I Will Wait
Mumford And Sons · Babel [2012]
Well I came home like a stone
And I fell heavy into your arms
These days of dust, which we've known
Will blow away with this new sun
But I'll kneel down, wait for now
And I'll kneel down know my ground
And I will wait, I will wait for you
So break my step, and relent
Well you forgave, and I won't forget
Know what we've seen and him with less
Now in some way shake the excess
And I will wait, I will wait for you
Now I'll be bold as well as strong
And use my head alongside my heart
So tame my flesh, and fix my eyes
A tethered mind freed from the lies
And I'll kneel down, wait for now
I'll kneel down know my ground
Raise my hands paint my spirit gold
Bow my head, keep my heart slow
Cos I will wait, I will wait for you
And I fell heavy into your arms
These days of dust, which we've known
Will blow away with this new sun
But I'll kneel down, wait for now
And I'll kneel down know my ground
And I will wait, I will wait for you
So break my step, and relent
Well you forgave, and I won't forget
Know what we've seen and him with less
Now in some way shake the excess
And I will wait, I will wait for you
Now I'll be bold as well as strong
And use my head alongside my heart
So tame my flesh, and fix my eyes
A tethered mind freed from the lies
And I'll kneel down, wait for now
I'll kneel down know my ground
Raise my hands paint my spirit gold
Bow my head, keep my heart slow
Cos I will wait, I will wait for you
I Will Wait
From the 2012 album Babel, "I Will Wait" showcases Mumford and Sons' signature blend of folk rock and acoustic storytelling. The track features the band's characteristic driving rhythm section and vocal harmonies, delivering an anthem of patience and resilience. Released during a period where the group was refining their sound beyond their earlier indie-folk roots, the song reflects themes of endurance often found in their discography. It stands as a testament to their ability to craft uplifting narratives that resonate with listeners facing uncertainty, solidifying their status as a leading force in modern acoustic rock.