Thanks so much for listening everyone. Read more about this version (and the DUMBO version), listen to it on your preferred streaming service, and pre-order a 7-inch for December 2022 here: sufjanstevens.lnk.to/fourthofjuly
I CANNOT believe Sufjan is almost 50! He looks so young! And then I realize I’m getting older too, I started listening to Sufjan right before college in 2005… thank you Sufjan for treating us with these treasures over the years
This song made me cry and pray for my loved ones. We will all leave at some point if God allows it or until He comes. May they and I obtain mercy, may they repent and return to God to see each other again when Christ comes the second time. I don't like death, I am at peace because it is a rest, a cozy dream, for me death is just a step, when you wake up from it and see Christ coming, you will say, where is death your sting? Where is your grave? victory? With your body that for a time was corrupted, rotted and turned into dust, you will rise with an immortal body, full of health and vitality, similar to the angels themselves, the angels will receive us, they will take us and we will see many people full of unbreakable happiness, you will see those closest to you that one day you lost and loved, even people you never imagined will be there, you will embrace them, you will cry with happiness. Then we will go on an incredible journey to the abode of the Creator, you will see Jesus as your King at the entrance of the great heavenly city and his angels will have crowns in his hands. The angel who was with you all your life, since you were conceived, will have your crown and when Jesus calls you, he will give you a new name, he will take your crown according to who you are and he will put it on your head and with great love and pride in His face will tell you: you endured and suffered a lot, you were stronger than you thought, you have defeated the devil, I am very proud of you, my child, my beloved son, my sacrifice was worth it, because I see you now. again, and here, everything has already happened. He will dry your tears, he will hug you and kiss you like a father kisses his son that he stopped seeing for a long time and he found him again in his home, safe, and in front of the congregation and the celestial beings he will say: my son. He was dead and he lived again, lost and has been found and you will enter that city where eye has not seen and ear has not heard. They are the wonderful things that God has prepared for us. God loves you, don't listen to that satanic voice that depresses you now. The devil is envious because the mercy that he once lost, we have. It does not matter your past, nor the multitude of your sins or whether you were on Satan's side or were in darkness. Christ Jesus already paid for all your sins and rebellions on the cross. He chose us as substitutes for those who fell from heaven, they (the demons) hate us because we will take the places they once lost because of their bad decisions even though God gave them opportunity after opportunity to repent but they did not. Do not reject this call of the Spirit of God. Come home, your loving Father is still waiting for you. Leave your past, your old way of living. Go to Christ, know him through his holy word the Bible, pray, repent, ask for strength and courage in the face of the devil's schemes, if you fall get up again, do not listen to the enemy who tells you that you are nothing that you are not worth If you only saw yourself in the eyes of the One who Created all things, if you only knew your value, you were a very expensive price to pay and that was on the cross, the most terrible death that the Son of God paid and that he did not He deserved it but he did it for you. We were going to have eternal death, we would cease to exist because of the law that God established, and demanded that the wages of sin bring death. But Christ became sin to pay your high price. Don't reject it, reject the voice of the enemy that is in your head. And in the name of Jesus I pray that this comment reaches your heart and suppresses the devil if he prevents it from reaching everyone. Amen I only wish that you do not perish, but that you can proceed to repentance. -Jesus If you have come this far, accept this message, apply it in your life and get baptized, ask God where to be baptized in water, so that you may receive the fire of the spirit of God and keep his commandments in Exodus 20, study the life of Jesus in his gospels and now Baptized you will be written in the book of life, you already belong to Christ and he will help you when you are in trouble, in temptation, or in war against the devil, Christ will give you strength. This life on earth requires many sacrifices. But heaven is much more exciting than you think, it is more valuable than all the riches of this world or the happiness it offers. You will not regret it, just set your eyes on that great moment where you are with God. And why not, you will be joyful here where you are, God also has promises and plans for you on this earth, just give him your soul and your being, please Blessings
I'm a screenwriter and soon-to-be filmmaker. My ultimate dream, above making money, above being critically acclaimed, above winning any awards like an Oscar or a Palme d'Or, is to have Sufjan write an original song for one of my films. Happy Birthday Sufjan, and thank you for the divine beauty, sorrow, and grace you bring to music.
4th of July is a VERY hard "holiday" for me. My entire family turned on me 7 years ago for speaking the truth. Truth about what my father had done during our childhood. With my mother turning a blind eye. They were married on the 4th of July. They all get together, to celebrate a dishonest, vile kind of love. I've been banished...
Remake a great song is always a risk, but these two kept the original feeling and turned out to be great. Thank you so much for this and happy birthday. I hope someday I can see you in Mexico
Thank you Sufjan. I haven't been listening to you for nearly as long as others, but when I found this song I knew it was meant for me. My beloved dog bow, passed away a month ago. His birthday was the Fourth of July. Me and my siblings were away, visiting my father. My mother and step-father came home to him lying in there bedroom, blood running out of his mouth. The most interesting part about this whole ordeal, is that he died on the Fourth of July. This song will forever hold a special place in my heart. This will forever be my song for him, because I made a realization on the Fourth of July. "Were all gonna Die," A very sad set of words, but some that feel even the slightest bit comforting to my heart. He's better now, and eventually we all will be. So thank you Sufjan, for releasing such a wonderful album. Even though it was released all those years ago, it still holds true today. So truly, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you.
I have no words RN. Having discovered this song about a month back and making it my all time comfort song, I feel so much, so much, it's beyond words how I love this new release. This version is sooooo pretty, just as pretty as the orginal one (that one has melancholic and comforting feelings to it while this one has a different vibe to it) love love love this song and power to everyone who's struggling!💜💜💜✨
What a difference between this and your Dumbo version! This rendition seems more celebratory and uplifting about Life. Your usual high standards of production Sufjan confirms you as an underrated genius. Thank you.
Sufjan! Sufjan my dear friend! I watch your channel at least several times a week in hopes of seeing a new video. I am your huge fan and you changed my life and perception of everything, all your music was with me in the hardest moments of my life and I just want to thank you that you exist, your creativity is the most unique of existing and no artist will ever outshine you! You're the best! I'm really looking forward to new songs! The new version of this song is magical by the way!!!!!!!
Just Magic I think, in tune with the universe in my opinion, I dont know how he does it, but its beautiful, thank you for sharing Sufjan, I love both versions deeply ❤❤❤❤❤
First vereion is when it starts and we grief so bad after losing ones we loved but this version is like the oh hellos' 10 years anniversary ver. of Hello My Old Heart, Healing, uplifing, and ready to move on to the next chapter of your life.
Happy Birthday Suf! your music has been my father figure through high school and now the end of college. Can’t wait for this next chapter. Thank you for the understanding and light you bring to the world, even though u can’t see the impact💙
July tenth was when my grandmother passed away and i really love "fourth of july" reminds ke of her shes so precious to me because she took care of me for 10 years
This song reminds me of a special time, thank you Sufjan this version is beautiful and thank you for letting me remember feelings I thought were lost forever.
This was recorded at Justin Vernon of Bon Iver’s studio if anyone was wondering what April Base was. Does anybody know what, if any, musical or production contributions Justin made to this version of the song, or if he just provided the recording space? I can’t seem to find out much about that aspect of the JV connection and I’m very curious :)
AND HAPPY LAST BIRTHDAY MY BELOVED DEAR! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND INSPIRATION! AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND MORAL, BECAUSE EVERYTHING ELSE WILL COME, AND HEALTH IS ONE!
![Sufjan Stevens - Fourth of July (April Base Version) [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SIGZimaAV4M/mqdefault.jpg)
Thanks so much for listening everyone. Read more about this version (and the DUMBO version), listen to it on your preferred streaming service, and pre-order a 7-inch for December 2022 here:
sufjanstevens.lnk.to/fourthofjuly
Thank you, AKR! Love to the entire AKR fam and many happy returns to Sufjan.
I CANNOT believe Sufjan is almost 50! He looks so young! And then I realize I’m getting older too, I started listening to Sufjan right before college in 2005… thank you Sufjan for treating us with these treasures over the years
WHAT I THIGHT HE WAS LIKE EARLY 30s
love that sufjan's mother carrie has a subtle halo of light around her head in the picture, heartbreaking
I was wondering who the song was about. I wonder if the insect/bird references are somewhat more personal now.
This song made me cry and pray for my loved ones. We will all leave at some point if God allows it or until He comes. May they and I obtain mercy, may they repent and return to God to see each other again when Christ comes the second time.
I don't like death, I am at peace because it is a rest, a cozy dream, for me death is just a step, when you wake up from it and see Christ coming, you will say, where is death your sting? Where is your grave? victory? With your body that for a time was corrupted, rotted and turned into dust, you will rise with an immortal body, full of health and vitality, similar to the angels themselves, the angels will receive us, they will take us and we will see many people full of unbreakable happiness, you will see those closest to you that one day you lost and loved, even people you never imagined will be there, you will embrace them, you will cry with happiness. Then we will go on an incredible journey to the abode of the Creator, you will see Jesus as your King at the entrance of the great heavenly city and his angels will have crowns in his hands. The angel who was with you all your life, since you were conceived, will have your crown and when Jesus calls you, he will give you a new name, he will take your crown according to who you are and he will put it on your head and with great love and pride in His face will tell you: you endured and suffered a lot, you were stronger than you thought, you have defeated the devil, I am very proud of you, my child, my beloved son, my sacrifice was worth it, because I see you now. again, and here, everything has already happened. He will dry your tears, he will hug you and kiss you like a father kisses his son that he stopped seeing for a long time and he found him again in his home, safe, and in front of the congregation and the celestial beings he will say: my son. He was dead and he lived again, lost and has been found and you will enter that city where eye has not seen and ear has not heard. They are the wonderful things that God has prepared for us.
God loves you, don't listen to that satanic voice that depresses you now. The devil is envious because the mercy that he once lost, we have.
It does not matter your past, nor the multitude of your sins or whether you were on Satan's side or were in darkness. Christ Jesus already paid for all your sins and rebellions on the cross. He chose us as substitutes for those who fell from heaven, they (the demons) hate us because we will take the places they once lost because of their bad decisions even though God gave them opportunity after opportunity to repent but they did not. Do not reject this call of the Spirit of God. Come home, your loving Father is still waiting for you. Leave your past, your old way of living. Go to Christ, know him through his holy word the Bible, pray, repent, ask for strength and courage in the face of the devil's schemes, if you fall get up again, do not listen to the enemy who tells you that you are nothing that you are not worth If you only saw yourself in the eyes of the One who Created all things, if you only knew your value, you were a very expensive price to pay and that was on the cross, the most terrible death that the Son of God paid and that he did not He deserved it but he did it for you. We were going to have eternal death, we would cease to exist because of the law that God established, and demanded that the wages of sin bring death. But Christ became sin to pay your high price. Don't reject it, reject the voice of the enemy that is in your head. And in the name of Jesus I pray that this comment reaches your heart and suppresses the devil if he prevents it from reaching everyone. Amen
I only wish that you do not perish, but that you can proceed to repentance. -Jesus
If you have come this far, accept this message, apply it in your life and get baptized, ask God where to be baptized in water, so that you may receive the fire of the spirit of God and keep his commandments in Exodus 20, study the life of Jesus in his gospels and now Baptized you will be written in the book of life, you already belong to Christ and he will help you when you are in trouble, in temptation, or in war against the devil, Christ will give you strength. This life on earth requires many sacrifices. But heaven is much more exciting than you think, it is more valuable than all the riches of this world or the happiness it offers. You will not regret it, just set your eyes on that great moment where you are with God. And why not, you will be joyful here where you are, God also has promises and plans for you on this earth, just give him your soul and your being, please
Blessings
My goodness sufjan. My goodness.
I'm a screenwriter and soon-to-be filmmaker. My ultimate dream, above making money, above being critically acclaimed, above winning any awards like an Oscar or a Palme d'Or, is to have Sufjan write an original song for one of my films. Happy Birthday Sufjan, and thank you for the divine beauty, sorrow, and grace you bring to music.
@@ZEMBLAfilms jajajajajaja this got me together
Cassie D werk the runway of life and get yours🌈
Bring the 4th of July please...
the orginal version always reminds me of my dad but this one reminds me of myself and how i’ve been working on healing
No one does the deviation of reality in music like Sufjan, and in that there's a beauty no one matches.
Your music is precious, I will never get tired of listening to it.
4th of July is a VERY hard "holiday" for me. My entire family turned on me 7 years ago for speaking the truth. Truth about what my father had done during our childhood. With my mother turning a blind eye. They were married on the 4th of July. They all get together, to celebrate a dishonest, vile kind of love. I've been banished...
i absolutely did not need 2 new versions of this song to fuck up my day but here we are. ❤
♥️
On his day of birth, Sufjan did.. So here we are ♥️
Remake a great song is always a risk, but these two kept the original feeling and turned out to be great. Thank you so much for this and happy birthday. I hope someday I can see you in Mexico
Thanks sufjan for saving my life ✨✨
Happy Birthday Sufjan! And thank you and all the people involved for giving us this beautiful present ❤️
Thank you Sufjan. I haven't been listening to you for nearly as long as others, but when I found this song I knew it was meant for me. My beloved dog bow, passed away a month ago. His birthday was the Fourth of July. Me and my siblings were away, visiting my father. My mother and step-father came home to him lying in there bedroom, blood running out of his mouth. The most interesting part about this whole ordeal, is that he died on the Fourth of July.
This song will forever hold a special place in my heart. This will forever be my song for him, because I made a realization on the Fourth of July. "Were all gonna Die," A very sad set of words, but some that feel even the slightest bit comforting to my heart. He's better now, and eventually we all will be.
So thank you Sufjan, for releasing such a wonderful album. Even though it was released all those years ago, it still holds true today. So truly, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you.
Happy birthday sufjan💚
Happy Birthdays to us, Sufjan!
We miss you suf ❤️
I have no words RN. Having discovered this song about a month back and making it my all time comfort song, I feel so much, so much, it's beyond words how I love this new release. This version is sooooo pretty, just as pretty as the orginal one (that one has melancholic and comforting feelings to it while this one has a different vibe to it) love love love this song and power to everyone who's struggling!💜💜💜✨
The step from facing death to accepting death
What a difference between this and your Dumbo version! This rendition seems more celebratory and uplifting about Life. Your usual high standards of production Sufjan confirms you as an underrated genius. Thank you.
I think I discovered your work in 2005 and I've just always enjoyed your art so very much. Thank you.
Really hear the emotion in his voice, and just trying to hold it all together.
La original siempre será la mejor, pero en cualquier modo que la cante sufjan sigue haciendo arte.
x2
This one hits differently
Why do you cry? Because this is the most beautiful thing I ever heard. Thankyou!
this version sounds like it’d be on the 'where the wild things are' OST
As if I couldn’t love you more 🥹
Happy birthday July twin.
Thanks for blessing us once again ❤️🔥
Sufjan! Sufjan my dear friend! I watch your channel at least several times a week in hopes of seeing a new video. I am your huge fan and you changed my life and perception of everything, all your music was with me in the hardest moments of my life and I just want to thank you that you exist, your creativity is the most unique of existing and no artist will ever outshine you! You're the best! I'm really looking forward to new songs! The new version of this song is magical by the way!!!!!!!
Where are you Sufjan on this lovely picture ? I love the halo on your Mom's head ❤️ May she rest in peace 🕊
Happy birthday, you beautiful soul.
there is big magic in Your Songs, I salute You Sir !
Just Magic I think, in tune with the universe in my opinion, I dont know how he does it, but its beautiful, thank you for sharing Sufjan, I love both versions deeply ❤❤❤❤❤
This is a version of the song I didn’t know I needed
Congratulations Sufjan….1st July. Happy birthday.
Preciosa canción. Salud y libertad a toda la Tribu de la Humanidad.
Heal the masses with your tunes
Happy birthday, Sufjan!
First vereion is when it starts and we grief so bad after losing ones we loved but this version is like the oh hellos' 10 years anniversary ver. of Hello My Old Heart, Healing, uplifing, and ready to move on to the next chapter of your life.
happy bday :)) your birthday is a day after mine!!
Happy birthday Lillian
@@Sinsearach thank you!! :))
Happy Birthday , thank you for your beautiful music. 😸🌺🏵️🌺🏵️🌺
Dear Sufjan, happy birthday. I happened to hear one of your songs, I'm glad i got. Go know you and your Music. I am looking vorward to more 🙃
Happy Birthday Suf! your music has been my father figure through high school and now the end of college. Can’t wait for this next chapter. Thank you for the understanding and light you bring to the world, even though u can’t see the impact💙
Happy birthday sufjan stevens
HBD SWEATHEART ^^
Happy Birthday @Sufjan Stevens! 🎉 ❤
I fall for every version of this song with different feelings. What a talent artist, Sufjan! ❤️✨
July tenth was when my grandmother passed away and i really love "fourth of july" reminds ke of her shes so precious to me because she took care of me for 10 years
Ngl like this version better than the other one
Happy birthday Sufjan! Thank you for all the feelings
happy birthday sufjan!!!
Happy birthday Sufjan❤️ love you forever
I'm late, but happy birthday Sufjan! You are one of my favorite music artists at all times. I love you!
Happy Birthday, Sufjan X
♥ From Ireland
Happy birthday to this beautiful man
This one has a different feel not as dark and sombre as the release version. The lyrics remain the same though. I guess it's meant to sound nostalgic?
Or healing
Happy Beautiful Birthday Sufjan!!
This song means so much to me ❤ Thank you for everything Sufjan
This song reminds me of a special time, thank you Sufjan this version is beautiful and thank you for letting me remember feelings I thought were lost forever.
This song is really close to my heart, keep up the good work Sufjan
Your songs are always a treat to the ears, happy birthday! ♥️
Oh my heart is so happy
Happy Birthday Sufjan !!!! Thank you for you music. 🖤
This was recorded at Justin Vernon of Bon Iver’s studio if anyone was wondering what April Base was.
Does anybody know what, if any, musical or production contributions Justin made to this version of the song, or if he just provided the recording space? I can’t seem to find out much about that aspect of the JV connection and I’m very curious :)
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you and your music is best...
The gift I never thought I needed.
Anyone knows what instrument Sufjan is playing here? Is it a mandolin? This version is absolutely amazing...
Happy Birthday, Sufjan! You gave us a marvelous gift 🦋
A literal angel. Thank you, Suf
WE NEED A 10 MINUTE VERSION !!!!
Fav song ever
I love ur voice so much...its relaxing and mesmerizing to its finest
Happy Birthday Sufjan! What a joy to hear your voice again
this mans voice is j pure bliss😩💅⛈✨
this version stole my heart, thank you for releasing it
Love you Sufjan!!!!✨⭐️🌟
His music is always good.
AND HAPPY LAST BIRTHDAY MY BELOVED DEAR! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND INSPIRATION! AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND MORAL, BECAUSE EVERYTHING ELSE WILL COME, AND HEALTH IS ONE!
WHY IT SOUNDS HAPPY AND IM SHAMBLES???? 😭😭😭😭
Happy birthday, and thank you for this. It was lovely.
my fav
best songggggggggggggggg
Well this has made my day. Beautiful as ever Sufjan
This is the best version of this songg!!!!! I will listen it like i have never did❤️
que temaa ♡♡
Happy Birthday, this is art!
❤️ always
thank you thank you thank you
Beautiful! Support from India.
Love this song so much💚
This is so beautiful, have a happy Fourth, Suf!
Nice vibe
LOVE IT, LOVE U SUFJAN
Wow
Beautiful version. 🌻
wow wow just wow
I love this music
Your music is home to me
I need this
So excited for this!
Ahhhhhhh I love this