The band's debut self-titled album was released on April 3, 2012. The album's first single, "Ho Hey" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
The Ho Hey Songfacts reports that Schultz and Fraites were originally based in New York and started collaborating in 2002 after Fraites’ brother, Josh, who was also Schultz’s best friend died of an overdose. The pair began writing and performing to cope with their grief and they later relocated to Denver, where they met the classically trained Pekarek after advertising for a cellist.
Their self-titled debut album The Lumineers was released on April 3, 2012, on Dualtone Records.
Their second album, Cleopatra, was released in 2016.
The band's third album, titled III, was released on September 13, 2019 and debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200.
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Elouise
The Lumineers Lyrics
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It won't do you no good
'Cause I've been there before, for a hundred wars
And I'm still fighting for you
Elouise, why'd you leave?
Please confess, confess to me
Sing my song, patiently
Let's be Elvis and
Let's be David Byrne
Let's all learn how to dance
Move your feet in time
Put your hand in mine
We will waltz once again
Elouise, why'd you leave?
Please confess, confess to me
Sing my song, patiently
And I'll return, my Elouise
Elouise, why'd you leave?
Please confess, confess to me
Sing my song, graciously
We will waltz, Elouise
The Lumineers' song "Elouise" appears to be a call-out to someone struggling, potentially a person who has left their life and is now seeking redemption. The singer acknowledges that they, too, have dealt with hardships and understands the turmoil their loved one may be experiencing. The chorus, "Elouise, why'd you leave? Please confess, confess to me" reveals a desire to understand what went wrong, and perhaps an attempt to reconcile. The singer sings, "Sing my song, patiently," suggesting that they are willing to wait and work through the issues at hand. The song evokes a sense of nostalgia when the singer suggests they could "be Elvis and...David Byrne" and learn to dance again. The waltz that the singer hopes to return to with Elouise is symbolic of a time when things were simpler and less complicated.
The chorus repeats three times throughout the song, creating an echo effect that emphasizes the singer's desperation. The lyrics themselves are simple, but the repetition gives them weight, and the listener can sense that the singer is desperate for answers. The song's melody is slow and melancholy, creating a somber mood that matches the lyrics' emotional weight. The name "Elouise" is a somewhat old-fashioned name, which further adds to the song's nostalgia.
Overall, "Elouise" is a poignant song about love, loss, and the desire to connect with someone who has left us. The Lumineers have a talent for creating music that resonates with people, and this song is no exception.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're down on your luck, don't get down on yourself
Don't let your circumstances defeat you emotionally.
It won't do you no good
Being negative won't help you progress.
'Cause I've been there before, for a hundred wars
The singer has faced numerous obstacles and challenges.
And I'm still fighting for you
The artist is still supporting and encouraging the listener.
Elouise, why'd you leave?
The artist is addressing a specific person, Elouise, who left.
Please confess, confess to me
The singer is trying to encourage honesty and openness from Elouise.
Sing my song, patiently
The singer wants Elouise to listen to their message and not rush to react.
And I'll return, my Elouise
The artist will come back to Elouise, regardless of what has happened.
Let's be Elvis and
The artist is suggesting they and Elouise take on personas like Elvis Presley and someone else to get inspired.
Let's be David Byrne
The artist is suggesting they and Elouise take on the persona of David Byrne, another musician.
Let's all learn how to dance
The singer wants them and Elouise to enjoy themselves, learning how to dance together.
Move your feet in time
The artist is telling Elouise to dance in rhythm, in unison.
Put your hand in mine
The singer wants to hold Elouise's hand during the waltz.
We will waltz once again
The singer wants to dance with Elouise again, reconnecting through the waltz they used to perform together.
Sing my song, graciously
The singer is asking Elouise to listen to their words graciously and patiently.
We will waltz, Elouise
The artist reiterates that they want to dance with Elouise again, ending the song with a sense of hopefulness and longing.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Wesley Schultz
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