Ditmas
Mumford & Sons
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
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
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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 ContentBreaking 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 ShiftThe 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 TitleThe 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 VideoThe 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 FansDespite 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 PerformanceThe 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' ViewsAccording 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 RecognitionMumford & 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.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Ditmas Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/31825553/Mumford+%26+Sons/Ditmas>.
Discuss the Ditmas Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In