Lyrics For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti - Sufjan Stevens

For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti

I have called you children, I have called you son.
What is there to answer if I’m the only one?
Morning comes in Paradise, morning comes in light.
Still I must obey, still I must invite.
If there’s anything to say, if there’s anything to do,
If there’s any other way, I’ll do anything for you.
I was dressed embarrassment.
I was dressed in wine.
If you had a part of me, will you take you’re time?
Even if I come back, even if I die
Is there some idea to replace my life?
Like a father to impress;
Like a mother’s mourning dress,
If you ever make a mess, I’ll do anything for you
I have called you preacher;
I have called you son.
If you have a father or if you haven’t one,
I’ll do anything for you.
I did everything for you