I Will Wait
Mumford & Sons Lyrics
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Like a stone
And I fell heavy into your arms
These days of dust
Which we've known
Will blow away with this new sun
But I'll kneel down
And I'll kneel down
Know my ground
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
So break my step
And relent
You forgave and I won't forget
Know what we've seen
And him with less
Now in some way
Shake the excess
'Cause I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
Now I'll be bold
As well as strong
And use my head alongside my heart
So take my flesh
And fix my eyes
A tethered mind free from the lies
And I'll kneel down
Wait for now
I'll kneel down
Know my ground, woo
Raise my hands
Paint my spirit gold
And bow my head
Keep my heart slow
'Cause I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
The song "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons speaks of the commitment and devotion that one person has towards another. The opening line "Well I came home, like a stone," sets the tone for the song as one of vulnerability and heaviness. The singer has returned home and feels the weight of the world on his shoulders. But as he falls into the arms of his loved one, he feels comforted and safe.
The next set of lyrics, "These days of dust, which we've known, will blow away with this new sun," suggest that the trials and difficulties that they have gone through will soon pass. The singer then says that he will "kneel down, wait for now, and know his ground." This is a symbolic gesture of humility and surrender. He is willing to be patient and grounded while waiting for his loved one, and will not waver in his devotion.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that he will wait for his loved one. He is fully committed and will not give up. The last set of lyrics, "Raise my hands, paint my spirit gold, and bow my head, keep my heart slow," is a nod towards the spiritual and emotional growth that he has gone through. He has found a sense of peace and contentment within himself, and will continue to wait for his loved one.
Overall, the song is a beautiful declaration of love, patience, and devotion. It encourages listeners to be steadfast in their commitment towards those they love, even during times of turmoil and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I came home
I returned home
Like a stone
Feeling heavy and unable to move
And I fell heavy into your arms
I found solace in your embrace
These days of dust
Periods of difficulty and hardship
Which we've known
That we are familiar with
Will blow away with this new sun
Will disappear with a new beginning
But I'll kneel down
I will humble myself
Wait for now
I will practice patience
And I'll kneel down
I will humble myself
Know my ground
I will stay grounded
And I will wait, I will wait for you
I will remain committed to waiting for you
So break my step
I am open to change
And relent
And let go
You forgave and I won't forget
I appreciate your forgiveness and won't take it for granted
Know what we've seen
Be aware of our past experiences
And him with less
And how others may have less than us
Now in some way
In some respect
Shake the excess
Let go of unnecessary burdens
'Cause I will wait, I will wait for you
I will remain committed to waiting for you
Now I'll be bold
I will be courageous
As well as strong
As well as physically capable
And use my head alongside my heart
Make logical as well as emotional decisions
So take my flesh
Take all of me
And fix my eyes
Help me focus
A tethered mind free from the lies
A clear and honest mindset
Raise my hands
I'm ready to receive
Paint my spirit gold
Make me pure and whole
And bow my head
Show respect and humility
Keep my heart slow
Remind me to be patient and loving
'Cause I will wait, I will wait for you
I will remain committed to waiting for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
I will remain committed to waiting for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
I will remain committed to waiting for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
I will remain committed to waiting for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Walter David Lovett, Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford, Edward James Milton Dwane, Winston Aubrey Aladar Marshall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Well I came home
Like a stone
And I fell heavy into your arms
These days of dust
Which we've known
Will blow away with this new sun
But I'll kneel down
Wait for now
And I'll kneel down
Know my ground
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
So break my step
And relent
You forgave and I won't forget
Know what we've seen
And him with less
Now in some way
Shake the excess
'Cause I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
Now I'll be bold
As well as strong
And use my head alongside my heart
So take my flesh
And fix my eyes
A tethered mind free from the lies
And I'll kneel down
Wait for now
I'll kneel down
Know my ground, woo
Raise my hands
Paint my spirit gold
And bow my head
Keep my heart slow
'Cause I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
@susanandres8754
When I listen to this song, my heart aches.
My Beloved Baby Brother died 1/4/2020.
He was a Soldier, a career Army man.
He died when he was only 47 years old.
Jamie was deployed 3 times.
Twice to Iraq and once, the last time, to Afghanistan.
He was a Combat Engineer who cleared explosives, IED'S, Landmines etc. Think the movie, "The Hurt Locker".
He was Awarded the Army Metal with Valor, multiple Purple Hearts, and many others.
When I heard this song, I thought of my brother.
After reading others comments, I see how other people relate to this song in so many different ways.
As for me, I thought about when my brother was deployed to Iraq for the first time.
He left behind his wife Anita, a Special Needs Teacher & their two little boys who were only 3 & 5 years old.
The 1st time he was Deployed, we weren't allowed to see him off.
So, the day he was deploy to Iraq, one of the soldiers came to his home & picked him up.
He, his wife and 2 little boys stood on the front porch and said their tearful goodbye's.
It was late October in New England, & it was cold outside.
Well after the truck had driven out of sight, Anita went to bring the boys inside.
Connor, who was 5yo went in the house.
Ryan who was only 3yo, wouldn't go in.
Anita knelt down to ask him why he didn't go inside.
With a serious, thoughtful expression in his big brown eyes and tear stained face.
He looked up at his Mom & said, "I'm going to stay right here and wait for Dad to come home."
Gently, Anita said, "Ryan, remember Dad talked about how he was going to be away with his Army Family for a while, then he'll come home?"
"We made the calender with Dad, to mark off the days till he comes home."
In his serious 3 year old "grown up voice", he said, "Yes, but I'm still going to stay right here and wait for Dad to come home."
"Dad will see me & he won't forget where we live!".
Talk about heartbreaking! Military Spouses don't get the recognition they deserve!!
Neither does the less than 1% of the eligible US population that serve in the Military!!
At night, I look up at the stars and I talk to my brother!
Sometimes I text him, or I'll call & sing him "Happy Birthday" or just to chat.
It's been 2 years now and Miraculously, even though the phone is not registered or hooked up, my texts and calls still go thru!!
I like to think my brother makes it happen!!
@MrBusterGaming
I put this here in hope that after weeks, months, years , whenever someone likes it I will be reminded of this song.
@jeremymaxfield8126
Here is a reminder!!
@Mugiwara808
Time to listen to it again then pal
@teriousrobinson7092
Go ahead play it again my guy😁
@teek.29
one more time
@CelineCNS
Your reminder to play it today😂😂😂
@nickchapin12
To my brother who died in Afghanistan 💕 we will meet again. Forever, brothers.
@calvin8370
🙏🏼
@skittlekfc4415
Nicholas Chapin lol
@NOWUNITEDUPDATES
😐