Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Marcus Mumford
Lead Vocals
Ben Lovett
Vocals
Country Winston
Vocals
Ted Dwane
Vocals
Winston Marshall
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mumford & Sons
Composer
Ben Lovett
Songwriter
Marcus Mumford
Songwriter
Ted Dwane
Songwriter
Winston Marshall
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Markus Dravs
Producer
François Chevallier
Engineer
Sam Navel
Assistant Engineer
Ruadhri Cushnan
Mixing Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
As the winter winds litter London with lonely hearts
Oh, the warmth in your eyes swept me into your arms
Was it love or fear of the cold that led us though the night?
For every kiss, your beauty trumped my doubt
[Chorus]
And my head told my heart, "Let love grow"
But my heart told my head, "This time, no, this time, no"
[Verse 2]
We'll be washed and buried one day, my girl
And the time we were given will be left for the world
The flesh that lived and loved will be eaten by plague
So let the memories be good for those who stay
Hey
[Chorus]
And my head told my heart, "Let love grow"
But my heart told my head, "This time, no"
Yes, my heart told my head, "This time, no, this time, no"
[Verse 3]
Oh, the shame that sent me off from the God that I once loved
Was the same that sent me into your arms
Oh, and pestilence is won when you are lost and I am gone
And no hope, no hope will overcome
[PreChorus]
But if your strife strikes at your sleep
Remember spring swaps snow for leaves
You'll be happy and wholesome again
When the city clears and sun ascends
Hey
[Chorus]
And my head told my heart, "Let love grow"
But my heart told my head, "This time, no"
And my head told my heart, "Let love grow"
But my heart told my head, "This time, no, this time, no"
[Outro]
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Written by: Mumford & Sons