"Lover of the Light" is a song performed by British rock band Mumford & Sons, released as the second single from their second studio album Babel (2012). It was released on 5 November 2012 as a digital download. The song was written by Mumford & Sons and produced by Markus Dravs.
Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Lover of the Light" was first released onto YouTube on 4 November 2012 at a total length of five minutes and fifty-five seconds.Mumford & Sons - Lover Of The Light. YouTube. youtube.com/ It was co-directed by British actor Idris Elba and British screenwriter Dan Cadan. The video does not feature the band, it tells the story of a blind man (Elba) who puts aside his cane and runs free, ending with him at the edge of a cliff.
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Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2012–2013) Peakposition Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade) 74 UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 144
Year-end charts Chart (2013) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) 40 US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard) 8 US Alternative Songs (Billboard) 23 US Rock Airplay (Billboard) 17
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label United Kingdom 5 November 2012 Digital download Island Records United States December 18, 2012 Radio airplay Glassnote Records
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