Roll Away The Stone
Mumford & Sons Lyrics


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Roll away your stone I will roll away mine
Together we can see what we will find
Don't leave me alone at this time
For I am afraid of what I will discover inside

You told me that I would find a home
Within the fragile substance of my soul
And I have filled this void with things unreal
And all the while my character it steals

And darkness is a harsh term don't you think
And yet it dominates the things I see

It seems that all my bridges have been burned
But you say 'That's exactly how this grace thing works'
It's not the long walk home that will change this heart
But the welcome I receive with every start

Darkness is a harsh term don't you think
And yet it dominates the things I see
Darkness is a harsh term don't you think
And yet it dominates the things I see

Stars hide your fires
For these here are my desires
And I won't give them up to you this time around
And so I'll be found
With my stake stuck in this ground
Marking the territory of this newly impassioned soul

Stars hide your fires
For these here are my desires
And I won't give them up to you this time around
And so I'll be found
With my stake stuck in this ground
Marking the territory of this newly impassioned soul

And you, you've gone too far this time




You have neither reason nor rhyme
With which to take this soul that is so rightfully mine

Overall Meaning

Mumford & Sons’ song Roll Away Your Stone is a song about self-discovery and the fear of what may be discovered inside oneself. The lyrics speak of a person who has been told they will find a home within the fragile substance of their soul. However, they have filled this void with things unreal, and their character has suffered as a result. The chorus repeats the line “darkness is a harsh term don’t you think, and yet it dominates the things I see,” emphasizing the singer’s feeling of being lost in darkness and unable to shake the feeling of uncertainty.


Despite this, the singer is not alone in their journey, and they ask for help from a friend: “Roll away your stone, I will roll away mine, together we can see what we will find, don’t leave me alone at this time, for I am afraid of what I will discover inside.” With the help of this friend, they hope to find something meaningful and true within themselves.


The chorus repeats again, featuring lines that acknowledge that progress might not happen quickly, and that setbacks may occur. But in the end, it’s not about the journey, it’s about the destination: “It’s not the long walk home that will change this heart, but the welcome I receive with every start.” The song ends by repeating the powerful line that the singer will “be found with my stake stuck in this ground, marking the territory of this newly impassioned soul.” Overall, the song is about the journey of self-discovery, which can be difficult and dark at times, but ultimately leads to growth and transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

Roll away your stone I will roll away mine
Let's work together to remove the obstacles that are holding us back


Together we can see what we will find
By combining our strengths, we can uncover new truths


Don't leave me alone at this time
I need your support during this uncertain period


For I am afraid of what I will discover inside
I fear what I may learn about myself and my past


You told me that I would find a home
You promised me that I would discover a sense of belonging


Within the fragile substance of my soul
Deep within myself, I hold a delicate sense of identity


And I have filled this void with things unreal
I have tried to compensate for my sense of emptiness with artificial distractions


And all the while my character it steals
These distractions have eroded my sense of self and integrity


And darkness is a harsh term don't you think
The negative aspects of life can be overwhelming and difficult to confront


And yet it dominates the things I see
The darkness seems to cloud my perceptions and actions


It seems that all my bridges have been burned
I feel like I have lost all of the connections and opportunities in my life


But you say 'That's exactly how this grace thing works'
You suggest that even in loss or failure, there is an opportunity to rediscover oneself through grace


It's not the long walk home that will change this heart
Simply time and distance will not be enough to transform my innermost being


But the welcome I receive with every start
What will truly transform me is the acceptance and warmth I receive each time I try again


Stars hide your fires
I'm ashamed of my desires and trying to hide them


For these here are my desires
I have aspirations that I wish to pursue


And I won't give them up to you this time around
I am determined to hold onto my dreams and won't let anyone tell me otherwise


And so I'll be found
Ultimately, I will be discovered living out my passions


With my stake stuck in this ground
I am firmly committed to my beliefs and values


Marking the territory of this newly impassioned soul
I am defining myself anew and pursuing a path that is true to me


And you, you've gone too far this time
Someone has overstepped their bounds or has crossed a line with me


You have neither reason nor rhyme
Their actions are nonsensical and seemingly without just cause


With which to take this soul that is so rightfully mine
No one has the right to claim ownership over my sense of self




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

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