The Cave
Mumford & Sons Lyrics

It's empty in the valley of your heart
You feel a sense of loneliness and emptiness in your heart.

The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
As you walk away from your fears and faults, there is a new dawn of hope rising for you slowly.

Away from all the fears
You're walking towards a place where your fears cannot haunt you anymore.

And all the faults you've left behind
As you leave your faults behind, they might not have completely disappeared, but you have made a choice to not to let them define you anymore.

The harvest left no food for you to eat
You've experienced a lack of opportunities or resources in your life, which have led you to a state of hopelessness.

You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
You've had to survive in a world where people are ruthless and will do whatever it takes to get ahead.

But I have seen the same
The person singing this song has seen and experienced the same pain and struggles as you.

I know the shame in your defeat
The person singing this song understands how it feels to be defeated and ashamed, and wants you to know that you're not alone in this experience.

But I will hold on hope
Even though life has been difficult, the person singing this song chooses to hold onto hope and not give up.

And I won't let you choke
The person singing this song promises to support you and not let you be brought down by the struggles of life.

On the noose around your neck
The noose represents the hardships and obstacles in life that can hold you back and suffocate you.

And I'll find strength in pain
The person singing this song chooses to find strength in pain and use it as a source of power.

And I will change my ways
The person singing this song realizes that they need to change their ways in order to grow and move forward in life.

I'll know my name as it's called again
They want to rediscover their identity and be grounded in who they really are.

'Cause I have other things to fill my time
The person singing this song has other things in their life that they want to pursue and focus on besides their struggles and hardships.

You take what is yours and I'll take mine
The person singing this song is telling you that they'll focus on what's important to them and you can focus on what's important to you.

Now let me at the truth
They want to discover the truth about their life and overcome any lies or misconceptions they may have about themselves.

Which will refresh my broken mind
They believe that discovering the truth will heal their mind, which has been broken by life's struggles.

So tie me to a post and block my ears
The person singing this song is willing to go to extremes to block out all the negativity and distractions in their life.

I can see widows and orphans through my tears
They've come to a place where they can empathize with others who are struggling and feel their pain deeply.

I know my call despite my faults
They know that they have a purpose and a calling in life, despite their faults and mistakes.

And despite my growing fears
They're aware that fear can grow in their heart, but they won't let it deter them from pursuing their purpose.

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
The person singing this song is urging you to come out of your place of fear and sadness and try something new, even if it feels uncomfortable.

And see the world hanging upside down
By looking at the world from a different perspective, you might see things in a new light and gain a fresh outlook on life.

You can understand dependence
By changing your perspective, you might realize how much you depend on others in your life and how much they depend on you.

When you know the maker's hand
By recognizing the hand of a higher power in your life, you might be able to see how everything fits together and understand your purpose more deeply.

So make your siren's call
The person singing this song is telling you to follow your desires and pursue what you love.

And sing all you want
They're encouraging you to express yourself fully and not hold back.

I will not hear what you have to say
The person singing this song won't let others' opinions or criticisms silence their voice and dreams.

'Cause I need freedom now
The person singing this song desires freedom from the pain and struggles that hold them back.

And I need to know how
They want to know how to break free from their current circumstances and live a fulfilling life.

To live my life as it's meant to be
The person singing this song wants to live their life according to their purpose and destiny.

And I'll find strength in pain
They believe that pain can be used as a source of strength and power.

And I will change my ways
They're open to change and growth in order to live their life to the fullest.

I'll know my name as it's called again
They want to rediscover their identity and be grounded in who they really are.