Lover Of The Light
Mumford & Sons
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In the middle of the night, I may watch you go There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown But I'd be yours if you'd be mine Stretch out my life and pick the seams out Take what you like, but close my ears and eyes Watch me stumble over and over I have done wrong, you build your tower But call me home and I will build a throne And wash my eyes out never again But love the one you hold And I'll be your goal To have and to hold A lover of the light Skin too tight and eyes like marbles You spin me high, so watch me as I glide Before I tumble homeward, homeward I know I tried, I was not stable Flawed by pride, I miss my sanguine eyes So hold my hands up, breathe in and breathe out So love the one you hold And I'll be your goal To have and to hold A lover of the light And in the middle of the night, I may watch you go There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown You may not trust the promises of the change I'll show But I'd be yours if you'd be mine So love the one you hold And I will be your goal To have and to hold A lover of the light So love the one you hold And I will be your goal To have and to hold A lover of the light
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Written by: BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"Lover of the Light" is a song by British folk rock band Mumford & Sons. It is the third single from their second studio album, "Babel" (2012).
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Band MembersMumford & Sons consists of Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, accordion), ‘Country’ Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo, dobro, guitar), and Ted Dwane (vocals, double bass).
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Directorial DebutThe music video for "Lover of the Light" marked the directorial debut for actor Idris Elba, who also starred in the video.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 61 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart in the United States.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 5:14 minutes, which is relatively longer than typical radio releases.
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Song ThemesThe lyrical theme of the song centers on appreciating life's moments, a common theme in Mumford & Sons' music at the time.
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Video PremiseThe music video starred actor Idris Elba as a blind man who leaves his dog at home to run in the wilderness, symbolizing the declaration to be a "Lover of the Light."
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Award NominationsThe video received a nomination for Cinematography at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Live Performances"Lover of the Light" has been performed by Mumford & Sons in numerous concerts and music festivals around the world, amplifying the song's worldwide appeal.
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Songwriting ProcessLike many of Mumford & Sons songs, the band has described the songwriting process as a collaborative effort, with all members contributing to the composition and lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well received by music critics, praised mainly for its soulful lyrics and the band's signature folk-rock sound.
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Fan InterpretationsMany fans and critics interpret the song to be about finding purpose and hope even in the face of adversity.
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