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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REPRISE
The Lumineers Lyrics
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Tell me who to like
Everyone's a friend
Every now and then
Tell me who to like
I'm headed for the lights
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
Painted like a parasite
He's too young to die
Everyone's a friend
Every now and then
Way too young to die
I'm headed for the lights
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm headed for the lights
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
Waitin' on the sun
I'm waitin' on the sun
I'm waitin' on the sun, tonight
Waitin' on the sun
I'm waitin' on the sun
I'm waitin' on the sun, tonight
I'm headed for the lights
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm headed for the lights (he's headed for the lights)
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm headed for the lights (he's headed for the lights)
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm headed for the lights (he's headed for the lights) (photographs don't bring you back, no)
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight (final chapter, ever after)
Photographs don't bring you back, no
Final chapter, ever after
The lyrics of "Reprise" by The Lumineers are open to interpretation, but they seem to depict a sense of longing, searching, and a desire for escape or change. The repeated line of "Tell me who to like" could suggest a feeling of being lost or disconnected, seeking validation or guidance from others on what or who to pursue. The mention of being "headed for the lights" and "headed for the brightside" implies a yearning for something better, a longing for a brighter future or a sense of hope in the midst of darkness.
The lines "Painted like a parasite / He's too young to die" could symbolize someone who is living a superficial or parasitic existence, perhaps caught in a cycle of self-destruction or unhealthy relationships. The idea of waiting on the sun could symbolize waiting for a new beginning or a breakthrough, anticipating a change that could bring warmth and light to their life.
The final lines, "Photographs don't bring you back, no / Final chapter, ever after" convey a sense of acceptance and realization that dwelling in the past or clinging to memories won't bring someone back or fix what's broken. It signifies moving forward, acknowledging that there is a finality to certain things and embracing the possibility of a new chapter.
Overall, "Reprise" is a contemplative song that explores themes of seeking purpose, searching for better days, and coming to terms with the limitations of nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Callin' on your neighborhood
Appealing to the people around you for guidance
Tell me who to like
Asking others to dictate your preferences
Everyone's a friend
Treating everyone as if they are your friend
Every now and then
Occasionally or sporadically
Tell me who to like
Asking others to dictate your preferences
I'm headed for the lights
I'm moving towards a brighter future
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm determined to find positivity and hope tonight
Painted like a parasite
Appearing harmless but actually harmful like a parasite
He's too young to die
He is too young and shouldn't face death
Everyone's a friend
Treating everyone as if they are your friend
Every now and then
Occasionally or sporadically
Way too young to die
Definitely too young and shouldn't face death
Waitin' on the sun
Anticipating the arrival of a better future or better times
I'm waitin' on the sun
I'm eagerly awaiting a brighter future
I'm waitin' on the sun, tonight
I'm waiting for a positive change to happen tonight
I'm headed for the lights
I'm moving towards a brighter future
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm determined to find positivity and hope tonight
I'm headed for the lights (he's headed for the lights)
He is moving towards a brighter future
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm determined to find positivity and hope tonight
I'm headed for the lights (he's headed for the lights)
He is moving towards a brighter future
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight
I'm determined to find positivity and hope tonight
I'm headed for the lights (he's headed for the lights) (photographs don't bring you back, no)
Moving towards a brighter future and acknowledging that memories cannot bring someone back
I'm headed for the brightside, baby, tonight (final chapter, ever after)
Determined to find positivity and hope tonight, despite the notion of finality and closure
Photographs don't bring you back, no
Photographs cannot bring someone back to life
Final chapter, ever after
Indicating the conclusion and the lasting impact of a situation or relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Simone Felice, Wesley Schultz
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