Mumford & Sons - Babel

 

 

Mumford & Sons, say no more !

Well I can't, I must go on and on. I haven't had music move me as much as this. Since coming across the amazing Nina Simone, many years ago. Don't get me wrong, there are lot's of other artists and songs that I love with much intensity. But. There is something about these lads, and I can't quite explain it. Not everyone in my house feels the same way - fools, (but do they?)

I say to My young lads, listen, listen to the words. Like poetry, a window to the the imperfect, yet perfectly normal man's soul. One in particular:

Hopeless Wanderer (and this is my interpretation)

" So when your hopes on fire

But you know your desire

Don't hold a glass over the flame

Don't let your heart grow cold

I will call you by name

I will share your road

 

But hold me fast hold me fast

Cos I'm a hopeless wanderer

Hold me fast hold me fast

Cos I'm a hopeless wanderer

 

And I will learn, I will learn

To love the skies I'm under "

 

^^

If we know this, if we know the (dare I say) soul of our lovers. As hard as it is sometimes, can we let them grow, can we let them go? Not to leave per say. But, to explore that inner part, that we may never understand. And, if we hold on fast, with understanding and love in our heart and maybe we too can grow old together. "Now, how I long, how I long, to grow old."

 

This can't happen when we feel bitter and angry. So maybe we don't get angry, maybe we let our self explore and let our lovers explore ? Knowing, that we will still be here for each other. We are all broken, we are all full of flaws. So in the end, can we ?

 

We will run and scream

You will dance with me

They'll fulfill our dreams

and we'll be free

And we will be who we are

And they'll heal our souls

Sadness will be far.

(Not With Haste)

 

There is so much more in the words of their songs, I just love them. I can listen, over and over again. And then some more.

 

Thank you, Mumford & Sons xx