Lover Of The Light
Mumford %26 Sons Lyrics
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There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown
There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown
But I'll be yours if you'll be mine
Stretch out my life and pick the seams out
Take what you like, but close my ears and eyes
Watch me stumble over and over
I have done wrong, so build your tower
But call me home and I will build a throne
And wash my eyes out never again
But love the one you hold
And I'll be your gold
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
Skin too tight and eyes like marbles
You spin me high so watch me as I glide
Before I tumble homeward, homeward
I know I tried, I was not stable
Flawed by pride, I miss my sanguine eyes
So hold my hands up...breathe in, breathe out.
But love the one you hold
And I'll be your gold
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
And in the middle of the night, I may watch you go
There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown
There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown
You may not trust the promises of the change I'll show
But I'll be yours if you'll be mine
So love the one you hold
And I will be your gold
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
So love the one you hold
And I will be your gold
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
"Lover of the Light" by Mumford & Sons revolves around themes of love, trust, and redemption. The song is written in the first person, and the singer admits his faults and flaws but also seeks forgiveness and reconciliation with his lover. The singer acknowledges that his walls built to protect him in the past, no longer provide value and that he is willing to let go and be vulnerable for the sake of love.
The lyrics convey a powerful message that love requires trust and that trust's absence leads to the failed relationship. The lines, "You may not trust the promises of the change I'll show, but I'll be yours if you'll be mine" reflects the singer's willingness to change and do anything to restore the broken trust. He acknowledges the importance of loving and holding onto the person he/she loves, "So love the one you hold, and I will be your gold, to have and to hold, a lover of the light."
The song's chorus is upbeat and catchy, and it emphasizes that, despite the challenges and pitfalls of life, love and companionship will conquer all. The lyrics also use vivid descriptions such as "Skin too tight and eyes like marbles," to convey the singer's struggles with his inner demons, while "Before I tumble homeward, homeward," highlights the singer's desire to make it back to where he/she feels comfortable and safe.
Line by Line Meaning
In the middle of the night, I may watch you go
Sometimes I might watch you leave in the middle of the night
There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown
The walls I've built around myself won't matter
There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown
The shadows I cast won't offer any relief
But I'll be yours if you'll be mine
But I'll be with you if you'll be with me
Stretch out my life and pick the seams out
Make the most of my life and examine every detail
Take what you like, but close my ears and eyes
Take what you want from me, but I won't see or hear it
Watch me stumble over and over
Watch me make mistakes again and again
I have done wrong, so build your tower
I have made mistakes, so you can build a fortress around yourself
But call me home and I will build a throne
But when you call me back, I will make a place for us to rule together
And wash my eyes out never again
And cleanse myself of my past mistakes
But love the one you hold
But love the person you are with
And I'll be your gold
And I'll be the thing of great value to you
To have and to hold
To keep and cherish forever
A lover of the light
A person who loves life and all it has to offer
Skin too tight and eyes like marbles
Feeling uncomfortable in my own skin and having bulging eyes
You spin me high so watch me as I glide
You lift me up and watch me move gracefully
Before I tumble homeward, homeward
Before I fall back down to earth
I know I tried, I was not stable
I know I made an effort, but I was not consistent
Flawed by pride, I miss my sanguine eyes
My pride caused me to make mistakes, and I miss my optimistic outlook
So hold my hands up...breathe in, breathe out.
So help me to calm down and focus on my breathing
You may not trust the promises of the change I'll show
You may not believe me when I say I'll change
So love the one you hold
So love the person you are with
And I will be your gold
And I'll be the thing of great value to you
To have and to hold
To keep and cherish forever
A lover of the light
A person who loves life and all it has to offer
So love the one you hold
So love the person you are with
And I will be your gold
And I'll be the thing of great value to you
To have and to hold
To keep and cherish forever
A lover of the light
A person who loves life and all it has to offer
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Feraloidies
In the middle of the night, I may watch you go
There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown
There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown
But I'd be yours if you'd be mine
Stretch out my life and pick the seams out
Take what you like, but close my ears and eyes
Watch me stumble over and over
I have done wrong, you build your tower
But call me home and I will build a throne
And wash my eyes out never again
But love the one you hold
And I'll be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
Skin too tight and eyes like marbles
You spin me high, so watch me as I glide
Before I tumble homeward, homeward
I know I tried, I was not stable
Flawed by pride, I miss my sanguine eyes
So hold my hands up, breathe in and breathe out
So love the one you hold
And I'll be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
And in the middle of the night, I may watch you go
There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown
There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown
You may not trust the promises of the change I'll show
But I'd be yours if you'd be mine
So love the one you hold
And I will be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
So love the one you hold
And I will be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light
@morrigankasa570
Epic concert idea: Mumford and Sons, Lumineers, and Of Monsters and Men all in one show
@lex-xv1yw
My top three bands
@shubhammittal1188
Are you kidding me!!! That'd be so cool
@tanjimhasan2813
Awh,now,why is that I love the "Of Monsters and Men" and not like "Mumford and sons"? Maybe it's just me not listening enough of their music.
@lobovalenzuela
While Idris Elba DJs. 🤣😍
@kurtswart6163
I'd pay good money for this
@rossbourne809
i am convinced there is nothing idris elba cannot do
@lalaluna1565
couldn't agree more
@fukinguitar
he can't be white
@derekhernandez9894
+Jonathan Manrique Villegas incorrect, he can bleach his skin.