Saturn
Sufjan Stevens, James McAlister, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly
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Meloncholy creature Paranoid secret Hypothetic victim of prediction I'll consume the child that trails me The youngest of children A cannibal addiction Innocent victim Bite mark, body part When in secret siege We eat them Tell me I'm evil A Capricorn creature A chemical addiction First incision Take this body Bloodshed for you Tell me I'm evil Invisible people Continual affection for my action Vampire creature First born seeker Ah ah ah, now Ah ah ah, now Tell me I'm evil Tell me I'm not the name of love Tell me I'm evil Tell me I'm not the face of god Tell me I'm evil Tell me I'm not love Tell me I'm evil Tell me I'm not love Where there's joy I bring you trespass Where there's light I bring you darkness Where there's health I bring affliction Where there's hope I bring misfortune Ah ah ah, now Ah ah ah, now Tell me I'm evil Tell me I'm not love Tell me I'm evil Tell me I'm not love (Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love)
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Written by: Sufjan Stevens, Bryce D. Dessner, James J. Mcalister, Nico Muhly
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9 facts about this song
Song Composition"Saturn" is a song by American indie folk singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. It is part of his "Planetarium" album, a collaborative effort with composers Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, and drummer James McAlister, released in 2017.
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Album ConceptThe song is one part of an ambitious concept album about the solar system. Each song is named after a different celestial body, with "Saturn" representing the second largest planet in our solar system.
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Instrumentation"Saturn" features a blend of electronic and acoustic instruments, typical of Sufjan Steven's unique music style. It is characteristic for its lush string arrangements, electronic underbelly, and interstellar soundscapes.
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Song LyricsStevens is known for his poignant, introspective lyrics. In "Saturn", he uses the symbolism of the Roman god Saturn, who overthrew his father and then was overthrown by his own children, reflecting themes of rebellion, fear, and retribution.
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Song Release"Saturn" was one of the first songs released to promote the album, alongside "Mercury". It was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its lush orchestration and evocative lyrics.
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Live PerformancesBefore it was officially recorded, "Saturn" had been performed live by Sufjan Stevens and his collaborators during several concerts, turning it into a long-awaited studio release for many fans.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Saturn" is as esoteric as the song itself, comprised of swirling colors and interstellar metaphors, resulting in a sensory experience matching the extraterrestrial journey conveyed through the music.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was appreciated for its epic scale and Stevens's familiar harmonic language delivered through an intricately constructed, space-influenced backdrop. Critics lauded it as a stand-out track in the album.
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Song Duration"Saturn" is approximately 4 minute and 49 seconds long, making it one of the longest songs on the "Planetarium" album.
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