Not With Haste
Mumford And Sons · Babel [2012]
Your eyes they tie me down so hard
I'll never learn to put up a guard
So keep my love my candle bright
Learn me hard, oh learn me right
This ain't no sham
I am what I am
Though I may speak some tongue of old
Or even spit out some holy word
I have no strength from which to speak
When you sit me down and see I'm weak
We will run and scream
You will dance with me
They'll fulfill our dreams and we'll be free
And we will be who we are
And they'll heal our scars
Sadness will be far away
So as we walked through fields of green
Was the fairest sun I'd never seen
And I was broke I was on my knees
But you said yes as I said please
This ain't a sham
I am what I am
I'll leave no time
For a cynic's mind
We will run and scream
You will dance with me
We'll fulfill our dreams and we'll be free
We will be who we are
And they'll heal our scars
Sadness will be far away
Do not let my fickle flesh go to waste
As it keeps my heart and soul in its place
And I will love with urgency
But not with haste
I'll never learn to put up a guard
So keep my love my candle bright
Learn me hard, oh learn me right
This ain't no sham
I am what I am
Though I may speak some tongue of old
Or even spit out some holy word
I have no strength from which to speak
When you sit me down and see I'm weak
We will run and scream
You will dance with me
They'll fulfill our dreams and we'll be free
And we will be who we are
And they'll heal our scars
Sadness will be far away
So as we walked through fields of green
Was the fairest sun I'd never seen
And I was broke I was on my knees
But you said yes as I said please
This ain't a sham
I am what I am
I'll leave no time
For a cynic's mind
We will run and scream
You will dance with me
We'll fulfill our dreams and we'll be free
We will be who we are
And they'll heal our scars
Sadness will be far away
Do not let my fickle flesh go to waste
As it keeps my heart and soul in its place
And I will love with urgency
But not with haste
Not With Haste
Mumford and Sons deliver a driving, acoustic-driven track on their 2012 album Babel, showcasing the band's signature blend of folk and rock. The song features the group's characteristic high-energy delivery and intricate instrumentation, including fiddle and banjo, which became hallmarks of their sound during this prolific period. Released alongside hits like 'The Boxer' and 'Hopeless Wanderer', 'Not With Haste' exemplifies their ability to craft anthemic songs rooted in traditional instrumentation but delivered with modern rock intensity. The recording captures the raw, communal spirit of their live performances, reinforcing their status as a leading force in the folk revival movement of the early 2010s.