Clover Lyrics
[Verse 1]
And when it's over
And the chemicals are all intact
You know I adore you
Nevermind how I react
[Chorus]
At the end of the day when I'm broken or beat
Here I am, complete
With these sets of eyes on me
[Post-Chorus]
The chase is over, I am done
The chase is over, my love
[Verse 2]
Sit in my chair like you own the place
I now know what it means
Calm down, take your uniform off
Isn't normality a treat?
You see me in my ebb tide
You see me riding high
[Chorus]
At the end of the day when I'm broken or beat
Here I am, complete
With these sets of eyes on me
[Post Chorus]
The chase is over, I am done
The chase is over, my love
The chase is over, I am done
The chase is over, my love
[Interlude]
Slow down
Slow down
[Bridge]
You're a farm cat, you're a slinker
Rub your back on my window pane
I'll take all the grass you give me
As long as you let me stay
[Chorus]
At the end of the day when I'm broken or beat
Here, I have everything I need
With these honey eyes on me
[Outro]
The chase is over, I am done
The chase is over, Devon clover
The chase is over, my love
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Clover Song Meaning [Mumford & Sons]
“Clover” arrives as one of the most intimate moments on "Prizefighter", reflecting Mumford & Sons’ continued shift from grand folk anthems toward restrained, emotionally detailed songwriting. Created with longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner, the track blends alternative rock textures with quiet confession, presenting a portrait of emotional surrender after years of restlessness. Its release on February 20, 2026 positions it as a mature statement about stability, domestic life, and the relief of no longer needing to chase meaning elsewhere.
Song Meaning
The opening movement captures the fragile calm that follows chaos. The narrator speaks from the aftermath of emotional turbulence, suggesting a relationship that has survived volatility and chemical highs and lows. Instead of dramatizing conflict, the tone leans toward acceptance, portraying love as something that endures even when reactions are imperfect.
The central refrain reframes vulnerability as completeness. Exhaustion, defeat, and exposure become conditions where true connection is visible. Being watched by a loving presence transforms weakness into wholeness, implying that identity is no longer built on performance but on being seen without defenses.
When the song shifts into domestic imagery, it explores the strange comfort of ordinary life after years of motion. The invitation to relax, remove armor, and inhabit a shared space suggests a performer learning to exist offstage. References to tides and emotional swings acknowledge that stability does not erase fluctuation, but provides a safe witness to it.
The repeated declaration that the pursuit is finished signals a turning point common in Mumford & Sons’ later work: abandoning the myth of constant striving. Love is framed not as conquest but as arrival. The slowed interlude reinforces this surrender, as if the music itself exhales.
In the bridge, animal imagery introduces tenderness and dependency. The metaphor of a cautious creature approaching a home conveys trust built slowly, while the willingness to accept whatever is offered reflects humility. It suggests a partnership where presence matters more than perfection.
By the final chorus and closing lines, the song resolves into quiet devotion. The mention of clover — traditionally a symbol of luck and grounded nature — implies that fulfillment is found in small, rooted moments rather than grand victories. The ending feels less like a conclusion and more like settling into permanence.
Emotional Core and Themes
“Clover” revolves around surrender, domestic peace, and the healing power of being fully known. It contrasts the adrenaline of pursuit with the quiet courage of staying. Themes of vulnerability, emotional fatigue, and unconditional acceptance run throughout, presenting love as a stabilizing force rather than a dramatic escape.
Connection with Listeners
The song resonates with listeners navigating adulthood’s transition from chaos to calm — relationships that endure past excitement into something steadier and deeper. Its emphasis on being accepted at one’s lowest speaks to anyone who has sought refuge from pressure, public expectation, or internal turmoil.
Conclusion
“Clover” stands as a mature meditation on arrival after years of searching. By trading grandeur for intimacy, Mumford & Sons craft a portrait of love rooted in patience and presence. It suggests that the bravest act is not chasing endlessly, but allowing oneself to be held when the race is finally over.
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Prizefighter (2026) [Tracklist]
- Here
- Rubber Band Man
- The Banjo Song
- Run Together
- Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)
- Alleycat
- Prizefighter
- Begin Again
- Icarus
- Stay
- Badlands
- Shadow Of A Man
- I’ll Tell You Everything
- Clover
Song Details
Song Name: Clover
Artist: Mumford & Sons
Album: Prizefighter (2026)
Lyricist: Marcus Mumford, Aaron Dessner, Ben Lovett & Ted Dwane
Producers: Aaron Dessner, Mumford & Sons
Genre: Rock, Pop
Language: English
Label: Island Records
Released: February 20, 2026
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