I was unafraid, I was a boy, I was a tender age
melic in the naked, knew a lake and drew the lofts for page
hurdle all the waitings up, know it wasn’t wedded love
4 long minutes end and it was over it’d all be back
and the frost took up the eyes
pressed against the pane could see the veins and there was poison out
resting in a raze the inner claims I hadn’t breadth to shake
searching for an inner clout, may not take another bout
honey in the hale could fill the pales of loving less with vain
hon, it wasn’t yet the spring
aiming and it sunk and we were drunk and we had fleshed it out
nose up in the globes, you never know if you are passing out
no it wasn’t maiden-up, the falling or the faded luck
hung up in the ivory, both were climbing for a finer cause
love can hardly leave the room
with your heart
Reflections on Lost Innocence
“Michicant” by Bon Iver transports listeners into a dreamy recollection of youth and the bittersweet process of growing up. The lyrics evoke memories of innocence, vulnerability, and the subtle pains that come with leaving childhood behind. Through vivid imagery—like frost taking up the eyes and pressing against the pane—the song conjures moments of reflection and longing. The repeated references to nature and fleeting feelings suggest a time of transition, where love and loss intermingle in the haze of memory.
Emotional Depth and Subtle Storytelling
Bon Iver’s poetic style shines in “Michicant,” as Justin Vernon weaves together fragments of experiences and emotional states. Lines about searching for inner strength, feeling the weight of past relationships, and the struggle to find purpose capture the quiet turbulence of personal growth. The song’s gentle melody and evocative lyrics create a space for introspection, making it resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced the ache of nostalgia.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Iver
- Songwriter: Justin Vernon
- Release Year: 2011
- Label: Jagjaguwar