I’ve lived 61 years. Had many difficult and beyond sad experiences. Refuse to relive them all every day. I treasure many memories; look to a better future always.
"But do not ask the price I pay, I must live with my quiet rage. Tame the ghosts in my head, that run wild and wish me dead. Should you shake my ash to the wind, Lord forget all of my sins. Let me die where I lie, 'neath the curse of my lover's eyes." This part speaks to me
My cousin who I was close with, just passed away from injuries she sustained in a horrible motorcycle accident. She and her new husband were on their way home from their honeymoon. She was in a coma for a week, then just slipped away from us. Her husband is paralyzed. He is trying to heal. They were not wearing helmets and going to fast, he lost control. I miss her. She was an amazing person.
I'll drink to that. Funny thing is. This is the comment on my feed first. Who else searches for this unless we're existing with good music and a story song. Plus it's these m'fers. Which. As we all know.... are amazing. Hope today's better dude. One day at a time. It's never to late in the day to start the day over. Take off your socks. Brush your teeth. Wash your hands. Put on deodorant and boom. Days started over... sometimes I change my shirt too. We shall exist and all carry the curse of feeling to much.
they got enough recognition,..do u say it hecause of their music,,.see lets b clear, the music they make is very simple, nice music, but it s not art sorry,,,however this is the song of my lover ...so i like it,,,but this is not good music my friends..,just lots of feelings...kind of suicidal...
The beauty of Mumford & Sons is their songs are open to interpretation. What this song means to me might be completely opposite of what it means to you, or anyone else. I'm sure they had their reasons for making this song, no one makes a 5:14 long song for no reason, but those reasons are for them to know and us to find within ourselves. Hope this helped a little bit.
This song means something else to me, it relates to me having to watch my dad pass away from cancer...in so many different ways. 'Beneath the curse of my lovers eyes' 'Your strength just makes me feel less strong' 'Ill walk slow, take my hand ...help me on my way..'
I remember the morning I got the call my grandpa had passed away. It was devastating. My grandma had finally just been reunited with him and this was the first song that came on when I went to go see him and I felt it spoke to them and their relationship and once he was with her he was ready to go.
Love was kind for a time But now just aches and it makes me blind This mirror holds my eyes too bright But I can't see the others other in my life We too young and heads too strong To bear the weight of these lovers eyes I feel numb beneath your tongue Beneath the curse of these lovers eyes But do not ask the price I pay I must live with my quiet rage Tame the ghosts in my head That run wild and wish me dead Should you shake my ash to the wind Lord forget all of my sins And let me die where I lie Beneath the curse of these lovers eyes There is no drink or drug I've tried To rid the curse of these lover's eyes I feel numb beneath her tongue Her strength just makes me feel less strong But do not ask the price I pay I must live with my quiet rage Tame the ghosts in my head That run wild and wish me dead Should you shake my ash to the wind Lord forget all of my sins And let me die where I lie Beneath the curse of my lovers eyes I walk slow I walk slow Take my hand help me on my way, ha
I think this song is about being under the curse of sin and hating it. A lot of people-Christians usually- over-interpret Mumford songs because they try to fit too much into them, like the whole gospel. Mumford and Sons rarely try to do that much with a song although they often offer hope at the end. This song is very thematically similar to Hopeless Wanderer. Lots of inspiration from Steinbeck in Mumford and Sons as well. The whole notion of being "east of eden," our separation from our maker (who M&S tell us in other songs that we were made to meet) because of our rebellion after the fall.
Constance Smith I was actually listening to the lyrics in I will wait and decided to listen to their other songs which I have never done before. I ended up being really confused lol none of the songs I listened to were bluegrassy either like I will wait
I feel the smiley face is so inappropriate. I cry whenever I listen to this song. Such a wonderful encompassment of such deep melancholy. Positively beautiful.
All of their songs have such profound and in-depth meaning. It reminds me of when we analyzed a song in class to find all of its poetic devices and "hidden meaning." You really need to listen carefully to catch the songs "true beauty."
Honestly, when Mumford and Sons new album comes out, I will be more than pleased with just studio recordings of their many wonderful live songs. Hell I would buy just their live songs if they put them all on a cd.
Tears have never entered my eyes by reading poetry that wasn't backed by music... until my reading of that comment. lol. You're very gifted, I hope you do something with your writing.
I'm not religious, but I can still appreciate their message, and I really respect and agree with many of your views. End of the day, we are all living on the same planet and we are at least all bonded by that. And we all do a little dance to a bit of M&sons
Here is why I love this: 1. You can more clearly hear hamonization, Marcus has such a majestically soaring voice, which quite often drowns the other guys. 2. I enjoy a good spin around my living room with my loved one ( or my cat). 3. Love the slow down at 2.53 - walk slow, sing slow 😊 4. Love the solo thump, thump starting at 3.04. Which instrument? Bass? 5. Just realizing that "shake my ash to the wind" is not " shake my arse to the wind as I thought 😂.
this song basically describes the relationship between me and my friend who ive known for 10 years, and just went through a bad break up. this song really hits home for me and i love that about mumford and sons, absolutely love the song love the band. hands down my favourite
What a great music from Mumford & Son. Love every single thing in the BABEL record as it is such an amazing masterpiece in music. Hope M& S could win a lot of Grammy Award 2013
I just discovered this band and their music is amazing! I really lost my breath when he says 'tame the ghosts in my head' I have wayyyyy too many ghosts in my head. That was the actually words I used to describe it. whoa mind=blown.
I found the girl I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. We talked about having children, moving in together everything. I was completely in love. Now that we're over the Chorus of this song is all I feel. Beautiful song.
Nice alliteration. By the way, you're the best troll, ever. You comment on just about every Mumford & Sons video with quite witty comments. Kudos, sir, kudos indeed.
There music has an ethereal, almost sublime aspect to it. I've been hearing their music in my dreams! I've never heard music like this in my sleep. It's so beautiful and intense I don't know how else to explain it =')
Then I remember flying Softly soring, sweeping swiftly like a sparrow escaping slowly through small thin slits in the scenery. And I remember it felt like a hundred new feelings, catching me all at once, as I struggled to brake free to look out over the reaches of the far horizon. And I screamed who were the ones who built this! And received no reply but the echo of creation like a ripple in the either.
When I found them...I found true LOVE of music and ART, friendship, everything that bands are SUPPOSED to be BE! Mumford and Sons I Hail You 🙇😙 I found Band MUSIC AGAIN! HOOYAH! I found Zepplin, CCR, Heart, FN Metallica! Bon Jovi, GnR, Slipknot, etc, etc.. everyone who just looks like are having FUN playing together! Me will love them long, long time! Their videos..AFNMazing! All around band rockin!
As I read down the comments, everyone's saying that the bit at the end says 'I heart most things, except meat in a can.' That makes a lot more sense, considering that up till now I thought he was saying 'I heart most things, except milking a cat.' Anyway, stunning song!!
Since I First Heard This Song, I Ask Why Is It only Songs That I Can compare To But the World is So Cold.... I Love People and Their Drive to Do What I Simply Just Cannot, To Throw it All Away For a Moment With Millions to Come...
@roflcopter5497 haha same here! I can't tell you how many of my friends have come up to me thanking me for getting them into the band. Their music is so beautiful and brilliant I can't help but point out their references to Shakespeare, Chesterton, Plato, and Steinbeck. It's so good it has to be shared. Keep preaching, my friend! ;)
@MissManiac100 ........Im totally with you on this one . i love music.lovvee it.. but i could never pin point my favorite band in my 29 years on earth . But i heard mns for the first time about 8 months ago. now i find myself listening for literally hours each day.they move me in such a great way .its like theyre speaking directly to me . i now have a favorite band by a long shot. i feel like im their biggest fan haha.. i know im not but i think you know what i mean . GO MUMFORD AND SONS !!!!!!
the lyrics is fine. However, u may want to remove the " =) " emoticons that appear during those "lyric-less" parts. Cuz' they dont go well with the mood of the song
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I’ve lived 61 years. Had many difficult and beyond sad experiences. Refuse to relive them all every day. I treasure many memories; look to a better future always.
it breaks my heart and makes me smile at the same time. all Mumford And Sons songs give me that feeling. it's indescribable
"But do not ask the price I pay, I must live with my quiet rage. Tame the ghosts in my head, that run wild and wish me dead. Should you shake my ash to the wind, Lord forget all of my sins. Let me die where I lie, 'neath the curse of my lover's eyes." This part speaks to me
My favorite part! One of my favorite lines from any of their songs, actually.
Julie, me too. x
The greatest lines ever inked onto paper.
Yep me too lovely poetry.
Hauntingly beautiful 💜
Anyone struggling with addiction, mental illness, or if you've lost anyone. You are not alone.
My cousin who I was close with, just passed away from injuries she sustained in a horrible motorcycle accident. She and her new husband were on their way home from their honeymoon. She was in a coma for a week, then just slipped away from us. Her husband is paralyzed. He is trying to heal. They were not wearing helmets and going to fast, he lost control. I miss her. She was an amazing person.
Shut up...
"My friends we all have the same scars"-Me 2022
I'll drink to that. Funny thing is. This is the comment on my feed first. Who else searches for this unless we're existing with good music and a story song. Plus it's these m'fers. Which. As we all know.... are amazing. Hope today's better dude. One day at a time. It's never to late in the day to start the day over. Take off your socks. Brush your teeth. Wash your hands. Put on deodorant and boom. Days started over... sometimes I change my shirt too.
We shall exist and all carry the curse of feeling to much.
They honestly deserve more recognition. This is such an amazing song and band.
+Amanda H. They have won a couple Grammys.
+GuruJudge21 not enough...
they got enough recognition,..do u say it hecause of their music,,.see lets b clear, the music they make is very simple, nice music, but it s not art sorry,,,however this is the song of my lover ...so i like it,,,but this is not good music my friends..,just lots of feelings...kind of suicidal...
Joseph, their music is not art? You are joking?
I lost someone dear to me yesterday, and these guys sure do help. God love Mumford and Sons.
This song. I continually forget it and rediscover it when I need it in difficult times. Just a great song
The beauty of Mumford & Sons is their songs are open to interpretation. What this song means to me might be completely opposite of what it means to you, or anyone else. I'm sure they had their reasons for making this song, no one makes a 5:14 long song for no reason, but those reasons are for them to know and us to find within ourselves. Hope this helped a little bit.
I completely agree with you. I used to say that in poetry class and they left me out of the door.
yes indeed
Thanks for sharing. Most profound love song I have heard in 60 years.
This song means something else to me, it relates to me having to watch my dad pass away from cancer...in so many different ways.
'Beneath the curse of my lovers eyes'
'Your strength just makes me feel less strong'
'Ill walk slow, take my hand ...help me on my way..'
"tame the ghost in my head, that run wild and wish me dead"
Everything about this song grips on my soul.
This song really gets you thinking. That's how you know this is great music because most songs nowadays don't make you think like this does
I remember the morning I got the call my grandpa had passed away. It was devastating. My grandma had finally just been reunited with him and this was the first song that came on when I went to go see him and I felt it spoke to them and their relationship and once he was with her he was ready to go.
I feel like their music makes me want to be a better person. No other band has ever made me feel that way.
Hello, so after nine years what do you think about the song ?
'Selflessness' is a gift of grace.
Mumford and Sons does it again. A
#perfect & #powerful tune xx
Mumford & Sons are wonderful. I have a dream of hugging Marcus someday for bringing me this wonderfully amazing music...
"Do not ask the price i pay i must live with my quiet rage Tame the ghost in my head That run wild and wish me dead "
a f_cking gunner prior service?
why is it that everytime i listen to a song of mumford doesnt matter in what mood i am i always she a tear??
she a tear?
MissAndieKittie
You're depressed?
MarcAndrew Laurenvil i meant "shed a tear"
Messi probably
because there music is powerful
I love their music
i love ur surname
Mindy Floyd have to agree came here to sample there music now I need to buy the albums
its a shame they started this coldplay bullshit. I miss this back roots bluegrass style it was perfect for them
Floyd.
Really? I heart their music.
Love was kind for a time
But now just aches and it makes me blind
This mirror holds my eyes too bright
But I can't see the others other in my life
We too young and heads too strong
To bear the weight of these lovers eyes
I feel numb beneath your tongue
Beneath the curse of these lovers eyes
But do not ask the price I pay
I must live with my quiet rage
Tame the ghosts in my head
That run wild and wish me dead
Should you shake my ash to the wind
Lord forget all of my sins
And let me die where I lie
Beneath the curse of these lovers eyes
There is no drink or drug I've tried
To rid the curse of these lover's eyes
I feel numb beneath her tongue
Her strength just makes me feel less strong
But do not ask the price I pay
I must live with my quiet rage
Tame the ghosts in my head
That run wild and wish me dead
Should you shake my ash to the wind
Lord forget all of my sins
And let me die where I lie
Beneath the curse of my lovers eyes
I walk slow
I walk slow
Take my hand help me on my way, ha
I think this song is about being under the curse of sin and hating it. A lot of people-Christians usually- over-interpret Mumford songs because they try to fit too much into them, like the whole gospel. Mumford and Sons rarely try to do that much with a song although they often offer hope at the end. This song is very thematically similar to Hopeless Wanderer. Lots of inspiration from Steinbeck in Mumford and Sons as well. The whole notion of being "east of eden," our separation from our maker (who M&S tell us in other songs that we were made to meet) because of our rebellion after the fall.
Constance Smith I was actually listening to the lyrics in I will wait and decided to listen to their other songs which I have never done before. I ended up being really confused lol none of the songs I listened to were bluegrassy either like I will wait
I'm reading East of Eden right now and Broken Crown and this song really reminded me of it.
I feel the smiley face is so inappropriate. I cry whenever I listen to this song. Such a wonderful encompassment of such deep melancholy. Positively beautiful.
All of their songs have such profound and in-depth meaning. It reminds me of when we analyzed a song in class to find all of its poetic devices and "hidden meaning." You really need to listen carefully to catch the songs "true beauty."
I am older and I love these boys. My boys. I want this played at my funeral... PLEASE whoever reads this even after I pass. PLAY THIS AT MY GRAVE
Honestly, when Mumford and Sons new album comes out, I will be more than pleased with just studio recordings of their many wonderful live songs. Hell I would buy just their live songs if they put them all on a cd.
Is it possible that I can't dislike neither one of Mumford & Sons' songs?
They're great!! :)
You guys are the only reason i get out of bed in the morning. Thank you x
Who on this green earth disliked this song? Are they deaf? This is amazing!
a banjo is a powerful thing
dam that song was nice
Its is
Lol
shit I'm in love and this song breaks my heart but I'm listening to this all the time.
I love you too, honey.
***** I love you too baby.
***** I knew it, darling. I knew it.
I'll walk slow, I'll walk slow and take your hand and help you on your way.
Ania Domnik Yeah, you’re not alone there...
Mumford never disappoints, this one, yet again, is exceptional.
Tears have never entered my eyes by reading poetry that wasn't backed by music... until my reading of that comment. lol. You're very gifted, I hope you do something with your writing.
I'm not religious, but I can still appreciate their message, and I really respect and agree with many of your views. End of the day, we are all living on the same planet and we are at least all bonded by that. And we all do a little dance to a bit of M&sons
All their songs just take my breath away
Thank you for posting this. You don't even know how finding this saved my life
Here is why I love this:
1. You can more clearly hear hamonization, Marcus has such a majestically soaring voice, which quite often drowns the other guys.
2. I enjoy a good spin around my living room with my loved one ( or my cat).
3. Love the slow down at 2.53 - walk slow, sing slow 😊
4. Love the solo thump, thump starting at 3.04. Which instrument? Bass?
5. Just realizing that "shake my ash to the wind" is not " shake my arse to the wind as I thought 😂.
"I heart most things except meat in a can." Excellent song with an amusing comment thrown in at the end- this is most pleasing.
True music. Love when they harmonize together. So good.
this song basically describes the relationship between me and my friend who ive known for 10 years, and just went through a bad break up. this song really hits home for me and i love that about mumford and sons, absolutely love the song love the band. hands down my favourite
thank you for sharing. lovely and beautiful song. there lyrics always speak to my heart and soul.
Can't get enough of these guys lately. Think ill buy their album whilst I'm in Glasgow today!
thank you so much for uploading this video. it always makes me sad because it somehow represents my year 2011..
I cant believe i only just found this Band, Why did know one tell me? Fooking great, keep the music alive
This song is so great love it! I was raised on folk music and it's about time we finally get a fing bad ass folk group like this!
mumford and son help me start wrighting again thank so much mumford and son forever!
Thank you. So looking forward to you starting a blog. I love your poems. Thank you again for writing it for me. Much love.
What a great music from Mumford & Son. Love every single thing in the BABEL record as it is such an amazing masterpiece in music. Hope M& S could win a lot of Grammy Award 2013
I feel very zen right now... I am in love with this band...
the emotion exerted in this song is goose bump worthy..
Thanks for the smiley face =) needed it
I WENT TO THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT IT WAS THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE IT WAS AMAZING OMDFGREUHTIUAWEHTRUAWTURAEYTUI I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
I just discovered this band and their music is amazing! I really lost my breath when he says 'tame the ghosts in my head' I have wayyyyy too many ghosts in my head. That was the actually words I used to describe it. whoa mind=blown.
Their songs always deliver - they never let you down!
your comments never cease to impress me. I love them
I love them . they are so soothing and calm. After a stressful day and settle in with a glass of wine and heater.
i heart most things except meat in a can! oh Ted you are brilliant!
I found the girl I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. We talked about having children, moving in together everything. I was completely in love. Now that we're over the Chorus of this song is all I feel. Beautiful song.
Same here 😔
I know how you feel
This is like a depressingly happy song
They're a depressingly happy band :) great description
It's like a poem in a song
+zachary keller A song is a poem though
+corey495 Bee's in the Trap - Nicki Minaj...
Dylan Page
Okay not all songs...
+zachary keller i understand exactly what you mean
I must live with my quiet rage against 247 people.
I feel you bro
me too
i feel you buddy
Brad Steeples 378
Now it's 380... What the fuck?
thank you for doing this video!
First true love never leaves the heart especially if they passed away.♥️♥️♥️RIP Jason
I need to know who you are!! Haha!
Every Mumford and Sons video has not been left untouched by your witty-ness.
"I heart most things except meat in a can."
I died.
im havin tearz in ma eyez...beautiful
OMG always great songs i sure love there music !!!!!!! Marcus you Rock
That smiley face was a real mood killer tho
Rachel Miller I thought it meant equal to get bent. Lol, jk 😉
The smiley face didn’t go with the song whatsoever
Agreed
Really Though...
Completely agree. Very out of place
True, but so was "I heart most thing except meat in a can"
How does this not have more views???
Nice alliteration.
By the way, you're the best troll, ever. You comment on just about every Mumford & Sons video with quite witty comments. Kudos, sir, kudos indeed.
Why have I only just discovered this masterpiece??
will pas this onto all my mates, family and friends..love it!! cheers
' but do not ask the price I pay, I must live with my quiet rage '
Love this song.
There music has an ethereal, almost sublime aspect to it. I've been hearing their music in my dreams! I've never heard music like this in my sleep. It's so beautiful and intense I don't know how else to explain it =')
"I heart most things except meat in a can"
Then I remember flying
Softly soring, sweeping swiftly like a sparrow escaping slowly through small thin slits in the scenery. And I remember it felt like a hundred new feelings, catching me all at once, as I struggled to brake free to look out over the reaches of the far horizon.
And I screamed who were the ones who built this! And received no reply but the echo of creation like a ripple in the either.
When I found them...I found true LOVE of music and ART, friendship, everything that bands are SUPPOSED to be BE! Mumford and Sons I Hail You 🙇😙 I found Band MUSIC AGAIN! HOOYAH! I found Zepplin, CCR, Heart, FN Metallica! Bon Jovi, GnR, Slipknot, etc, etc.. everyone who just looks like are having FUN playing together! Me will love them long, long time! Their videos..AFNMazing! All around band rockin!
I will never order from amazon again!! sickening advert drilled in my head yeah thumbs up
As I read down the comments, everyone's saying that the bit at the end says 'I heart most things, except meat in a can.'
That makes a lot more sense, considering that up till now I thought he was saying 'I heart most things, except milking a cat.'
Anyway, stunning song!!
this is so good...love it....it makes me contemplate a lot about love....
Well your doggy pic is cute... and you have some good taste in music ;)
I'll love them forever 💕
Since I First Heard This Song, I Ask Why Is It only Songs That I Can compare To But the World is So Cold.... I Love People and Their Drive to Do What I Simply Just Cannot, To Throw it All Away For a Moment With Millions to Come...
@roflcopter5497 haha same here! I can't tell you how many of my friends have come up to me thanking me for getting them into the band. Their music is so beautiful and brilliant I can't help but point out their references to Shakespeare, Chesterton, Plato, and Steinbeck. It's so good it has to be shared.
Keep preaching, my friend! ;)
I just found my newest band to be a addicted to
Who are these Mumford and Sons and why haven't I heard of them before? Their songs are amazing.
Exactly, i'll still listen to mumford all day haha
no thank you for uploading this
the end is so adorable >w
They're just incredible! This is real and pure music :D
Best show I've ever seen
@MissManiac100 ........Im totally with you on this one . i love music.lovvee it.. but i could never pin point my favorite band in my 29 years on earth . But i heard mns for the first time about 8 months ago. now i find myself listening for literally hours each day.they move me in such a great way .its like theyre speaking directly to me . i now have a favorite band by a long shot. i feel like im their biggest fan haha.. i know im not but i think you know what i mean . GO MUMFORD AND SONS !!!!!!
the lyrics is fine. However, u may want to remove the " =) " emoticons that appear during those "lyric-less" parts. Cuz' they dont go well with the mood of the song
I love this song. Dost it bring forth memorabilia? Yes, yes it does.
I hate that this has 7.1 million views and only 17k likes
"Love was kind for a time.. now just aches and makes me blind"
This is freaking LIVE. Amazing!
Sends chills up my spine ♥
my new favorite song and band!
I found this little corner of youtube in which i actually wouldnt mind listening to all of the recommended videos to the side.
Beautiful song!