Timshel - The Significance of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" in Mumford & Sons' Music

Published: March 12, 2021, 7:14 p.m.

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We continue our discussion of the album Sigh No More by examining Timshel\'s connections to John Steinbeck\'s East of Eden and the book of Genesis. Featuring special guests Elizabeth Bernadette and Clare Fletcher.

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Links:

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Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons

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East of Eden - The First Page

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Through the Deep, Dark Valley by the Oh Hellos

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Sirens by the Gray Havens

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Dante\'s Inferno - The First Page

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\\u201cTimshel\\u201d Lyrics

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Cold is the water, it freezes your already cold mind

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Already cold, cold mind

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And death is at your doorstep and it will steal your innocence

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But it will not steal your substance

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But you are not alone in this

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You are not alone in this

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As brothers we will stand

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And we\\u2019ll hold your hand

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You are the mother, the mother of your baby child

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The one to whom you gave life

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And you have your choices \\u2014 these are what make man great

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His ladder to the stars

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But you are not alone in this

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You are not alone in this

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As brothers we will stand

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And we\\u2019ll hold your hand

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But I will tell the night

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And whisper lose your sight

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But I can\\u2019t move the mountains for you

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