adrianne lenker - sadness as a gift (official lyric video)

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lyrics
you and i both know
there is nothing more to say
chance has shut her shining eyes
and turned her face away
leaning on the windowsill
you could write me someday and i think you will
we could see the sadness as a gift and still
feel too heavy to hold
snow fallin’
i try to keep from callin’
watch the spring turn to winter
fireflies all frozen
the seasons go so fast
thinking that this one was gonna last
maybe the question was too much to ask
been searching for your eyes
all I see is blue sky
and that old man beats his crooked cane
it’s time to let go
leaning on the windowsill
you could write me someday and i bet you will
we could see the sadness as a gift and still
the seasons go so fast
thinking that this one was gonna last
maybe the question was too much to ask
you and I could see into the same eternity
every second brimming with a majesty
kiss so sweet so fine
you could hear the music inside my mind
and you showed me a place i’ll find even when i’m old
just leaning on the windowsill
you could write me someday and i hope you will
we could see the sadness as a gift and still
the seasons go so fast
thinking that this one was gonna last
maybe the question was too much to ask

[@lily_lxndr]

she rly feels like a once-in-a-lifetime talent to me

[@Caves_of_Altamira]

Its good to know that the only trans woman who could be earlier to the Adrienne Lenker single than me was Lily Alexander. Thank you for your videos!

[@screwtapee]

No way goat youtuber comments on goat musicians song, that's awesome

[@ryanphelan6861]

agree so much...sacrelige for some but she is joni mitchell to me where joni was pure abstract and painted loved unresolved tormented tones adriennes writing to me is pulitzer prize level stuff. I can listen to solo songs and big thief and say this is one of my favorites about 35 songs I swear : ) Tough to keep up shes relentless

[@kristen7687]

of course you’re a fan omg

[@blechtrommel90]

she sure is

[@user-gu7jn1gf6o]

postponing my lobotomy until after this album is released

[@scoobybag]

Is this a joke gang

[@user-gu7jn1gf6o]

not at all@@scoobybag

[@scoobybag]

@user-gu7jn1gf6o is there a discount or somthing

[@mbroc242]

wise man

[@flore5746]

​@@user-gu7jn1gf6oreminder to stream bright future

[@ddude1212]

just a small observation, but with adrianne's lyrics it's the small details that are the most poignant. the way that over the course of the song the chorus changes from "you could write me someday and i think you will" to "i bet you will" and finally "i hope you will" just fucking destroys me every time

[@rraau__]

I know it's banal but my jaw dropped when I read your comment. Brilliant artist.

[@JimmyLBass]

Pairs so well with “thinkin’ this season was gonna last.” You think you’re gonna feel this way forever, but your feelings can soften over time.

[@jeremywills104]

Yes, the sense of assurance which fades over time!!

[@hannahwhite1729]

Adrianne makes me feel happy to be alive and young right now. I've always felt displaced in time, but when I listen to her... everything feels right for a few minutes.

[@nerolilaine9973]

She makes me feel happy to be alive and old❤

[@bhamama2966]

She is the best thing to come from gen y/z

[@mikegreen2417]

​@@nerolilaine9973❤

[@nicolev198]

“Been searching for your eyes, all I see is blue skies” gets me each and every time.

[@gierasole]

I know not many people will read this, and fewer still will pay it kind, but I want you to know that I'm glad you're here together with me. I'm feeling a little lonely myself, but leaving this comment helps me feel more connected, to Adrianne, and to the people who listen to their music. thank you for being you, thank you for being human. the sun rises again and we meet another day.

[@4LLT0G3TH3R]

🖤🩶🤍🩶🖤

[@peterhoss9830]

[@monicaburaga3166]

❤️ Stay strong!

[@Nina-md3tm]

Reading this helped me today ❤

[@coreykincaid9325]

😊

[@jacksonmiked]

This is a masterpiece. Up there with the very best of 60’s Bob Dylan.

[@hollieb5084]

her lyricism always blows me away. Devastating and so honest.. she encapsulates the longing, the pain and light of the human condition like so few really can

[@alabamaisyourdaddy6137]

One of the most beautiful songs I have heard all year

[@joed7185]

Hands down the best singer-songwriter among the indie scene. Her guitar playing is criminally underrated. The Townes Van Zandt of her time.

[@rubyh.497]

realest comment

[@joed7185]

@@rubyh.497 real recognizes real

[@JimmyJAKosman]

Two favourites for a reason ;)

[@-elijahriggs-]

she's got that thing that townes had. authenticity.

[@redadamearth]

"Blood on the Tracks"-level writing. Stunning. And an absolutely gorgeous arrangement.

[@ksb994]

Yes, her music brings to mind “Blood on the Tracks”. Exactly!

[@yokaii7109]

i cried so much listening and relistening to this song. thank you Adrianne for making me not feel alone in my grief.

[@Fredwilson45]

Stay strong fam, lean on your people. You are loved!!!!

[@Justaperson660]

I was with this girl for a while, I've never loved anyone like I loved her. This song reminds me of her so much. We both know that theres nothing left to say. I still hope she "writes me" (texts), I was so sure she'd come back again, as the song progresses adrianne seems less and less certain that this person will write her, which is exactly how I feel. After a week without her I'm all like "yeah I think she's gonna be back", now it's been 6 months, and I hope she writes.

[@nostringsattatched7725]

Have you tried contacting her? If not, I would. Even if that means handwriting a letter & putting it in her mailbox. Nothing too pushy, but meaningful. You don’t know if you never try.

[@CatPianoClassics]

Occasionally there will be a song that comes along in your life where you stop everything you are doing and you just listen. Today that happened to me with Sadness As A Gift, and wow. This song goes straight to the heart and this takes me back to a place i havent been in ages, but in a good way! It doesnt make me sad anymore, it makes me hopeful that the people who were in my life who arent anymore are doing okay and thats okay! Thank you...

[@hiroprotagonitis]

she already did it with "change," adrienne makes lightning strike as many times it wants

[@franccci]

this song came to me at just the right time, my messenger for spring

[@bikalkunwar5260]

Greatest songwriter of this generation

[@starsabout]

you and I could see into the same eternity every second brimming with a majesty 🖤

[@milkjugs4771]

i’ve been listening to this song since it came out but it just struck me tonight like a truck and now i’m crying at 11:26 pm while making a cake for my grandpa’s birthday tomorrow ♥️

[@strumbadstroller7350]

On first listening I thought, ok, just another break up song but on listening again, the pain & intensity struck me. This is from the Heart. Beautiful.

[@MallcopsRulezzz]

Adrianne is really out here writing memories not even just songs. so lovely

[@sophiafox6474]

my fav artist of all time

[@hoselrocket2001]

News flash - "Brilliant, timeless songwriting is alive and well!"

[@deepakchoke-ya2560]

Such a wonderful talent she is. She seems to connect the dots between styles old and new with a voice that pulls you in to whatever she’s singing about. A lot of times the music business has it wrong but god bless whoever discovered her and Big Thief and brought them to the public.

[@Dovelunalove]

Adrienne Lenker is my Mother & Sufjan Stevens is my father. My childhood is loving & gentle. But then I wake up & i’m 25.

[@sarahchapman4946]

This was the anthem for my marriage falling apart last year… we were happy it could accompany us for the tenderness.

[@germancampuzano5919]

I'm so proud of her, theres not much to say, what a songwriter! What a storyteller! What a musician! And most of all, what a salvation are her lyrics, thank you, dear friend adrianne.

[@mr._baum]

It feels like she does it effortlessly, create a masterpiece like this...

[@WasabiSoySauce]

Her magic

[@dmdrosselmeyer]

God damn this is such a beautiful song; shimmers like headlights under the stars of a lonesome winter highway Heard it on Colorado public radio and had to write down what lyrics I could catch, so glad to be here🙏

[@prplpotatoes]

I live in South America but listen to Adrianne when I need to reimmerse myself in the feelings, turmoil of my nomadic young adult years in the midwest U.S. Her work is more than poetry of great heights--it's homebound, no matter which way.

[@1badsully]

Can't believe I caught this video 38 minutes ago, I'm so lucky to have found Lenker . Her music has moved me in the way no artist has in a while . Waking up is usually so extraneous & painful, but seeing this video in my reccomended moments after turning off my alarm made it feel good . I smiled after waking up, instead of lazing around depressively because I found this song . I think I'll have a good day today . Thank you Adrienne Lenker .

[@usernamesrtoostupid]

Your art matters. Thank you for sharing it.

[@zie4212]

mother we love you

[@emilylangedyk957]

This is the exact song I needed to hear today.

[@agnese3172]

lyrics you and i both know there is nothing more to say chance has shut her shining eyes and turned her face away leaning on the windowsill you could write me someday and i think you will we could see the sadness as a gift and still feel too heavy to hold snow fallin’ i try to keep from callin’ watch the spring turn to winter fireflies all frozen the seasons go so fast thinking that this one was gonna last maybe the question was too much to ask been searching for your eyes all I see is blue sky and that old man beats his crooked cane it’s time to let go leaning on the windowsill you could write me someday and i bet you will we could see the sadness as a gift and still the seasons go so fast thinking that this one was gonna last maybe the question was too much to ask you and I could see into the same eternity every second brimming with a majesty kiss so sweet so fine you could hear the music inside my mind and you showed me a place i’ll find even when i’m old just leaning on the windowsill you could write me someday and i hope you will we could see the sadness as a gift and still the seasons go so fast thinking that this one was gonna last maybe the question was too much to ask

[@joshliam1967]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

[@NicheNonsense]

grateful to be on the same timeline as adrianne lenker

[@victoriabennett3789]

Thank you for this, Adrianne. Your soul is ancient and wise.

[@luisa864]

im so obsessed this is everything i ever needed

[@cameroncoyle2487]

This definitely shifted something in me. That’s all I know

[@SamSpreckley]

the timing of this... simply awestruck.. xo

[@VioletPrism]

BABE WAKE UP NEW ADRIANNE LENKER ALBUM

[@BleakMarchMusic]

It's just so cool to see her so vividly evolve with each new project. There's something new to the sound each time around and it's always so enthralling

[@eekowarrior4409]

What a beautiful songwriter. Can't wait for the album.

[@ishikakalra7732]

Beautiful song😭❤️

[@NewAlternative40Chart]

"sadness as a gift" debuted at #5 on the New Alt 40 Chart this week.

[@Caves_of_Altamira]

I don't know if this cured or worsened my lesbian blues all I know is that this song made me feel things. Thank you Adrienne ❤

[@oriana8700]

thank you for being you. thank you for everything you create. thank you eternal. you’re so special and my heart feels so big when I listen to your music. ♥️

[@TheresaMarie9]

I heard this while scanning stations on the radio a few days ago and can't stop listening. Absolutely beautiful❤

[@OrbitalDeath.Beats8]

Unmatched to any other artist. So excited for this.

[@macabrekid5342]

My God, what a beautiful song ❤

[@charlesthompson2614]

Not many songs make me cry everytime I hear them

[@een_schildpad]

I can't sing along without the emotion catching in my throat. So beautiful! ❤

[@neildestefano991]

She breaks my heart again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again….

[@SuperKoksak]

Such a beautiful song 🥲🧡.

[@voodoo2267]

Adrianne , thank you so much for your music. I cry when I listen to your songs. I’ve lived them. More importantly, you live them. You are the greatest living songwriter. Love

[@georgiaclark9881]

Thank you for teaching me how to love, Adrianne.

[@oleksandrvdovin7886]

I do not understand english, but I understand this song.

[@oliviawren152]

this came at the perfect time

[@taka-taktak]

Please never stop making music ❤❤

[@softmusings]

thank you for the gift of your music, adrianne. the timing of this knocked the air out of me...

[@tykomarquer]

Can’t wait to hear the song others songs on your album, everything you do is so incredibly beautiful

[@comradehermit9320]

Thank you for this. Having a really hard time struggling with gender dysphoria and childhood trauma, Complex PTSD and parts work. Everything hurts so damn much. Sometimes I just need to feel it. Sometimes I just need to cry and scream. I need to believe it all means something. This helps. Everything you do seems to help. I need this. I need what you do. Keep doing it. Thank you.

[@augustus0002]

She never misses, this is my favorite song from hers now!!!

[@sharonleigh5281]

Your music inspires me so. 🤍 Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

[@nemesis1487]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Listening from thousands of miles away, from the land of the Greek Gods and I am sure , Apollo is smiling right now.

[@filippotenisci5175]

I love your Art! I listen to your songs every single day. Thank you for all this beauty ❤

[@joshingjosh]

Absolutely gorgeous song

[@boosay1146]

This is so beautiful

[@Omar-zo6ro]

Now this is something special. Thank you adrienne for your poetic songwriting this song really touched my heart.

[@idodeclaire]

this is beautiful. awesome mastering on this one. Was just listening to Hours right before and the difference in audio is awesome! Thank YOU for all of your gifts

[@crash936]

I got shivers when i listen to this.....and i cry.

[@mayhembunz8888]

Absolutely breaks me 💔

[@2fallguy]

One-off the outstanding songs this year.

[@sacredroses]

I know this song is probably about an ex partner, but it reminds me of my cousin. I miss him. It's been years since we've seen each other, but my last memory of his youthful smiling face and scratchy voice, all still remains. It's noticeably more quiet without him and his siblings, all those missed birthdays and holidays, their unreceived presents used to be piled up at my grandma's house. He was my best friend. Recently, I saw a picture of his graduation, and I was heartbroken. Not only because I missed one of the most important moments that we used to talk about experiencing together, but also because I couldn't recognize him at all. When I looked at the picture, I couldn't find any traces of that boy I loved. I saw a man in his place, someone older and bigger and unfamiliar and different, who I'll never get the chance to meet. I want to get to know the new version of him, but I'm scared. People change all the time, that's nothing new. And yet, while everyone around me changed and grew up, it's like I didn't. I feel stuck. I feel as though my growth was stunted, and I'll forever be that thirteen year old girl who wonders why her favorite cousin can't talk to her anymore. I think a part of me will always be that girl, waiting and longing, for anything. A letter, a text message, a call. Any sign that I've been on his mind just as much as he has been on mine, and that he hasn't forgotten about me. It doesn't even have to an explanation or an apology, I just want to know if he's okay.

[@joanneofarc.]

Thank you

[@jules86482]

So beautiful 🥰 love from France

[@matiasellicker6423]

Fucking brilliant. Beautiful beyond words. Thanks for this

[@rachael494]

I love her music so much! So excited for the album!!!

[@katerina1983]

Love from the first second... Love, love, love it... Can't wait to hear you live in May in Brussels.

[@Luca-ch5uy]

This came to me at the right time

[@Lyndabeth7777]

Heartbreaking lyrics. Searing soulful delivery. ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@percyfree9831]

Music is amazing

[@vinceolsen9126]

Absolutely beautiful song. Listening on headphones. Amazing production

[@ka0tica]

love the way she writes

[@iancurry]

So beautiful! Thank you Adrianne...

[@athanasia222]

This is everything

[@akisearu1486]

i remember watching this live a year ago, so beautiful and sincere

[@faseka302]

she's such an angel

[@iwashere368]

this is so comforting 🖤

[@Ectoplasma-re1dg]

I so hoped this will be recorded for the new album,loving it a it since she played it live. Lovely Version.

[@mike110111]

love this so much, thank you for making it

[@deanwinchesterswife9251]

This hits hard especially with going into the military. “You could write me someday and I think, bet, hope you will” Im talking to a boy right now that I really like but our paths are about to go completely different ways and I can’t stop wondering if when I go away to basic if he will stay in contact with me through letters or if he will break things off

[@nana-iv3si]

This is phenomenal, genuinely brilliant, thank you for sharing such besuty with us ❤️🌹

[@alysilent3807]

Her music reminds me of Jason's Molina music, especially this song ❤

[@manueloviedo1306]

You mean so much to me Adrianne!

[@danielrobles7600]

Absolutely stunning, so beautiful.

[@mrmiz12]

Beautiful. wouldnt expect anything less

[@user-tm2ej3ux2k]

This hits perfectly!

[@elikithompson96]

beautiful song

[@anteaterattack]

Dear Adrianne, Thank you so much for your music.