This song aside from being incredibly powerful is completely Biblically based. The title itself is referencing one of Jesus' parables in the New Testament of the sower. I'll just quote it because it's pretty straight forward. From Luke 8 Jesus says,
"A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up... Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown."
Jesus then goes on to say how the seed is the word of God. Verse 14 says, "The seed that fell among the thorns (thistle) stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.
Mumford & Sons are clearly calling out the people who have fallen among the thistle and weeds and are being choked by it, especially with this line:
"Corrupted by the simple sniff of riches blown"
How easy it is to let riches and worldy pleasures corrupt a person.
Also in the song they say: I begged you to hear me, there's more than flesh and bones
Let the dead bury the dead, they will come out in droves
Part of that phrase is almost word for word to Matthew 8:22 when Jesus says, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead."
And when they say "There's more than flesh and bones," they're pretty much saying that all of this stuff here on earth doesn't really matter, including our bodies, because one day when we're dead it'll all be gone and what will remain is our spirits.
It's pretty hard to deny all of these direct references to the Bible. I could reference several more places here but I'll stop now
You are right on. It's refreshing to know there are more of us. You are absolutely correct. I'm guessing you are also a Bob Dylan fan? I am. His songs are loaded with Biblical references. I had never heard of this band until I watched the grammys, only to see Bob Dylan, and I think I'm really going to like these guys.
You are right on. It's refreshing to know there are more of us. You are absolutely correct. I'm guessing you are also a Bob Dylan fan? I am. His songs are loaded with Biblical references. I had never heard of this band until I watched the grammys, only to see Bob Dylan, and I think I'm really going to like these guys.
If you look hard enough you can find Biblical references in EVERYTHING. Try to interpret a song without reverting to the Bible. It might end up meaning even more if it's something you haven't had indoctrinated. Reinforcing beliefs through secular means.
If you look hard enough you can find Biblical references in EVERYTHING. Try to interpret a song without reverting to the Bible. It might end up meaning even more if it's something you haven't had indoctrinated. Reinforcing beliefs through secular means.
@ramblinwoman I couldn't agree more with your interpretation.. There's such rich spiritual expression in their lyrics.. I especially picked up on this particular song because my dad sent me this email.. Before we talk again I ask that you do a spiritual checkup with the following scripture readings; “Parable of the Sower” (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:1-15). This is without doubt one of the most important parables that Jesus ever taught for it locates us in our spiritual journey. After you have read this parable I ask you to evaluate your spiritual seed, and where you see yourself at...
@ramblinwoman I couldn't agree more with your interpretation.. There's such rich spiritual expression in their lyrics.. I especially picked up on this particular song because my dad sent me this email.. Before we talk again I ask that you do a spiritual checkup with the following scripture readings; “Parable of the Sower” (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:1-15). This is without doubt one of the most important parables that Jesus ever taught for it locates us in our spiritual journey. After you have read this parable I ask you to evaluate your spiritual seed, and where you see yourself at this time. My father is one of the most critical fault finding person I've ever met.. That being said, I identify with the first verse of this song.. Spare me your judgements and spare me your dreams
This song aside from being incredibly powerful is completely Biblically based. The title itself is referencing one of Jesus' parables in the New Testament of the sower. I'll just quote it because it's pretty straight forward. From Luke 8 Jesus says,
"A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up... Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown."
Jesus then goes on to say how the seed is the word of God. Verse 14 says, "The seed that fell among the thorns (thistle) stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.
Mumford & Sons are clearly calling out the people who have fallen among the thistle and weeds and are being choked by it, especially with this line:
"Corrupted by the simple sniff of riches blown"
How easy it is to let riches and worldy pleasures corrupt a person.
Also in the song they say: I begged you to hear me, there's more than flesh and bones Let the dead bury the dead, they will come out in droves
Part of that phrase is almost word for word to Matthew 8:22 when Jesus says, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead."
And when they say "There's more than flesh and bones," they're pretty much saying that all of this stuff here on earth doesn't really matter, including our bodies, because one day when we're dead it'll all be gone and what will remain is our spirits.
It's pretty hard to deny all of these direct references to the Bible. I could reference several more places here but I'll stop now
You are right on. It's refreshing to know there are more of us. You are absolutely correct. I'm guessing you are also a Bob Dylan fan? I am. His songs are loaded with Biblical references. I had never heard of this band until I watched the grammys, only to see Bob Dylan, and I think I'm really going to like these guys.
You are right on. It's refreshing to know there are more of us. You are absolutely correct. I'm guessing you are also a Bob Dylan fan? I am. His songs are loaded with Biblical references. I had never heard of this band until I watched the grammys, only to see Bob Dylan, and I think I'm really going to like these guys.
If you look hard enough you can find Biblical references in EVERYTHING. Try to interpret a song without reverting to the Bible. It might end up meaning even more if it's something you haven't had indoctrinated. Reinforcing beliefs through secular means.
If you look hard enough you can find Biblical references in EVERYTHING. Try to interpret a song without reverting to the Bible. It might end up meaning even more if it's something you haven't had indoctrinated. Reinforcing beliefs through secular means.
@ramblinwoman I couldn't agree more with your interpretation.. There's such rich spiritual expression in their lyrics.. I especially picked up on this particular song because my dad sent me this email.. Before we talk again I ask that you do a spiritual checkup with the following scripture readings; “Parable of the Sower” (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:1-15). This is without doubt one of the most important parables that Jesus ever taught for it locates us in our spiritual journey. After you have read this parable I ask you to evaluate your spiritual seed, and where you see yourself at...
@ramblinwoman I couldn't agree more with your interpretation.. There's such rich spiritual expression in their lyrics.. I especially picked up on this particular song because my dad sent me this email.. Before we talk again I ask that you do a spiritual checkup with the following scripture readings; “Parable of the Sower” (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:1-15). This is without doubt one of the most important parables that Jesus ever taught for it locates us in our spiritual journey. After you have read this parable I ask you to evaluate your spiritual seed, and where you see yourself at this time. My father is one of the most critical fault finding person I've ever met.. That being said, I identify with the first verse of this song.. Spare me your judgements and spare me your dreams
@ramblinwoman I agree too. but what does it mean to spare me your judgement and spare me your dreams?
@ramblinwoman I agree too. but what does it mean to spare me your judgement and spare me your dreams?