There Will Be Time

Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal

About There Will Be Time

"There Will Be Time" is a song by English rock band Mumford & Sons and Baaba Maal. It was released as the lead single from their extended play, Johannesburg, on 16 April 2016. The song peaked at number 100 on the UK Singles Chart.


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[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]

[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]

In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have

[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]

So open up my eyes to a new light
I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
But I lift up my eyes to a new high
And indeed there would be time

But in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It’s all that I am, it’s all that I have
And in the cold light I live, I only live for you
It’s all that I am, it’s all that I have

And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?

[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
A time to love
A time to sing, a time to shine
A time to leave, a time to stay
There is a time, a time to cry
A time to love, a time to live
There is a time, a time to sing
A time to love

And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?

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Baaba Maal

Baaba Maal is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. He is well known in Africa and internationally and is one of Senegal's most famous musicians. In addition to acoustic guitar, he also plays percussion. more »

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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration
"There Will Be Time" is a collaborative effort between British band Mumford & Sons and Senegalese singer Baaba Maal. This union adds a unique blend of Western folk rock and traditional African sounds to the song.
Album Affiliation
The song is part of Mumford & Sons’ EP album titled "Johannesburg," released in 2016.
Inspiration
The track, and the rest of the EP, were inspired by the band's tour in South Africa, particularly their time in Johannesburg.
Live Debut
"There Will Be Time" was first performed live in front of an audience in Pretoria, South Africa during the band's 2016 tour.
Chart Performance
Despite its unusual fusion of genres, "There Will Be Time" performed well commercially. The track topped the South African music chart after its release.
Recording
The entire "Johannesburg" EP, including "There Will Be Time," was recorded over just two all-day-and-night sessions, resulting in a raw and unique sound.
Praise
Critics praised "There Will Be Time" for its mix of explosiveness and tender moments, as well as its fusion of Western and African elements.
Lyric Components
The lyrics to "There Will Be Time" are sung in both English, by Mumford & Sons, and Pulaar, a dialect of Fula which is spoken by Baaba Maal.
Live Performances
In live performances of "There Will Be Time," Baaba Maal's energy and intensity often stand out, particularly when he sings in his native language, adding another level of emotional depth to the song.
Band Perspective
The members of Mumford & Sons have described working with Baaba Maal on "There Will Be Time" and the rest of the EP as a transformative experience, shifting their perspective on their own music.

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