Snake Eyes Lyrics
Mumford & Sons
Lyrics
You hold it in your hands
Let it flow this cruelty
Of youth as you fall again, alone
In the compromise of truth
It's in the eyes
I can tell you will always be danger
We had it tonight
Why do you leave it open?
And the stakes
Remain too high
For this silent mind
And the shake, the lonely itch
That course down my spine
To leave the love divine
Don't leave the love divine
It's a water tight excuse
It's in the eyes
I can tell you will always be danger
We had it tonight
Why do you always seek absolution?
It's in the eyes
I can tell you will always be danger
How does the earth around your feet
Just slip away
And abandon the greets you in the night
With snake eyes
The most precious time
It's in the eyes
I can tell you will always be danger
We had it tonight
Why do you always seek absolution?
It's in the eyes
I can tell you will always be danger
Song & Lyrics Facts
Mumford & Sons' "Snake Eyes" is a single released in 2019, included on their fourth studio album Delta. The song was written by all four members of the band: Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall and Ted Dwane.
It features an upbeat folk-rock sound with lyrics that reflect on life's unpredictability and how to embrace it. The chorus includes the lines “Oh oh, snake eyes/Throw me a line/I’m drawn into your orbit/And I can’t deny". The song has become a fan favorite, often performed at live concerts. Fans have been able to connect with the lyricism and instrumentation which is reflective of Mumford & Sons' signature style. The "Snake Eyes" music video also gained traction online, furthering its popularity.