Sub Pop/Iron & Wine/YouTube Sam Beam, better known as his stage name Iron & Wine, has been releasing music for nearly 20 years and touches music lovers of all genres. His lush acoustic compositions penetrate straight to the heart with abstract thought-provoking lyrics and a somber tone that creates imagery and nostalgia. Since his first album The Creek Drank the Cradle in 2002, he’s released six albums along with multiple EPs and singles. Here are five of Iron & Wine’s best lyrics. 5.