No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross
Sufjan Stevens
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Now that I fell into your arms My only lover, give out to give in I search for the capsule I lost Drag me to hell in the valley of the Dalles Like my mother, give wings to a stone It's only the shadow of a cross I slept on my back in the shade of the meadowlark Like a champion, get drunk to get laid I take one more hit when you depart I'll drive that stake through the center of my heart Lonely vampire inhaling its fire I'm chasing the dragon too far There's blood on that blade, f*ck me, I'm falling apart My assassin like Casper the ghost There's no shade in the shadow of the cross
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Album Classification"No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross" is a single from the seventh studio album of Sufjan Stevens, titled "Carrie & Lowell."
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Thematic BackgroundThe song, like the rest of the album, was inspired by the death of Sufjan's mother, Carrie, and the aftermath of her passing.
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Emotional DescriptionsIt is known as one of Sufjan Stevens' most heartbreaking and emotional songs due to the raw lyrical content and the tone of Stevens' voice.
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Religiosity AspectSeveral lyrics and themes of the song, including its title, make explicit references to Christianity, which is a common theme in many of Sufjan Stevens' works.
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Utilized InstrumentsThe song features only a single guitar and Stevens' haunting vocals, contrasting greatly with much of his previous baroque-pop style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song touch on Steven's feelings of despair, his struggle with substance abuse, and his struggle to make sense of loss through his Christian faith.
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Song LengthThe song is relatively short, clocking in at just over two and a half minutes long.
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Album and Song ReceptionDespite its depressing themes, "No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross" and the album it was featured on received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike.
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Release DateThe single "No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross" was released on February 16, 2015, ahead of the album's release in March.
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Record LabelThe studio album "Carrie & Lowell", including the single "No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross", was released under the record label Asthmatic Kitty, a label co-founded by Stevens himself.
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SongwritingSufjan Stevens himself wrote the song along with the other tracks on the album, further emphasising his personal and emotional connection to the song's content.
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Album RecordingThe whole album, including "No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross", was recorded in 2014, primarily at Stevens' home in Brooklyn, and at Pat Dillett's studio in Manhattan.
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