Mumford & Sons On 20 September 2013, the band announced they were going on hiatus for a "considerable amount of time."[4] In December 2013, the band's bassist, Ted Dwane, stated that the band would be meeting to write new music in February 2014.[5] Career[edit] Early years: 2007–2008[edit] A handful of similar bands were increasing their visibility in West London around the same time, giving rise to the label "West London folk scene". Sigh No More: 2009–2010[edit] Throughout 2008 and into 2009, Mumford & Sons performed in small to moderate venues in the UK and US, exposing audiences to Love Your Ground tracks and other material that would eventually become Sigh No More. Mumford & Sons performing at Dot to Dot Festival in Bristol on 23 May 2009 In August 2009, Mumford & Sons signed a licensing deal to Island Records in the UK, to Dew Process in Australia and New Zealand, to Glassnote Records in North America and Cooperative Music in the rest of the world, and through its own label Gentlemen of the Road.
Lyrics As the winter winds litter London with lonely hearts Oh the warmth in your eyes swept me into your arms Was it love or fear of the cold that led us through the night? For every kiss your beauty trumped my doubt And my head told my heart "Let love grow" But my heart told my head "This time no This time no" We'll be washed and buried one day my girl And the time we were given will be left for the world The flesh that lived and loved will be eaten by plague So let the memories be good for those who stay And my head told my heart "Let love grow" But my heart told my head "This time no" Yes, my heart told my head "This time no This time no" Oh the shame that sent me off from the God that I once loved Was the same that sent me into your arms Oh and pestilence is won when you are lost and I am gone And no hope, no hope will overcome But if your strife strikes at your sleep Remember spring swaps snow for leaves You'll be happy and wholesome again When the city clears and sun ascends