There is probably no song in the last couple of years that has left me as dumbfounded and moved as “After The Storm” by Mumford & Sons. The song by the British folk rock band conjures up different emotions from almost every person I talk to. I have listened to the song in every mood and something new always strikes me.
To me, “After The Storm” is a song of new beginnings. The lyrics paint a picture of extreme hardship and hurt after heartbreak, followed by a reexamination of one's situation. The most resonant phrase for me would be :
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 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.
To me, this is a statement by a man who has been hurt but will no longer let heartbreak and pain control his life. He will start over and keep searching for true happiness.
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Please feel free to comment since this song seems to mean something different to each person...
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