I think this song is about a man who has suffered a lot of pain and loss in his life, but his love for this one woman is what keeps him going: he asks her to take his hand and pull him through all of this, to give him hope, because her love is what heals him and helps him.
I think this song is about a broken relationship but also it a prayer, Im no way religious, but when you undergo such a sicking loss love that you wonder why you existence your last hope is to reach out to the 'light' be that be 'God' 'Buddha' 'Allah' mother earth, the moon, the stars or the powers that be. sometimes you just need to talk to others outside your own circle. do it! keep your chin up, life moves on slowly at first but sun will shine again, hard to imagine but it does.
@davidlyv It's about a couple in love but the woman (most probably) isn't sure of what she wants and the man suffers because of that. They probably go in and out of the relationship because of this, still, the man is determined to hold on as long as it takes.
this is the only mumford and sons song that i dont like all that much, the chorus sounds too much like the chorus of Lover's Eyes. i like the lyrics though.
Every website, and this video, say that the lyrics are "the ghosts that we knew will flicker from you," but I swear to God that makes no sense. Shouldn't it be "flicker from view"? o_O
@SammehLynn Perhaps it means that someone deceased 'lives on' in people? That they made a lasting impact on someones life, and perhaps their personality or whatnot resonates from a loved one?
@archive303 I have no idea what that means. I think you're telling me i'm mainstream and go with the crowds in again, a 'trying to be different' way. If so, yes we are different. I am not an idiot.
Beautiful song ! Isn't it amazing how every song they write is better than the last one. What a talented group of people these Mumford and Sons. What's more incredible is that they have fans across all age ranges - what band can you think of in the last 25 years that hs done that ? Words are so thought provoking and inspirational - Beautiful ! Thanks for posting this video
You saw no fault, no cracks in my heart, and you knelt beside, my hope torn apart.
DreamingIsBliss 6 hours ago
first video iv ever seen with no dis-likes
AlexColquhoun1992 1 week ago 2
@AlexColquhoun1992 somebody didn't like your comment.
smallbabyman 22 hours ago
It sounds more like they're saying, " The Ghosts that I knew will flicker from view." Not flicker from you.
metalangel01 2 weeks ago
ide have to say these guys remind me of bob dylan with a beetles backround. they just r inspiration through voice :D
DensuMincar 3 weeks ago
0 Dislikes...just how it should be.
ChillSteps 3 weeks ago 5
I think this song is about a man who has suffered a lot of pain and loss in his life, but his love for this one woman is what keeps him going: he asks her to take his hand and pull him through all of this, to give him hope, because her love is what heals him and helps him.
teamcarlie 4 weeks ago 3
I think this song is about a broken relationship but also it a prayer, Im no way religious, but when you undergo such a sicking loss love that you wonder why you existence your last hope is to reach out to the 'light' be that be 'God' 'Buddha' 'Allah' mother earth, the moon, the stars or the powers that be. sometimes you just need to talk to others outside your own circle. do it! keep your chin up, life moves on slowly at first but sun will shine again, hard to imagine but it does.
roniQ2112 1 month ago
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TheOmegaMachine101 1 month ago
@davidlyv It's about a couple in love but the woman (most probably) isn't sure of what she wants and the man suffers because of that. They probably go in and out of the relationship because of this, still, the man is determined to hold on as long as it takes.
thekevorchestra 2 months ago
amazing adele loves Mumford and sons too
amazingninjapanda 2 months ago
Good song but what is the meaning of this song?
Anyone help!
davidlyv 2 months ago
the replay button has been officially raped.
ClaireluvsJed 2 months ago
@ClaireluvsJed So has your mum
TheDarKnightxXx 1 week ago
<3
MrHunterg15 2 months ago
this is the only mumford and sons song that i dont like all that much, the chorus sounds too much like the chorus of Lover's Eyes. i like the lyrics though.
1967adayinthelife 2 months ago
Every website, and this video, say that the lyrics are "the ghosts that we knew will flicker from you," but I swear to God that makes no sense. Shouldn't it be "flicker from view"? o_O
SammehLynn 3 months ago 2
@SammehLynn Perhaps it means that someone deceased 'lives on' in people? That they made a lasting impact on someones life, and perhaps their personality or whatnot resonates from a loved one?
SuperVegetaPrince 3 months ago
This is what real music is! :D
loopyr1 3 months ago 5
the best part is 0:01 - 5:10 !
kittycat3346 3 months ago 4
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Boring, pretentious, posers.
archive303 3 months ago
@archive303 Tasteless, wannabe 'edgey' cunt
TheDarKnightxXx 3 months ago
@TheDarKnightxXx Go to Mcdonalds and and eat your batman burger.
And cry.
archive303 3 months ago
@archive303 I have no idea what that means. I think you're telling me i'm mainstream and go with the crowds in again, a 'trying to be different' way. If so, yes we are different. I am not an idiot.
TheDarKnightxXx 3 months ago
1:13 aw! :) :)
this song is wonderful.
Marcus Mumford's voice is just WOAH :)
PeepsILoveEllie 3 months ago
Chills...literally. I agree with boleroboy, they outdo themselves every time, just when you think it is impossible to do so.
vmaciel88 3 months ago
Beautiful song ! Isn't it amazing how every song they write is better than the last one. What a talented group of people these Mumford and Sons. What's more incredible is that they have fans across all age ranges - what band can you think of in the last 25 years that hs done that ? Words are so thought provoking and inspirational - Beautiful ! Thanks for posting this video
boleroboy723 4 months ago
This is just great
kaiglade 4 months ago
Their second album is going to be AMAZING, no doubt at all.
nathan1147 4 months ago 40
Didn't think it would get any better than White Blank Pages. Mumford and Sons continues to impress me.
RichardDawkin 4 months ago 21