Sufjan Stevens - Mystery Of Love (audio) Guide

: By referencing the ancient Greek lovers Hephaestion and Alexander the Great, Stevens grounds the song in a history of tragic, deep-seated devotion.

: This line is often interpreted as a reference to Stevens’ niece, whom he also mentions in "Should Have Known Better" as a source of light and healing during his grief. Sufjan Stevens - Mystery of Love (Audio)

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