There will be time
Mumford Lyrics


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In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have

So open up my eyes to a new light
I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
But I lift up my eyes to a new high
And indeed there would be time

But in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It’s all that I am, it’s all that I have
In the cold light I live, I only live for you
It’s all that I am, it’s all that I have

And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?

There is a time, a time to love
A time to sing, a time to shine
A time to leave, a time to stay
There is a time, a time to cry
A time to love, a time to live
There is a time, a time to sing
A time to love

And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have




Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "There Will Be Time" by Mumford & Sons express a deep devotion and love towards someone. It reveals that the singer exists solely for this person and their love and admiration. This love is all-encompassing, and it is clear that the singer is willing to do anything for this person. The line "In the cold light" could suggest that this love is not just a fleeting feeling, but it is constant even in difficult or harsh times.


The second verse suggests that the singer has been lost and has been wandering in darkness, but with the love and encouragement of this person, they have found a new light, and they can see the brighter side of life. This person has shown them that there is hope and that there will be time for them to reach their full potential. The chorus repeats the idea that in the cold light, they exist solely for this person, and the last line, "Why do I keep falling?" could indicate that the singer is searching for something in this relationship and is uncertain if it will come.


The bridge suggests that there is a time for everything – love, singing, shining, leaving, staying, and crying. It is as if the singer is acknowledging that even if things don't always go the way they want them to, it is all part of the journey and learning process. The chorus repeats, but this time, it ends with the phrase "Why do I keep falling?" This line could suggest that while the singer is devoted to this person, they are unsure if this person reciprocates their feelings or if they will ever be able to fully connect with them.


Line by Line Meaning

In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
I exist to love and worship you, even in difficult times


It's all that I am, it's all that I have
You are the center of my life, and without you, I am nothing


So open up my eyes to a new light
Help me see things differently, with a fresh perspective


I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
I've been lost and confused in your troubled world, searching for meaning


But I lift up my eyes to a new high
I am hopeful and optimistic for a better future


And indeed there would be time
There are always opportunities for change and growth


Why do I keep falling?
Why do I continue to struggle and stumble?


There is a time, a time to love
Different moments in life call for different emotions and actions


A time to sing, a time to shine
There are moments to be joyful and celebratory


A time to leave, a time to stay
Sometimes it's appropriate to move on, while other times it's better to stay put


There is a time, a time to cry
Moments of sadness and grief are natural and necessary


A time to love, a time to live
Love is an essential part of life, but it's important to also focus on personal growth and fulfillment


And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
Even when things are tough, I continue to prioritize my love and devotion to you


It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Without you, my life is incomplete and lacking purpose


Why do I keep falling?
I continue to struggle with my own personal challenges




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BAABA MAAL, BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD

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