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The Lumineers - Ophelia

Apr 28, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Ophelia's Origin

  • The Lumineers found an old demo called "Ophelia-Ramsey".
  • They initially tried changing the name due to The Band's existing song "Ophelia".
INSIGHT

Chorus vs. Verse

  • The chorus of "Ophelia" came effortlessly to Wesley.
  • However, writing a fitting verse proved challenging, highlighting the importance of balanced songwriting.
ANECDOTE

Revisiting Ophelia

  • Four years later, while making their new record, the band revisited "Ophelia".
  • The lyrics for the verse emerged naturally during the demoing process.
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