Ditmas

Mumford & Sons

About Ditmas

"Ditmas" is a song by the band Mumford & Sons from their third studio album Wilder Mind. It was released worldwide as the third single from the album on September 11, 2015, and was sent to American alternative stations on 17 November 2015.


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And in time
As one reminds the other of past
A life lived much too fast to hold onto
How am I losing you?

A broken house
Another dry month waiting for the rain
And I had been resisting this decay
I thought you'd do the same

But this is all I ever was
And this is all you came across those years ago
Now you go too far
Don't tell me that I've changed because that's not the truth
And now I'm losing you

Fragile sound
The world outside just watches as we crawl
Crawl towards a life of fragile lines
And wasted time

And so I cry
As I hold you for the last time in this life
This life I tried so hard to give to you
What would you have me do?

But this is all I ever was
And this is all you came across those years ago
Now you go too far
Don't tell me that I've changed because that's not the truth
And now I'm losing you

Where I used to end was where you start
You were the only one
And now I see your eyes move too fast
You were the only one

Careful hands
And wandering without that much to say
Your words are empty as the bed we made
Is there another way?
Oh love, is there another way?

But this is all I ever was
And this is all you came across those years ago
Now you go too far
Don't tell me that I've changed because that's not the truth
And now I'm losing you

And now I'm losing you

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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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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Ditmas" is a song by British folk rock band Mumford & Sons from their third studio album, "Wilder Mind." The song was officially released as the third single from the album on 29th June 2015.
Music Style & Lyrical Content
Breaking from the band's traditional folk sound, "Ditmas" adopts more elements of rock music. The song speaks about the difficulty in navigating and maintaining a relationship as it evolves over time.
Album Shift
The album "Wilder Mind" including "Ditmas" marked a notable shift in Mumford & Sons' music style. The band largely abandoned their banjo-heavy folk sound in favor of electric guitars and a more straightforward rock sound.
Inspiration Behind the Title
The song title, "Ditmas," is derived from Ditmas Park, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. It's where the band recorded much of their album "Wilder Mind".
Music Video
The music video for "Ditmas" primarily features a rider and horseback riding. Filmed in the rural outskirts of Kiev and directed by Alex Southam, the video offers stunning and cinematic visuals.
Dedicated Fans
Despite the shift in musical style, "Ditmas" was overall well received by Mumford & Sons' dedicated fan base, showing their flexible and dynamic ability to stretch beyond their renowned folk style.
Chart Performance
The energetic rock anthem "Ditmas" managed to peak at number 21 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
Live Performances
"Ditmas" has been a fixture in the band's live setlists from the album's supporting tour, quite often inciting vigorous reactions from the crowd due to its upbeat nature and catchy chords.
Band Members' Views
According to band member Winston Marshall, “Ditmas” was the song that gave the band confidence they could step away from their old sound and still create music they liked.
Global Recognition
Mumford & Sons’ album "Wilder Mind", which included "Ditmas" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and the Billboard 200 in the US, showing the song contributed to their global success.

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