autobiographicalsad song

🇺🇸 Should have known better , 

2015,  Carrie ＆ Lowell- Sufjan Stevens ,

Songwriter ：Sufjan Stevens , 

the lyrics of this song are difficult to understand , 

he has some trauma from his relationship with his mother when he was young ,  and  the lyrics are introspective and sad ,

in ' Should have known better , Stevens reflects on his childhood experience of his mother leaving home and the sense of loss it caused him , the lyrics express his emotions of regret the past , however , in the later half of the song , he mentions the birth of his brothers daughter ,  symbolizing new life and hope ,

musically , the song features delicate vocals and acoustic guitar creating a simple yet emotionally profound arrangement , 

through his personal experiences , Stevens conveys universal themes of loss and renewal

resonating deeply with many listeners