Mumford & Sons - The Cave (Live From Victorious Festival, Portsmouth, 2023)

Mumford & Sons performing ‘The Cave’ live at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, 2023.

Lyrics:
It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind

The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

‘Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's land

So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say

‘Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be

And I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

[saccoti]

The world needs classic Mumford and Sons music! I miss what you did on the first three albums guys, get back on that music!

[egg]

So glad I saw this live, Can't remember a time without Mumford and sons

[Mustafa-xdjz]

As lovely as this song has always been...

[IQ-tie]

I love how even 17 years later Marcus still messes up on the guitar and the words, it sounds dumb but it makes them sound so human and it reminds me of how they showed me that live music is so much better than recorded music is.

[CatCmdr]

Love Mumford and Sons! I remember a time without them & a whole lot of others. Next Birthday is my 70th. 💙💙

[meshbis]

You guys are always amazing at what you do. Sounds incredible live. I can't wait for another album. Hope all is well.❤

[MachoWings]

First time seeing the lads, front row - a night I'll never forget

[joaoporta]

Hope yo see you guys in Brazil again someday

[paolo]

This song, and M&S, stays with me in my highs and lows in the last decade basically. I get so emotional every time a see a performance like this.

[mathildevintach]

I was there and cried hearing this song live for the first time. Hopefully not the last, thank you ❤

[mumble]

Love your music and hope to hear more from you guys 💖

[VidaBianconera]

M&S is my favourite band, it was one of the best momments of my life to see them live in Brazil. I hope they'll come back soon.
I have a GoTR tattoo and a Roll Away quote one.
The band of my life, their songs helped me to get through many momments!
Waiting for a new record and tour, lads!
God bless!

[JUST-A-GUY-]

I love every single song you make the perfect music

[Lucieesarah]

Absolute legends❤ you bring joy to this insane world.Thank u

[lindaengbrocks]

My daughter loved this song and danced to it when she was about 2 years old. This song will have a special place in my heart forever ❤❤❤❤

[lesyawilliams]

Thank you for posting!!! We need more! Dig into the vault lads! ❤️❤️❤️

[at]

Come back to it has been 6 years for the band and 2 years for Marcus. Come soon, I have even tatooted I will wait's last stanza on my arm!!

[trudisinclair]

Such a beautiful thing to see them still together...😍🎵😍🎵😍

[lyannawinter]

The last time I heard this I was lost in the darkest part of the mind and on a path to "leave".

With all force I can feel now how much I hold on hope.
I changed my ways.

I'm crying and laughing at the same time :D I'm so glad I made it through.

<3

[rayray]

Look at all that Love. Where does the overflow go. Wonder if it flows like rives or falls rain.