Beloved – English Lyrics

• By: Mumford & Sons
• Album: Delta

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the emotional depths of Mumford & Sons' "Beloved," a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and mortality. This song offers a chance to connect with universal experiences and expand your vocabulary related to emotions, family, and the human condition. Discover the story behind the lyrics and the touching music video, and let the song's message resonate with your own experiences.

[English]

Sit enthroned in white grandeur

But tired

And shift a wisp of wayward silver hair

From your eyes

I'd never seen you unkempt before

As you whisper, "Darling, close the door"

How have I not made a note of every word

You ever said?

And time is not on our side but I'll pretend

That it's alright

She says the Lord has a plan

But admits it's pretty hard to understand

Before you leave

You must know you are beloved

And before you leave

Remember I was with you

Are you afraid?

However could you not be?

In this rosy light

This is strange

I feel a hand come through the mirror

Pointing at the light

Point at the light we never see

As you put your feathered arms over me

Before you leave

You must know you are beloved

And before you leave

Remember I was with you

And as you leave

I won't hold you back beloved

We'll sit and talk

The stars down from the sky

And I'll not forget the chaos in your eyes, love

And as you leave

You must know you are beloved

And as you leave

I can see the wild has come for you

And as you leave

I won't hold you back beloved

And as you leave

See my children playing at your feet

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
enthroned /ɛnˈθroʊnd/ C2	adjective - placed on a throne; seated in a position of authority or power
grandeur /ˈɡræn.dʒər/ C1	noun - magnificent or impressive quality
shift /ʃɪft/ B1	verb - to move or change position
wisp /wɪsp/ C2	noun - a small thin piece or streak of something
wayward /ˈweɪ.wərd/ C1	adjective - difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior
silver /ˈsɪl.vər/ A2	noun - a shiny gray-white metal used for coins, jewelry, and utensils
unkempt /ʌnˈkɛmpt/ C2	adjective - untidy or messy in appearance
whisper /ˈwɪs.pər/ B2	verb - to speak very softly noun - a soft or hushed sound
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B2	verb - to make believe or fake
admit /ədˈmɪt/ B1	verb - to confess or acknowledge
beloved /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/ A2	adjective/noun - deeply loved; someone dearly loved
strange /streɪndʒ/ A2	adjective - not familiar or normal; unusual
mirror /ˈmɪr.ər/ A2	noun - a reflecting surface, usually of glass, that shows a reflection
feathered /ˈfɛð.ərd/ C2	adjective - covered with feathers
chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑːs/ C1	noun - complete disorder and confusion
playing /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/ A2	verb - engaging in a game or activity for enjoyment

Key Grammar Structures

• But tired

  ➔ Conjunction + Adjective

  ➔ The word 'but' is used to contrast the state of being 'tired'.

• You must know you are beloved

  ➔ Modal verb + Base form

  ➔ 'Must' indicates necessity or obligation in the sentence.

• As you put your feathered arms over me

  ➔ Subordinate clause

  ➔ The clause 'as you put your feathered arms over me' provides additional information about the action.

• And as you leave

  ➔ Conjunction + Subordinate clause

  ➔ 'And' connects two ideas, while 'as you leave' indicates the timing of the action.

• I can see the wild has come for you

  ➔ Present simple + Present perfect

  ➔ 'Can see' indicates ability in the present, while 'has come' shows a completed action relevant to the present.

• The stars down from the sky

  ➔ Noun phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'the stars down from the sky' describes a specific group of objects.

• Remember I was with you

  ➔ Imperative + Past simple

  ➔ 'Remember' is an imperative verb, while 'was' indicates a past state.