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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Leader of the Landslide
The Lumineers Lyrics
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In your old wicker chair
Singing, ooh
You were wrong, I was right
Didn't matter in a fight
Said, ooh
Coffee mug filled it up
Sing, ooh
Been on your side for years
You could never love without crying, ooh
Is she dead? Is she fine?
Every day, every night
Fate has dealt me a
Lonely blow, I said
Ooh
Tried to help, but only hurt
In the end I made it worse
Ooh
Is she dead? Is she fine?
Every day, every night
Give back my keys, give back my chair
Take back those clothes you always left on the floor
You drove me wild, drove me insane
Drank the whole bottle, forgot my name
All I ever wanted was a mother for the first time
Finally I could see you as the leader of the landslide
She left, she left, the writing's on the wall
Please believe me, I smell the alcohol
The only thing I know is that we're in too deep
And maybe when she's dead and gone I'll get some sleep
You blamed it all on your kids
We were young, we were innocent
You told me a lie, fuck you for that
Fuck all your pride and fuck all your prayers
And all this time I waited for a fool and for the first
Finally I can see you as the leader of the landslide
She left, she left, the writing's on the wall
Please believe me, don't answer when she calls
The only thing I know is that we're in too deep
And maybe when she's dead and gone I'll get some sleep
Out there on my own I was feeling so alone
Like a poltergeist in the afterlife
Fading by degrees, I was shaking in the knees
In the aftermath of this broken glass
Oh
Oh
Oh
"Leader of the Landslide" by The Lumineers is a song that reflects on a tumultuous relationship between a mother and a child. The lyrics tell the story of a child who has grown up with their mother's substance abuse, emotional outbursts and neglect. In the first few lines, we see the mother figure singing in an old wicker chair while the child observes her every night. Despite the child's attempts to help, they only seem to make things worse. The song is filled with pain and desperation as the child seems to be seeking some sort of closure, questioning whether the mother figure is dead or alive.
The chorus of the song builds on the idea of the mother figure being the leader of the landslide, which could be interpreted in various ways. The mother could have been the force that has destroyed the family's life as they know it, or the child could also be implying that the mother is the reason why they feel like everything is falling apart- being the leader of the landslide.
The song is a poignant reminder that not every child has a perfect upbringing- some are forced to watch their parents struggle with their own demons. The Lumineers deliver this message through gentle guitar strums and an emotive performance by Wesley Schultz, making "Leader of the Landslide" a powerful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I saw you there
The singer frequently saw the person they are addressing in their old wicker chair at night.
In your old wicker chair
This is where person being addressed was regularly seen by the singer.
Singing, ooh
The person being addressed was often heard singing.
You were wrong, I was right
The person being addressed often disagreed with the artist, but in the artist's opinion, the artist was right.
Didn't matter in a fight
During an argument, it didn't matter who was right or wrong, the outcome was the same.
Said, ooh
The person being addressed made a vocal sound or noise after the previous line.
Coffee mug filled it up
The person being addressed had a coffee mug and regularly filled it up.
Always knew what it was
The artist knew what was in the coffee mug when it was filled up.
Sing, ooh
The person being addressed made a vocal sound or noise after the previous line.
Been on your side for years
The artist has been supportive of the person being addressed for many years.
You could never love without crying, ooh
The person being addressed was unable to love or show emotion without crying.
Is she dead? Is she fine?
The artist is unsure about the well-being of a woman and asks the person being addressed for answers.
Every day, every night
The singer is concerned about this woman on a frequent, regular basis.
Fate has dealt me a
The singer blames fate for a problem they are facing.
Lonely blow, I said
This problem has made the singer feel isolated and unsupported.
Ooh
The artist made a vocal sound or noise after the previous line.
Tried to help, but only hurt
The artist attempted to help, but ultimately made the situation worse.
In the end I made it worse
The singer caused the situation to become even more problematic than it was before.
Give back my keys, give back my chair
The singer wants the person being addressed to return their keys and chair.
Take back those clothes you always left on the floor
The person being addressed regularly left clothes on the floor that the artist wants them to take back.
You drove me wild, drove me insane
The person being addressed was responsible for driving the artist to lose control and become irrational.
Drank the whole bottle, forgot my name
The artist drank an entire bottle of something and it caused them to forget their own name.
All I ever wanted was a mother for the first time
The singer wanted the person being addressed to be a maternal figure for them.
Finally I could see you as the leader of the landslide
After all that has happened, the artist now sees the person being addressed as the cause of their problems.
She left, she left, the writing's on the wall
A woman has left, and the signs were clear that it was going to happen.
Please believe me, I smell the alcohol
The singer is trying to convince the person being addressed that they have been drinking.
The only thing I know is that we're in too deep
The situation has become too complicated and difficult to handle.
And maybe when she's dead and gone I'll get some sleep
The artist may only find peace once the woman who left is no longer alive.
You blamed it all on your kids
The person being addressed placed blame for something on their children.
We were young, we were innocent
The singer and the person being addressed were once young and free from guilt or wrongdoing.
You told me a lie, fuck you for that
The person being addressed lied to the singer, and the singer is angry and upset about it.
Fuck all your pride and fuck all your prayers
The artist has no patience for the person being addressed's pride or religious beliefs or practices.
Out there on my own I was feeling so alone
The artist felt isolated and unsupported.
Like a poltergeist in the afterlife
The artist felt disconnected and ghostly, as if they were already dead.
Fading by degrees, I was shaking in the knees
The singer felt like they were fading away and becoming weaker and weaker.
In the aftermath of this broken glass
The situation resulted in many broken pieces or facets, and the artist is now trying to pick up the pieces.
Oh
The singer made a vocal sound or noise after the previous line.
Oh
The singer made a vocal sound or noise after the previous line.
Oh
The singer made a vocal sound or noise after the previous line.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Obscura
Leader of the Landslide lyrics
Every night I saw you there
In your old wicker chair
Singing, ooh
You were wrong, I was right
Didn't matter in a fight, ooh
Coffee mug filled it up
Always knew what it was
Sing, ooh
Been on your side for years
You could never love without crying
Is she dead, is she fine
Every day, every night
Fate has dealt me a lonely blow, I said, ooh
Tried to help, only hurt
In the end I made it worse
Is she dead, is she fine
Every day, every night
Give back my keys, give back my chair
Take back those clothes you always left on the floor
You drove like wild, drove me insane
Drank the whole bottle, forgot my name
All I ever wanted was a mother for the first time
Finally I could see you as the leader of the landslide
She left, she left, the writing's on the wall
Please believe me, I smell the alcohol
The only thing I know is that we're in too deep
And maybe when she's dead and gone I'll get some sleep
You blamed it all on your kids
You were young, you were innocent
You told me a lie, fuck you for that
Fuck all your pride and fuck all your prayers
And all this time I waited for a fool
Finally I can see you as the leader of the landslide
She left, she left, the writing's on the wall
Please believe me, don't answer when she calls
The only thing I know is that we're in too deep
And maybe when she's dead and gone I'll get some sleep
Out there on my own I was feeling so alone
Like a poltergeist in the afterlife
Fading by degrees, I was shaking in the knees
In the aftermath of this broken glass
Ohh, ohh
Ohh
Ester Venancio De Sena
Todas as noites eu te via lá
Em sua velha cadeira de vime
Cantando, ah
Você estava errada, eu estava certo
Não importava em uma briga, ah
Encheu a caneca de café
Sempre soube o que era
Cante, ah
Estive do seu lado por anos
Você nunca conseguia amar sem chorar
Ela está morta, ela está bem?
Todo dia, toda noite
O destino me deu um golpe solitário, eu disse, ah
Tentei ajudar, só doeu
No final eu piorei as coisas
Ela está morta, ela está bem?
Todo dia, toda noite
Devolva minhas chaves, devolva minha cadeira
Pegue de volta aquelas roupas
Que você sempre deixou no chão
Você me deixou maluco, me deixou louco
Bebi a garrafa inteira, esqueci meu nome
Tudo que eu sempre quis era uma mãe pela primeira vez
Finalmente eu consigo te ver como a líder do desabamento
Ela deixou, ela deixou, os escritos na parede
Por favor, acredite em mim, eu sinto o cheiro do álcool
A única coisa que eu sei é que estamos afundados
E talvez quando ela estiver morta eu consiga dormir um pouco
Você jogou a culpa de tudo em seus filhos
Nós éramos jovens, nós éramos inocentes
Você me disse uma mentira, foda-se por isso
Foda-se todo o seu orgulho e foda-se todas as suas orações
E todo esse tempo eu esperei como um bobo e pela primeira vez
Finalmente eu posso te ver como a líder do desabamento
Ela deixou, ela deixou, os escritos na parede
Por favor, acredite em mim, não atenda quando ela ligar
A única coisa que sei é que estamos afundados
E talvez quando ela estiver morta eu consiga dormir um pouco
Lá fora sozinho eu estava me sentindo tão solitário
Como um poltergeist na vida após a morte
Desvanecendo aos poucos, meus joelhos tremiam
No rescaldo deste vidro quebrado
Tyler Hernandez
Leader of the Landslide (Lyrics)
Verse 1:
Every night I saw you there
In your old, wicker chair
Singing, ooh
You were wrong, I was right
Didn’t matter in a fight, ooh
Verse 2:
Coffee mug filled it up
Always knew what it was
Sing, ooh
Been on your side for years
You could never love without crying
Pre-Chorus:
Is she dead? Is she fine?
Every day, every night
Fate has dealt me a lonely blow, I said ooh
Tried to help, only hurt
In the end, I made it worse.
Is she dead? Is she fine?
Every day, every night.
Give me back my keys, give back my chair
Take those clothes you always left on the floor
Chorus:
You drove like wild, drove me insane
Drank the whole bottle, forgot my name
All I ever wanted was a mother for the first time
Finally, I could see you as the leader of the landslide
Chorus 2:
She left, she left, the writing’s on the wall
Please believe me, I smell the alcohol
The only thing I know is that we’re in too deep
And maybe when she’s dead and gone
I’ll get some sleep.
Verse 3:
You blamed it all on your kids
You were young, you were innocent
You told me a lie, fuck you for that
Fuck all your pride and fuck all your prayers
Pre-Chorus 2:
And all this time I waited for a fool
Finally I can see you as the leader of the landslide
Chorus 3:
She left, she left, the writing’s on the wall
Please believe me, don’t answer when she calls
The only thing I know is that we’re in too deep
And maybe when she’s dead and gone
I’ll get some sleep
Verse 4:
Out there on my own I was feeling so alone
Like a poltergeist in the afterlife
Fading by degrees I was shaking in the knees
In the aftermath of this broken glass
Ohh, ohh
Ohh
whoops Hey
if you grew up with parents like this, you'll cry when you see this. It's like someone finally gets it.
Jason Falck
For real. This got me bad.
Hawk Girl
I held off until today so I could listen to the whole album in one go... But came here to say that. I'm crying so hard I am shaking a bit. Just one of those moments where you know someone feels the same pain you do and you aren't alone.
Koda Wall
like me
justice hunt
My father wasnt an alcoholic, but what the video showed was a lot like the environment when I went to my dads
SalKim SaaWong
Exactly, this is happening in our family now.
Obscura
Leader of the Landslide lyrics
Every night I saw you there
In your old wicker chair
Singing, ooh
You were wrong, I was right
Didn't matter in a fight, ooh
Coffee mug filled it up
Always knew what it was
Sing, ooh
Been on your side for years
You could never love without crying
Is she dead, is she fine
Every day, every night
Fate has dealt me a lonely blow, I said, ooh
Tried to help, only hurt
In the end I made it worse
Is she dead, is she fine
Every day, every night
Give back my keys, give back my chair
Take back those clothes you always left on the floor
You drove like wild, drove me insane
Drank the whole bottle, forgot my name
All I ever wanted was a mother for the first time
Finally I could see you as the leader of the landslide
She left, she left, the writing's on the wall
Please believe me, I smell the alcohol
The only thing I know is that we're in too deep
And maybe when she's dead and gone I'll get some sleep
You blamed it all on your kids
You were young, you were innocent
You told me a lie, fuck you for that
Fuck all your pride and fuck all your prayers
And all this time I waited for a fool
Finally I can see you as the leader of the landslide
She left, she left, the writing's on the wall
Please believe me, don't answer when she calls
The only thing I know is that we're in too deep
And maybe when she's dead and gone I'll get some sleep
Out there on my own I was feeling so alone
Like a poltergeist in the afterlife
Fading by degrees, I was shaking in the knees
In the aftermath of this broken glass
Ohh, ohh
Ohh
Ariel Reis
Thanks!
Karla Muñoz
El comenyque estaba buscando
Alexandria McGroarty
I really love how the lumineers modernized this video by having junior scroll through his instagram. This shows viewers that these problems are happening around us everyday. Kids are and have been put into unsafe environments and they can't do anything about it. We don't know half of the stuff that goes on in different communities. This video series is really eye opening.