There's no other garden
to place our head.
Would the righteous still remain?
Would my body stay the same?
There's no other man
who could raise the dead.
So do what you can
to anoint my head.
Oh God hold me now.
Oh Lord touch me now.
Oh God, Where Are You Now?
Sufjan Stevens' "Oh God, Where Are You Now?" appears on the 2003 album Michigan, a pivotal work in his discography that blends folk, indie, and orchestral elements. The track reflects Stevens' signature style of weaving personal narrative with broader spiritual and existential themes, characteristic of his early career. Released during a period where he frequently explored themes of faith, loss, and the passage of time, the song contributes to the album's cohesive atmosphere of introspection. It stands as a notable example of his ability to create lush, emotionally resonant recordings that have influenced the indie-folk genre. The composition showcases his talent for layering instrumentation to enhance the lyrical content, creating a soundscape that invites deep contemplation.