Thistle & Weeds Lyrics
Mumford & Sons
Lyrics
Spare me your judgements and spare me your dreams
Cause recently mine have been tearing my seams
I sit alone in this winter clarity which clouds my mind
Alone in the wind and the rain you left me
It's getting dark darling, too dark to see
And I'm on my knees, and your faith in shreds, it seems
Corrupted by the simple sniff of riches blown
I know you have felt much more love than you've shown
And I'm on my knees and the water creeps to my chest
But plant your hope with good seeds
Don't cover yourself with thistle and weeds
Rain down, rain down on me
Look over your hills and be still
The sky above us shoots to kill
Rain down, rain down on me
But I will hold on
I will hold on hope
But I will hold on
I will hold on hope
But I will hold on
I will hold on hope
But I will hold on
I will hold on hope
I begged you to hear me, there's more than flesh and bones
Let the dead bury the dead, they will come out in droves
But take the spade from my hands and fill in the holes you've made
But plant your hope with good seeds
Don't cover yourself with thistle and weeds
Rain down, rain down on me
Song & Lyrics Facts
Mumford & Sons’ “Thistle & Weeds” is a popular folk-rock song, released on October 6th, 2008. It was included in the band’s debut album, Sigh No More, which peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart.
The song was written by Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall and Ben Lovett, who are members of the British rock group. In this track, the lyrics explore themes of love, heartache and hope for the future. The chorus features an uplifting message about finding strength through adversity: “We will find our way if we keep believing/ So don’t give up your faith; it won’t be leaving.” The catchy melody and meaningful lyrics make “Thistle & Weeds” one of the most beloved songs from Mumford & Sons’ impressive catalogue.