Timshel
Mumford & Sons
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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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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.
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Album InclusionThe 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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often performed by the band in a stripped-down acoustic style during their concerts, showcasing the song's raw and emotive quality.
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Chart RankingAlthough "Timshel" was not released as a single, its album "Sigh No More" peaked on the US Billboard 200 at number 2.
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Song MeaningThe 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".
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Baby Name InfluenceReportedly, the song inspired Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner to name her son Samuel Garner Affleck, 'Samuel' being a character in "East of Eden".
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Heartfelt PerformancesFollowing 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.
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Philosophy in LyricsThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song for its lyrical depth, simplicity, and the emotive vocals of frontman Marcus Mumford.
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