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Mumford & Sons — The Cave
Album: Sigh No More
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Released: 2010
Length: 3:31
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It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears and all the faults you've left behind

The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal you meat eater you see
But I have seen the same I know the shame in your defeat

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

'Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults and despite my growing fears

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence when you know the maker's hand

So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say

'Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be

And I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again
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I used to listen to their albums alot when working, helped the day go by that bit quicker
Posted 2 years ago by BlackDog1121    [ Reply ]
 rrowdies wrote:


Possibly the dumbest comment I've ever seen here


Possibly the dumbest comment I've ever seen here
Posted 2 years ago by keepatrade    [ Reply ]
Poshboys ripping off workers and peasants music. 
Posted 2 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
"And I will walk ten thousand miles..."

Posted 3 years ago by chuck02    [ Reply ]
 jacopo777 wrote:

Excuse me for a moment. I think I'm going to hurl.



Possibly the dumbest comment I've ever seen here
Posted 3 years ago by rrowdies    [ Reply ]
Is this the weakling who caved to the cancel culture mob?
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 jacopo777 wrote:
Excuse me for a moment. I think I'm going to hurl.
 
It appears your nausea is in the minority. Thank goodness vomiting isn't how we normally cast ballots. 
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
 lafcadio wrote:
I'll be glad when this flash in the pan band descends back into the sediment.  
 

Agreed. This Indie Folk  Hipster Fluff needs to blow away with the dandelions.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 jacopo777 wrote:
Excuse me for a moment. I think I'm going to hurl.
 Move over, I need some room...

Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 bb_matt wrote:
Cue drum and banjo ... again ... with another song that sounds exactly like their last song ...
Not offensive to listen to, nor particularly inspiring. One step up from middle-of-the-road. It's ok.
 
It was an interesting new sound at the time, but quickly became a formula. Good on them for taking a bold leap on their 3rd album to try something different
Posted 4 years ago by mdnlsn    [ Reply ]
Excuse me for a moment. I think I'm going to hurl.
Posted 5 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
rhythm is way too basic for my tastes
Posted 5 years ago by blue-ice    [ Reply ]
Don't you just hate it when people try to speak for others (everyone/All). It's an OK song from an OK band. Just my opinion obviously.
Posted 5 years ago by RDS    [ Reply ]
 80poundsOfFury wrote:
Seeing these guys live, although very energetic, did nothing for my low opinion of this band.

rating:2

 
Actually, I really liked this album until I saw them live. They seemed fake and were way too loud for the style of music that they were doing. 
Posted 6 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:

I think we ALL are with you on that {#Devil_pimp}
 

Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Weren't these guys all the rage like 7 - 8 years ago?
Posted 6 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:

I think we ALL are with you on that {#Devil_pimp}

 
Absolutely not. {#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 11 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
Cue drum and banjo ... again ... with another song that sounds exactly like their last song ...
Not offensive to listen to, nor particularly inspiring. One step up from middle-of-the-road. It's ok.
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Seeing these guys live, although very energetic, did nothing for my low opinion of this band.

rating:2
Posted 12 years ago by 80poundsOfFury    [ Reply ]
The more I listen to Mumford & Sons, the more I like it.  It grows on you, but not in a bad way.
Posted 12 years ago by JustJeff    [ Reply ]
cool.  The human voice is a fine instrument that doesn't require tuning..although many would if they could...but wait..if you never use it, it will get out of tune....forget it !
Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
This is excellent. 
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Dang! Horstman or RTrudeau; who to trust?!  ; )
 
RTrudeau
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:

I think we ALL are with you on that {#Devil_pimp}
 



No, no we're not.
Posted 12 years ago by FeydBaron    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

I'm with you on that.
 
 
I think we ALL are with you on that {#Devil_pimp}
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
8 even though terradio is playing this to an early death.
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 lafcadio wrote:
I'll be glad when this flash in the pan band descends back into the sediment.  
 
I'm with you on that.
 
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 lafcadio wrote:
I'll be glad when this flash in the pan band descends back into the sediment.  
 
Don't hold your breath. 9.
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
I'll be glad when this flash in the pan band descends back into the sediment.  
Posted 13 years ago by lafcadio    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry-I said I wasn't going to say much. I just turned on the "radio" again. This was so GENERIC of the "music"now. Guess I should go out and listen to the crickets and birds. Probably which so many of you haven't heard.....silence CAN be golden. OUCH,huh?ha ha.
Posted 13 years ago by rahkinrah    [ Reply ]
What a bloody beautiful song rendering one tearful sometimes...it's all about having the courage to go on for someone one really loves..or something.
Posted 13 years ago by Kimberly8    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
My daughter, now 17 and who doesn't care much for trad rad bluegrass, loves this disc. I love trad bluegrass, newgrass, and whatever they're doing over there (the UK) to update the genre—Equation, the Decembrists, and Noah and the Whale also come to mind.
 
Update: At her urging we're going to see Noah and the Whale Friday night at the 9:30 Club. Who'da thunk it?


Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
My daughter, now 17 and who doesn't care much for trad rad bluegrass, loves this disc. I love trad bluegrass, newgrass, and whatever they're doing over there (the UK) to update the genre—Equation, the Decembrists, and Noah and the Whale also come to mind.
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Ericocean wrote:
I'm seeing them in Galway Ireland on March 15th.  I'll let you know how the show was.
 
I guess it was nothing to write home about.

Posted 13 years ago by PFM    [ Reply ]
I usually like a little screaming guitar but will settle for some manic banjo playing.
Posted 13 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
The album rapidly climbed to a 4, stalled there for a bit, and now it's sinking like a stone.
Posted 13 years ago by run4more    [ Reply ]
Anyone else hearing, 'The Waterboys'?
Posted 13 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
This video always comes to mind now.
Solidarity forever!

https://vimeo.com/20168864
Posted 13 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:

Not really, as I bought this album based on hearing it here. It lacks depth and complexity. It's good for a few listens. But then it really loses its charm. All the songs seem the same. And it really never took me anywhere.

I gave this song an 8. And that still stands. But the album is a solid 4. Pretty disappointing overall.
 
Dang! Horstman or RTrudeau; who to trust?!  ; )
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Ericocean wrote:
I'm seeing them in Galway Ireland on March 15th.  I'll let you know how the show was.
 
*taps watch*
 
*looks at calendar*

Posted 13 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I'm seeing them in Galway Ireland on March 15th.  I'll let you know how the show was.
Posted 13 years ago by Ericocean    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
This entire album is excellent.
 
Not really, as I bought this album based on hearing it here. It lacks depth and complexity. It's good for a few listens. But then it really loses its charm. All the songs seem the same. And it really never took me anywhere.

I gave this song an 8. And that still stands. But the album is a solid 4. Pretty disappointing overall.

Posted 13 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
May be fun seeing these guys live!
Posted 13 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
And sounds good...
                             gets my vote for a replay! Love these guys.
 mem_313 wrote:
anyone that use a banjo in mainstream music gets my voice~!
 


Posted 13 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
 mem_313 wrote:
anyone that use a banjo in mainstream music gets my voice~!
 
I would normal agree (see e.g. Australia by The Shins), but this gets a rare sucko-barfo from me.
Posted 13 years ago by malvey254    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
BULL!!!!!

CLEAR BULL!!!!
 

I agree with you this time, Stingy.  This does absolutely nothing for me.

Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
Gave up my lunch money for 2 weeks to buy this CD.
 
I nearly lose my lunch every time I hear these guys.

Posted 13 years ago by jozooka    [ Reply ]
anyone that use a banjo in mainstream music gets my voice~!
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
Gave up my lunch money for 2 weeks to buy this CD.
 

Now you brain is lacking vitamins!

BIG-TIME!!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
BULL!!!!!

CLEAR BULL!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Now mainstream or not......they are damn good artists. 
Posted 13 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
Hey, it's about time we heard Mumford and Sons again. /sarcasm
 
There, fixed that for you...
<!— Hey, it's about time we heard Mumford and Sons again. /sarcasm —> 


Posted 14 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
I really don't want to like these guys, but their songs are so damn catchy.
Posted 14 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Hey, it's about time we heard Mumford and Sons again. /sarcasm

Posted 14 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Beatin' the crap out of my stearing wheel with this album on my way to work...
Posted 14 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
These guys are hot! They are playing a sold out show on Halloween here in Chi, and the venue had to be moved to a bigger place and that is sold out too.
 
insert jealous icon here
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Definitely like this song!
Posted 14 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
These guys are hot! They are playing a sold out show on Halloween here in Chi, and the venue had to be moved to a bigger place and that is sold out too.
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
True pub rock.
Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
I am really digging these guys lately.
 
Same here.  They're playing soon in my area, and it would be nice to see them; if only to hear this tune.  Maybe my son will find the time as well.

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I am really digging these guys lately.
Posted 14 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
This entire album is excellent.
 
ditto
Posted 14 years ago by badgerv    [ Reply ]
Hey, it's Mumford and Sons, haven't heard them for like 1/2 hour now.
Posted 14 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Gave up my lunch money for 2 weeks to buy this CD.
Posted 14 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Really awful!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
Creepy lyrics . . . and not in a good way.
 
I see from the lyrics link that he's singing "I won't let you choke"—I was hearing "I will let you choke," which is, or rather, would be, quite disturbing if that's what it was.

I withdraw the "creepy" finding.  Still don't know if I like it or not.

Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Well, I like it! {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!  The frequency this song is being played is not making it sound any better....  {#Frustrated}
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
Creepy lyrics . . . and not in a good way.
 

{#Eh}  I found the lyrics hopeful and powerful.
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
I probably won't enjoy this as much when the local radio station gets hold of it... but these guys have a cool sound.
solid 7. 

Posted 14 years ago by SirLars    [ Reply ]
I'm likin' these guys. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
This entire album is excellent.
Posted 14 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Nice.  Where is RedGuitar?
Posted 14 years ago by KikaKitty    [ Reply ]
Damn, where's my spoons? Love it.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
British Blue Grass.... I love it!{#Cowboy}

Posted 14 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
One day last week, Mumford and Sons was on the radio when I drove to work, at lunch when I drove home from work, and later that night, when I went to the store. I was sick of them weeks before that already.
Posted 14 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Creepy lyrics . . . and not in a good way.
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
This song/group is magic.
Posted 14 years ago by tprimeau    [ Reply ]
This is a hardware Store, right? Or a Mens shop?
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Egad. Nursery rhyme meter. {#Frustrated}
 
But, but.... you make that sound like a *bad* thing!  {#Stupid}
Posted 14 years ago by Freedonia    [ Reply ]
this is one of those frequently played songs,  seems like a lot of them lately. 
Posted 14 years ago by upgal    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Not to be confused with
sanford and son

 
...Ya big dummy!  {#Mrgreen}
Posted 14 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Dave Mathewish to me...
Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Not bad...I like it.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Egad. Nursery rhyme meter. {#Frustrated}
 
Well put.  
Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love this!!
"This song is soooooooooo good for the ears!"
{#Lol}
9
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Great to hear these guys finally here!
Posted 14 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
Originally gave it a 3, but after hearing it again I think that it's an easy 7!

Posted 14 years ago by ron_st    [ Reply ]
oh dear 
Posted 14 years ago by shampa1n    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Dan Mangan....with a British accent. {#Music}

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
  play that banjo!!!

Posted 14 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
love the album photo!
Posted 14 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
Love Mumford & Sons :) Heard Little Lion Man on a local station a few weeks ago and I've been in love ever since. This is also one oft favorites from them.
Posted 14 years ago by zombiestew    [ Reply ]
 GawgaBoy wrote:
Caught my ear and made me turn it up....  I like.
 
{#Yes}

Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
likable... makes me want to hear more...
Posted 14 years ago by sfearll    [ Reply ]
Egad. Nursery rhyme meter. {#Frustrated}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
I really love these guys. White Blank Page is another great one.
Posted 14 years ago by supremo    [ Reply ]
I am really liking what I've heard from Mumford & Sons.  I ordered the CD and should be arriving anyday.  Can't wait to hear the whole CD.
Posted 14 years ago by stub30    [ Reply ]
I think we're in a banjo sequence and I can't wait to see where it goes next...
Posted 14 years ago by ihategrapejuice    [ Reply ]
Caught my ear and made me turn it up....  I like.  An immediate 7, bet it could climb with a few more listens.  Thanks Bill.... there's another CD I will probably be buying soon.  Oh... and Dan Mangan's "Road Regrets" as I type, another on the list to purchase.  Bill... you are breaking the bank down here.

Posted 14 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
ihategrapejuice wrote:
what a rockin banjo part!
Thrash banjo! no one is safe

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Not to be confused with
sanford and son

 
That's who I thought of when I heard the song. Thanks for clearing that up. {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Not to be confused with
sanford and son

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Like it!

Posted 14 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
what a rockin banjo part!
Posted 14 years ago by ihategrapejuice    [ Reply ]
Man, these guys are awesome!!  I've been listening to them non-stop since I heard them on RP a few days ago..  excellent find!
Posted 14 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
ok...sounds like Avett Brothers without the insanity. i'll stay with the avetts. but it's a good sound.
Posted 14 years ago by rumblekg    [ Reply ]
Holy cow, this song took me by surprise! Bitterness hasn't sounded this pretty in a long time.
Posted 14 years ago by donna_birichina    [ Reply ]
AhAh, first one to post on this song. Quite nice by the way! 7!

==> Not any more by the time I wrote my message :-( ^^

Posted 14 years ago by Axelito    [ Reply ]
Frenetic fun music!  Look forward to seeing them at Bestival this year!
Posted 14 years ago by scruffystevie    [ Reply ]
First!
Posted 14 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]