Shedding some light on The Lumineers

"Stubborn Love"

One more added to the CD collection

by The Lumineers                    

So I just bought their album...hell yea went to the store and actually bought a CD, I still do that crap. I haven't hopped on the whole digital download trail just yet. Anyway, many of you may know their radio hit; "Ho Hey", you just sang it didn't you? Anyway if you haven't heard it, maybe your living under a rock.

But whatever the case, this folksy trend has really sat right with me. I've fallen in love with The Civil Wars, have dabbled with some Fun, and have been urged to dive into all the glory that is Mumford & Sons, (my brother swears by them!). But now its onto these guys; The Lumineers.

How beautiful is that band name? Lumineers...illumination... illuminating? Like a vibrant presence of sorts. Not overly bright, not gaudy... but bright none the less and simple. And completely deserving of being noticed. A real head turner in the most elegant way.

As many music fans  know music is all consuming. It has tackled almost every media related genre possible. Music is used in films, on television shows, available on the internet and can still be heard on the radio. Every medium has found ways to incorporate music into their ideas, because the perfect song can attract a greater audience.

We will get to those trusty lyrics in just a bit, but can we first discuss this video!

This is the perfect sophomore video to their video for Ho Hey...both simple, understated, but it really tells a story. It follows this little girl through what could only be the divorce or separation of her parents. She seems sad and worried the whole drive, as she passes through a variation of landscapes the band sings about keeping your head up, as they are noticed playing along the countryside. But as the song's sadness becomes happiness, the little girl opens the window. She allows the air in, she smiles and realizes her new home with her mom, is a fresh new start.

Lyrics

I don't blame ya dear for running like you did, all these years
I would do the same, you best believe
The highway signs say we're close, but I don't read those things anymore
I never trusted my own eyes

So keep your head up, keep your love
Keep your head up, my love [x2]
Keep your head up, keep your love
Head up, love
Head up, love

 Read the rest of the lyrics HERE

The lyrics I chose, act as an anthem as "Keep your head up, my love," replays over and over again. It's about moving on. Past the railroad signs of distraction and pain, past the obstacles, past the doubt and mistrust in your own eyes. It's about starting over, and knowing it's ok to be frightened, but knowing you have to move forward. And allowing yourself to do so is the greatest achievement of all. So if you're going through a tough time, "Keep your head up," and listen to The Lumineers, trust me it'll give you the little pep-talk you need. :)

-<3-

 -Michelle