After the Storm

The definition of lyrics is simple: a set of words that make up a song. But the lyrics of a song are so much more than just words. Lyrics often emote the deepest, most vulnerable feelings the writer has. That is why it is so easy for us to connect to a song, because it makes us feel. I for one attach a song to everything; people, time periods, a moment, an emotion, anything.

It's true that over the last several years I have faced several personal obstacles. I find that in moments of despair, I will turn to music to see me through. The last couple of days I have been forced to deal with an unpleasant and very difficult situation with a loved one.  So, in an attempt to pull myself out of my"funk" I knew exactly where I needed to turn...to Mumford and Sons.

Marcus Mumford wrote some of the most beautiful and in my opinion, inspiring, words I have ever heard.  I wanted to take this opportunity to share them with you.  I know each of us face troubling times every now and then, but I think these words can inspire one to "get over their hill." This song truly touches my soul, maybe more than any other song ever has. I hope it does the same for you...

After The Storm by Mumford & Sons

And after the storm,
I run and run as the rains come
And I look up, I look up,
on my knees and out of luck,
I look up.

Night has always pushed up day
You must know life to see decay
But I won't rot, I won't rot
Not this mind and not this heart,
I won't rot.

And I took you by the hand
And we stood tall,
And remembered our own land,
What we lived for.

And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.

And now I cling to what I knew
I saw exactly what was true
But oh no more.
That's why I hold,
That's why I hold with all I have.
That's why I hold.

I will die alone and be left there.
Well I guess I'll just go home,
Or God knows where.
Because death is just so full and man so small.
Well I'm scared of what's behind and what's before.

And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.

And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.