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Scotland
The Lumineers Lyrics


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They all need something to hold on to
They all mean well
Pay your respects to society giving me hell

You could never feel my story
It's all you know
You could never feel my story
It's all you know

May your dreams come to reality
If all else fails
Give up, we needed the company
Let's drink to your health

You could never feel my story
It's all you know
You could never feel my story
It's all you know

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, I will not fold
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, she's in control
Of everything
Of everything and everyone

I will not fold
She's in control
I will not fold
No, never
I will not fold
She's in control
I will not fold
No, never

Overall Meaning

In "Scotland," The Lumineers sing about the struggles of modern society and the need for something to hold onto in the midst of chaos. The song suggests that everyone means well, but circumstances can get in the way of living a fulfilling life. The lyrics suggest that society can often be harsh and difficult to navigate, leaving many feeling lost and longing for connection.


The chorus of the song, "You could never feel my story, it's all you know," speaks to the idea that even those who are close to us can never truly understand our experiences or the nuances of our lives. In the face of these challenges, the song encourages listeners to hold onto their dreams, even in the face of adversity, and to continue striving towards their goals.


The song's bridge, "Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, I will not fold, she's in control, of everything and everyone," reinforces the themes of control and determination that are present throughout the lyrics. The song suggests that we must maintain control over our lives, even when the world feels overwhelming or out of our hands.


Line by Line Meaning

They all need something to hold on to
People need stability and something to grasp onto in order to feel secure


They all mean well
Despite their flaws, people generally have good intentions


Pay your respects to society giving me hell
Show appreciation for the challenges and struggles that society throws your way


You could never feel my story
No one else can truly understand someone else's individual experiences and hardships


It's all you know
People can only understand the world through their own perception and experiences


May your dreams come to reality
Wishing for someone's deepest desires to come true


If all else fails
If every other attempt doesn't succeed


Give up, we needed the company
Sometimes it's easier to give up and succumb to challenges with the comfort of others


Let's drink to your health
Making a toast to someone's well-being and happiness


Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, I will not fold
The artist will not give up or surrender in the face of adversity


Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, she's in control
An acknowledgement that someone else holds the power in the situation


Of everything
All-encompassing power


Of everything and everyone
Domination over all things and people


No, never
A firm statement of the singer's resolute determination




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jason David Van Dyke, Jeremy C Fraites, Wesley Keith Schultz

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheNanyok

Lyrics:

They all need something to hold on to
They all mean well
Pay your respects to society
Giving me hell

You could never feel
My story
It's all you know
You could never feel
My story
It's all you know

May your dreams come to reality
If all else fails
Give up, we needed the company
Let's drink to your health

You could never feel
My story
It's all you know
You could never feel
My story
It's all you know

I will not fold
She's in control of everything
Of everything
And everyone

I will not fold
She's in control
I will not fold
Not never...
I will not fold
She's in control
I will not fold
Not never...



All comments from YouTube:

@raquelteles3657

Whenever I listen to this song I imagine three things:
1)Horse riding (as fast as possible)
2)Scotland's amazing and beautiful landscapes
3)The wind on my face

@emilytomay6293

Same and I play the whole intro of reign in my head.

@binyaminflint

A rose in the wind

@afrahf9010

@@emilytomay6293 same...

@rads4258

OMG SAME BESTIE

@matija214

4) Mary and Francis

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@miarae803

"happiness is the one thing, we queens can never have." - Kathrine de Medici

@laurenphillips511

*Catherine

@r.e.m2729

@@laurenphillips511 de Medicis ☺️

@SquidKid_1964

:'(

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