The Funeral (Live) Lyrics
Band Of Horses
Lyrics
I'm coming up only
To hold you under
I'm coming up only
To show you wrong
And to know you
Is hard we wander
To know you all wrong
We were
Ooooohh oooohh
Ooooohhhoohhhhooh
Really to late to
Call so we wait for
Morning to wake you
It's all we got
To know me as hardly golden
Is to know me all wrong
They were
And every occasion
I'll be ready for the funeral
Every occasion once more
It's called the funeral
Every occasion
Oh, I'm ready for the funeral
And every occastion
Of one billion day funeral
I'm coming up only
To show you down for
I'm coming up only
To show you wrong
To the outside
The dead leaves they all blow
Before they died
had trees to hang their hope
Oooohhhohhhhhh
Oooooohooooooh
And every occasion
I'll be ready for the funeral
And every occasion once more
It's called the funeral
And every occasion
Oh, I'm ready for the funeral
Every occasion
Of one billion day funeral
Song & Lyrics Facts
Band of Horses’ “The Funeral (Live)” was released in 2007 from the album Cease to Begin. The song was written by Ben Bridwell and Mat Brooke, the two founding members of Band of Horses.
This live version of their popular single features a full band with drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, and harmony vocals. The lyrics are an ode to mortality, as they contemplate life after death. With its melancholic yet uplifting chorus, this track is sure to bring tears to your eyes. Released on October 9th, 2007, it serves as a reminder that life is fleeting but beautiful. The Funeral (Live) has become a staple of Band of Horses' live performances. It's powerful lyrics combined with the acoustic-driven instrumentation make for an emotionally charged performance. Fans have praised the song for its raw emotion and ability to capture the bittersweetness of life. Whether performed solo or with a full band, “The Funeral (Live)” is sure to leave you feeling inspired.