mystery of love - sufjan stevens (slowed down) 

it always hits when he says “first” and then “last” kiss at the beginning and end. this song tells a story, and i’m so glad people pay attention to these beautiful lyrics.

and that’s on somewhere in northern italy in 1983

wish i could erase my memory and watch the movie all over again

You just made the saddest song in the world even sadder

This song always make me want to fall in love

“Call me by your name, and I’ll call you by mine.” “Elio elio elio..” “Oliver... I remember everything.”

“I remember everything...."

no one : youtube recommendations: hey u wanna be reminded how lonely u are ? teehee

This song always reminds me of the summer memories i never had

i wanna die to this song or have this song played at my funeral

now my depression has depression

I am eating a peach while I am listening to this master piece

elioelioelio oliveroliveroliver

the original version feels like summer. this version feels like winter

This makes me homesick for a place I've never been.

If you listen to this while staring at a complete stranger I’m sure you’d fall in love

i feel like this belongs here: “i stopped for a second. if you remember everything, i wanted to say, and if you are really like me, then before you leave tomorrow, or when you’re just ready to shut the door of the taxi and have already said goodbye to everyone else and there’s not a thing left to say in this life, then, just this once, turn to me, even in jest, when we were together, and, as you did back then, look me in the face, hold my gaze, and call me by your name.”

i could die to this song and be happy

the key change after 2:51 always hits me in the feels

this song + visions of gideon give me such a strange feeling. idk what it is but it’s like i’m missing something. something i never had.

anyone wanna be friends and ride bikes down Italian hills. Laughing and just being young and happy.

Jesus christ, i love being alive sometimes

When I listen to this song, I remember what the book is about, and I start crying. I can’t overcome it

The original gives me a weird emotion no other song gives me, like a melancholic type of hapinness and this adds a chill and calm vibe to it i love it

that’s it i’m naming my children oliver and elio and no one can stop me

When you thought the song could not get any sadder 😓

getting life is strange vibe

the emotions that this song gives to me, i cried on the first note

Everyone here saying that this is the saddest song ever obvs has no idea about Sufjan's discography.

i copied this from the original but i thought it belonged here: Alexander the Great was known as a womanizer his list of romances quite extensive. However, some researchers suggest that he also fell in love with at least two men, one of them being Hephaestion, a General in Alexander's Army. Alexander and Hephaestion spent time with each other nearly their whole lives, until the death of Hephaestion in 324 BC. They traveled, fought in battlefields and experienced many adventures together. Alexander is said to have felt a strong bond with him also due to his sensitivity, love of literature and intelligence. The queen of the captured Persian Royal family, Sisygambis, knelt to Hephaestion to plead for their lives, having mistaken him for Alexander because he was taller, and both young men were wearing similar clothes. When she realized her mistake she was acutely embarrassed, but Alexander pardoned her, saying "You were not mistaken, Mother; this man too is Alexander." Their love for each other was no secret, as is borne out by their own words. Hephaestion, when replying to a letter to Alexander's mother, Olympias, said "... you know that Alexander means more to us than anything." Arrian says that Alexander, after Hephaestion's death, described him as "... the friend I valued as my own life." When Hephaestion died, Alexander's life collapsed. Arrian relates an account that "... he flung himself on the body of his friend and lay there nearly all day long in tears, and refused to be parted from him until he was dragged away by force by his Companions ...", another that said "... he lay stretched upon the corpse all day and the whole night too ...". As a ruler, he didn't have too many people who he could trust. It seems that he believed in the loyalty his mother Olympias, Hephaestion, and his friend Ptolemy, future pharaoh Ptolemy I Soter. According to some later writings, Alexander felt extreme loneliness after the death of his dear friend, and he himself died just a few months after the burial of Hephaestion.

I am not okay with listening to the original ever again.

Makes me cry while im feeling butterflies in my stomach

this deserves more views and attention!! it gives the song a sadder vibe i love

Listening to this and just watching my family eating at the table before the clock strikes midnight for the New Year in New York. Everyone has a story, everyone has had love and will experience love. I wish you all the best love in 2020 & the best love for myself in the new year. You are enough, you are accepted. People adore you even when you think you’re nothing. I love you. Stay strong this new year, god knows I’ve almost ended it all. You will get there, so will I.

who else is crying to this song with no reason actually

depression:*knock* *knock* me: here we go again.

it feels like every slowed down song is sang by that same deep voiced singer who's drowned in sorrow

I think I am mentally and emotionally attached to this song.

this is the most beautiful song i will ever experience.

This is so peaceful, it’s like running around in a dream

i’m SOBBING i’m really wasting my teenage years

Why do I keep doing this to myself while I am on my period :/

i don't care how many years have passed, i will always adore CMBYN. I could watch it all day if I could.

“Is it better to speak or to die?”

Picture this: You’re with the love of your life on a warm summer’s evening. You don’t have to worry about anything. They wrap your arms around you as you watch the sun set beyond the horizon. You stare into the sun enjoying each other’s company, feeling the summer sun fade because autumn is around the corner. They kiss your head, they hold you tight. You share the silence because it tastes sweeter that way. You have no fear for new changes in life beyond this point because you know they won’t be faced alone. You are deserving of this love. Don’t hesitate to feel you deserve anything less than perfect. Keep going, and look fourth into the sun, because tomorrow is another day. If you have not found your love take a break from looking. They’re bound to show up when you least expect it. ❤️

every time i hear this song, my heart get heavy and i get sad. it reminds me of what i didn’t have, but at the same time it reminds me so much of what i could have. if you’re reading this i hope you find your true love someday

This song is so melancholic, like, I can't......

I just got over “call me by your name” and then this shows up on my recommended

This movie was so beautiful that just thinking about it makes me want to sob. This song alone makes me depressed, but it’s so pretty that I like to torture myself listening to it. Phenomenal film omg

This song makes me happy to be alive

I remember how i much played with her.. she was my best friend and we even went to watch call me by your name together... unfortunately her dad got a job abroad.. i accompanied them to the airport.. i still remember how red her eyes were from crying in the car.. i hugged her one last time and we went inside the airport.. soon after we left and i cried like a baby all night.. i knew i loved her.. i miss her.. we dont even talk much now. It hurts as hell..

If the feeling of love had a sound, this would be it. It's amazing how well Sufjan Stevens captured the feeling of love in this song.

this. this is my favorite song ever.

This song brings me the saddest feeling , and I can't even cry when listening to this 😢

I remember everything...

this is so dreamy

why do i listen to this knowing im already sad

the way this makes me cry when i die this is the only thing i want to hear

i want to press this song into my chest, into my heart. here i am, sitting with my arms folded over my phone, muffling the sound of a heart wrenching story, trying to embed it into my soul?

I'm happy to say that i had a story more or less like Oliver and Elio but I'm sad to say that I was the Oliver of the story

This song makes me want to be in love.

This movie made me realize I never want another trivial high school relationship that begins with initial physical attraction to someone, I want to fall in love with someone’s soul before I even realize I’m falling, I want to experience the world with someone in a way I never pictured I could, I want to write love letters to someone, I want a pure, adventurous, spontaneous, encapsulating, something beautiful. Maybe I’m a hopeless romantic. Maybe I want something like oliver and elio

this is one of those songs that we purposefully don't listen to too much.

Everytime I listen to this song I have a meltdown

lyrics: Oh, to see without my eyes The first time that you kissed me Boundless by the time I cried I built your walls around me White noise, what an awful sound Fumbling by Rogue River Feel my feet above the ground Hand of God, deliver me Oh, woah woe is me The first time that you touched me Oh, will wonders ever cease? Blessed be the mystery of love Lord, I no longer believe Drowned in living waters Cursed by the love that I received From my brother's daughter Like Hephaestion, who died Alexander's lover Now my riverbed has dried Shall I find no other? Oh, woah woe is me I'm running like a plover Now I'm prone to misery The birthmark on your shoulder reminds me How much sorrow can I take? Blackbird on my shoulder And what difference does it make When this love is over? Shall I sleep within your bed River of unhappiness Hold your hands upon my head Till I breathe my last breath Oh, woah woe is me The last time that you touched me Oh, will wonders ever cease? Blessed be the mystery of love

“I remember everything”.

I would sell my soul on the black market to be able to watch this move again for the first time

i fell in love with the utopian idea of ​​falling in love and having a relationship worthy of this song

„grow up i’ll see you at midnight”

Dear person whoever reads this, Hey, you, yes, I am talking right to you. I hope you will see yourself with the eyes I see you one day, because I can tell you have some awesome music taste :) You’re such a beautiful human being and worth and enough. I hope you know that you do only need yourself to be happy, I know society build up the standard that whenever you’re alone you’re not living a happy live. But in fact that is not true, if you start to realize that you actually deserve all the good things happening to you, you will treat yourself a lot nicer. I hope you let yourself rest, don’t beat yourself up over past mistakes, over regret, and over everything your mind wants to destroy you. I wish I could remove all those demons inside of your head because you deserve to feel happy. If you ever feel lonely then watch the sky, because you know, someone, at the same time is watching the sky too, maybe feeling the same way..I am glad you exist and I hope you won’t ever remove your own spot in this world, maybe you don’t feel like you belong here but, Angel, then build your home here. I don’t want you to leave this world unhappy. I want you to live every little second, I want you to feel alive, I don’t want you to see yourself just existing. You deserve it. Whatever happened, it’s not your fault, the demons in your head recognize that you have a beautiful heart, they want to take it because they have never seen such beautiful heart as yours, so why let them win over you? . You’re not selfish for isolating yourself, but you deserve to talk to someone. If you’re reading this than please never forget to breath and smile. Don’t live up to other standards! It’s your story and not theirs. Life for those who couldn’t, smile for those who forgot what a genuine smile is, love like there’s no other, hug like its your last one. I love you and send you hugs. You’re so strong, you’re still here, and I am proud of you. YOU ARE NOT USELESS. READ THAT AGAIN. YOU ARE WORTH IT. READ THAT AGAIN. YOU ARE LOVED. READ THAT AGAIN. I AM GLAD YOU EXIST. READ THAT AGAIN. YOU ARE NOT A PROBLEM. YOU ARE HUMAN AND YOUR FEELINGS ARE VALID. READ THAT AGAIN. YOU ARE NOT BEING DRAMATIC. You’re not a burden to anyone, don’t be afraid to talk, to use your voice. You’re beautiful inside out. Your body is beautiful the way it is. Please don’t starve yourself. Please eat, I know it’s hard but you deserve food. You deserve to eat and drink. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. READ THAT AGAIN. I WISH I COULD HUGH YOU RIGHT NOW, SO A VIRTUAL HUG WILL DO. It hurts me to see you’re in pain :( you deserve so much man, don’t let your emotions control you. Don’t let them get the best of you. I love u I love u I love u I love u I love u please don’t go. I am sorry that no one is hearing you, I am sorry no one is noticing that you have lost yourself. I wish I could take your pain away, it hurts me to see the pain in your eyes. I love you trough my words and I mean it. I just want you to stay, hold on a little longer okay? Please? For me.?? I hope you have an awesome day/ morning/ evening/ night. If it’s night for you, go to sleep, I know it’s hard to fall asleep right now but you deserve a good sleep. If you have nightmares, please, don’t let them fight you. If it’s day for you, don’t start it by such sad music, I know it’s impossible to have a good day with such mindset but take baby steps, start by drinking two cups of water in the morning and so on.. You will start building little healthy habits. If it’s evening for you, you’re probably overwhelmed and stressed, I want you to know it’s okay to feel the way you feel. You don’t need to be scared, of course you’re overwhelmed or stressed, I mean who wouldn’t? But it’s important to know that when you feel that way you should do a little self care, such as taking a bath for example? You deserve to feel at ease and relaxed. And if you are somewhere in between I hope you know that you’re stronger than you think, I know you will make it :) Now wipe those tears away and smile for me, you really don’t know much a smile can brighten someone’s day, do you? I hope one day yours will become a genuine one where you don’t need to fake it anymore, because I can’t say this enough, you deserve a good smile and to feel alive. You’re worth more than every fucking cent in this world. Remember crying is not weakness, let it out as much as you can but don’t let the emotion control you by giving up. It’s okay, you’re here, you’re safe, you can let it out. Did anyone asked you, how you are feeling today? If not, how are you really? I don’t think you’re doing good, but you will feel good at one point. Don’t give yourself up. I am sorry you feel misunderstood. But anyone who gets to be with you, doesn’t know how fucking lucky he/ she/ they is :). Enough with beating up yourself for today, okay?! - The stranger that cares about you more than anything. I hope this is enough for you to stay today, tomorrow will be a new day, a new start, let go now. I hope you can stay. This is your sign to stay and treat yourself with love, you deserve it. And in case no one told you today, again, I am so proud of you. I hope you will remember my words- becho :) Until tomorrow, my friend :) this is not my text, that however doesn't mean that I don't agree with every single word said here. Please don't be afraid to ask for help. You are worth it and there are people who love you.⚠️ I need everyone to pass this on

it feels like i’m listening to it for the first time again

I remember a few years back me and 2 friend's snuck out and blasted this while biking threw the country side in Oregon i would do anything to go back...

I liked every comment on this video (positive ones only, I didn’t see any negative ones anyway) this song puts me in a good mood and makes me all mushy

Why I always end crying?

9 seconds in and im already crying

Thank you RU-vid recommendation. I can't go back to the original one anymore.

i’ve been crying all day because of this

This song is probably the saddest one I've ever heard. Sufjan Stevens is the living talent, I pray for his new album in 2020.

I wish I could just erase my memory and watch this beautiful movie again. When I watched it, I didn't cry. It's been a day and I'm listening to these songs, crying. I can see myself somewhere in italy, swimming at night with someone I love. The movie really affected me and I think I will never forget about it. It's too beautiful to even be real.

This song makes me think of me jumping my Dutch warmblood gelding a hunter show. In an arena or a field its beautiful!😊🥰 💕❤💕

im still obsessed with this song years later. this song is golden and has become a peice of me.

This songs reminds me of summer memories✨🌻☀️

This makes me wanna ride around the countryside of Italy on a bike with my lover 😩

This song makes me wanna bawl my eyes out

This version is so depressing...especially the picture it’s just grey and it feels grey idk it’s just like the opposite of the original and I’m kinda here for it

Oh, to see without my eyes The first time that you kissed me Boundless by the time I cried I built your walls around me White noise, what an awful sound Fumbling by Rogue River Feel my feet above the ground Hand of God, deliver me Oh, oh woe-oh-woah is me The first time that you touched me Oh, will wonders ever cease? Blessed be the mystery of love Lord, I no longer believe Drowned in living waters Cursed by the love that I received From my brother's daughter Like Hephaestion, who died Alexander's lover Now my riverbed has dried Shall I find no other? Oh, oh woe-oh-woah is me I'm running like a plover Now I'm prone to misery The birthmark on your shoulder reminds me How much sorrow can I take? Blackbird on my shoulder And what difference does it make When this love is over? Shall I sleep within your bed River of unhappiness Hold your hands upon my head 'Til I breathe my last breath Oh, oh woe-oh-woah is me The last time that you touched me Oh, will wonders ever cease? Blessed be the mystery of love

never before has a song evoked such intense yearning for memories i have never experienced, for a lover i have never met, for a life i have never lived yet so desperately want to

Fell in love and this is the sound of it

"Slowed down" hit diferent :(

*i am not even in love but this makes me believe i am*

this song is so insanely amazing but i want to cry every time i hear it.

It makes me want to cry that I will probably never experience the kind of love that Elio and Oliver did. And this song amplifies that deep ache

Who would dislike this?

When you're ace but this song makes you want to experience a relationship like Elio and Oliver's

that moment when he says " I remember everything " the tears really start

If they dont play this at my funeral I'm coming back to haunt them

Blessed be the mystery of love

sufjan is just... so magical, so powerful, it reaches you so deep inside and awake feelings u didn’t even know were there. touching.

Whenever I listen to this nostalgia hits me so hard ...and makes me remember all those memories I could never experience again.

I wsih I could watch the movie again, :(