Cosmic Love
Florence + the Machine Lyrics


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A falling star
Fell from your heart
And landed in my eyes
I screamed aloud
As it tore through them
And now it's left me blind

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
I tried to find the sound
But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness
So darkness I became

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map
And knew that somehow I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating
You were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the darkness with you

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark




No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Cosmic Love" by Florence + the Machine embody a story of loss, darkness, and yearning for love. The singer describes a moment when a "falling star" fell from the heart of someone they loved and landed in their eyes, causing them to scream out in pain as they were left blind. The image of a falling star can be interpreted in many ways, but here it seems to represent the end of a great love or relationship.


The singer then describes being left in the dark and feeling as though they are always in a state of "twilight" in the shadow of their loved one's heart. The repetition of "no dawn, no day" emphasizes the singer's sense of being stuck in a perpetual state of darkness and despair. Despite the singer's feelings of isolation, they can hear their loved one's heartbeat in the darkness, which gives them hope for connection and understanding.


In the final verses, the singer takes on a more hopeful tone as they describe taking the stars from their eyes and using them to make a map, suggesting that they are searching for a way back to their lost love. They hear their loved one's heartbeat once again and realize that they too are in the darkness. The song ends with the singer stating that they will stay in the darkness with their loved one, emphasizing their commitment to their relationship despite the challenges they face.


Overall, "Cosmic Love" is a powerful song about the power of love, loss, and the struggle to find light in darkness. Florence + the Machine's haunting vocals and poetic lyrics create a beautifully evocative and emotional experience that resonates with audiences around the world.



Line by Line Meaning

A falling star
You, who were once shining and full of energy, have now fallen, lost your luster, from your heart.


Fell from your heart
Your heart is where your true emotions lie, where your hopes and dreams reside.


And landed in my eyes
I see clearly the fallen star, which blinds me and draws me towards you.


I screamed aloud
Your sudden loss caused me to scream in agony, the pain of your star piercing through me.


As it tore through them
Your star destroyed my eyes so that I could no longer see the light in my life.


And now it's left me blind
You've left me lost in darkness, unable to move forward or see anything positive again.


The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
Everything around me, all the light and energy that once existed, has been taken away, leaving me in darkness.


You left me in the dark
You took away my light and left me alone and abandoned in the darkness.


No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
I feel as if I am stuck in a state of uncertainty, never sure what the future holds or whether I will ever see the light again.


In the shadow of your heart
I am stuck in your darkness, unable to escape, constantly living in the darkness that you emanate.


And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
Despite the darkness, I can still hear you, feel you and connect with you on a deeper level.


I tried to find the sound
I searched for the sound of your heartbeat, hoping to follow its rhythm towards the light that I seek.


But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness
Just as I started to sense a way out of the shadows, you disappeared, leaving me stranded in darkness once again.


So darkness I became
I allowed myself to become one with the darkness, accepting my fate and resigning myself to the shadows forever.


I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map
I took away the illusions that blinded me, and through this clarity, I charted a path through the darkness.


And knew that somehow I could find my way back
I came to realise that with enough determination and strength, I could rise again and escape the shadows.


Then I heard your heart beating
I heard your heartbeat again, the encouraging sound spurring me on towards my goal.


You were in the darkness too
I understood that you were in this darkness with me, and that together we could overcome it.


So I stayed in the darkness with you
I made the decision to stay with you and face our shared fears together, supporting each other as we moved towards the light.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Florence Leontine Mary Welch, Isabella Janet Florentina Summers

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@SaltusC

A falling star fell from your heart and landed in my eyes
I screamed aloud, as it tore through them
And now it's left me blind

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
I tried to find the sound
But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness
So darkness I became

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map
And knew that somehow I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the darkness with you

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart



All comments from YouTube:

@KarlRock

Her voice, and this song, take me to another universe. It’s incredible!

@niroopotsav

Invincible 💗💗

@jasonrist6582

Indeed

@ppap6413

PEWDIEPIE

@mahkas1636

her voice is amazing...love her^^

@urmom-pu3ue

this song feels like holding their hand after an eternity of being apart

@ASlapOfAFish

Muppet

@Xen-ov3nu

It is

@claudiaghoos4971

My biggest wish :(

@Xen-ov3nu

@@claudiaghoos4971 same

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