Arcade Fire - The Well and the Lighthouse Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'The Well and the Lighthouse'?

   The lyrics for 'The Well and the Lighthouse' were written by Arcade Fire members Jeremy Gara, Regine Chassagne, Richard R Parry, Tim Kingsbury, William Butler, and Win Butler.

2. What album is 'The Well and the Lighthouse' from?

   'The Well and the Lighthouse' is a track from Arcade Fire's second studio album, Neon Bible, which was released on March 5, 2007 in Europe and March 6, 2007 in North America.

3. Where was most of Neon Bible recorded?

   Most of Neon Bible was recorded at a church that Arcade Fire bought and renovated in Farnham, Quebec. Additional recordings took place in Budapest with the Budapest Film Orchestra and a military men's choir.

4. What instruments are featured in Neon Bible?

   'Neon Bible' features several less common instruments such as a hurdy-gurdy, mandolin, accordion, and pipe organ in addition to traditional rock instrumentation.

5. Did 'The Well and the Lighthouse' have any special promotional activities?

   'The Well and the Lighthouse' was alluded to in promotional materials before Neon Bible's release. The band included text from a French fable on their website as an allusion to themes within this song.

6. How did Arcade Fire promote their single 'Black Mirror' from Neon Bible?

   'Black Mirror,' another track from Neon Bible, was promoted by allowing listeners to call (866) NEON-BIBLE extension number 7777 or stream it on their website starting January 6, 2007.