Lover of the Light

Mumford & Sons

About Lover of the Light

"Lover of the Light" is a song performed by British rock band Mumford & Sons, released as the second single from their second studio album Babel (2012). It was released on 5 November 2012 as a digital download. The song was written by Mumford & Sons and produced by Markus Dravs.


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2012
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In the middle of the night, I may watch you go
There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown
There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown
But I'd be yours if you'd be mine

Stretch out my life and pick the seams out
Take what you like, but close my ears and eyes
Watch me stumble over and over

I have done wrong, you build your tower
But call me home and I will build a throne
And wash my eyes out never again

But love the one you hold
And I'll be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light

Skin too tight and eyes like marbles
You spin me high, so watch me as I glide
Before I tumble homeward, homeward

I know I tried, I was not stable
Flawed by pride, I miss my sanguine eyes
So hold my hands up, breathe in and breathe out

So love the one you hold
And I'll be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light

And in the middle of the night, I may watch you go
There'll be no value in the strength of walls that I have grown
There'll be no comfort in the shade of the shadows thrown
You may not trust the promises of the change I'll show
But I'd be yours if you'd be mine

So love the one you hold
And I will be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light

So love the one you hold
And I will be your goal
To have and to hold
A lover of the light

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Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons are an English rock band. The band consists of Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, accordion, drums), "Country" Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo, dobro, guitar), and Ted Dwane (vocals, string bass, drums, guitar). Mumford & Sons formed in December 2007, emerging out of what some in the media labeled the "West London folk scene" with other artists such as Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn and Noah and the Whale. more »

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Written by: BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL

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12 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Lover of the Light" is a song by British folk rock band Mumford & Sons. It is the third single from their second studio album, "Babel" (2012).
Band Members
Mumford & Sons consists of Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, accordion), ‘Country’ Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo, dobro, guitar), and Ted Dwane (vocals, double bass).
Directorial Debut
The music video for "Lover of the Light" marked the directorial debut for actor Idris Elba, who also starred in the video.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 61 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart in the United States.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is 5:14 minutes, which is relatively longer than typical radio releases.
Song Themes
The lyrical theme of the song centers on appreciating life's moments, a common theme in Mumford & Sons' music at the time.
Video Premise
The music video starred actor Idris Elba as a blind man who leaves his dog at home to run in the wilderness, symbolizing the declaration to be a "Lover of the Light."
Award Nominations
The video received a nomination for Cinematography at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
Live Performances
"Lover of the Light" has been performed by Mumford & Sons in numerous concerts and music festivals around the world, amplifying the song's worldwide appeal.
Songwriting Process
Like many of Mumford & Sons songs, the band has described the songwriting process as a collaborative effort, with all members contributing to the composition and lyrics.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well received by music critics, praised mainly for its soulful lyrics and the band's signature folk-rock sound.
Fan Interpretations
Many fans and critics interpret the song to be about finding purpose and hope even in the face of adversity.

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