Timshel

Mumford & Sons

About Timshel

"Timshel" is the ninth episode of the first season of the American television drama series Hell on Wheels, which aired on January 8, 2012, on AMC. It is written and directed by John Shiban. In the episode, Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) and the search party find the Cheyenne who attacked the surveyor's camp and later derailed a train; Elam (Common) and Eva (Robin McLeavy) discuss their future, before getting a strange visitor; and the railroad crew reaches the important 40-mile mark. The episode title has several meanings – from the Mumford & Sons song of the same name, which was heard in the episode, to the actual Hebrew word translation of man's triumph over sin. 


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Cold is the water
It freezes your already cold mind
Already cold, cold mind
And death is at your doorstep
And it will steal your innocence
But it will not steal your substance

But you are not alone in this
And you are not alone in this
As brothers we will stand and we'll hold your hand
Hold your hand

And you are the mother
The mother of your baby child
The one to whom you gave life
And you have your choices
And these are what make man great
His ladder to the stars

But you are not alone in this
And you are not alone in this
As brothers we will stand and we'll hold your hand
Hold your hand

But I will tell the night
And whisper, "Lose your sight"
But I can't move the mountains for 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

Musical Genre
"Timshel" by Mumford & Sons belongs to the genres of folk rock and indie folk, which incorporate traditional folk instrumentation and songwriting with elements of rock music.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of the band’s debut studio album called "Sigh No More," which was released in October 2009 in the UK and in February 2010 in the United States.
Song Inspiration
The title of the song "Timshel" is a Hebrew word that translates to "thou mayest," which is a central theme in John Steinbeck’s novel "East of Eden". The lyrics of this song echo the philosophical discussions in the book.
Live Performances
The song is often performed by the band in a stripped-down acoustic style during their concerts, showcasing the song's raw and emotive quality.
Chart Ranking
Although "Timshel" was not released as a single, its album "Sigh No More" peaked on the US Billboard 200 at number 2.
Song Meaning
The song carries a theme of brotherhood and helping each other in times of need, resonating with the main theme of choice and self-determinism in Steinbeck's "East of Eden".
Baby Name Influence
Reportedly, the song inspired Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner to name her son Samuel Garner Affleck, 'Samuel' being a character in "East of Eden".
Heartfelt Performances
Following the 2011 mass shooting in Norway, the band played "Timshel" in memory of the victims during their performance in Oslo. The poignant lyrics of the song were seen as a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives.
Philosophy in Lyrics
The song's lyrics are steeped in philosophical undertones, presenting contrasts between life and death, loneliness and brotherhood, showing a deep side to the otherwise folk-rock band.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised the song for its lyrical depth, simplicity, and the emotive vocals of frontman Marcus Mumford.

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