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The song “Forever” was debuted during their 2016 tour. The live version featured brass and a heavy feel. The album version takes a more toned-down approach, opening with piano and slowly building. The song encourages lovers to commit to one another for forever despite past troubles.
[Verse 1]
I know I've had you troubled
And I know I've seared your mind
But you know that I love you
And that our love's not blind
And sure my dreams lie with you
But I've many more besides
And if I can't see them through
Our love will slowly die
[Pre-Chorus]
So if you doubt for the time that you're spending
And if you doubt for the love in your heart
Think of London and the girl you're returning
And the days you defend will turn to gold
[Chorus]
So love with your eyes
Love with your mind
Love with your—dare I say forever
Do it for yourself
Do it for the girl
Do it for your—dare I say forever
[Verse 2]
And I've known pious women
Who have led such secret lives
Shameless in the dark, so shameful in the light
And you may not be pious and I may not be saved
But we could live quite happily and quietly unfazed
[Pre-Chorus]
So if you doubt for the time that you're spending
And if you doubt for the love in your heart
Think of London and the girl you're returning
And the days you defend will turn to gold
[Chorus]
So love with your eyes
Love with your mind
Love with your—dare I say forever
Do it for yourself
Do it for the girl
Do it for your—dare I say forever
[Break]
I was dreaming of the Liffey
I was thinking of the Thames
And now the East River flows by to the same end
Are we too sentimental to not look back and stare?
[Chorus]
So love with your eyes
Love with your mind
Love with your—dare I say forever
Do it for yourself
Do it for the girl
Do it for your—dare I say forever
Forever was written by Marcus Mumford & Ben Lovett & Winston Marshall & Ted Dwane.
Forever was produced by Paul Epworth.
Mumford & Sons released Forever on Fri Nov 16 2018.