“The Wolf” is the second single released from Mumford & Sons studio album "… Read Full Bio ↴“The Wolf” is the second single released from Mumford & Sons studio album "Wilder Mind". Like the rest of "Wilder Mind", Mumford & Sons eschew their banjo-driven folk sound for a straight guitar rocker; a love story where the narrator seeks to bring out the best in his fragile object of desire.

Ben Lovett on “The Wolf”:

"“The Wolf” came about halfway through our writing process. We had been kind of working on a bunch of songs […] and “The Wolf” was one that gave us a bit more conviction that we were ready to go. A lot of the album making process was done without the intention of making an album. We started writing songs and bringing them to the table purely for the sake of doing that and I remember the day that we played out “The Wolf” for the first time we knew that it was time to lock down a producer and get it done.[…] [“The Wolf”] provided that slightly harder edge that we had been looking for. […] It definitely had little a bit more grit than anything we had released previously, and helped us identify the album we were making."

Marcus Mumford on “The Wolf”:

"It’s really fun to play that one. You just get to wig out. It’s quite hard on the old vocals."

The Wolf
Mumford & Sons Lyrics

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I want to learn to love in kind
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

Sheltered, you better keep the wolf back from the door
He wanders ever closer every night
And how he waits begging for blood
I promised you everything would be fine

Been wondering for days
How you felt me slip your mind
Leave behind your wanton ways
I want to learn to love in kind
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

Hold my gaze love, you know I want to let it go
We will stare down at the wonder of it all
And I-I will hold you in it and I-I will hold you in it

Been wondering for days
How you felt me slip your mind
Leave behind your wanton ways
I want to look you in the eye
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

Been wondering for days
How you felt me slip your mind
Leave behind your wanton ways

I want to learn to love in kind
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Wolf" by Mumford & Sons captures the thrill of love and the fear of losing someone. The song begins with a heart full of fright, a feeling of being vulnerable, and the tracers of the night reflecting in the eyes of the person they are addressing. The tightrope is the metaphor of their relationship, where they have been tested and found wanting. Despite this, the person who speaks in the song still longs for the other, leaving behind their ways to learn to love them in kind.

The chorus is a warning that danger lurks nearby. The "wolf" is a symbol of temptation, desire, and everything that can ruin a relationship. The singer encourages their partner to guard themselves against this threat, promising that everything will be fine. The second verse echoes the sentiments of the first, amplifying the urgency to be with the person they love. The chorus repeats, strengthening the message of protection and sacrifice.

The bridge is a moment of surrender, expressing the desire to stare down at the wonder of it all and hold onto the moment. The final verse repeats the first, emphasizing the longing of the singer for their beloved. Overall, the song captures the feeling of being lost in love and the fear of losing oneself in the process.

Line by Line Meaning

Wide-eyed with a heart made full of fright
You seem scared and nervous but passionate at the same time

Your eyes follow like tracers in the night
Your eyesight is overcoming the darkness of the night

And the tightrope that you wander everytime
You frequently walk on this metaphorical rope that represents your everyday struggles

You have been weighed, you have been found wanting
You have been evaluated and judged to be lacking

Been wondering for days
You've been thinking and questioning for a long time

How you felt me slip your mind
You're wondering why your presence has not been acknowledged by the person you love

Leave behind your wanton ways
Abandon your undisciplined and promiscuous behavior

I want to learn to love in kind
I want to love you with the same intensity and sincerity that you deserve

'Cause you were all I ever longed for
You're the one I have always wanted and desired

Sheltered, you better keep the wolf back from the door
You need to be protected from any danger or temptation

He wanders ever closer every night
The wolf - symbolizing a threat - is getting nearer and nearer

And how he waits begging for blood
The wolf is waiting and craving for a destructive outcome

I promised you everything would be fine
I have reassured you that everything will go well and to not worry

Hold my gaze love, you know I want to let it go
Focus on my eyes because I want to express my feelings deeply

We will stare down at the wonder of it all
We will contemplate and marvel at the amazing experience we have together

And I-I will hold you in it and I-I will hold you in it
I will cherish and embrace you during that moment

I want to look you in the eye
I want to connect with you emotionally and express my commitment

'Cause you were all I ever longed for
I've always desired you and you're the person I truly want

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Sandra Aquino

9y↑5

Wide-eyed with a heart made full of fright
Your eyes follow like tracers in the night
And the tightrope that you wander everytime
You have been weighed, you have been found wanting

Been wondering for days
How you felt me slip your mind
Leave behind your wanton ways
I want to learn to love in kind
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

Sheltered, you better keep the wolf back from the door
He wanders ever closer every night
And how he waits begging for blood
I promised you everything would be fine

Been wondering for days
How you felt me slip your mind
Leave behind your wanton ways
I want to learn to love in kind
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

Hold my gaze love, you know I want to let it go
We will stare down at the wonder of it all
And I-I will hold you in it and I-I will hold you in it

Been wondering for days
How you felt me slip your mind
Leave behind your wanton ways
I want to look you in the eye
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

Been wondering for days
How you felt me slip your mind
Leave behind your wanton ways
I want to learn to love in kind
'Cause you were all I ever longed for

All comments from YouTube:

asduy

2y↑25

This song is a masterpiece. It deserved more attention than it had.

Chandler BrIan

1y↑1

Masterpiece of Masterpieces!!!

Kat Yanesh

9y↑4

I'm digging the fact that the have evolved as artists. It just shows versatility and that their creative level doesn't stop at one sound and is willing to take a chance from such a specific sound too put themselves out there like that knowing the very specific fan base may not react well to it. I'm liking their new sound and have been saying it since I've heard it. Good Job Mumford and Sons! Thumbs up from me.

Brittney Calcote

9y↑5

Honestly, this album wasn't much unlike their last two. It's still amazingly done, as the lyrics are still amazingly put together and different than other artists. Though the use of electric instruments is different, their sound still reminds me of them. I love the change and I love what they have produced. I'm extremely happy with everything they have put forth.

Sionnanful

9y↑254

Just because a band changes their style, doesn't make them horrible. It's called branching out in the art form, instead of being close minded, one style band.
More power to them, I'll still love their music.

Alessio Castellino

***** agree... but that style was what made them unique...now, as you can see in many comments, "they sound like...". Still good but i think it's a pity

AcademyAwardsPerson

9y↑2

Alessio Castellino And there are plenty of banjo-playing folk bands whose sound is similar to Mumford's first two albums. It's just that the Mumford fanbase didn't know any of them so they never brought it up.

Alessio Castellino

AcademyAwardsPerson name some of those bands. And don' t mention the first band that comes on your mind which uses banjo because using the same instrument (even a peculiar one as banjo is) doesn't make two bands sound similar

AcademyAwardsPerson

9y↑2

Alessio Castellino Erm, The Avett Brothers or Greensky Bluegrass? And while they don't play the banjos, they have a similar sound to Fleet Foxes. And you basically just proved my point; just because they are suddenly playing guitars now, it doesn't make their music similar to other bands. You could practically compare their first two albums to every bluegrass band out there if we're generally speaking. My point is, and somebody else mentioned this (Daniel Smith from two weeks ago), folk music is regurgitated every bit as much as rock music. It's just that rock music is more popular in the mainstream so therefore it's less noticeable.

Alessio Castellino

AcademyAwardsPerson generally speaking you' re totally right. though i think (as someone here said) that this new style of theirs mingles among the rest of the contemporary indie-pop-rock bands while i still havent found a bluegrass song as powerful as hopeless wanderer....but this of course it's just my own opinion

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Rvben

9y↑1

Ive never been a fan of Mumford and Sons due to their style (not a fan of Folk music) but this song definitely caught my attention! Great to see artists explore other sounds!

Nina Saelmans

I can imagine that people who are a fan of Mumford&Sons for a long while really have to get used to this, but I really like this song. I think it's amazing!

Samantha Bredeson

9y↑52

You're all crazy. They've grown and with that they've transformed their sound. No, it's not the same Mumford and Sons music we're used to. But to say they're now a generic rock band, shows you know nothing about music. Their lyrics are still heartfelt, their sound is still genuine. They don't need a banjo to be Mumford. The electric guitar suits them just fine. Any true Mumford fan will see that.

Ella V

9y↑3

Samantha Bredeson I don't like this "true fan" argument people keep making to fans out here who aren't digging this new sound all that much. It all simply comes down to each individuals personal taste in music. You have to admit that these new songs we have heard so far have a very different style than their previous work. The reason people aren't loving it, is because it's just not their taste in music. Folk/Bluegrass is quite different from this alternative rock sound, and some people just don't like it. It has nothing to do with not being a "true fan" and everything to do with personal taste in music. It's ok not to like every song/album by a band. You can still call yourself a fan of theirs. I think it's perfectly ok to judge this album as you would any other. You will either like it or you won't .It's as simple as that.

Darius Hanson

9y↑3

Ella Page This is more directive to the people who say "no banjo, this sucks". Don't get me wrong...I love the banjo, and the two first albums were amazing. This one will be too. If you don't support the band altogether, then don't listen. If you don't prefer this kind of music don't listen. However, the fact of the matter is, if you are a true fan of Mumford and Sons, you will appreciate the album for the art of creation, effort, and initiative on their part. Appreciation is different from liking it. A true fan will appreciate.

Ge Ge

9y↑1

Samantha Bredeson Bro I truly agree with you because in all honesty if people would watch the interviews they had they keep saying that they didn't want to be known as a "Bluegrass or Folk Band" and people were not listening to that like really Marcus said it like one hundred times ! But still they have evolved and I love them for doing that plus this song is like AWESOME !!

Darius Hanson

Ge Ge Yep, i mentioned it earlier in a previous comment on this video....they came from electric...there exploration was folk/bluegrasss. They grew up playing elecrtric instruments, and that is where they are comfortable. Just watched SNL and they performed this live it was amazing :)

Ge Ge

***** I wish others would just listen to the words of thier songs and interviews I mean maybe they might all learn something like we did.
And thanks for letting me know that they preform this already I love when thier live <3

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Josh Ridenour

I love anything mumford puts out.. this is just another example of how these guys are great musicians and arent limited too just a certain type or category of music!!! They play this on the rock stations so just goes to show ya.

als92380

9y↑1

I'm totally & completely in love with this song! It's not the "traditional" sound of Mumford & Sons. That just goes to show how incredible they really are! Love it or hate it but regardless, APPRECIATE it! <3

Eric Reyna

5y↑7

Still one of my favorite songs even in 2019. Sure I loved the banjo from the group and all but this song will always stand out to me and I will always love it. Great memories and great times with this song. 10/10 would still recommend for a listen.

eringo1994

I love this song. I can understand why some people want them to go back to the way they sang before. When I heard that they changed their acoustic tone I was a little worried. But after listening to this, I know I'm going to like the album. Mumford and Sons has never let me down <3 <3 <3

Matthew Farrell

Their electric stuff is pretty solid. I, too, miss the banjo but you can't deny that this stuff is good. Their live show is now diverse and awesome

Johnny

9y↑5

I don't understand why so many aren't liking this song?!
There is just as much passion and soul compressed into this song just as any other songs of theirs! THIS IS AMAZING!

Ella V

Jean-Luc Le Maistre But you see, you have to understand that this is quite a dramatic change in style from their previous sound. People were huge fans of that, and this is just very very different, and might simply not be their taste. Kind of like people who were Miley Cyrus fans when she made country music might not like her current musical style because they don't like dance/pop music.

Johnny

Ella Page Well you can justify the masses all you like but I know the true fans love this song, banjo or no banjo Mumford & Sons will still play awesome music!

Ella V

Jean-Luc Le Maistre You completely missed my point. Again, it has nothing to do with being a "true fan" and everything to do with whether or not you happen to like what you hear. Saying that I am not yet impressed with this album based on the 2 singles we've heard so far does not mean that I stop loving their previous albums. It just means that I'm not that into it. I still think they are amazing musicians and I still appreciate their artistic effort, but I am not obligated to automatically like their music just because I am a fan.

I don't know what kind of music you are into, but take Metallica for example. They have a few albums that many of their fans are not into, but they still adore their other albums. Same with Elvis Presley. Many of his fans love his early work in the 50's and 60's, but aren't too in love with his work beyond that. They still adore him and appreciate him, but the musical style he had in the 70's is just not to their taste. Get it now?

Johnny

I got it from the beginning, and never did I say it has you have to be a true fan to love all their music nor did I mention that you'd stop loving their music. You don't need to know my music preferences. I get all of that, peoples likes & dislikes about their favourite bands etc etc, you just have to start being more open with what you listen to because music shall be forever changing.
Just keep listening to it, it'll grow on you I'm sure.

Sandra Aquino

9y↑5

Megan Bainter

I don't care what people are going to say about this. I love the old sound and the new. M&S brings originality to every song they play and I love that they are so versatile. I will never get tired of them.

Michael Bell

Love this! Proves they are a band with actual talent and range, not a band that can only put out albums with the same sound over and over again. Boring. This is great.

Kate

9y↑2

This isn't Mumford and Sons changing, it's them growing as artists and exploring sounds that reflect their current mood/emotion/state.
I love how they sounded before and didn't think they could get any better but this is just perfection! 👌🏽

Zac S

Mumford&Sons being able to pull this kind of music off shows the world that they're one of the greatest and spectacular bands currently playing or active (i dont know the term.)

Kay Beneteau

9y↑4

I just saw Mumford and Sons on the 3rd, in Toronto.
I promise you this album is incredible.
I promise you all the new stuff is great...
Unless you hate this genre of music.

Marcus' voice is still perfect live, their sound is still perfect and they are still very full of life.
This album is going to be a big one. They even said that the banjo will more than likely be back in the future, so all of you banjo lovers can sleep easy knowing it will be back one day :)

Tomás Montagnani

It's different from the typical style of their songs, but i really enjoy this new album as well. The older songs have something more but this new kind of music they make is still awesome! I love the rythm and Marcus' voice <3

Durrrr11

Quality band, followed them for ages, seen them live etc...and still sounds good to me. You still get the same feeling from the song, just in a slightly different format.

finley

ive been listening to Mumford & Sons since Babel/I Will Wait era and I think that this song is glorious. it’s different, yes, but it’s still so amazing. i love this song

Tonya Hacker

Not typically a fan of them but this song has made me re-evaluate them. Great song!

Saurabh Shitole

Usually when you don't understand something, the best way is to stay quite and not hate that thing! Mumford and sons had the balls to change their genre. How many bands you listen to would do so? I personally love this album. It is really difficult to cope up when u switch from acoustic instruments to the electric ones! And for them it was a piece of cake!!! Marcus has a voice that can suite any genre and through this album it is proved! :)

ShaniCoD

9y↑14

This new sound has definitely grown on me. :) Time to play this on repeat until the album drops!!!

Lenda Thompson

9y↑4

I freaking love this song. Although it's different from what they have produced in the past, I think it still has the Mumford & Sons sound. Let them evolve people.

magicf

AMAZING. At the end of the day it's the songwriting that I'm glad hasn't changed. A healthy band grows. I'm glad I'm able to grow along side them!

Stef Havermans

9y↑4

The banjo might be gone, but this is awesome. You can't stay mad at them for ditching the banjo, when they are making such masterpieces as this.

92Barnicklebits19

For a second I was scared of this new change....but then...after hearing it for a second time...I lfell in love with this new style! These guys still got it :)

MUMFORD AND SONS FOREVER!

Dynagaming

As a huge fan of Mumford & Sons, I support their decision to find a new style. It's amazing how everyone said their earlier work all sounded the same, and when they switch things up to a new sound people are acting like it's the worst thing to ever happen to music. They are still much more original than half of the popular "artists" out there nowadays. Listen to this, then listen to Believe. They sound almost nothing alike, and Believe has a more mellow and emotional feel. I have a feeling that Wilder Minds is going to be a good mix of hard-rock sounding, but you'll also have your songs like Believe that are more emotion driven. Good artists can adjust their style and still have it be good music. I still love their previous work, and I'm sure I will love the new album.

Rhys Marsh

9y↑16

So happy to here them making music again!! Whether I miss the banjos or not it's a great new sound

Heather B

I love it!! I love there music and even if they don't sound like there other albums its still a great song. Guys are talented and its nice to see them be artists and try something different.

Daniie Eadson

This is a brilliant band love all their songs

Drew Burken

Amazing how they can seamlessly change their sound and it is still just as delightful! Go Mumford!

Michael Pacana

9y↑1

I have no idea how people can complain about music as good as this.

lobovalenzuela

I have been a M&S fan since ages ago! Even though I miss their heavy bluegrass influences, I really like their new songs and style. Shows how incredibly talented they really are.

AnonymousUser123

9y↑3

Wow, I'm loving this new album. I wasn't a big fan of the last one (probably because I Will Wait and Lover of the Light were overplayed tremendously on the radio) but I love these first two singles "Believe" and "The Wolf"

FlyingFalcon01

Personally, I'm loving this new sound of theirs! Although I really, REALLY, love their previous albums, this one has so much promise! And I'm super excited for it! :D

erbLLLL

These guys are passionated musicians. This is a really good song no matter what. They made tons of awesome songs with the other sound but maybe this type of music is their passion right now? If so, bring it on Mumford!

Erin McNally

Not that I am surprised that this song would be good because it's Mumford and Sons but holy crap I can't get enough of it. It's sooo good!

Disclaimerz1

love Mumford rock. great that they can make rock music too, very talented band. Mumford and Sons still one of my favorite bands

Lee Anderson Music

People hate change, no matter if it gets better or worse, people will always complain.
This song is fantastic, it's brings a whole different vibe with it than their older albums did. Amazing song!

L Martinson

9y↑3

I love it. They still sound like Mumford and Sons even without the banjo.

Giulia Ranza

I can't wait for the album to be released, Believe is an absolute masterpiece and the Wolf is even better

Sam Gosiewski

Brilliant musicianship, it takes balls to try something new like this and they've pulled it off, great work boys.

NoNameLew

Love this and believe, like people have already said its refreshing to see a band go in another direction with there music, just look at the way U2 & Coldplay have changed up there sound over the years, and everybody still loves both of them.

SoundsEpicMusic

Mumford and Sons...you will never stop amazing me...you have such musical versatility....i love it!

Morgan Blake

I miss M&S old style and banjo as much as the next guy, but there is nothing wrong with these new songs whatsoever. They can take on any genre of music and raise the bar while they're at it, that's what makes Mumford and Sons so great!

Gauri Shukla

9y↑24

This track is absolute perfection! Love it

Nichole Bentley

I LOVE Mumford & Sons..... Live. I don't know what it is. When I hear this song here, it's just okay. But watching them play it live it's amazing.

Chris • Live Music Gigs

I've never really liked Mumford & Sons, but this song is brilliant and will definitely be downloading it! Nice one guys

Paige Kunkel

I love how excited the band was when they were telling Rolling Stone about the new sound on the album! It truly shows how versatile they are as artists and musicians, to be able to play more than one sound so well is the mark of a band that will stand the test of time! I can't wait to hear the rest of the album and see what they come up with next!

Keya

I miss that acoustic feeling, I certainly do. But I can't deny the fact that this sounds rather good. Good to see they're experimenting rather than getting stuck in a loop of the same repetitive kind of songs. However, they shouldn't completely abandon their original style, it's the one reason I still have faith in the music industry. Pure music.

SG Cald

When I woke up this morning, there were 400,000 views. Now, twelve hours later, that number has over doubled. Yes, I bought a banjo because of these guys, and I love them for it. However, I've never seen so many people get fussy for people picking up an electric guitar and drums. These guys are awesome. Just give it time. They didn't give up their roots; they just tried something different this album.

Kevin Lent

9y↑23

The Wolf . . . Grow, evolve, change. This song rocks and is lyrically beautiful (like most of their others). Great bands explore, get out of the box (U2-Achtung Baby, Zooropa, The Beatles-Sgt. Peppers). This may not be where Mumford & Sons settles, but it is a great step out. Can't wait to hear the whole thing!

Darius Hanson

9y↑2

Kevin LentForst logical comment all day. These people aren't fans of music...or mumford and sons. They are fans of a banjo. Artists need to explore and reach out...in fact, you could say the first two albums were exploratory considering they came from an electric guitar and electric instrument background. The first two albums were done acoustically and none of them came from an acoustic background. Research :)

Kevin Lent

***** couldn't agree more . . .

Oliver Smit Saunders

They are experimenting on variety and in my opinion,it's a great step as they are not trying to sound repetitive and honestly speaking this is one of those songs that you fall in love with on hearing it just once

Angel Marie

8y↑2

Mumford and Sons will ALWAYS be my favorite band. I've been listening to them for years. I love their old and new music. They're a band I would love to see live. I've gotten a few people into them

Puffin Panda!

All I hope is that the radio doesn't kill this song and over play it like they have all of their other songs. I love this song!!!!

Logan Nash Films

I thought their first two albums were phenomenal. While this is a completely different animal, it's still fantastic. While they may have changed their acoustics, they haven't lost their rawness and heart which makes them such a sensational band.

Roman Goddess

I'm surprised about how good these are. Their songs have pulled me out of some pretty dark times. Love you guys!

Darwin Garces

9y↑6

Genial, siempre admirando a esta banda, un gusto por Mumford and sons, saludos desde Ecuador

Mayah W

I will admit, I think I liked their banjo "vibe" a bit more, but this is amazing too. Mumford and Sons is a great band, and it's really cool they can change up like this and still sound amazing. I like this song, and I think they did the right thing by switching things up a bit.

Chris Gange

Was a little apprehensive at first but the more I've listened to this the more of the old Mumford I can hear. Bands evolve and this is exactly what they have needed for a while. You can still see and hear it in their live performances, they're enjoying this transition and sound just as good. This is going on repeat for the next three weeks

MadiganHeart

I love their new songs. I also love their folk rock but this new album shows the band's versatility ♡ ♡ Can't wait to get the new album!!

Lachlan Waugh

Never been really into these guys, but after hearing this and Believe I think I will a bit more. Some pretty good sound that doesn't have any horrible club beats! Good for modern day music!

Cassandra Block

8y↑3

I've always loved them and I just never got around to listening to Wilder Mind but I finally have and it's so freaking great. This song is seriously outve this world, should've been the single for the album. I love them with and without the banjos, they're probably one of the most versatile groups out there. Cause you are all I've ever longed for 🎶

Imran K

9y↑30

Seriously didn't feel this & Believe at first, but they seriously grow on you after a few listens when you don't think of them as a folk band, & they're signature sound is still there when you listen properly. I think they're pulling a Linkin Park (drastically changing their sound every album after the first 2 which sound similar) and I am loving it. :)

Saad J.

Imrano Static as an old LP fan I love how "pulling a Linkin Park" has become a thing.

Dan

S.R R to be honest though minutes to midnight still held the same vibes for me ❤

Steven Gottlieb

I was OK with the artsy version of M&S, but now I'm in love. The power of playing with true conviction just oozes from this album. Way better than anything they've previously done.

Kim Morrow

This is one of those songs that instantly needs to be turned up! Love it

Sticks TikTok

Glad that they're maturing as a band. I loved Sigh No More, but even with that album I felt like they were a bit too gimmicky. It's great to hear a more natural sound from them. It's like they're letting the songwriting speak for itself.

Anu Wille

To the haters: they announced that they were going a new direction so I don't know what you expected.
Definitely a lot of Basement Tapes influence. I love how from one band you can get indie folk but also alternative. So versatile, and he has a great voice for both!

Scott Hillyard

This is incredible. Regardless of how good the first two albums are this is such a brilliant song.

Anton Suprun

9y↑28

I love Mumford and Sons!!! Love this new track!:D

Jennifer Lu

9y↑5

Agreed! 10/10

Ge Ge

9y↑2

Anton Suprun Bro you are awesome :D We need more people like you to love the new mumford and sons !

Michael Couldridge

Don't know why, I love this song! The lyrics are top notch! Its my favourite song they've done waits for abuse

Xiomara Alvarez

I love Mumford and Sons their past albums are amazing and I have a feeling this one is too! Even though it has a different sound this song is amazing

Josey Wales - Entertainment Media

2y↑3

Can't stop listening to this song. Instant classic.

Chad McCarty

I bought the regular version of this album since I have their other albums. It's definitely a bit of a departure from their previous works, but the soul is still in the music & it's good.

Articuno54

This song acutally convinced me to buy the entire album. Was I sad when I heard they were changing there sound? Yes, but I had faith in them. I wasn't to impressed with Believe, but you know what, it was an alright song. But this proves that Mumford and Sons still have the same passion that they've always had. You can just hear it in Marcus' voice. And that's what's important. His voice and what he's. Not the production around it. Was the banjo awesome? Hell yes it was. I'm learning the banjo now because of it. Not only that, Winston looked like he was having a hell of a time playing it. I know some people might disagree, but I think you can call yourself a fan of Mumford and Sons when you realize that their songs have deep and meaningful lyrics. To me, Mumford and Sons have always tried to make you feel something. Whether that be the hesitation to enter a new relationship or the fear to end it. Their goal was never to just make a catchy song. I don't care if I'm the only one, but as long as they keep making me feel something, I will always love Mumford and Sons. Keep up the good work guys!

Call me Sully

9y↑7

Been a fan since The Cave, have loved and own every album. I was heading down a Tennessee back road about 1:30AM a few days ago and heard this song for the first time. Instantly liked it, such a good vibe. We all knew the folksy bluegrass stuff, while awesome, was wearing a bit thin. This album is a bold step for them. I don't think the banjo is going away forever guys, just let Mumford do their stuff. It's called "Artistic License" for a reason.

bjuble

I don't mind they're different. I have enough experience with bands changing a little that by now I know that sometimes they just experiment and need something different, and if that's the case I'm with them. Because after all, the most I always loved his stunning voice and their damn heart touching lyrics that always always always get to me...and I don't see that missing so I'm corious what the new album has yet to show. You must admit, behind all this new style of them you can still feel their passionate hearts that make Mumford and Sons as they are. :)

Animontius

9y↑1

My thing is, I fell in love with M&S because it sounded like nothing I had ever heard before. I struggle to keep in love now that they are moving to a sound like something I've heard so many times before. They still have the lyrics, and the vocals, so it's not like I won't keep listening, but they no longer sound unique to me.

Enjogior

9y↑1

I'm in love with this song. I don't get why people are complaining about them changing it up a little bit. Their older stuff is amazing, and I have no doubt they'll continue to write and play amazing music :)

toots133

Love this song, listening over and over again. Going to see the Gentleman of the Road gig in Aviemore. Yeah. This is the third & fourth time seeing them. Been a fan since listening to the radio on a road trip up in Scotland a few years ago and hearing a tiny snippet of one of their songs, turning the radio on full blast and WOW, a fan ever since. Great lyrics again in this song “Leave behind your wanton ways”. A very hard working band, they have come a long way since the small gigs up in Ullapool. The harmonies, musicality, presence on stage is just fantastic. So they change their style, so what, they are still Mumford & Sons.

Ricky watson

6y↑1

Wilder mind is possible the best album I've heard in a long time

Dom

9y↑128

this is my first time listening to them, and i surprisingly like this song. gonna listen to more of their stuff

paradisecolours

Amen to that

Summer Psarras

9y↑23

It's a little different then this....

ethanabelar

9y↑1

Summer Psarras And thank god it's so good!

Summer Psarras

Yes

Eric Washick

9y↑26

***** This band is awesome. The older stuff is amazing. I welcome the new, but I am a bigger fan of the old. I hope you enjoy this band as much as I do. I have not like a band as much as I do them since Led Zeppelin. With that being said I do like the older much much better, but I am giving them a chance because they write good toons and Marcus Mumford has a freaking amazing voice. Keep listening!!!!

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Kyle graham

no matter what there music sounds great no matter what instruments... this is a great song and im looking forward to there new album

CavsShea69

If you're a Mumford and sons fan you won't care that they are trying new stuff everything they play is amazing

Jason Miller

Mumford & Son's new sound is interesting and a welcome change to the formula. Even with this change it still feels and sounds like Mumford & Sons even though the latest songs sound so different.

MegaKonartist

I never really listened to Mumford and Sons. When I heard this song on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, it was the best song I have EVER heard on that show and I have been watching since 2006. I LOVE this song it is amazingly poetic and a great message to all of us guys and gals out there.

Bruce Ceazer

Absolutely love this entire album 😍

Jasril Nazmi

9y↑51

When Believe came out, it was way different and I thought that it had a KOL's Only By The Night influence in it. With this new one, you can definitely hear the Only By The Night influence clearer. In this one, it sounds like the old Mumford but instead of banjos, it's electric guitars. The formula is the same, they are just evolving. Every band evolve, just Mumford did it way drastically than everyone else.

Robin Carre

9y↑1

formula is right.

De Luna Denny

9y↑2

Jasril Nazmi i do not mind. i love kings of leon, more mumfords. which makes this music enjoyable to me. If i want to hear banjos, i can go to previous music. But overall i love it, im sure other people do too. Their lyrics are what i love most. so real.

Imran K

Jasril Nazmi KOL is exactly what I thought of when I heard this too, along with a little bit of aggressive The Fray. People would be all over this if it was actually Kings Of Leon playing this, but just because it's Mumford & Sons they take the piss at it.

Solid Coffee

All of Mumford & Sons music makes me just want to run (in a good way) and so when I heard this song the first time I couldn't believe it was them, but even then I still had the same feeling. While their style might have changed, it doesn't make feel any different when I hear their music. I still feel happy and wild

TheNumberScott

9y↑1

this song freaking rocks. I liked mumford and sons before, but this song is my new favorite.

Kije

Even without banjo's... this still is amazing

Noah Voris

This is one of those few songs that I can dance and rock out to like no one is watching, and not care one bit!!!

Katrijn Baeten

I'm so proud of them for having the guts to change their style! I kinda miss the old sound, but so far i'm enjoying their new music as well. You rock M&S!

seanbucke

8y↑5

This album is incredible...perfection

ronaaan colhoooun

I've never really been a fan of Mumford & Sons, and ow after hearing this...I'm still not into them, but it does show their versatility. It'll be interesting to see where they go from here!