Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More" Lyrics Quiz

Answer: The Cave

"The Cave" was the third single from the album and was released as a CD single on the 2nd of March 2010. It was nominated for Record of the Year, Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song and Song of the Year at the 54th Grammy Awards. It peaked at 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100, 32 on the Australian charts, 3 on the US Alternative charts and 2 at the US Rock Songs chart.

The music video involves the band riding around India on electric scooters. The band performed "The Cave" live at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

Answer: Thistle & Weeds

"Thistle & Weeds" starts slow and gradually builds up in speed. After a loud part filled with harmonies and loud music, the song ends slow again. The song has a generally dark feel to it.

Answer: Sigh No More

The album's title track is centred on harmonies and the acoustic guitar. After a slow start of guitar and harmonies, the song builds in tempo and finishes strong. Much of the lyrics in this song are taken from Shakespeare. Indeed, the title of the song is taken from a song performed in "Much Ado About Nothing".

Answer: Little Lion Man

"Little Lion Man" was the debut single from Mumford & Sons and the first from the album. It peaked at 45 in the US Billboard charts, number three on the Australian charts, number one on the US Billboard Alternative Songs and 24 in the UK Singles charts.

It was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 53rd Grammy Awards and the music video was nominated for Best Cinematography in a Video at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. It is a quite aggressive song and has a constantly fast tempo. In an interview with Triple J in Australia, lead singer Marcus Mumford said about the song, "It's a very personal story, so I won't elaborate upon it too much. Suffice to say, it was a situation in my life I wasn't very happy with or proud of... and sometimes when you can't describe a feeling with your own words, it's almost easier to express in a song. And then, when you get asked about the songs, it's quite difficult to explain."

Answer: Dust Bowl Dance

"Dust Bowl Dance" is perhaps the most aggressive song of the album, after a slow piano-centred start. The song contains crashing drums, dark lyrics and loud music in general. An example of the dark lyrics:

"There will come a time I will look in your eye
You will pray to the God that you always denied
Then I'll go out back and I'll get my gun
I'll say, 'You haven't met me, I am the only son'."

Answer: After the Storm

"After the Storm" is a slow song, consisting mostly of guitar and vocals. The lyrics are emotional and are sung with obvious emotion. In the song Marcus Mumford is comforting someone, despite being afraid himself ("Well I'm scared of what's behind, and what's before").

Answer: I Gave You All

"I Gave You All" is a song with dark lyrics and loud music, although only after a slow start of acoustic guitar and vocals. In the song, Marcus Mumford is talking to someone who did something wrong by him. The chorus's only lyrics are "I gave you all".

Answer: Roll Away Your Stone

"Roll Away Your Stone" was the fourth single to be released from the album. It was the third in the US. It was released on the 3rd of June (7th of June in the US). "Stars hide your fires" is an example of Shakespeare in Mumford & Sons lyrics, the quote appeared in "Macbeth" (or "The Scottish Play").

Answer: Awake My Soul

"Awake My Soul" is a song with many religious references, such as "Awake my soul, for you were made to meet your maker". The song has plenty of banjo and guitar and the chorus is harmony filled.

Answer: Winter Winds

A generally upbeat song, Marcus Mumford has called this song his favourite to play live. The track was released as a single on the 6th of December in the UK and peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles chart. It gained generally positive reviews from critics.