Drumming Song
- Florence The Machine Lyrics
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That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That throws me to the ground
I swear that you should hear it
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
I ran to a tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
I run to the river and dive straight in
I pray that the water will drown out the din
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole
'Til there's nothing left inside my soul
I'm as empty as that beating drum
But the sound has just begun
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
"Drumming Song" by Florence + The Machine is a song about the power of love and how it affects the human mind and body. The lyrics talk about a seemingly unstoppable, rhythmic noise that starts in the head and intensifies when the object of affection is near. The singer is aware of the overwhelming presence of this "drumming noise" and its influence on her emotions and physical movements. She searches for a way to escape its hold but finds that even when she runs to the river and tries to drown it out, the sound persists and fills her entire being.
The repetition of the phrase "Louder than sirens, louder than bells, sweeter than heaven, and hotter than hell" is a striking metaphor that conveys the intensity of the love she feels. The singer repeats this phrase throughout the song, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of this emotion. She feels as if this love has filled her entirely, leaving her with nothing but the sound of the beating drum.
Overall, "Drumming Song" is a beautifully crafted song that explores the powerful and often overwhelming emotions that come with falling in love. The lyrics are vivid and descriptive, and the instrumentals - particularly the drumming - add to the overall feeling of intensity and passion in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
The presence of another person triggers a loud and persistent drumming noise in the singer's head that is so powerful that it could potentially be audible to others
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
The drumming noise is louder than even the loudest audible sounds and is both sweet and intense
I ran to a tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear
The singer seeks refuge in a place where the bells are ringing, but it doesn't clear her mind and the drumming noise persists
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
Moving closer to the person who triggers the drumming noise makes it even louder and more intense
I run to the river and dive straight in
I pray that the water will drown out the din
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
The singer seeks relief by diving into a river and hopes the water drowns out the noise, but it doesn't work and the echoes of the drumming remain
I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole
'Til there's nothing left inside my soul
I'm as empty as that beating drum
But the sound has just begun
The singer is consumed and overwhelmed by the drumming noise, leaving her feeling empty and hollow, but the sound continues on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRISPIN HUNT, FLORENCE WELCH, JAMES ELLIS FORD
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[Pre-Chorus]
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That throws me to the ground
I swear that you should hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
[Chorus 1]
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
[Verse 1]
I ran to the tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear
[Chorus 1]
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
[Chorus 2]
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
[Verse 2]
I run to the river and dive straight in
I pray that the water will drown out the din
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole
Until there's nothing left inside my soul
As empty as that beating drum
But the song has just begun
[Chorus 2]
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
[Pre-Chorus]
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
[Chorus 1]
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
[Chorus 2]
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
E
[Pre-Chorus]
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That throws me to the ground
I swear that you should hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
[Chorus 1]
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
[Verse 1]
I ran to the tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear
[Chorus 1]
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
[Chorus 2]
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
[Verse 2]
I run to the river and dive straight in
I pray that the water will drown out the din
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole
Until there's nothing left inside my soul
As empty as that beating drum
But the song has just begun
[Chorus 2]
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
[Pre-Chorus]
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
[Chorus 1]
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
[Chorus 2]
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
Kara _keegan_22
This song is so unique and different. Iv never heard a song that has a drum melody like this and I LOVE IT
I'm Screaming
I love this song, it really feels like something u would sing for unrequited love.
takenbythesun
This song is fucking amazing.
One of the most under-rated songs of all time.
Talking Doge
Buddy, why would you dislike this?
Tunazzina Mehjabin
Tone deaf, maybe?
Haruhi Fujioka
@M Spears & Bobo Buddy the Senior Cat kn
Kayla Barrieault
I'm caramel! :3
Tink 24
The people that dislike the song didn't want to admit that it's an awesome song
Pow Pow
Those few whom have hit the dislike on this, have long since forgotten what true love is like.