The Lumineers - The Ballad Of Cleopatra 

every time i watch this, i find myself crying because this is the reality of life and i fear that. i personally am bad at making decisions in my life. i am afraid to choose the wrong decision and regret it. but that's life we have to deal with it and be strong just like cleopatra. i miss the lumineers so much

Since so many are confused let me explain. The story begins with the youngest girl in this video, she's young and in love. Her father has died and the love of her life asks her to leave, it shows what would happen if she would have left (which is ultimately fall deeper in love, explore, get married, and essentially live a happy fulfilled life.). However in reality she doesn't leave with her true love, instead she stays and he leaves, skipping over to the song Angela (the middle age women) she is now pregnant with another mans child and is living an unhappy life, she decides to leave one night, which ends in her and her new man getting a divorce, now onto Cleopatra (the woman driving the taxi) she is older now and drives the taxi for fun and sees many people that remind her of her and her love. She visits with the song she gave birth too and states that god gave her two blessing, birth and a divorce, now onto the 4th and final song, she is way older now and is now in a nursing home, she explains to the aids there that she was so amazing when she was young, and since they are a younger generation they don't quite understand, so they just shrug it off. She has a collection of the love of her life's pictures and she regrets not going with him, she knows she is going to die in the nursing home, old and alone. The what if moment comes when she decides to leave the nursing home. The end. Ultimately this ballad is a lesson about choices, regrets, and life. She regrets not leaving with her soulmate which in turn leads to her living a depressing life, in which the only blessing are birth and a divorce. You're very welcome.

Ophelia Meaning : The film opens with “Ophelia.” This is really one of the only parts of the film in which The Lumineers actually appear. It’s a way for them to introduce the ballad, with a song they hold close to their hearts. “Ophelia” deals with the success, expectations, and pressure the band has gone through since rising to fame, which is why this song means so much to them. I, I got a little paycheck You got big plans and you gotta move (whoo!) And I don’t feel nothing at all And you can’t feel nothing small “Ophelia” is a constant reminder for The Lumineers. It allows them to take a step back and appreciate all that has happened to them, and that’s exactly what the video depicts. The band is playing the song for a crowd when lead singer, Wesley Shultz, steps out of his own body and removes himself from the chaos of his current life; just as the meaning of the song depicts. He exits the building and begins to dance along the street to the beat of the music. The song continues as he pleasantly strides along. As the music of Ophelia fades out, transitional notes fall in, eventually leading Shultz into the taxicab, of one, Cleopatra. They share a conversation unheard to our ears, and thus, the story begins. Cleopatra Meaning Shultz exits the car and “Cleopatra” the song begins as Cleopatra, the driver, waits for her next passenger. The “Cleopatra” portion of the ballad follows the beautiful taxi driver with wild gray hair and eyes full of wisdom, through her shift. As she drives along the busy streets you are able to see that she is reminiscing. She is reminiscing on the “what ifs” that life inevitably brings you. It’s not so much about regret, as it is about thinking about the path you took in life, and realizing that for whatever reason, it was the path you needed to take. I was Cleopatra, I was young and an actress When you knelt by my mattress, and asked for my hand But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress With my father in a casket, I had no plans And I left the footprints, the mud stained on the carpet And it hardened like my heart did when you left town But I must admit it, that I would marry you in an instant Damn your wife, I’d be your mistress just to have you around Casts of characters enter in and out of the cab, some familiar and some not, some metaphorical and some literal. Each character has a different story, and each taken in by our seasoned Cleopatra. So I drive a taxi, and the traffic distracts me From the strangers in my backseat, they remind me of you But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I’ll be on time Eventually she turns the meter off, and picks up her adult son from the airport, who enters the front seat with a wide-eyed smile and a grand hug. They drive until dusk. They stop to enjoy burgers with full smiles and genuine laughs before night falls and she must take him to his father. The song comes to a close as she drops her son off to his father’s home, and that’s when the first “what if” of the ballad, a theme that reoccurs throughout, happens. Cleopatra imagines going in to make amends with the father so they can enjoy their son’s stay together, as a family. However, instead she turns around, gets in her car, and drives away. And the only gifts from my Lord were a birth and a divorce But I’ve read this script and the costume fits, so I’ll play my part She drives. Her face is sullen and soft. A smooth transition begins as Cleopatra transforms into a much younger version of herself, driving away from something else, with the same soft and sullen look upon her face. What comes next is the beginning for Cleopatra, the beginning of the “What Ifs.” Sleep on the Floor Meaning Peaceful piano track “Patience” plays as we see the youngest version of Cleopatra sad and transfixed, staring deeply into her boyfriend’s eyes, standing at her father’s funeral. As the keys of the piano put you at ease, everything moves in slow motion. The boy slowly approaches her and whispers, “If you don’t leave now you may never make it out.” With that, “Sleep On The Floor” begins, and Cleopatra imagines what could have been if she left with the love of her life on that very day. Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip Take all of your savings out ‘Cause if we don’t leave this town We might never make it out I was not born to drown Baby come on “Sleep On The Floor” takes us on a journey. The young and in love couple drive across the states. They wander in and out of dirty motels, they meet new people, and they find themselves free. Although they have nothing stable or secure - they have each other. And what we come to find, is that is quite literally all that they need. They eventually marry, happy as ever, and dance into the night. As they lay down to sleep on their wedding night “Sleep On The Floor” comes to a close. The young Cleopatra locks eyes with the camera before the scene shifts out of the “what if” scenario and into reality. She’s now back in her car, just as we saw her before the song began, with that soft and sullen look on her face. She looks in the rearview, only for a second, and then continues to drive on, always moving forward. Angela Meanign “Angela” begins with Cleopatra slightly older and pregnant. She’s in bed with her husband, safe and secure in a nice home. However, it’s easy to tell she does not want to be there. At this point in the ballad you know who the Cleopatra character is, or at least who she wants to be. She’s “taller than the rafters.” Life has gotten in the way of who she wanted to become, but that still doesn’t change who she is at her core. And so, as the guitar plucks of “Angela” continue, we see the older, pregnant Cleopatra leave her body, and begin to imagine what life would be like, if she left him when she wanted to. When you left this town, with your windows down And the wilderness inside Let the exits pass, all the tar and glass ‘Til the road and sky align The strangers in this town, They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it’s a long time coming And your Volvo lights lit up green and white With the cities on the signs But you held your course to some distant war In the corners of your mind She’s back to driving, back where she always seems to be - on the open road, on her own, moving forward. But this time the look on her face is not soft or sullen. It’s determined. Determined to hold her course. She drives far and wide until she reaches a motel. She gets out of the car, looks to the sky, and for the first time in the ballad she expresses joy, celebration, and finally, peace. The “Angela” video takes us on the journey of the heart and soul that is the Cleopatra character - following your gut and your heart to its wits end. My Eyes MEaning “My Eyes” is the bow that ties the story of this legend together. She’s older now; older than she was when we first met her in the taxi. She’s in a nursing home, sharing stories with the nurse, and waiting for her time to end. Oh, the devil’s inside You opened the door You gave him a ride Too young to know, too old to admit That you couldn’t see how it ends What did you do to my eyes What did you sing to that lonely child Promised it all but you lied You better slow down baby soon It’s all or nothing to you Before it ends, we see Cleopatra shift out of her body one last time, to make the move we know she wants to make. She walks down the empty halls, out of the nursing home door, and into the abyss. “The Ballad Of Cleopatra” spreads the wisdom of this character onto those who view it. She shows you to be strong and to stay true to yourself. She shows you that you may not end up exactly where you thought you would. And she shows you that even if you don’t become who you thought you would be - it doesn’t matter, becuase in the end, the only thing that really matters in your life are the people you could never and would never want to life without. So choose those people, and hold on to them tight. I won’t be late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I’ll be on time Cleopatra was also based from a real person. inspired by a real-life encounter with a much different woman. “Cleopatra” tells the life story of an elderly female taxi driver that guitarist and lead vocalist Wes Schultz met during a trip to the Republic of Georgia between Europe and Asia.

Anyone else notice this is a 25 minute video without a single ad to interrupt? Definitely a rare thing today, Lumineers did not want anything to take away from the story. I highly respect that. This is also a perfect piece of art, the first time I watched I cried more than once. Thank you! Absolutely beautiful and stunning, the music, lyrics, visuals all of it.❤

"She was Cleopatra - Maybe she was a young girl whose parents got divorced. And maybe she was raised by her mother alone. Or maybe she stayed with her father, until one day he passed away. Then maybe she ran off with her one true love. Or maybe she decided to stay and never leave. So maybe one day she settled for a man she never loved. But then maybe she decided one night to leave with her child, just like her mother. Maybe when her son had grown into a man, she decided to go back to her husband. Then again, maybe she chose to stay alone, waiting for her one true love to return. And maybe he never does. And maybe someday she will settle for some help, in her old age. But strong as always, maybe she will decide to leave everything one last time, and face the end on her own terms..." from Isaac Ravishankara. I love how all of this is linked to Stubborn Love.

"you're always one decision away from a completely different life."

When I was younger, there were many sleepless nights I spent looking outside my apartment windows, watching the city lights while thinking of ending it all. Yet every single time, long past midnight, I found myself watching "The Ballad of Cleopatra" and crying, when no one could hear it at all. It gave me strength to think of better days... Now, 5 years later, I just wish to say - Thank you, @The Lumineers

I had listened to this album before without knowing the story behind and I liked it, now I listen to it again and all I can say is that this is a master piece! full of real life emotions and experiences

It's all about the chances we didn't take... like it says on the song "Too young to know, too old to admit that you couldn't see how it ends"

These songs brought back memories of my life. I am 75 now. Hoping to die with dignity in these uncertain times. I remember the love of my life. We didn't end up together. I hope she is fine.

The Lumineers retrata a vida como ela é, e de como devemos curtir cada momento. Me emocionei demais ouvindo esta obra de arte. Simplesmente maravilhoso❤

Me sinto transborda enquanto escuto todas as músicas, minha imaginação vai longe o álbum e todas as músicas são tão profundos , obra de arte.

The story makes more sense now, and it's beautiful. This is hands down the most intricate, the most gripping, the most gorgeous thing to watch. It really makes you realise the consequences of life and how every path you take affects you. The lumineers are a band that are like no other, and they are honestly one of the best I've seen.

This is an ode to birth, to death, to love, to hate, to sadness, to happiness and it is saying it's "live, go on and live". Thank you so much for telling us this beautiful story, it has being a pleasure to follow it. I would like to be able to say more because there are a lot of things to say, a lot more, but all I can say is, Lumineers, thank you, with your music, with your heart, with your art, for making life always better, thank you for making us feel that it is worth it.

Esse álbum é muito incrível , sempre venho aqui pra lembrar dos "e se" da vida. Causa impacto profundo em minha pessoa, não sei explicar... Todos os anos passo por aqui hahah

How the Lumineers manage, every single time, to produce such emotion-filled, meaningful, beautiful songs is beyond me. I'm glad I found you guys.

I just want to point out how in Sleep on the floor, they packed everything but the toothbrush the song asked.

I always wanted this story of Cleopatra in a single video and here it is now... I am so overwhelmed. Thank you Lumineers for such a lovely story and videos. Love from India :)

Been 6 years, and I still come back to it outta nowhere. The beauty and depth of this masterpiece is unimaginable and would never get old ♥️

This album, this video.... god, this is insane. I mean, when I feel sad I listen to this record and it makes life easier. And when I'm happy, I listen to it just because these are amazing songs. Still can't imagine how The Lumineers could make such a masterpiece, that suits all moods.

So... am I the only one who comes to this video just to cry?

The Lumineers are on a whole different level of musical talent.

It's 1st Jan,2023 and I have watched this ballad over and over 1000 times approx and I'm still not over it. Thanks Lumineers for this amazing album and power to you this year for your upcoming music.

Me quebrei em mil pedaços, e me juntei novamente... simplesmente perfeito!!

0:01 : "Ophelia" 4:16 : "Cleopatra" 8:11 "Sleep On The Floor" 13:15 "Angela" 18:06 "My Eyes" 22:23 "Patience" (Piano Solo)

"in the end we only regret the chances we didnt take"

I don't doubt you won't ever see this, but this album and short film have actively made a positive change in my life. A week ago while not exactly sober and thinking about a lost friendship I listened to all these tracks again. I decided to text her, to let her know I missed her and that I was glad to have been her friend. I woke that morning to a text telling me she felt that way, too, and we met up and hung out today, a week later. Music about taking chances and living with the regrets of not making them made me change my life for the better. Thank you.

obrigada, The Lumineers. Obrigada por me acolherem com toda arte que vocês produzem. Sem palavras. Toda vez que revejo essa produção eu fico atônita com essa obra prima. Só sei agradecer pelo privilégio que é poder apreciar tudo isso

The woman who Cleopatra is based in must have been special. She obviously went through a lot in her life and I think the lumineers were angels to have told the world her story. She must be eternally grateful, I sure am.

I wonder if these people know how many lives they've changed and maybe even saved through their music. I hope they do.

This video is a masterpiece. By the end of the video I was crying. I was still in the mist and confused but my tears were flowing. I couldn't control it, it was majestic, bitter, pretty and real at the same time. This, struck me to my soul, the depth of my soul. An absolute masterpiece. 15/10

Esse álbum sempre será o meu favorito, ele é o meu lar para os momentos ruins e em que me sinto deslocada da vida. Infelizmente não vou conseguir ir ao show aqui no Brasil, mas só tenho a agradecer por ter me ajudado a tomar as redias da minha vida❤️🇧🇷

I love the simplicity of this video, it's unique. We complicate our lifes sometimes when it comes to a decision, because inside we do know what we really want but we end choosing the other option because we're afraid of the consequences. Those consequences are worth it if at the end we'll be happy with ourselves and the ones we love.

I come back here every now and then, and every single time I find myself in tears at the end of the video.. it's a mix of bittersweet emotions I can't really explain; I can only say that I'm so grateful for these intense heartbeats ♡

Comecei a ouvir esse álbum a 1 ano atrás... O tanto de momentos e emoções diferentes que ele trás, é fora de nexo.

WHAT ATIME TO BE ALIVE, ONLY TO DIE AGAIN WITH THIS VIDEO.

*hey guys, down below are the lyrics in order:* *Ophelia* Oh, oh, when I was younger, oh, oh, should have known better And I can't feel no remorse, and you don't feel nothing back Oh, oh, got a new girlfriend, he feels like he's on top And I don't feel no remorse, and you can't see past my blinders Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl since the flood Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Oh, oh, got a little paycheck, you got big plans and you gotta move And I don't feel nothing at all And you can't feel nothing small Honey I love you, that's all she wrote Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl like a drug Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl since the flood Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl like a drug Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love *Cleopatra* I was Cleopatra, I was young and an actress When you knelt by my mattress, and asked for my hand But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress With my father in a casket, I had no plans, yeah And I left the footprints, the mud stained on the carpet And it hardened like my heart did when you left town But I must admit it, that I would marry you in an instant Damn your wife, I'd be your mistress just to have you around But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time While the church discouraged, any lust that burned within me Yes my flesh, it was my currency, but I held true So I drive a taxi, and the traffic distracts me From the strangers in my backseat, they remind me of you But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time And the only gifts from my Lord were a birth and a divorce But I've read this script and the costume fits, so I'll play my part I was Cleopatra, I was taller than the rafters But that's all in the past now, gone with the wind Now a nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guestroom It's a bed and a bathroom And a place for the end I won't be late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time *Sleep on the Floor* Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip Take all of your savings out 'Cause if we don't leave this town We might never make it out I was not born to drown Baby come on Forget what Father Brennan said We were not born in sin Leave a note on your bed Let your mother know you're safe And by the time she wakes We'll have driven through the state We'll have driven through the night Baby come on If the sun don't shine on me today And if the subways flood and bridges break Will you lay yourself down and dig your grave Or will you rail against your dying day And when we looked outside Couldn't even see the sky How do you pay the rent Is it your parents Or is hard work dear Holding the atmosphere I don't wanna live like that, yeah If the sun don't shine on me today If the subways flood and bridges break Jesus Christ can't save me tonight Put on your dress, yes wear something nice Decide on me, yea decide on us Oh, oh, oh, Illinois, Illinois Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip Take all of your savings out 'Cause if we don't leave this town We might never make it out *Angela* When you left this town, with your windows down And the wilderness inside Let the exits pass, all the tar and glass 'Til the road and sky align The strangers in this town, They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it's a long time coming And your Volvo lights lit up green and white With the cities on the signs But you held your course to some distant war In the corners of your mind From the second time around The only love I ever found Oh Angela it's a long time coming Home at last Were you safe and warm in your coat of arms With your fingers in a fist Did you hear the notes, all those static codes In the radio abyss? Strangers in this town, They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it's a long time coming Oh Angela spent your whole life running Home at last Home at last Vacancy, hotel room, lost in me, lost in you Angela, on my knees, I belong, I believe Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last, hmm *My Eyes* Oh, the devil's inside You opened the door You gave him a ride Too young to know, too old to admit That you couldn't see how it ends What did you do to my eyes What did you sing to that lonely child Promised it all but you lied You better slow down baby soon It's all or nothing to you The glow of Hollywood signs They sold you a bridge They fed you the lines You always confused your servants for friends But you couldn't see how it ends It's all or nothing to you What did you do to my eyes What did you say to my only child Promised your love but you lied You better slow down baby soon It's all or nothing to you What did you do to my eyes What did you sing to that lonely child Promised it all but you lied You better slow down baby soon *And at least, Patience on Piano.* oh dude, a beautiful and innocent story... simply loved it.

Caramba, simplesmente não consigo encontrar palavras para descrever quão sensacional é esse álbum! Perfeito em cada detalhe!

I still come back to this every now and then, its just beautiful, the music, the short films they created, the people in it. I touches me everytime. Oh and I’m crying once again seeing that last scene😭

[Ophelia] Ah, ah, when I was younger Ah, ah, should have known better And I can't feel no remorse And you don't feel nothing back Ah, ah, got a new girlfriend He feels like he's on top And I don't feel no remorse And you can't see past my blinders Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl since the flood Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Ah, ah, got a little paycheck You got big plans and you gotta move And I don't feel nothing at all And you can't feel nothing small Honey I love you, that's all she wrote Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl like a drug Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl since the flood Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl like 7 3rug Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love [Cleopatra] I was Cleopatra, I was young and an actress When you knelt by my mattress, and asked for my hand But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress With my father in a casket, I had no plans And I left the footprints, the mud stained on the carpet And it hardened like my heart did when you left town But I must admit it, that I would marry you in an instant Damn your wife, I'd be your mistress just to have you around But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time While the church discouraged, any lust that burned within me Yes my flesh, it was my currency, but I held true So I drive a taxi, and the traffic distracts me From the strangers in my backseat, they remind me of you But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time And the only gifts from my Lord were a birth and a divorce But I've read this script and the costume fits, so I'll play my part I was Cleopatra, I was taller than the rafters But that's all in the past now, gone with the wind Now a nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guestroom It's a bed and a bathroom And a place for the end I won't be late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time [Sleep On The Floor] Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip, take all of your savings out Cause if we don't leave this town We might never make it out I was not born to drown, baby come on Forget what Father Brennan said We were not born in sin Leave a note on your bed Let your mother know you're safe And by the time she wakes We'll have driven through the state We'll have driven through the night, baby come on If the sun don't shine on me today And if the subways flood and bridges break Will you lay yourself down and dig your grave Or will you rail against your dying day And when we looked outside, couldn't even see the sky How do you pay the rent, is it your parents Or is hard work dear, holding the atmosphere I don't wanna live like that If the sun don't shine on me today If the subways flood and bridges break Jesus Christ can't save me tonight Put on your dress, yes wear something nice Decide on me, yea decide on us Oh, oh, oh, Illinois, Illinois Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip, take all of your savings out Cause if we don't leave this town We might never make it out [Angela] When you left this town, with your windows down And the wilderness inside Let the exits pass, all the tar and glass 'Til the road and sky align The strangers in this town They raise you up just to cut you down Oh, Angela, it's a long time coming And your Volvo lights lit up green and white With the cities on the signs But you held your course to some distant war In the corners of your mind From the second time around The only love I ever found Oh Angela it's a long time coming Home at last Were you safe and warm in your coat of arms With your fingers in a fist Did you hear the notes, all those static codes In the radio abyss? Strangers in this town They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it's a long time coming Oh Angela spent your whole life running away Home at last Home at last Vacancy, hotel room, lost in me, lost in you Angela, on my knee, I belong, I believe Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last (Uuu uuu uu uu uu, uuu uuu uu uu u) (Uuu uuu uu uu uu, uuu uuu uu uu u) [My Eyes] Oh, the devil's inside You opened the door You gave him a ride Too young to know, too old to admit That you couldn't see how it ends What did you do to my eyes What did you sing to that lonely child Promised it all but you lied You better slow down baby soon It's all or nothing to you The glow of Hollywood signs They sold you a bridge They fed you the lines (they fed you to lions) You always confused your servants for friends But you couldn't see how it ends It's all or nothing to you What did you do to my eyes What did you say to my only child Promised your love but you lied You better slow down baby soon It's all or nothing to you What did you do to my eyes What did you sing to that lonely child Promised it all but you lied You better slow down baby soon

This is one of my favorite albums. And to see this whole story now...When I needed to I guess. I own a cd of the album and it really calmed my baby grand daughters down while riding in the car. They love Ophelia and would sing to it....lol! And that haunting piano would literally make them fall asleep. Just an amazing work of art. The whole thing. It definitely helped me through some challenging times.

Venho aqui sempre que quero ouvir algo que me traga boas emoções em meu dia e saiu sempre com uma ou duas lágrímas no rosto, não tenho palavras suficientes para explicar o quanto amo essa produção, ela marca muito a minha vida, aos The Lumineers, meu eterno obrigada!

WOW- moved to tears- I spent a lot of time not following bands for a stretch- it's not like I missed out- it's more like discovering something that exists at just the right time. Everything about this was poignant.

I remember in January, I listened to the album first time fully. It was about midnight on a Sunday and it had poured with rain. My grandfather had been admitted to hospital, for he was seriously unwell with an issue with his pacemaker. I listened to "My Eyes", there was just something about it which screamed, "You need this". The next day, my grandfather died. He had a tragic life, similars to this Cleopatra's. He never found proper love until the very end of his life and was an artist until he divorced my grandma when he had to do courier work. It just makes me love this album, even more, thinking that this is what sent him off. Miss you, always will.

sleep on the floor gives me some serious wanderlust

não canso de escutar esse álbum, sempre me traz paz.

‘I’ve read this script, the casting fits so I play my part’ genius, absolute genius. The lyrics to their songs are so magic.

"Ophelia" Lyrics Oh, oh, when I was younger, oh, oh, should have known better And I can't feel no remorse, and you don't feel nothing back Oh, oh, got a new girlfriend, he feels like he's on top And I don't feel no remorse, and you can't see past my blinders Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl since the flood Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Oh, oh, got a little paycheck, you got big plans and you gotta move And I don't feel nothing at all And you can't feel nothing small Honey I love you, that's all she wrote Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl like a drug Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl since the flood Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love Oh, Ophelia, you've been on my mind girl like a drug Oh, Ophelia, heaven help a fool who falls in love "Cleopatra" Lyrics I was Cleopatra, I was young and an actress When you knelt by my mattress, and asked for my hand But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress With my father in a casket, I had no plans, yeah And I left the footprints, the mud stained on the carpet And it hardened like my heart did when you left town But I must admit it, that I would marry you in an instant Damn your wife, I'd be your mistress just to have you around But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time While the church discouraged, any lust that burned within me Yes my flesh, it was my currency, but I held true So I drive a taxi, and the traffic distracts me From the strangers in my backseat, they remind me of you But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time And the only gifts from my Lord were a birth and a divorce But I've read this script and the costume fits, so I'll play my part I was Cleopatra, I was taller than the rafters But that's all in the past now, gone with the wind Now a nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guestroom It's a bed and a bathroom And a place for the end I won't be late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time "Sleep On The Floor" Lyrics Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip Take all of your savings out 'Cause if we don't leave this town We might never make it out I was not born to drown Baby come on Forget what Father Brennan said We were not born in sin Leave a note on your bed Let your mother know you're safe And by the time she wakes We'll have driven through the state We'll have driven through the night Baby come on If the sun don't shine on me today And if the subways flood and bridges break Will you lay yourself down and dig your grave Or will you rail against your dying day And when we looked outside Couldn't even see the sky How do you pay the rent Is it your parents Or is hard work dear Holding the atmosphere I don't wanna live like that, yeah If the sun don't shine on me today If the subways flood and bridges break Jesus Christ can't save me tonight Put on your dress, yes wear something nice Decide on me, yea decide on us Oh, oh, oh, Illinois, Illinois Pack yourself a toothbrush dear Pack yourself a favorite blouse Take a withdrawal slip Take all of your savings out 'Cause if we don't leave this town We might never make it out "Angela" Lyrics When you left this town, with your windows down And the wilderness inside Let the exits pass, all the tar and glass 'Til the road and sky align The strangers in this town, They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it's a long time coming And your Volvo lights lit up green and white With the cities on the signs But you held your course to some distant war In the corners of your mind From the second time around The only love I ever found Oh Angela it's a long time coming Home at last Were you safe and warm in your coat of arms With your fingers in a fist Did you hear the notes, all those static codes In the radio abyss? Strangers in this town, They raise you up just to cut you down Oh Angela it's a long time coming Oh Angela spent your whole life running away Home at last Home at last Vacancy, hotel room, lost in me, lost in you Angela, on my knees, I belong, I believe Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last Home at last, hmm "My Eyes" Lyrics Oh, the devil's inside You opened the door You gave him a ride Too young to know, too old to admit That you couldn't see how it ends What did you do to my eyes What did you sing to that lonely child Promised it all but you lied You better slow down baby soon It's all or nothing to you The glow of Hollywood signs They sold you a bridge They fed you the lines You always confused your servants for friends But you couldn't see how it ends It's all or nothing to you What did you do to my eyes What did you say to my only child Promised your love but you lied You better slow down baby soon It's all or nothing to you What did you do to my eyes What did you sing to that lonely child Promised it all but you lied You better slow down baby soon

I could not express how well done this film was. Every single aspect of it was beyond words and each part tied itself so perfectly to the scenes prior. for the combined hours and days that I have listened to and supported the Lumineers, I'm shocked that this video JUST showed up on my recommended. quite honestly the best video I have ever watched on any platform. Phenomenal.

This band will always have a place in my heart. I lived an incredible story with my brother, we traveled from Colombia to Argentina for Vacations and the Lumineers were in the city on November 1st. The concert was sold out, but you could listen to them from the stadium parking lot. The night was cold and windy, but we ended up listening to half of the concert outside. A Security guard was going to take us out of the place and suddenly an Argentinian guy gave us Two tickets to enter the show. It was magic. What I could hear from the stands was beautiful, from this day I learned to trust when you are perseverant and I am sure that my relationship with my brother was strengthened.

I've been listening to this album for quite a long time already, but I just knew about its story. It's too beautiful, wtf! I am crying. 🥺

Out of all the music video, the lyrics, this is one of the rare masterpiece that ever been made. We always hear the artist say let the music speak. Well this is it! This is them talking to us. I just love how this music video can touch our soul deep within us. Major!!

they really created so many details in this that not everyone notices and makes it an undeniably beautiful piece of art -the ghosts dancing in the background when patience was playing at the end -the way the music lines up perfectly with the visual (7:55 especially) -the reoccuring boat -the indescribable looks that show so much emotion on cleopatra's face when she's driving the taxi every time i watch this again i notice something different

This entire album's story is so beautiful and bitter in the end. But what i love about it most; is its real life. it's not pandering like the movies we watch and the stories we hear as children. It's reality. And unfortunately majority of the people in this world, including myself, have regrets. And we all have that one person. That one person that always makes us wonder "what if?". (if you haven't heard this whole ballad you won't get that statement until you do) The Lumineers aren't just musicians, they are a voice for every single one of us just out here livin man. L-I-V-I-N.

I think the character that stood out to me the most was the young man with the teardrop tattoo who looks like he's just left prison. In a short time, he looks so anxious in the back of Cleopatra's cab, but then later on we see him as an aged carer, spending the night with her in her final moments. It's beautiful that in just a few short scenes, he can embody such a powerful and inspiring change of life, and I for one respect anybody out there who tries to build a new life after experiencing extreme hardships.

This is the most beautiful illustration of regret I've seen

the era of Cleopatra was the best era ever, that album was like the background music to my life in 2016. looking forward to hearing Gloria's story.

Eu amo essa sequencia de tantas formas... perfeita!

One of the most amazing thing's I've watched. Finally got a chance to just watch this in one setting with heaadphones. SO many emotions out of each song and the meaning throughout her story is deep. It's unique to connect the dots between songs and see certian scenes intertwine through the story. I feel like I just lived a life through someone else and get the opportunity to learn. Late to the Lumineers train but glad I got a chance to see their storytelling.

i rewatch this every time when i feel like i need emotion in my body

Who’s here after “Gloria”? So exited for this new chapter for my favorite band!

I have so many questions but I can't think trough my tears still after all this time.. The Lumineers are without a doubt the best story telling band with folky background.. and Band of Horses too.. love them

Esse álbum me trás as melhores energias que já senti na minha vida.

Em 2022 esse álbum completará 5 anos, mesmo assim é tão atual pra mim. Cleópatra embalou diversos momentos da minha história e eu não poderia me sentir mais grato, porque esse vínculo fez com que ele se tornasse meu álbum favorito.

I'm the mins dude now. Also, please like so it can go to the top: Ophelia: 0:00 - 2:31 Cleopatra: 4:21 - 8:00 Sleep on the floor: 8:21 - 12:55 Angela: 13:23 - 16:42 For Fra: 16:42 - 17:30 My eyes: 18:40 - 22:27 Patience: 22:27 - end

Everytime I watch this, I cry. But it’s also a reminder that we all have a chance at having such an amazing, unique, Bold and beautiful lives to create in our short time we got on this big blue ball. We all end up at the same sort of ending, this music video shows it. But it’s what we did in the time we had that matters the most. A little goddess lives in all is us. I hope to whoever reads this, put the phone down, call the girl or boy you had a crush on and tell them you always love them (what’s the worst they are gonna say?), Do the little road trip out of the city you always wanted to do, Quit that job you hate and take the leap into that new business idea you have, LEAVE YOUR HOMETOWN AND SEE THE WORLD! You deserve it ;)

This has me crying. Not a sad cry, but one for memories and adventures and the bonds people share. I needed this today

GUYS I finally actually paid close attention to the end credits, the guy she leaves with after the funeral is Anthony, the guy she has the son with is Julius! And her son's name is Alex, which is actually one of the names of Cleopatra's sons! How clever is that?

let me know why I'm sobbing LIKE A BABY. I've listened to the lumineers for years like on repeat and i found this video for the first time. now knowing the meaning behind it all it hit's so diff

I came back here because of the cover the pianist and the artist did. It’s so difficult to make something so smooth and perfect. Truly amazing.

Never thought I could watch a 24-minute song video over and over. Epic stuff.

This was so beautifully made that I wish I could personally meet the people who made this and congratulate them for this piece of perfection!

I have watched this so many times and every single time I end up crying. These songs have such depth, The Lumineers did a great job creating this masterpiece.

I've been listening to this album for many years and I discovered this masterpiece ONLY NOW! Wow, that is the art! I'm crying

I had the chance to hear him the Ballard live and holy crap I have chills thinking about it he was absolutely amazing and hearing Jesus Christ can’t save me tonight live is a highlight of my life

Si sólo escuchar las canciones se siente increíble, observar cómo se desarrolla la historia es un placer total. ¡Gracias, The Lumineers por tremenda obra!

A few years later and this still breaks my heart. Life is composed of way too many what ifs and I’m in awe of those who take every chance that comes by.

It's been 5 years now, am now in my 20s and theses songs are still amazing. Thank you.

When you have to choose between your love, or your career. Hopefully you’ll not make the same mistake as I did. Don’t let that special person ever walk away. You can always find another career, but finding love is a hell of a lot harder.

I cry almost every time I listen to this, no matter what I am doing. The context, the story, the emotions, acting- nothing, nothing could be any better than this.

No puedo más que sentir nostalgia. Y es que la vida no se nos ha escrito en piedra a ninguno, y la soledad puede abordarnos y quedarse con nosotros en cualquier momento. La balada de Cleopatra, en todos los sentidos, es perfecta.

This is an absolute masterpiece. I will never get tired of listening to this❤️

I'll be 43 March 6th. The Ballad will always be the most beautiful arrangement of music of story I've ever experienced. ❤

Sleep on the Floor is the greatest music video of the past 10 years. It starts in 4:3 ratio or what an old box TV is. Then when Cleopatra doesn't leave but her boyfriend does it goes to 16:9 or what a modern TV is. That is the whole dream of what could have happened. Then it returns to 4:3 when we are back in her true reality.

I just love the fact this masterpiece is finally trending.

6 years later - still the best ballad I have heard. Its flawless, it's a story - no, a dream, just flowing. A purely perfect work of art!

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard recently! I heard it first some years ago and had forgotten how special their sound was. I feel better listening to this music in a way I can't remember feeling in a long time! Thank you Lumineers! I love this video- love it!

i have 2 goals in life, 1. to have no goals 2. recreate sleeping on the floor video

Really good production quality, in every context and department. Such a great team behind such an amazing song/songs.

Wow, I've never seen this video. Now I understand how they all fit together. This band is on another level, no doubt.

Cada vez que veo esto es la definición de maravilloso y perfecto. Ver como se pueden contar historias y te identificas con ellas no tiene precio

Well, here is a story. I lived in Austria for six months and everytime I called the taxi, this old woman picked me up. The woman was 69 years old and she was really awesome. She always told me about life and about the decisions you have to make and that life can be very hard. I really liked the love she had for nature and animals. When it was night and I needed her, we always stopped on the mountain to look for deers or foxes. I asked her why she was a taxi driver and she told me that she liked the stories of the people in her taxi, and she also liked the youth. Everytime when the taxi was full of youth she said: ''I wish that I was young again.''. This lady was so nice and somehow she didn't had a family. She never really talked about it, everything she always told me was that she was happy that she divorced many years ago. I don't know if she had children but I really hope she does. I knew the song Cleopatra before I met her and in my head she really was Cleopatra. But I hope so much that she doesn't end alone because no one deserves that.

Probably, that's my favorite list of songs. I feel each episodes and each history. Thank's for such incredible music! More than 3

Nunca vou me esquecer quando escutei "Sleep on the floor" pela primeira, eu estava deitado com a minha ex namorada, ela estava me mostrando algumas musicas que ela gostava, uma delas foi essa e ai tudo encaixou com a gente, com os nossos sonhos de sair por ai em um motorhome e viver na estrada, cuidando um do outro...desde então, toda vez q ouço eu choro e lembro de vc, de nós e dos nossos sonhos que não sei mais se um dia serão realizados...te amo, quer esteja onde esteja!

I left my love against our will after my sister was violently taken away when I was 15 and she was 14. I was forced to move to montana and we tried for 2 years long distance. We visited every holiday, Christmas and summer. Our love was evident every moment we had together. At some point I was careless with our love and I was more focused on being apart than the longing of being together. I came back finally, but I knew I had already lost her. I was present but she wasnt there. I left in shame back to montana, this was 2001. I came back 3 years later for a glimpse of a possible spark. Nothing. I left again, with again her tears. I went on to live my 20s, then 30s. We kept in touch, loosely. She had a child, i had a stepchild. We have reconnected now in life and I'm with her now. I am going to college and I'm 40. Could never imagine the things we are doing together, that we had planned as children, and now we are finally living in OUR time. We are getting married in vegas in June. The red string of fate is real.

This is just amazing!! Listening it when i'm drawing, drinking coffee, early in the morning, late at night when we're chatting with friends... This is soul music right here!

Who else crying alone on a Friday night after watching this?

24 minutes of crying, of soul washing, of a sentence growing: "i want to live a life full of love, deep feelings and everything that waits for me down the road". thank you, lumineers, isaac ravishankara and everyone involved.

voltando aqui depois de anos escutando the lumineers pra falar que finalmente vou ver esses queridos ao vivo em são paulo! obrigada, amoresssss 🎉

I've lost track of how many times my life has gone this way, I mean that I've watched this beauty of a music(s) video...