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Joanna Newsom, "Emily"

We could stand for a century
Starin'
With our heads cocked
In the broad daylight at this thing
Joy
Landlocked
In bodies that don't keep
Dumbstruck with the sweetness of being
Till we don't be

The songs I most love are generally somewhat epic songs with soaring climaxes. This is no exception, coming in at over twelve minutes long and reaching its chill-inducing peak at the lyrics above (by my estimation, at least). The song is a paean to familial love, dedicated specifically to Newsom's sister.

Newsom is a classically trained harpist and college creative writing major with a very distinctive voice; more on her and the rest of the lyrics for "Emily" (which are overall fantastic) here (scroll up for bio).