Morrissey discovered the likes of Joanna Newsom, CocoRosie, and Devendra Banhart in her dad's car when she was nine or 10 years old.
In December 2014 Morrissey released debut single "Pages of Gold", followed, in 2015, by her debut album, Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful, written and recorded in California and produced by Noah Georgeson (Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsome, Little Joy) and Philippe Zdar.
In 2017 she recorded an album of covers with American musician Matthew E. White as Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White.
On 14 February 2020, the release of the single "Calm Down" marked the first work of the duo The Clementines with husband Benjamin Clementine.
Betrayed
Flo Morrissey Lyrics
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never coming back?
Oh I despise the way that you said
empathy is what I lack
You try to just blame me
But baby
You know that's lunacy
But you still said repeatedly
Betrayed you
You said that I betrayed you
Betrayed you
I'm bewildered by how things can change
and I still remain the same
How can people succumb to such ways?
The thought makes me go insane
You wanted me to come back
but now i'm under attack
and you're waiting for me to crack
when you said that I betrayed you
Betrayed you
You said that I betrayed you
Betrayed you
Ahhhh
Ahhhh
Ahhhh
Ahhhh
Ahhhh
Ahhh
In Flo Morrissey's song "Betrayed," the singer expresses her fear of how others perceive her and her struggle to understand how someone close to her could accuse her of betrayal. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and frustration, with the singer wondering how things could have changed so drastically while she remains the same.
The first verse addresses the singer's fear of not being accepted by someone she cares about. The line "Why am I so scared of what you think of me" reveals her vulnerability and the importance of the other person's opinion to her. The next line, "never coming back," implies that the relationship between them may be broken beyond repair.
The chorus emphasizes the accusation of betrayal by repeating the line "You said that I betrayed you" twice. The line "empathy is what I lack" suggests that the accuser may have misjudged the singer's intentions or misunderstood her emotions. The singer acknowledges her own confusion, questioning how she could have remained the same while things around her have changed.
The second verse portrays the singer feeling attacked by the person who accused her of betrayal. The line "you're waiting for me to crack" hints at the other person's intention to see the singer break under pressure. The repetition of "betrayed you" in the chorus shows that the accusation continues to weigh heavily on the singer's mind, leaving her feeling bewildered and unsure of where to go from here.
Overall, "Betrayed" is a poignant and relatable song about the pain of being misunderstood and falsely accused. It speaks to the universal human experience of needing acceptance and understanding from those we care about, and the difficulty of navigating relationships when trust is broken.
Line by Line Meaning
Why am I so scared of what you think of me
I am afraid of your judgment and opinion of me.
never coming back?
I am uncertain if I will return to you or not.
Oh I despise the way that you said empathy is what I lack
I hate the fact that you accused me of not being empathetic.
You try to just blame me
You are attempting to pin the blame solely on me.
But baby
However,
You know that's lunacy
You are aware that it is irrational.
But you still said repeatedly
But you continued to say it multiple times.
To taunt me that I betrayed you
To tease me that I did something to hurt you.
Betrayed you
Hurt you by my actions.
You said that I betrayed you
You accused me of betraying you.
I'm bewildered by how things can change
I am amazed at how much things can shift and evolve.
and I still remain the same
Despite changes happening around me, I have remained constant and consistent.
How can people succumb to such ways?
I wonder why individuals tend to give in to negative behavior tendencies.
The thought makes me go insane
Reflecting on it drives me crazy.
You wanted me to come back
You desired for me to return to you.
but now i'm under attack
But now I am under fire and feel threatened.
and you're waiting for me to crack
You are anticipating me to break under the pressure.
when you said that I betrayed you
When you accused me of betraying you,
Betrayed you
Hurt you by my actions.
You said that I betrayed you
You accused me of betraying you.
Ahhhh
Sounds of lament or pain.
Ahhhh
Sounds of lament or pain.
Ahhhh
Sounds of lament or pain.
Ahhhh
Sounds of lament or pain.
Ahhhh
Sounds of lament or pain.
Contributed by Chase W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anindya Bag
on Pages Of Gold
Everyone except for you passes me by
Oh, tell me why I am doomed to hold on to this fight
While I stay in all day, shutting away these thoughts I have to hide
Everyone except for you passes me by
Oh, tell me why I am doomed to hold on to this fight
While I stay in all day, shutting away these thoughts I have to hide
But I'm kidding myself
I know that nothing will change the way I feel inside
These pages of gold that we have in store
In all minds, oh
Telling me otherwise
They say don't give in to the unheard, cry
Don't give in to the unheard, cry
Oh, oh, oh
A year has passed and I still am engrossed, how I feel, I forget
If it's such a big ask to be granted a day
When there's no need to fret
Then suddenly, you cease to love me
I was so silly to think I was free
I worry too much
It's true, I miss your touch
But I can't be a part of this villainy
For these pages of gold that we have in store
In all minds, oh
Telling me otherwise
They say don't give in to unheard, cry
Don't give in to the unheard, cry
Oh, oh, oh
If I'd were to love another, I'll pretend it doesn't bother me
If I'd were to love another, I'll pretend it doesn't bother me
For now, it's been too long for me to expect anything
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh