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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Morning Song
The Lumineers Lyrics
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The bubbles rise while my heart sinks
And I'll I tend to do is think of you
Was it easier to pack your bags
And book that flight to Paris as
The plane began to move that afternoon?
From local stations in decay
It's I who waits, it's you who's late again
And did you think of me when you made love
To him? Was it the same as us
Or was it different? It must have been
And all the pretty dames
They'll hug and kiss you all the same
And when they go, they're gone
They're not running late
Oh all, all the pretty dames
And the kids that you hold in your arms
With promises to protect them from harm
But they grow and they go
And you're all alone
All the kids, all the kids that you hold
And it's a shame that it ends this way
With nothing left to say
So just sit on your hands, while I walk away
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame
When my hands begin to shake
When bitterness is all I taste
And my car won't stop
'Cause I cut the brakes
I hold on to a hope in my fate
Oh-oh, ah-ah, hey-hey
May you return to love one day
Well I hope and I pray
That you get what you gave
Oh-oh, ah-ah hey-hey
The Lumineers’s song “Morning Song” is a poignant ballad about heartbreak, loneliness, and regret. Lead singer Wesley Schultz’s raw vocals, backed by the band’s signature folksy sound, are particularly affecting. In the first verse, he describes how he simultaneously feels the joylessness of his life (“my heart sinks”) and the carbonation of his drink (“The carbonation in my drink, the bubbles rise while my heart sinks/ And I'll I tend to do is think of you”). The second verse alludes to a failed relationship with a partner who left him for Paris (“Was it easier to pack your bags / And book that flight to Paris as / The plane began to move that afternoon”). Schultz bemoans the fact that he is always waiting while she is always late, a signifier of the imbalance in their relationship.
The chorus begins with Schultz questioning whether his former partner thought of him while she was making love with another man (“And did you think of me when you made love / To him, was it the same as us / Or was it different, it must have been”). He then turns his attention to the “pretty dames,” who all act the same before leaving, leaving him to his loneliness. The final verse is particularly powerful, as Schultz sings about the fleeting nature of love and life, particularly childhood. He draws a contrast between the promises we make to our children when they are young to protect them from harm and the disappointment we feel when they grow up and leave us behind. Ultimately, the song ends on a note of uncertainty, as Schultz holds on to hope that he will one day find love again.
Line by Line Meaning
The carbonation in my drink
As I watch the bubbles rise in my sparkling drink, I feel a sense of heaviness in my heart.
The bubbles rise while my heart sinks
While the carbonation bubbles up, my emotions begin to sink and I feel more weighed down.
And I'll I tend to do is think of you
My thoughts are consumed with memories of you, and it's hard to focus on anything else.
Was it easier to pack your bags
Did leaving me behind and starting anew really seem like the easier option for you?
And book that flight to Paris as
And did the allure of traveling to the city of love make it easier for you to leave?
The plane began to move that afternoon
I can imagine you sitting on that plane, as it slowly starts to move, taking you away from me.
When all the trains have pulled away
As the last trains depart from the now empty station, I'm left standing here alone.
From local stations in decay
The sad state of these abandoned stations mirrors the sense of abandonment I feel.
It's I who waits, it's you who's late again
Once again, I'm here waiting for you, while you're running late or not showing up at all.
And did you think of me when you made love
I wonder if you ever thought of me while you were intimate with someone else.
To him, was it the same as us
Did you feel the same way about him as you did about me, or was it something different altogether?
Or was it different, it must have been
Maybe what you had with him was unique in its own way, and not comparable to what we had.
And all the pretty dames
All these attractive women around you may give the same affection, but none of it is genuine.
They'll hug and kiss you all the same
Even though they know you're not really invested in them, they'll still give you the same physical affection.
And when they go, they're gone
Soon enough, they'll leave and move on to the next temporary fling.
They're not run-ning late
Unlike you, they're not making excuses or keeping anyone waiting for them.
Oh all, all the pretty dames
Despite their beauty and desire to be with you, they'll never compare to the deep connection we once shared.
And the kids you hold in your arms
You may have children now, and hold them close, but they won't stay young and innocent forever.
With promises to protect them from harm
You make promises to keep them safe, but that's not something you can always control.
But they grow, and they go
As they mature, they'll eventually move on with their own lives, leaving you behind.
And you're all alone
When that time comes, you'll be left with just your own loneliness to contend with.
All the kids, all the kids that you hold
No matter how much you love your children, they can't fill the void that our relationship once filled.
And it's a shame that it ends this way
It's heartbreaking to think that our love story has come to such a sad conclusion.
With nothing left to say
There's no more words left to express the depth of my feelings or change the inevitable outcome.
So just sit on your hands, while I walk away
You can stay where you are, while I make the difficult decision to move on without you.
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame
It's such a shame that our love couldn't turn out differently, and it's not easy to come to terms with it.
When my hands begin to shake
As my emotions spiral out of control, my physical body starts to feel the effects.
When bitterness is all I taste
I can barely swallow or taste anything sweet, as bitterness lingers in my mouth.
And my car won't stop
As I try to flee from my difficult emotions, my car seems to have a life of its own and won't stop moving.
'Cause I cut the brakes
I'm the one who's made this terrible mistake, and in my desperation, I've cut my own brakes.
I hold on to a hope in my fate
Despite everything that's happened, I still hold on to hope that my destiny will take me somewhere better.
May you return to love one day
I hope that someday, you'll rediscover the magic of love and find happiness once again.
Well I hope and I pray
Though I have no control over your future, I still wish the best for you and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
You get what you gave
I believe in the idea of karma, and I hope that whatever you put out into the world will eventually come back to you.
Oh oh ah ah hey hey
This is a signature Lumineers refrain, providing a catchy yet nonsensical musical break.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Maxwell Hughes, Wesley Schultz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonangarcia4467
The carbonation in my drink
The bubbles rise while my heart sinks
And all I tend to do is think of you
Was it easier to pack your bags
And book that flight to Paris as
The plane began to move that afternoon
When all the trains have pulled away
From local stations in decay
It's I who waits, it's you who's late again
And did you think of me when you made love
To him, was it the same as us
Or was it different, it must have been
And all the pretty dames
They'll hug and kiss you all the same
And when they go, they're gone
They're not running late
Oh all, all the pretty dames
And the kids that you hold in your arms
With promises to protect them from harm
But they grow, and they go
And you're all alone
All the kids, all the kids that you hold
And it's a shame that it ends this way
With nothing left to say
So just sit on your hands, while I walk away
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame
When my hands begin to shake
When bitterness is all I taste
And my car won't stop
Cause I cut the brakes
I hold on to a hope in my fate
Oh oh ah ah hey hey
May you return to love one day
Well I hope and I pray
You get what you gave
Oh oh ah ah hey hey
@caffeinatednation8885
Lyrics
Carbonation in my drink
Bubbles rise while my heart sinks
And all I tend to do is think of you
Was it easier to pack your bags
And book that flight to Paris as
The plane began to move that afternoon
When all the trains have pulled away
From local stations in decay
It's I who waits, it's you who's late again
And did you think of me when you made love
To him, was it the same as us
Or was it different, it must have been
And all the pretty dames
They'll hug and kiss you all the same
And when they go, they're gone
They're not running late
Oh all, all the pretty dames
And the kids that you hold in your arms
With promises to protect them from harm
But they grow, and they go
And you're all alone
All the kids, all the kids that you hold
And it's a shame that it ends this way
With nothing left to say
So just sit on your hands
While I walk away
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame
When my hands begin to shake
When bitterness is all I taste
And my car won't stop
'Cause I cut the brakes
I hold on to a hope in my fate
Oh oh, ah ah, hey hey
May you return to love one day
Well, I hope and I pray
You get what you gave
Oh oh, ah ah, hey hey
@taatiimiranda9770
Lyrics:
The carbonation in my drink
The bubbles rise while my heart sinks
And i'll i tend to do is think of you
Was it easier to pack your bags
And book that flight to paris as
The plane began to move that afternoon
When all the trains have pulled away
From local stations in decay
It's i who waits, it's you who's late again
And did you think of me when you made love
To him, was it the same as us
Or was it different, it must have been
And all the pretty dames
They'll hug and kiss you all the same
And when they go, they're gone
They're not run-ning late
Oh all, all the pretty dames
And the kids you hold in your arms
With promises to protect them from harm
But they grow, and they go
And you're all a-lone
All the kids, all the kids that you hold
And it's a shame that it ends this way
With nothing left to say
So just sit on your hands, while i walk aw-ay
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame
When my hands begin to shake
When bitterness is all i taste
And my car won't stop
Cause i cut the brakes
I hold on to a hope in my fate
Oh oh ah ah hey hey
May you return to love one day
Well i hope and i pray
You get what you gave
Oh oh ah ah hey hey
@timhopkins4372
"Did you think of me when you made love to him? Was it the same as us, or was it different? It must have been" gets me every time...
@kgbarnett5350
"And these kids that you hold in your arms, and promised to protect them from harm, they go and they grow and you're all alone"😢
@maries7990
I have this record on vinyl and it's my favorite. This song is heartbreaking masterpiece. I've listened to it a thousand times but today it made me start crying in the car. I couldn't stop crying. Wish I could rewind time. I miss you.
@rarerides
marie s Ugh I feel this so deeply
@Katniss556
This song breaks my heart to pieces. If you read the lyrics, it's incredibly heart wrenching.
@zdeezy420
midnightwriter he’s pretty clear about what he says too it’s not I’m listening to Migos
@amado4249
Nah, he just put the p*ssy on a pedestal. Don't tell me you did it too?
@stevewilson5402
Don't need to read the lyrics per se, can understand them perfectly well just listening to the song.
@christiankerns8756
the lumez deserve so much recognition. i love all of you.
@hellolady1231
in 20 years ill still be listening! LOVE classic