Believe
Mumford & Sons
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You may call it in this evening But you've only lost the night Present all your pretty feelings May they comfort you tonight And I'm climbing over something And I'm running through these walls I don't even know if I believe I don't even know if I believe I don't even know if I believe Everything you're trying to say to me I had the strangest feeling Your world's not all it seems So tired of misconceiving What else this could've been I don't even know if I believe I don't even know if I believe I don't even know if I believe Everything you're trying to say to me So open up my eyes Tell me I'm alive This is never gonna go our way If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind Say something, say something Something like you love me Less you want to move away From the noise of this place Well I don't even know if I believe I don't even know if I believe I don't even know if I wanna believe Everything you're trying to say to me So open up my eyes Tell me I'm alive This is never gonna go our way If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind So open up my eyes Tell me I'm alive This is never gonna go our way If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
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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
Genre"Believe" is a departure from Mumford & Sons' usual folk-rock genre. The song leans towards alternative rock and incorporates more electric elements, marking a shift in their musical style.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States and also did well on charts in several other countries, including the UK and Canada.
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Release Date"Believe" was released as a lead single on March 9, 2015, from the band's third studio album "Wilder Mind."
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AlbumAs part of the "Wilder Mind" album, "Believe" helped Mumford & Sons receive a nomination for British Group at the 2016 Brit Awards.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the band's shift in musical style, "Believe" received generally positive reviews from music critics. However, it also faced some criticism from fans who preferred their earlier folk sound.
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InspirationThe song talks about the painful end of a relationship and the struggle to keep faith and belief in love. Many have speculated that the song's lyrics are autobiographical, reflecting Marcus Mumford's personal life.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Believe" is shot in black and white. It features the journey of the band's tour bus through a hectic city, reflecting the song's theme of searching and questioning.
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SongwritingLike many of Mumford & Sons’ songs, "Believe" was written by all four band members – Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall, and Ted Dwane.
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Live Performances"Believe" has been a staple in the band's live set since its release. The band performed the song live for the first time on March 10, 2015, on Saturday Night Live.
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Record LabelThe song was released through the independent record label Island Records, which is owned by Universal Music Group.
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Producer"Believe" was produced by Aaron Dessner, who is best known as a member of American rock band The National. This marked the first time Mumford & Sons worked with him.
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Running TimeThe running time for "Believe" is 3 minutes and 41 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the "Wilder Mind" album.
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