Iron & Wine - Sodom, South Georgia

"Sodom, South Georgia" from Iron & Wine's 03/23/2004 release, 'Our Endless Numbered Days'

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[onionbaby]

My dad was my best friend. He died when I was 15, a few months before I discovered Iron & Wine. I always connected deeply with this song. I remember grieving to this many times

[jakesanchez]

The first time I heard this song, I was on a road trip through Idaho with friends and half asleep in the back seat as we drove through the middle of nowhere. Was one of the most peaceful moments.

[DasPkol]

Every time I hear this my eyes get watery . As a person who has lived abroad and away from home for a long time, this song is a good reminder that people you love are not going to be part of your life forever. Cherish the small moments and appreciate having them in your life.

[jborjas]

Papa died smiling
Wide as the ring of a bell
Gone all star white
Small as a wish in a well
And Sodom, South Georgia
Woke like a tree full of bees
Buried in Christmas
Bows and a blanket of weeds
Papa died Sunday and I understood
All dead white boys say, "God is good"
White tongues hang out, "God is good"
Papa died while my
Girl Lady Edith was born
Both heads fell like
Eyes on a crack in the door
And Sodom, South Georgia
Slept on an acre of bones
Slept through Christmas
Slept like a bucket of snow
Papa died Sunday and I understood
All dead white boys say, "God is good"
White tongues hang out, "God is good"

[shiah]

I&W got me thru one of the most difficult periods of my life. For that, I will always be grateful.

[flyingpowerlogitech]

i will never forget the first time i heard this song

[Chris-iojv]

My dad is 66. His dad was barely 70 when he passed. It makes me sad and scared.

[kermit]

Very kind people behind this music...
I tugged on Sam's beard... innocently...and hung out with his beautiful sister Sarah....
In Minneapolis...400 bar .that was the venue....

[sunekoo]

Papa died while my girl lady Edith was born / both heads fell like eyes on a crack in the door

Such an incredible, almost cinematic lyric. Just so wonderfully emotive and descriptive

[kermit]

Blessings always to Sam and Sarah Beam!!!

[kenzischrag]

This song makes me tear up every time I hear it and really think about what hes saying.

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