Well you find the time
Don’t you
For the Lord
But you can find the time
Oh can’t pass it around?
Fever last too long
Fever’s rashing on
There’s no fountain in silver
How art?
How art?
How often ya gonna see now
Truly what ya cease to be
Will you adjust your scenery
Well you find the time
Don’t you
For the Lord
Keep it rational
Keep it rational
There’s no fountain
Contemplating Time, Faith, and Healing
Bon Iver’s “Sh’Diah” is a meditative piece that beckons listeners to reflect on time, faith, and the process of healing. The lyrics question how we prioritize our moments, especially in the context of spirituality and personal introspection: “Well you find the time / Don’t you / For the Lord.” The repetition of feverish imagery—”Fever last too long, Fever’s rashing on”—evokes a lingering emotional or physical ailment, suggesting the persistence of pain or societal unrest.
Searching for Clarity and Rationality
The song’s refrain to “keep it rational” serves as a grounding mantra amid uncertainty. The absence of a “fountain in silver” hints at the lack of easy solutions or instant rejuvenation, while the rhetorical “How art?” questions both personal well-being and the state of artistic or spiritual health. Bon Iver masterfully blends existential queries with a gentle urgency, encouraging self-awareness and adaptation in a world that rarely offers clear answers.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Iver
- Songwriters: Justin Vernon
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Jagjaguwar