Sufjan Stevens Futile Devices song lyrics

It’s been a long, long time since I’ve memorized your face

It’s been four hours now since I’ve wandered through your place

And when I sleep on your couch I feel very safe

And when you bring the blankets I cover up my face

I do love you

I do love you

And when you play guitar I listen to the strings buzz

The metal vibrates underneath your fingers

And when you crochet I feel mesmerized and proud

And I would say I love you, but saying it out loud is hard

So I won’t say it at all

And I won’t stay very long

But you are the life I needed all along

I think of you as my brother

Although that sounds dumb

Words are futile devices