The composition Genuflecting Ghost by Sufjan Stevens serves as a profound examination of faith, selflessness, and emotional conflict. Through striking imagery and compelling language, Stevens articulates the intricacies of the human condition, intertwining themes of yearning, commitment, and metamorphosis. The persistent themes of sacrifice, vulnerability, and the fleeting nature of power construct a narrative that is both intensely personal and widely relatable.
The song’s haunting melodies and poignant lyrics foster an emotional landscape that encourages listeners to contemplate their own challenges related to faith, love, and identity. Stevens’ skill in harmonizing beauty with despair is a key factor that elevates “Genuflecting Ghost” as a significant and thought-provoking piece of art.
Genuflecting Ghost by Sufjan Stevens Chords
Capo: No Capo
[Intro]
D A Bm A Asus4 Dsus2 D G D A
[Verse 1]
D A G Bm
Give myself as a sacrifice
A Asus4 Dsus2 D G D A
Genuflecting ghost I kiss the floor
D A G Bm
Rise, my love, show me paradise
A Asus4 Dsus2 D G D A
Nothing seems so simple anymore
[Chorus]
Em Bm A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Rest assured, words come easy
G D A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Insecure, love and please me
Em Bm A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Sacred word, bind me, insult
G D A
As I praise your name
[Verse 2]
D A Bm
Now we dance in our catastrophe
A Asus4 Dsus2 D G
Ramparts in the sky
D A
That flash with horror
D A Bm
Let's take these chances, no more amnesty
A Asus4 Dsus2 D G D A
Nothing else remains as once before
[Chorus]
Em Bm A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Rest assured, empires will fall
G D A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Insecure, restless and small
Em Bm A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Sacred word, bind me, insult
G D A
As I praise your name
[Outro]
D A G Bm
Give myself as a sacrifice
A Asus4 Dsus2 D G D A
Genuflecting ghost I kiss no more
G D A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Oh-oh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
G D A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Oh-oh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
G D A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Oh-oh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
G D A Asus4 Dsus2 D
Oh-oh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Genuflecting Ghost by Sufjan Stevens Chords