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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Nightshade
The Lumineers Lyrics
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Others are born into the royalty and can never behave
Some find a freedom locking men in a cage, oh no
Some priest insisted it's a test of the faith
And only holy devotion can keep the devils away
There's only so much that a man can pray, oh no
Oh, my love
Spare my blood
Spare my blood
I saw the footprints in the white of the snow
I counted thousands and I was just a rider alone
Eighteen degrees and eighty miles from home, oh no
We built a wall to keep the devils at bay
A distant army was marching through the night and the day
I swore an oath and with my life I would pay, oh no
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Spare my blood
Nightshade, won't you take me away?
And I can hold my breath for another day
But it was all, it was all for the throne
We were surrounded and the ending was near
All of the sudden, a ranger arrived, a savior appeared
Made it to safety, but the devil was here, oh no
Oh, my love
Nightshade, won't you take me away?
And I can hold my breath for another day
But it was all, it was all for the throne
The lyrics to The Lumineers' song Nightshade are rich in imagery, telling the story of a soldier's journey through an unknown territory, fighting to protect his kingdom and ultimately, for the throne. The opening lines introduce the idea of different perspectives on life, with some viewing it as a game and others being restricted by their social status. The lyrics take a darker turn as it mentions priests insisting that one's devotion can protect them from the devil, but the reality is that there are limitations to what can be done through prayer.
The narrative shifts to a specific event in a soldier's life, as he rides through snowy terrain and notices footprints. He stumbles upon a wall that was built to keep the "devils" out and realizes that a distant army is approaching. The soldier takes an oath to fight and protect his kingdom, even if it means laying down his life for the throne. The chorus repeats the plea for Nightshade, a poisonous plant known for its ability to cause sleep and death, to take the soldier away from the chaos and danger that surrounds him.
As the song progresses, the soldier finds himself surrounded by the enemy and accepts that the end is near. However, a ranger appears as a savior and helps the soldier escape to safety. The final chorus repeats the same plea for Nightshade, as the soldier reflects on his sacrifice and realizes that it was all for the throne.
Overall, the lyrics of Nightshade touch on themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war. The use of vivid imagery and symbolic language adds a layer of depth to the storytelling and creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of us love to think of life as a game
There are people who approach life like it's a game, not taking it seriously.
Others are born into the royalty and can never behave
Some people are born into a high social status and feel it is expected of them to act a certain way.
Some find a freedom locking men in a cage, oh no
There are those who take pleasure in the control and power they have over others, even if it means locking them up.
Some priest insisted it's a test of the faith
Some religious leaders claim that the hardships in life are meant to test and strengthen one's faith.
And only holy devotion can keep the devils away
According to some beliefs, only complete dedication to God can protect you from evil influences.
There's only so much that a man can pray, oh no
Even when someone is devoted to prayer, there is a limit to how much they can do before feeling helpless.
Oh, my love
A term of endearment directed towards someone close.
Spare my blood
A plea to be spared from danger or harm.
I saw the footprints in the white of the snow
The artist noticed evidence of others' presence in the snow.
I counted thousands and I was just a rider alone
Despite being alone, the artist observed a large number of footprints.
Eighteen degrees and eighty miles from home, oh no
The singer was in a very cold place, far from where they typically reside.
We built a wall to keep the devils at bay
Metaphorically, the artist's group took measures to keep evil forces away.
A distant army was marching through the night and the day
There was an army or other threatening force approaching from a distance.
I swore an oath and with my life I would pay, oh no
The singer made a solemn promise, willing to risk their life to uphold it.
Nightshade, won't you take me away?
The singer is asking for an escape from their current situation.
And I can hold my breath for another day
Indicating a sense of endurance or perseverance in the face of hardship.
But it was all, it was all for the throne
All the struggles and dangers faced were for the sake of a higher goal or ambition.
We were surrounded and the ending was near
The singer and their group were in a dire situation, with little hope for survival.
All of the sudden, a ranger arrived, a savior appeared
By sudden chance, someone came to their rescue and saved them from danger.
Made it to safety, but the devil was here, oh no
Although the group was saved from their immediate situation, the threat of danger still remains.
Nightshade, won't you take me away?
Repeating the plea for an escape from the current situation.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Wesley Schultz
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Kat Ryn
[Verse 1]
Some of us love to think of life as a game
Others are born into royalty and can never behave
Some find a freedom locking men in a cage, oh no
Some priest insisted it's a test of the faith
And only holy devotion can keep the devils away
There's only so much that a man can pray, oh no
[Refrain]
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Spare my blood
Spare my blood
[Verse 2]
I saw the footprints in the white of the snow
I counted thousands and I was just a rider alone
Eighteen degrees and eighty miles from home, oh no
We built a wall to keep the devils at bay
A distant army was marching through the night and the day
I swore an oath and with my life I would pay, oh no
[Refrain]
Oh, my love
Oh, my love
Spare my blood
[Chorus]
Nightshade, won't you take me away?
And I can hold my breath for another day
But it was all, it was all for the throne
[Verse 3]
We were surrounded and the ending was near
All of the sudden, a ranger arrived, a savior appeared
Made it to safety, but the devil was here, oh no
[Chorus]
Oh, my love
Nightshade, won't you take me away?
And I can hold my breath for another day
But it was all, it was all for the throne
Nayara Santiago
Alguns de nós gostam de pensar na vida como um jogo
Outros nascem na realeza e nunca podem se comportar
Alguns encontram uma liberdade como um homem em uma gaiola, oh não
Alguns sacerdotes insistiram que é um teste da fé
E somente a devoção santa pode manter os demônios longe
Há tanta coisa que um homem pode rezar, oh não
Oh meu amor
Oh meu amor
Poupe meu sangue
Poupe meu sangue
Eu vi as pegadas no branco da neve
Eu contei milhares de horas só para sair sozinha
18 graus e 80 milhas de casa, oh não
Nós construímos uma parede para manter os demônios na baía
Um exército distante que está marchando pela noite e pelo dia
Eu fiz um juramento e com a minha vida eu pagarei, oh não
Oh meu amor
Oh meu amor
Poupe meu sangue
Nightshade, você não vai me levar embora?
E eu posso segurar minha respiração por outro dia
Mas foi tudo, foi tudo, para o trono
Nós estávamos cercados e o final estava perto
De repente, um guarda chegou, um salvador apareceu
Fiz isso em segurança, mas o diabo estava aqui, oh não
Oh meu amor
Nightshade, você não vai me levar embora?
E eu posso segurar minha respiração por outro dia
Mas foi tudo, foi tudo, para o trono
Alex Pennington
I love how this doesn't just capture the mood of GoT, it's directly about the story too, specifically about Jon.
It mentions Melisandre with "holy devotion," seeing "footprints in the white of the snow," north of the Wall (and of course talking about the Wall itself). It even talks about the oath when you Take the Black, and the fact that Jon dies ("with my life I would pay"). And finally, it very clearly references the ice lake scene in S7, being surrounded and death certain, but "a ranger appeared," meaning Benjin Stark, and this being just before the Walkers breach the Wall. It's brilliantly written, captures the mood, the story, the suspense, ahead of the final season. #ForTheThrone
Alejandro Lopez
@SOCIAL Very annoying person, you seem like the type of smartass with no friends
Nedim Brakovic
Everything I wanted to say is in your comment, couldn't agree more
Monimon
Alex Pennington it reminds me more of Robbs story, specifically the red wedding, but jon fits amazingly!
Jessica Caron
But why "all for the throne"? Is that line about Daenerys and not Jon?
SOCIAL
@Alex Pennington have you not read the annotation on 'Genius' ??
AI
Never really seen this show but the Lumineers know how to make music!
VAN LE
Nice! thanks for the site@William Dabberton🌷
Nebz999
same lol
William Dabberton
Avery Milton go on flixanity.com you can watch it all there and new movies as long as you have internet