"Believe"

 

2007 was a good year for the music industry because it was introduced to the promising rock band from London, England. The band’s members are Marcus Mumford (lead vocals), Ben Lovett (piano, accordion), Winston Marshall (banjo, electric guitar), and Ted Dwane (acoustic bass, electric bass).  This band brings a lot of talent to the stage with their musical abilities and their diversity.  It’s not every day you see and hear the banjo being played at a rock concert. That is, unless you’re at a Mumford and Sons concert.   Mumford and Sons, with the use of their many instruments, makes musical sounds that set them apart from their contemporaries. Mumford and Sons released their newest album, Wilder Mind, in March of this year.  “Believe” is a song featured on their newest album.

The singer, in this song, is questioning the norm. He could be questioning the validity of a relationship, his friends, or even a political leader.  The singer isn’t satisfied with the status quo because he wants something deeper. The lyrics say, “And I’m climbing over something. And I’m running through these walls. I don’t even know if I believe.”

The singer, wanting to know more, is not satisfied with the answers he’s getting.  The lyrics say, “I’m going to have to guess what’s on your mind.” He’s trying to pry answers out of this person but it only leads to more questions.

This song sends society a good message. We are constantly being saturated with the media and their message.  We are guided to think and believe whatever the media wants us to believe. On the surface, it may seem right. If it doesn’t align with what God says, though, it isn’t.   Sometimes, it’s good to ask questions and sometimes it’s good to believe steadfastly what you’ve already been shown to know is true.  Sometimes, it’s good to dig a little deeper. Let’s wade through what everyone constantly wants us to believe and find the answers for ourselves.