In a whirlwind of nostalgic road trips and soul-searching, Sufjan Stevens crafts an ode to the bittersweet journey of self-discovery. The lyrics weave a tapestry of youthful mistakes and fleeting moments, painting vivid scenes of selling clothes to the state and sleeping in parking lots. As he drives through cities like Chicago and New York, each mile brings both freedom and introspection. The refrain "all things go" echoes the inevitable passage of time, while "all things grow" hints at personal evolution. Amidst the backdrop of friendship and love, Stevens finds solace in the idea that even our missteps are part of a larger process of recreation and growth. This song is a poignant reminder that every journey, no matter how flawed, leads us closer to understanding ourselves.
