8-28-11 - "After The Storm" ~ Mumford & Sons

Just a gorgeous little tune for you tonight.  Through eloquent lyrics, the singer elucidates the human condition and the struggles we each face in life.  He resolves to persevere through whatever trials life throws at him, and looks to brighter times ahead with hopeful eyes.  The melody and instrumentation are simple, which fits the theme.  And despite the mellow nature of the song, the boys manage to build the intensity by adding harmonies and through sheer force of will, drawing you in and lifting you up along the way.

Live at Bonnaroo:

" 'Cause death is just so full, and man so small..."