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- >Rose of Aaron’s beard, where you can reach me
Rose of Aaron’s beard, where you can reach me
Don’t back down: nothing can be changed
Cantilever bridge, the drunken sailor
My brother had a daughter
The beauty that she brings, illumination
Sarah445566
Rose of Aaron’s beard is a reference to Aaron Rose,
the founder of Roseburg (a town in Douglas County, Oregon).
Stevens makes a point to incorporate Oregon history and town names into this album.
JesseDylanIvanCormier
Better than the Beatles song of the same title.
Don’t forget to listen Elliott Smith too !
Rose of Aaron’s beard
from Sufjan Stevens ? Should Have Known Better Lyrics on Genius
Meaning
This is a two pronged biblical allusion. Firstly it is a pun on the ‘rose of Sharon’ as mentioned in the Song of Solomon 2:1.
But the Beard of Aaron itself is mentioned in Psalm 133 regarding the delight of when family lives together in unity:
“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron…
Furthermore, the flower “Rose of Aaron’s Beard,” contains chemicals used in formulating antidepressants.
Metaphorically, this represents that he is fighting his depression by spending time with family,
likely with his brother and niece, mentioned earlier.
To help improve the quality of the lyrics, visit Sufjan Stevens ?
Should Have Known Better Lyrics and leave a suggestion at the bottom of the page
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