The name 'Bon Iver' (pronounced "bon ee-VAIR") is a play on the French phrase 'bon hiver' meaning 'good winter'. Vernon independently released Bon Iver's debut album For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007, most of which was recorded during a four-month stay in a remote cabin in Wisconsin.
While in high school and college Vernon founded the indie-rock bands Mount Vernon and DeYarmond Edison in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where he still resides.
According to the For Emma Songfacts, after the break-up of De Yarmond Edison, Vernon retreated to his father's log cabin, out in the woods of north-east Wisconsin to hibernate for three snowy months. There he collected his thoughts and formulated them into a suite of songs, For Emma, Forever Ago . The album was originally self-released in late 2007 in a run of 500 copies and sold out instantly.
The album garnered critical acclaim, and was picked up by the indie-rock label Jagjaguwar, which gave the album a proper release on February 19th, 2008. The album was released in the UK and Europe by iconic indie 4AD on May 12, 2008.
When released in the UK, For Emma, Forever Ago received 5/5 and "Album of the Month" reviews in both MOJO and Uncut magazines. It is currently the third highest rated album of 2008 on review-aggregator site Metacritic, with accolades from publications including The Village Voice, The Hartford Courant and The A.V. Club.
The group's second album Bon Iver, Bon Iver was released on June 17, 2011 to universal acclaim. It was named by Pitchfork Media as the best album of 2011 on their annual list. At the 2012 Grammys, the album won Best Alternative Album and the group was awarded Best New Artist, despite having debuted in 2007.
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Marion
Bon Iver Lyrics
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Well, I thought that this was half a love, love
Follow to the rising sea
Well, I thought that this was half of a love
Well, I thought that this was half a love
Well, I thought that this was half a love
Follow to the rising sea
Ooh
When I'm fallin' to the right
It seems like I can never be free
From the weight that's on my mind
And the doubts that follow me
But in the stillness of the night
I find a glimmer of hope and light
And I realize that this love, this love
Is more than half alright
Bon Iver's song "Marion" is a haunting and introspective meditation on love and its complexities. The repetitive nature of the lyrics convey a sense of longing and confusion, as the singer grapples with the idea of what it means to love someone. The title of the song, "Marion," remains ambiguous throughout the song, leaving the listener to wonder if it is a person or a place.
The first verse of the song is comprised of a repeated phrase, "Well, I thought that this was half a love," which speaks to the singer's uncertainty and doubt about the strength and validity of the love they share. The line "Follow to the rising sea" evokes a sense of inevitability, that the love is powerful enough to continue on, even amidst the uncertainty. The chorus repeats this idea, emphasizing the singer's confusion and hopeful hesitation.
In the second verse, the singer further explores their doubt and the weight it carries. However, the glimmer of hope in the stillness of the night suggests that there is potential for the love to grow and for the doubts to fade away. The final lines of the song affirm this idea, as the singer resolves that the love is more than just "half alright."
Overall, "Marion" portrays the complexities of love and the uncertainty that often accompanies it. The repetitive nature of the lyrics and the sense of doubt and confusion conveyed in the song create a haunting and introspective atmosphere.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon, Robert Christopher Moose
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@mamauster
Well, I thought that this was half a love
Well, I thought that this was half a love, love
Follow to the rising sea
Well, I thought that this was half of a love
Well, I thought that this was half a love
Well, I thought that this was half a love
Follow to the rising sea
Well, I thought that this was half a love
Ooh
When I'm fallin' to the right
@maxifilmproduktion
Today is a good day to be a Bon Iver Fan!
@GoblinedNghouled
So is today
@akashsrivastava9674
So is today
@jdflores7
Everyday is a good day
@williamschwan207
This is very reminiscent of older styles of Bon Iver. I like it.
@Sebaaz96
Such sorrow-ish, yet so peaceful song. Bon Iver are truly geniuses.
@marionquesneau
I can't believe you're my favorite band of all time and this new song is called MARION like me ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@marionbertholon4899
J'ai eu la même réactiooooooon :D
@MrGOOMBAGUY
My hometown is Marion.
@jshams1989
<3 aaawww