Whispers In The Dark
Mumford %26 Sons Lyrics
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Well swerve not through the minds of men
This lie is dead
And this cup of yours tastes holy
But a brush with the Devil can clear your mind
And strengthen your spine
But fingers tap into what you were once
Whispers in the dark
Steal a kiss and you'll break your heart
Pick up your clothes and curl your toes
Learn your lesson, lead me home
Spare my sins for the ark
I was too slow to depart
I'm a cad but I'm not a fraud
I'd set out to serve the Lord
But my heart was colder when you'd gone
And I lost my head but found the one that I love
Under the sun, under the sun
But fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
Fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
But my heart was colder when you'd gone
And I lost my head
Let's live while we are young
While we are young, while are young
While we are young
The lyrics to Mumford & Sons' song Whispers in the Dark are complex and full of meaning. At its core, the song seems to be about the struggle to reconcile one's own desires and beliefs with society's expectations. The opening line, "You hold your truth so purely," suggests that the singer has a strong sense of his own identity and values. However, as the song progresses, he begins to question whether his choices have been the right ones. The line "this cup of yours tastes holy" implies that he has been trying to live a pure and righteous life, but perhaps at a cost to his own happiness.
The chorus, "Whispers in the dark/ Steal a kiss and you'll break your heart/ Pick up your clothes and curl your toes/ Learn your lesson, lead me home," seems to suggest a struggle between passion and reason. The singer is torn between his desire for intimacy and his fear of the consequences of giving in to it. The line "Whispers in the dark" implies that this conflict is happening internally, between the two voices in his own head. The final line "lead me home" suggests that he ultimately wants to make the right choices and stay true to his own values, but he may need guidance to do so.
Overall, Whispers in the Dark is a rich and complex song that explores the struggle between our desires and our beliefs. It suggests that this struggle is not only about individual choice but also about societal expectations and external pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
You hold your truth so purely
You believe what you say to be true and genuine
Well swerve not through the minds of men
Don't allow the opinions of others to change your beliefs
This lie is dead
A falsehood or deception has been exposed and is no longer relevant
And this cup of yours tastes holy
The thing you hold dear or consider sacred brings you comfort or sustenance
But a brush with the Devil can clear your mind
Sometimes experiencing something negative can help you see things more clearly
And strengthen your spine
Adversity can make you stronger and more resilient
But fingers tap into what you were once
Memories resurface and evoke strong emotions
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
I fear that I missed my opportunity and won't get another
Whispers in the dark
Secrets or hidden truths that are still being uncovered
Steal a kiss and you'll break your heart
Engaging in a forbidden or risky action will have negative consequences
Pick up your clothes and curl your toes
Take care of yourself and be prepared for anything
Learn your lesson, lead me home
Take heed of the mistakes you've made and guide me back to safety
Spare my sins for the ark
Forgive or overlook my wrongdoings
I was too slow to depart
I procrastinated and missed my chance to leave a situation
I'm a cad but I'm not a fraud
I have questionable behavior but I'm not a dishonest person
I'd set out to serve the Lord
I had good intentions and aimed to do good
But my heart was colder when you'd gone
I felt emptier and less alive after you left
And I lost my head but found the one that I love
I acted recklessly but found my true love
Under the sun, under the sun
Amidst the everyday happenings of life
Let's live while we are young
Let's make the most of our youth and enjoy life
While we are young, while are young
While we still have our youth and vitality
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@whitegotham
You hold your truth so purely
Well swerve not through the minds of men
This lie is dead
And this cup of yours tastes holy
But a brush with the Devil can clear your mind
And strengthen your spine
But fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
Whispers in the dark
Steal a kiss and you'll break your heart
Pick up your clothes and curl your toes
Learn your lesson, lead me home
Spare my sins for the ark
I was too slow to depart
I'm a cad but I'm not a fraud
I'd set out to serve the Lord
But my heart was colder when you'd gone
And I lost my head but found the one that I love
Under the sun, under the sun
But fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
Fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
But my heart was colder when you'd gone
And I lost my head
Let's live while we are young
While we are young, while are young
While we are young
@lukehawkins5486
"Whispers In The Dark"
You hold your truth so purely
Well swerve not through the minds of men
This lie is dead
And this cup of yours tastes holy
But a brush with the Devil can clear your mind
And strengthen your spine
But fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
Whispers in the dark
Steal a kiss and you'll break your heart
Pick up your clothes and curl your toes
Learn your lesson, lead me home
Spare my sins for the ark
I was too slow to depart
I'm a cad but I'm not a fraud
I'd set out to serve the Lord
But my heart was colder when you'd gone
And I lost my head but found the one that I love
Under the sun, under the sun
But fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
Fingers tap into what you were once
And I'm worried that I blew my only chance
But my heart was colder when you'd gone
And I lost my head
Let's live while we are young
While we are young, while are young
While we are young
@babsavoia
Whispers in the Dark (Mumford & Sons)
Des chuchotements dans le noir
Tu détiens la vérité comme personne
Et bien ne va pas à l'encontre des pensées de l'homme
Ce mensonge n'existe plus
Et ta coupe contient quelque chose de sacré
Mais un petit tour chez le diable
pourrait te rafraîchir la mémoire
Et renforcer ton dos
Mais on montre bien du doigt ce que j'étais autrefois
Et j'ai bien peur d'avoir grillé ma seule chance
Des chuchotements dans le noir
Je te vole un baiser, ça te brisera le cœur
Ramasse tes vêtements et courbe tes orteils
J'ai compris la leçon, ramène-moi à la maison
Garde mes péchés pour l'arche
J'étais trop lent pour partir
Je suis un parasite mais pas un escroc
Je suis venu au monde pour servir le Seigneur
Mais mon cœur était plus froid quand tu es partie
Et j'ai perdu la tête mais trouvé celle que j'aime
Sous le soleil, sous le soleil
Mais on montre bien du doigt ce que j'étais autrefois
Et j'ai bien peur d'avoir grillé ma seule chance
Mais on montre bien du doigt ce que j'étais autrefois
Et j'ai bien peur d'avoir grillé ma seule chance
Mais mon cœur était plus froid quand tu es partie
Et j'ai perdu la tête
Continuons à vivre tant que nous sommes jeunes
Tant que nous sommes jeunes, tant que nous sommes jeunes
Tant que nous sommes jeunes
@bhojingle
my sister and i drove to this concert, couldn't find parking, accidentally were cut off by him and his film crew, followed them into the parking lot and ended up watching the entire filming of his motorcycle scene. it was magical.
@roseoliveira4534
Sooo nice 👏
@gleefull2962
Where are u now
@kaseyberry9596
I love Mumford and Sons and other related bands because they actually make MUSIC. Its not all computer generated, auto-tuned, remixed, or only consisting of 25 words with a chorus that repeats 5 words constantly!
@hotdudeftw
This is just like any other Mumford & Sons song. It just keeps getting better and better everytime you hear it, beautiful!
@hannahblanchsky9681
Four men, one mission; travel across the world and play golden melodies.
@jerryroland4365
Hannah Blanchsky #bringbackthebanjo
@brandonjeter7643
Best Mumford and Sons album EVER!!!!
@jasminfelder1732
there are some bands who are completely awesome. mumford & sons are on top of this list. :-)
@Ukk15
you just made my day better! Mumford & Sons is my favourite band, I could listen to them 24/7 and I wouldn't get bored.It helps through rough times