After attending a friend's wedding in Texas, USA, the band stayed at a ranch for a week to write songs. Mumford, the band's usual songwriter, left a day early and by the time the band met up again in London, Dwane, Lovett and Marshall had written the song "Believe". The band then built the song up together, which was eventually recorded and produced by James Ford. The song has a length of 3 minutes and 41 seconds. The song, which has rock music influences and was inspired by bands such as the National, is considered a departure from the folk rock sound Mumford & Sons had become known for on their albums Sigh No More and Babel.
"Believe" was first aired on BBC Radio 1 on 9 March 2015 and was subsequently made available to download worldwide.
"Believe" peaked at number 1 on the US iTunes chart and number 5 on the UK iTunes chart after its release, reaching number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 20 on the UK Official Chart, due to its midweek release.
"Believe" was the first Mumford & Sons single to not receive an official music video. An 'Official Audio' video was uploaded to the band's YouTube channel after its radio premiere.
The song was covered by British rock band Nothing But Thieves for the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge series.
Believe
Mumford & Sons Lyrics
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But you've only lost the night
Present all your pretty feelings
May they comfort you tonight
And I'm climbing over something
And I'm running through these walls
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
I had the strangest feeling
Your world's not all it seems
So tired of misconceiving
What else this could've been
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
Say something, say something
Something like you love me
Less you want to move away
From the noise of this place
Well I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I wanna believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
The song "Believe" by Mumford & Sons talks about the confusion and doubt that comes with a failing relationship. The opening lines speak of calling it quits for the night, but also suggest that something has been lost in the process. The singer yearns for their partner to express their true feelings, hoping for some sense of comfort. The lines "And I'm climbing over something / And I'm running through these walls" indicate the emotional hurdles the singer has to overcome to keep the relationship going.
The chorus repeatedly expresses the singer's doubt about what their partner is trying to say to them. The second verse goes deeper into the singer's inner turmoil, as they have a hunch that their partner's life is not as perfect as it seems. This line hints at some sort of betrayal or dishonesty on the part of the partner which could be causing the turmoil. The plea "open up my eyes / tell me I'm alive" can be interpreted as the singer asking for the truth, even if it hurts them.
Finally, the last verse is a plea for the partner to communicate their true feelings, and to express their love for the singer before it's too late. The reference to wanting to move away from the noise of the place can be seen as the singer wanting to escape the negativity of the situation. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, both on the part of the singer and the relationship as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
You may call it in this evening
You might make a late-night call
But you've only lost the night
But you've wasted the night by calling
Present all your pretty feelings
Share your emotions
May they comfort you tonight
Hoping they may make you feel better
And I'm climbing over something
I am determined to overcome something
And I'm running through these walls
I am trying hard to break free from something
I don't even know if I believe
I am not sure if I can trust what you say
Everything you're trying to say to me
Everything that you are saying seems uncertain to me
I had the strangest feeling
I sensed something unusual
Your world's not all it seems
Things are not as good as they appear to be
So tired of misconceiving
I am tired of misunderstanding
What else this could've been
Wondering what else this situation could mean
So open up my eyes
Help me see the truth
Tell me I'm alive
Convince me that I am still living
This is never gonna go our way
This situation will not work out
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
If I have to constantly try to figure out what you are thinking
Say something, say something
Speak up, communicate
Something like you love me
Express your feelings towards me
Less you want to move away
If you want to leave me
From the noise of this place
To escape from the chaos of our surroundings
I don't even know if I wanna believe
I am not sure if I want to believe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL
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You may call it in this evening
But you've only lost the night
Present all your pretty feelings
May they comfort you tonight
And I'm climbing over something
And I'm running through these walls
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
I had the strangest feeling
Your world's not all it seems
So tired of misconceiving
What else this could've been
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
Say something, say something
Something like you love me
Less you want to move away
From the noise of this place
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I wanna believe
Anything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
@jacquelinelabuschagne1888
Still one of my biggest dreams, to see Mumford & Sons Live💛🇿🇦 one day🤞
@marsbar2020
Saw them pre pandemic here in Canada, was a great show but the fans were all only loving on the first big hit country album songs. In my mind u need to do your thing and move forward... great show
@XxMuSicAddicTxX000
The crowd deserves a gold medal!
@sambhatti805
I lost my mind at 3:03, when everyone sang their heart out.
Got flooded by emotions.
This is the best song I've ever heard in my life so far.
@thehows978
If there is ONE band to live the rest of a life with ... this one is all I need. <3
@ChanelDarkSide
I watching them in lolla Brazil, going crazy in every music as usual, but I notice this girl who was there looking at me , and she told me " I never listen to them, but they are so good, I m almost crying" I felt happy, my favorite band ever is so amazing that almost made this girl who never listen them cry. 5 minutes after I look at her, she was actually crying. This ladys and gentlemen's, is Mumford & sons. sorry for the bad english
@nathanmcdonald462
ChanelDarkSide preach it man. Theyre the my favorite band ever to land on this earth