The Lumineers open up about intense story behind 'Gloria'

SAN FRANCISCO - Drug and alcohol addiction are tough subjects to talk about, but it's getting a little easier with the help of The Lumineers.
In September the band is scheduled do release their third studio album, aptly titled III. One of the singles the band has released, Gloria, is about the stress that addiction can put on the families.
Our own Dayna Keyes has been extremely open and vulnerable about her battle with drug and alcohol addiction, and now hosts a podcast called 'We Got Issues' to help those on the path to sobriety. She got the opportunity to interview Wesley (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah (drums) from The Lumineers and asked them about the story behind Gloria.
"Bad things can be like good things," Wesley told Dayna. "You can fall in love, you think you're the only one. You get your heart broken, you think you're the first person ever to get your heart broken.
"You're an addict, you think you're the only addict. There's a lot of people out there that are unfortunately are either loving an addict or going through it themselves."
III the album is set to be released in the United States on September 13.

[@EagleEye4838]

It's so rare to see an interview with so much connection, honesty and real humanity. Really refreshing,

[@masonfitzgerald944]

Proud to be one of the first on this suggested train. 5:40 is where you wanna go.

[@dasia713]

Ok? lol

[@heyyats386]

thanks, man

[@fdz4866]

Not really i wanna see it all haha

[@Kwesi-Nimako]

Smartly done! 😂😂😂😂👏🏿

[@CodeMars9]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@adriennemccarty1781]

Hey, @ people hating the interviewer for talking about herself. The story of the album is one that not everyone relates to, but she does. It’s a tough subject. It’s something that’s meant to be real and raw. I like hearing that she relates to it a whole lot more than I like hearing some random interview with no emotional connection and run-of-the-mill questions. I’d rather hear this than just “So are you excited?” any day.

[@marinagarcia7062]

Preach! Indeed, there is real communication in this interview, quality human interaction!

[@kellyclassen3770]

As someone in recovery, I'm happy she opened up but I think she went a little overboard and focused more on herself than the interview. I definitely got the vibe that Wesley was getting irritated towards the end.

[@thatoneguy1565]

Yeah its like a real conversation

[@mercedesb2299]

It is such an intense song for anyone who has truly experienced it first hand. I actually sought out the story behind the song because it hit so hard that I knew that someone in the band had to have lived it. Addiction, and alcoholism in particular, is something that everyone thinks that they understand but they don't, and they can't unless they have lived it. I can't remember the name of it now, but there is actually a whole podcast where he goes deep into the personal story behind the song. He definitely lived it, and he definitely "gets it". I agree with you completely. I understand that there are a lot of people that just want to hear the artist and not the interviewer but this is too intense of a topic and far too personal for too many people, including one of the band members. One of the biggest crosses that both the addict and the addict's family bears is the stigma of shame and the feeling that you need to hide this part of your life from everyone. It is incredibly cathartic to come across someone who doesn't hide it, who says it is ok to talk about it. So yes, I am sorry that it bothers some people but it is one of those situations where I think if someone is bothered by the interviewer sharing her story then they have not had to deal with addiction in their life. They should be thankful, or proud, or relieved or whatever but they should realize that this isn't about them.

[@pcno2832]

I'm not so bothered about her bringing up he own experiences, but I'm not comfortable at all with this "addiction is a disease" reasoning, as if some virus flies in the window and turns some people into addicts. I understand that people vary a lot in their susceptibility to any possible vice, from alcohol to gambling to over-eating, but to pretend that these addictions, even if at some point they can be called diseases, are not self-inflicted, is to rob anyone who has been, or might become an addict of their agency. The argument for keeping these things legal is that people can take responsibility for managing them responsibly, and that reasoning makes no sense if those who get addicted can claim to have been nothing more than helpless victims. And, if someone who relapses and hurts most the ones he or she loves the most really feels no shame at all about it, that person has given up. I know that just like fear, guilt and shame can take on a life of their own and be paralyzing, but they are essential motivations in human cooperation and survival; the complete absence of them would be worse than too much of either. Most people reach a point, going into an addiction when they can still back out of it and when recovering addicts say that their is no choice in the descent into addiction, they are giving those who can still back out an excuse not to.

[@nicholasdornellas789]

This interviewer was amazing. She totally resonates with their album and did not make it at all about her! If anything she was trying to show them that what they were creating was art about a stigma that we as a society do not want to talk about.

[@DCfreerunner]

Why would the interviewer make it about her at all? This is probably the most self centered interview i have ever seen. She doesn't even allow them to answer the questions before she talks about her own opinion? I have a hard time believing this post is not sarcasm lol

[@ArielleVicMaxim]

Christian Carey well believe it or not in a way I’m sure she wanted to make them feel comfortable speaking out about something so personal, even though they made songs about it, it doesn’t mean they want to expose their loved ones or themselves more than they already have, she was just trying to make it relatable

[@ArielleVicMaxim]

@ Nicholas Exactly 💕😇🌈💫

[@oldaxehead655]

@@DCfreerunner The song really hit home with her. Let her have that moment.

[@amandaschulz833]

Felt like 3 people connecting in a real and honest way and having a true dialog. Didn't feel self centered at all.

[@rainyjay4232]

My dad died around the time that song came out. I remember sometimes having to retreat back to my room put my headphones on and listen to the song over and over again till I felt read again to deal with the world. So thanks for the song it helped a lot.

[@chubchubpotatoes4983]

If anyone’s ever going through addiction or depression or some other mental illness just know that whatever you’re going through, it exists, and you’re not alone

[@OtherGameVideo]

this is great interview, actually interested person not just some blank questions. Love Lumineers

[@ecasey91]

The song Gloria is beautiful and a lot of people can relate to it.

[@angiesantos2287]

I really believe that this song is pure art❤️

[@flakeyjay]

I have loved their music from day one but now just really understanding the artistry in the story telling that is being done by this group. Hope to see them in concert next year as they make their way through Texas.

[@spongebob-qu6sn]

Same ever since Ho Hey they made me want to be a musician when I’m older

[@Annabominable]

I’m so excited for their new album, even if it means I’ll cry on repeat ahah

[@edgardoalbueraaa8903]

Same

[@tomkelly1522]

Same x

[@alwaysfallingshort]

This song means a lot to me as a crisis councilor. Understanding the beauty in the mess is what's so beautiful about this song. Thanks for this sweet interview, the way Dayna accepted the video as recognizing and even sort of celebrating this relationship was also so special and feels like a special gift. Thanks for all of this intimacy.

[@chrissycat7883]

Thank YOU so much for writing this beautiful song and also the video from THIS 'Gloria'.

[@suziecurtis5700]

am i the only one who thinks the interviewer is just looking for a conversation with someone she idolizes? like stop hating she has a story and wanted to tell people how they help

[@kaziiqbal7257]

Yeah! And that’s exactly the reaction to the album that Wes has cherished. He talk so much about how he’s elated that the album helps people talk about their own problems and experiences.

[@ancac6046]

I cannot waaait to see them live! Can't wait!!!

[@patriciafurlong5529]

❤️ these guys❣️ Their music has saved my life ❣️‼️❤️

[@LoraA81]

Awesome interview!

[@alessiomartis4138]

I love The Lumineers 💕❤❤💕

[@chloebeckner9593]

This is my favorite video EVER

[@jasonluong7340]

Amazing and engaging interview and interviewer

[@petermccormack3277]

Great interview

[@legioxciicorvus5917]

Great band!

[@dirckcopeland9154]

Dayna, you are a saint in my book. I hope you continue on your path to wellness, I know it's not easy, I've watched my family members struggle and I mean it is not easy, and it sounds like Wesley and Jeremiah have also had similar experiences. You are so blessed to be able to interview the legends, and my goodness, those two are so humble, I wish every human being was as kind as they are, and you to, you are such an inspiration.

[@illonahunt1328]

Japan is SO respectful with concerts. They let the artists do their job unless the audience is directed other wise. They enjoy and listen. It's amazing.

[@annagiles236]

I love the song Gloria!

[@mlc2936]

5:40

[@travis6694]

Love the hair and jean jacket man

[@carolbenson6524]

These guys have so much talent..rising fast. Congratulations on their success!🎵🎶

[@lornakrszwda1331]

Great interview!

[@danielarroyo121076]

I am from ct love this song I am a alcoholic thank you 🙏

[@chrisc5513]

Daniel Arroyo whoa B====D

[@jarrydfinniss6552]

I love this song so much... I missed your tour in Africa, but I knew there was a reason I loved this song so much.. Know I know why.. #6yearssober

[@connerallen642]

This interviewer is awesome.

[@baxterbrownentertainment]

Their last album was completely mint.

[@minhwangbo1]

But also Korea.. PLEASE it’s so close!!

[@tairu7064]

Dios los bendiga hermanos la Santa Iglesia Católica te espera con mucho amor .

[@tomsparks2294]

Man I would love to see the Lumineers live at a small club like the Viper room or the Roxy

[@jasperalissonmanahan8974]

Wow

[@taipeipersonality]

To all the comments about how the background would also look good in red...there are MANY COLORS LOOK NICE to interview!!

[@ArielleVicMaxim]

The interviewer was great please what you guys talking about? It was more like a conversation among friends I liked it ✨

[@ethanking4995]

Dagum I like these guys

[@squishylimeable]

@4:30 to get to the point where they actually start talking about the song btw.

[@uncooljimmy]

RIP Dayna Keyes 💔

[@talapourseyf3675]

❤️❤️❤️👍

[@mhabemotungoe1548]

Thanks for mentioning Eminem.

[@Cesar-Avila]

😭😭

[@mauricioocampo1384]

Yo quisiera sabe la historia, pero no sé Inglés :/ si alguna vez lo vuelven a subir subtitulado les agradecería demasiado me pasarán el link.

[@mercedesb2299]

Instale Google Translate en su navegador. Haga clic en los tres puntos (...) debajo del video y seleccione abrir la transcripción. Se abrirá al lado del video. En la esquina derecha, haga clic en "alternar marcas de tiempo" para deshacerse de las marcas de tiempo. Luego resalte todo y haga clic derecho para elegir Google Translate en su menú contextual o copie el texto seleccionado y luego abra Google Translate y péguelo en la ventana. Dígale qué idioma desea y se lo traducirá. Solo traduce 5000 caracteres a la vez, pero puede usar las flechas en la parte inferior de la página para que traduzca el siguiente lote cuando termine de leer el anterior. Espero que ayude.

[@paudsmcmack3117]

chaplin hat looks like the dude at the tea shop or your local barista

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

My old shift leader at Starbucks looked just like him lol

[@k1988smith]

The song is amazing but I don't think addiction is a disease. Addiction is not easy and can take a toll on all involved yes. However coming from a family with many addicts, I know addiction is a series of bad choices that tricks your body into thinking it needs whatever substance you crave. I don't type this to diminish what addicts go through but if you allow yourself to believe it's a disease then you will lean on that, making it even more difficult to overcome.

[@Mardi-Shorts-DevonGirlUK]

Absolutely agree 100% - Coming from an addiction background myself... I believe if we see it as a disease, then it takes away the ownership of our choices. And addiction is about the choices we make with the circumstances life gives us, the situations we find ourselves in and the 'roads' we choose to travel. Blessings 😊

[@veridianepbento]

Como eu queria saber inglês para entender a entrevista 😔

[@isaacjael3349]

×2

[@luciahelenasilverioamaral2663]

Eu também, porque adoro a banda.

[@bimbothebear236]

Honestly idk why everyone has a problem with the interviewer relating to the song. Wes was literally encouraging her to relate if she wanted. I mean come on, how is someone going to open up about something so sensitive and close to them and have all these people say “you shouldn’t have said that”, “it’s not about you”? It’s like it was irrelevant to the topic of conversation or something. Get over yourselves. Smh

[@elarroyo7077]

Alguien que traduzca pls?

[@elarroyo7077]

me parece

[@tashiquinn6511]

el arroyo hola. Que es “me parece” en ingles?

[@sofiamon1697]

Hablaron del viaje a Japón que fue muy bueno pero también diferente e interesante (culturalmente hablando). Cuentan varias anécdotas del viaje. También hablan acerca del hecho que hacen sus presentaciones algo como “íntimo” y que es intencional para beneficio de los que les siguen en sus presentaciones. Les pregunto la conductora acerca de la inspiración de la canción “Gloria”. El tema es acerca del trágico y doloroso efecto de amar a una persona que sufre de alcoholismo. Dice que es triste y hermoso a la vez porque les amas a pesar de todo. El quería hablar en Gloria (y en otras canciones lo hace también) acerca de alguien en su familia que sufre de este problema con el alcohol pero sin revelar su identidad por eso la titularon “Gloria”. Dijo que inicialmente dudaron en la producción porque pensaron que era muy negativa o algo así como un diario porque el tema surge a menudo en sus temas pero que al final han visto que fue una buena decisión por la aceptación y respuesta positiva que han recibido de su público. La conductora habla también acerca de su propia experiencia con adición a las drogas y al alcohol y como piensa que es maravilloso lo que ellos hacen rompiendo el tabú. Espero haber ayudado en la forma simple como encapsulé el tema de la entrevista.

[@julietarodriguez4163]

La chica ya no toca con ellos?

[@joelgomez2016]

ya no. se fue para una carrera sola

[@julietarodriguez4163]

@@joelgomez2016 ohh ay :( estaba acostumbrada a verlos a los 3

[@joelgomez2016]

@@julietarodriguez4163 Yo se pero nunca se sabe puede que se regrese :)

[@mirandahazel1703]

@@joelgomez2016 pero creo que ella is toco con ellos en Glastonbury.

[@panpan-n-friends]

Am I the only one who thinks the interviewer looks like Robert Jr?

[@shivampattni4943]

The interviewer is cool.

[@JMD1990]

No. No she isn't

[@golden_hour8833]

@@JMD1990 more than u for sure

[@UkPome]

Wow that interviewer really turned this around to going on about herself.

[@anasismaiel692]

Josh Payne every single time, literally so annoying let them talk 😂

[@chaosasitswirls6125]

Josh Payne the beauty about making music is that you find ways to connect with your fans. I liked this interview because you can tell the interviewer was touched by the band. I’ve watched so many videos where the interviews ask the same generic questions and don’t really care

[@katrinaquezada42]

Now that I know so much about the interviewer and almost nothing about the album...

[@mesomeone8684]

So people are annoyed that the interviewer had an actual conversation vs just asking bulletpoint questions. Celebrities get interviewed thousands of times with the same cookie cutter questions from a printed out piece of paper. Being personable and relating to the music they create shows she's an actual fan of their music and not just here to do a interview job. Everything is so fake that when people are being real its frowned upon. Gross.

[@DCfreerunner]

So the interviewer was interviewing herself?

[@gabefuhrman9308]

This woman has obviously never flown in a plane based on her knife comment

[@gabefuhrman9308]

But fantastic interview nonetheless

[@beanmerino9453]

Dayna talk too much

[@pts5217]

I love Wesleys voice, but the other dude ALWAYS wearing a white t-shirt, suspenders, and a fedora bugs me. Pretty douchey

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

Eh. At this point he has so much influence I feel like he's above the influence of the hipster-ish fashion and he does it for himself at this point.

[@eleaya_rebekah]

Some people have a trademark look in a way Jer is usually seen in that outfit Jack met, who’s apart of a band called AJR, usually wear the same outfit a lot I don’t see it as a douchy thing personally It honestly just depends on the look

[@secretservices1317]

The interviewer is cringy