They released further albums, Beneath The Skin in 2015 and Fever Dream in 2019.
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Six Weeks
Of Monsters and Men Lyrics
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Her blood, on my bones
Let go, lay to rest
We fall, we fall, we fall
We fall to the ground
Sleep, sleep all night
While the young, they wait alone
So get up
Shake the rust
We crawl, we crawl, we crawl
We crawl on the ground
Alone, I fight these animals
Alone, until I get home
A wolf, wolf, and I
We share the same cold meal
I float on
Float on down
We ride, we ride, we ride
We ride it all out
We ride, we ride, we ride
We ride it all
Ride, we ride, we ride
We ride it all
Ride, we ride, we ride
We ride it all out
Alone, I fight these animals
Alone, until I get home
Alone, I fight these animals
Alone, until I get home
Alone, I fight these animals
Alone, until I get home
Alone, I fight these animals
Alone, until I get home
Coming back, I'm coming back
Coming back, I'm coming back
She follows me into the woods
Takes me home
She follows me into the woods
Takes me home
Coming back, I'm coming back
Coming back, I'm coming back
She follows me into the woods
Takes me home
Coming back, I'm coming back
Coming back, I'm coming back
She follows me into the woods
Takes me home
Coming back, I'm coming back
Coming back, I'm coming back
She follows me into the woods
Takes me home
The Of Monsters and Men song "Six Weeks" tells a story of struggle and survival. The opening lines "Slow, slow me down, her blood on my bones, let go, lay to rest" suggests that the singer is carrying the burden of something heavy, perhaps a literal or metaphorical weight, which is weighing them down. The repetition of "we fall, we fall, we fall to the ground" reinforces the idea of struggle and surrender. The second verse speaks of sleeping alone, while the young wait alone, suggesting a sense of isolation and loneliness.
The chorus brings a sense of rallying and hope, with lines like "get up, shake the rust" and "we crawl, we crawl, we crawl, we crawl on the ground." The idea of crawling denotes a sense of determination and persistence, despite being brought down. The following verses depict the singer fighting alone against "animals" until they can finally get home.
The song ends with the repetition of "coming back, I'm coming back" and "she follows me into the woods, takes me home." This suggests a metaphor of finding a safe haven or support when feeling lost, with "she" perhaps symbolizing a source of comfort or guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow, slow me down
As life moves too fast, the singer wants everything to slow down
Her blood, on my bones
The singer can't let go of a past relationship that still haunts and scars him emotionally
Let go, lay to rest
The singer wishes to put the past behind and let go of the pain, to find peace in the present
We fall, we fall, we fall
The sadness and pain continue, causing him/her to fall further into despair
We fall to the ground
The depression and hopelessness bring the singer down to rock bottom
Sleep, sleep all night
The singer wants to escape reality and sleep, avoiding the loneliness
While the young, they wait alone
Even though the younger generation is alone and vulnerable, they still thrive to survive through their struggles
So get up
The only way forward is to rise above the suffering
Shake the rust
Shake off the negative emotions and feelings that weigh them down
We crawl, we crawl, we crawl
Slowly but steadily, with the strength to battle the difficulties, the singer tries to get back up
We crawl on the ground
Though it's hard, they keep moving forward, even if it's at a slow pace
Alone, I fight these animals
The singer feels like they're fighting against life's burdens all alone
Alone, until I get home
The only escape from life's difficulties is through returning home, to peace and comfort
A wolf, wolf, and I
The singer compares their strength and resilience to that of a wolf, a strong animal that can fight through the toughest circumstances
We share the same cold meal
The singer and the wolf have to persevere in harsh conditions, lacking even basic needs like food
I float on
The singer is barely surviving, floating through life
Float on down
Even though things are tough, the singer strives to keep moving forward, to a better place
We ride, we ride, we ride
Despite the difficulties, the singer and the wolf continue together, riding through the storm
We ride it all out
Together, they will face all struggles until the end
Coming back, I'm coming back
The singer is determined to return to those they love and cherish
She follows me into the woods
The singer's loved one is supportive and is there for them through thick and thin
Takes me home
The loved one is the comfort and safety that the singer needs, taking them to a place of peace and calmness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arnar Rosenkranz Hilmarsson, Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir, Ragnar Thorhallsson
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@jhoncena4982
I made some poetry while listening to this song, though I might share it with you guys!
I am a big fan of OMAM and love all their songs. Please don't hate, Im only 11 :(
Born in darkness, born the night
I flutter to the promise of light
to the warmth,
to the glow,
to the new sense of sight
from the world concealed by by the clutches of night
my flaws are not seen by the promise of light
back to the darkness, back to the night.
now there is nothing I can see
as the darkness becomes me
@thebiggamer99
I hope these guys never change. Their music is fantastic! Love OMAM!
@cherrylydia97
So true !
@eggtheplasmoid8531
Your every were
@thebiggamer99
Who, me? [also, where*]
@eggtheplasmoid8531
Yes you and all the OMAM videos your always the 1st-3rd comment(on mine)
@thebiggamer99
Haha! Wait, is that supposed to be good or bad?
@Sethsquatch09
I hope that giant finds what he's looking for, it must be hard losing something in the woods.
@goblinbastard603
He's looking for you
@LDLyman
@Purple Peep that was dark.. 🌹A L R I G H T🌹
@williannascimento3563
He loose his father in the fight for territory (f in chat)