The Cave
Mumford %26 Sons Lyrics

It's empty in the valley of your heart
You're feeling lost and empty inside, like something is missing in your life.

The sun it rises slowly as you walk
Despite your inner emptiness, life goes on and time continues to move forward.

Away from all the fears and all the faults you've left behind
You try to leave behind your past mistakes and fears in order to move forward and start over.

The harvest left no food for you to eat
You feel like you've put in a lot of effort but have nothing to show for it, and are struggling to survive.

You cannibal you meat eater you see
You're so desperate for success that you're willing to take whatever you can get, even if it means taking from others.

But I have seen the same I know the shame in your defeat
The singer has experienced similar struggles and understands the feelings of shame and defeat that come with failure.

But I will hold on hope
Despite these struggles, the singer will continue to hold onto hope for a better future.

And I won't let you choke
The singer won't let you get bogged down by your struggles, and will support you however they can.

On the noose around your neck
The singer sees the struggles you're facing as a metaphorical noose around your neck, slowly choking you.

And I'll find strength in pain
The singer will find strength in their own struggles and pain, and use it to help lift you up.

And I will change my ways
The singer will make positive changes in their own life in order to better support you.

I'll know my name as it's called again
The singer will rediscover their own identity and purpose, and move forward with a sense of clarity.

Cause I have other things to fill my time
The singer has other priorities in their life besides their struggles, and will not let them consume their every thought and moment.

You take what is yours and I'll take mine
The singer recognizes that everyone has their own path to follow, and will not judge you for pursuing what you believe is rightfully yours.

Now let me at the truth which will refresh my broken mind
The singer yearns for honesty and clarity, which they hope will help them overcome their own struggles and find peace.

So tie me to a post and block my ears
The singer is willing to undergo extreme measures, like being tied up and blinded, in order to block out distractions and focus on their goals.

I can see widows and orphans through my tears
Even in their own struggles, the singer recognizes that there are others who are suffering even more, and they feel compassion for them.

I know my call despite my faults and despite my growing fears
The singer knows what they're meant to do in life, even if they're not perfect and even if the future seems uncertain.

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
The singer encourages you to face your struggles head on, even if it feels like you're walking upside down or doing something impossible.

And see the world hanging upside down
By facing your struggles and overcoming them, you'll be able to see the world in a new and different way.

You can understand dependence when you know the maker's hand
By recognizing that there is a higher power at work, you can find comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone and that everything has a purpose.

So make your siren's call
The singer acknowledges that you have your own path to follow, and encourages you to pursue it fearlessly.

And sing all you want
The singer wants you to express yourself fully and freely, without fear of judgement or criticism.

I will not hear what you have to say
The singer knows their own path and will not be swayed by outside influences or opinions.

Cause I need freedom now
The singer craves freedom from their struggles, and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.

And I need to know how
The singer recognizes that they don't have all the answers, and will continue to seek out knowledge and wisdom to help them succeed.

To live my life as it's meant to be
The singer wants to live a life that is aligned with their true purpose and destiny, and will not let struggles stand in the way of that.