Tons of Biblical imagery in this song. I think the first verse refers to the Garden of Eden and how Adam and Eve felt shame and wanted to hide, but ultimately it is better to be known fully than to hide. "I will call you by name/ I will share your road" is reminiscent of Saul's conversion into Paul when he is called by name on the road to Damascus. There are other moments in the Bible when people were joined on the road by Jesus. The "click in my head" can refer to how some Christians choose to remember scripture as a way to return to the right course (Prov. 3:5-6).
I think the song shifts in perspective, being a hopeless wanderer in the portions that are "leave that click in my head" and God/Jesus/Holy Spirit in response "When your hope's on fire...I will share your road." I see it as a moment of re-conversion, so to speak.
P.S. Please don't ream me out for seeing Biblical imagery if you don't see it. This is my interpretation of a song, not a diatribe of any sort; I do not deserve a diatribe in response.
I totally agree with this interpretation - I was actually searching online to see if anyone else understood it that way too. It's nice to find songs that (for me) relate to Christianity that aren't part of the "Christian music scene" (which I can't stand). I also think interpretations can be a subjective, so if others see it a different way, that's cool too.
I totally agree with this interpretation - I was actually searching online to see if anyone else understood it that way too. It's nice to find songs that (for me) relate to Christianity that aren't part of the "Christian music scene" (which I can't stand). I also think interpretations can be a subjective, so if others see it a different way, that's cool too.
Tons of Biblical imagery in this song. I think the first verse refers to the Garden of Eden and how Adam and Eve felt shame and wanted to hide, but ultimately it is better to be known fully than to hide. "I will call you by name/ I will share your road" is reminiscent of Saul's conversion into Paul when he is called by name on the road to Damascus. There are other moments in the Bible when people were joined on the road by Jesus. The "click in my head" can refer to how some Christians choose to remember scripture as a way to return to the right course (Prov. 3:5-6). I think the song shifts in perspective, being a hopeless wanderer in the portions that are "leave that click in my head" and God/Jesus/Holy Spirit in response "When your hope's on fire...I will share your road." I see it as a moment of re-conversion, so to speak. P.S. Please don't ream me out for seeing Biblical imagery if you don't see it. This is my interpretation of a song, not a diatribe of any sort; I do not deserve a diatribe in response.
I totally agree with this interpretation - I was actually searching online to see if anyone else understood it that way too. It's nice to find songs that (for me) relate to Christianity that aren't part of the "Christian music scene" (which I can't stand). I also think interpretations can be a subjective, so if others see it a different way, that's cool too.
I totally agree with this interpretation - I was actually searching online to see if anyone else understood it that way too. It's nice to find songs that (for me) relate to Christianity that aren't part of the "Christian music scene" (which I can't stand). I also think interpretations can be a subjective, so if others see it a different way, that's cool too.
Whoa... I didnt see this interpretation until i read your comment!! But I also see the interpretation the person above you saw!!
Whoa... I didnt see this interpretation until i read your comment!! But I also see the interpretation the person above you saw!!
this is why I love Mumford and Sons!! multiple meaning in one song :) a song for everyone
this is why I love Mumford and Sons!! multiple meaning in one song :) a song for everyone
This is an amazing interpretation of this song! I love how Mumford ties in biblical meanings to almost all their songs!
This is an amazing interpretation of this song! I love how Mumford ties in biblical meanings to almost all their songs!
Thanks!
Thanks!
wow....i dont know enough about the bible to understand what you mean but I do feel the biblical overtones in their music constantly.
wow....i dont know enough about the bible to understand what you mean but I do feel the biblical overtones in their music constantly.