Discover the story of the song > Should Have Known Better – Sufjan Stevens

The protagonist is regretting not recognizing the signs in his past and ignoring his emotions. He wishes he had expressed his feelings in a letter instead of waiting for a solution. He reminisces about a childhood memory and desires to escape from his negative emotions and be comforted by his partner. However, he is afraid of his own feelings and wishes to find relief. Despite this, he knows that nothing can change the past and he should focus on the present.