From Finner
Of Monsters And Men · Into The Woods [2011]
We came here on his back
And we caught your eye
The salty ocean wind
Made the seagulls cry
The rocking of his house
Had me holding on
But I knew that I was safe
From there on out
The waves that hit his face
Marked the past
The farrows on his skin
Oh, how time goes fast
We are far from home, but we're so happy
Far from home, all alone, but we're so happy
After every sunny day
Came a stormy night
That's when Finner would say
Keep your heads held high
We are far from home, but we're so happy
Far from home, all alone, but we're so happy
We came here on his back
And we caught your eye
The salty ocean wind
Made the seagulls cry
And we caught your eye
The salty ocean wind
Made the seagulls cry
The rocking of his house
Had me holding on
But I knew that I was safe
From there on out
The waves that hit his face
Marked the past
The farrows on his skin
Oh, how time goes fast
We are far from home, but we're so happy
Far from home, all alone, but we're so happy
After every sunny day
Came a stormy night
That's when Finner would say
Keep your heads held high
We are far from home, but we're so happy
Far from home, all alone, but we're so happy
We came here on his back
And we caught your eye
The salty ocean wind
Made the seagulls cry
From Finner - Of Monsters And Men
Released on the 2011 album Into The Woods, 'From Finner' stands as a defining track in the indie-folk revival of the era. The song showcases the band's signature blend of acoustic instrumentation and soaring, emotive vocals, capturing the melancholic yet hopeful spirit that characterized their early discography. Its intricate guitar work and narrative-driven lyrics reflect the band's ability to weave complex emotional landscapes into accessible pop structures. As a staple of their catalog, the recording exemplifies the atmospheric depth and lyrical clarity that made Of Monsters And Men a prominent force in modern indie music during the early 2010s.