Lead singer, Florence Welch, was an art-college drop-out, from Camberwell (London), who was discovered singing Motown covers in a nightclub toilet, drunk. ”The Machine” name originated with an in-joke between Welch and Summers. Musically, Florence + The Machine's sound is sometimes referred to as soul-inspired indie rock. Welch grew up listening to The White Stripes and Kate Bush and says she writes metaphorical songs that are "stories with consequences and weird morality issues."
2008
Florence + The Machine's music has received praise across the British music media, especially from the BBC, who played a large part in their rise to prominence, by bringing them into the spotlight as part of "BBC Introducing" (a program to support unsigned artists) - firstly at South By South West (SXSW) in Austin, Texas in March 2008 and later that year (Sept 2008) the band recorded a full session for the BBC at their Maida Vale studios.
2009 - 2010 - first awards and first studio album - "Lungs"
At the Brit Awards 2009, Florence + The Machine received the Critics' Choice Award at the Brits in the UK. The award was introduced in 2008 (when it was awarded to Adele) and focuses on new and emerging British talent, voted for by a panel of music industry experts.
The band's début album was "Lungs" (Jul 2009, Universal), preceded by third single Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Jun 2009, Moshi Moshi). "Lungs" went on to become number one in the UK album charts in January 2010, and won the MasterCard British Album award at the 2010 Brits, where they performed a hugely popular collaboration, You've Got the Dirtee Love (live at The Brit Awards 2010) with Dizzee Rascal - a mix of You've Got the Love, the Candi Staton cover from "Dog Days Are Over" (Nov 2008, IAmSound), and Dizzee’s Dirtee Cash (Sept 2009, Dirtee Stank).
2011 - second studio album - "Ceremonials"
The second album "Ceremonials" (31 Oct 2011, Island) - with which Welch was inspired for the title and some themes from a '70s Super 8 film of an art installation, she recalls: "... this big procession of kind of coquette-style hippies and all these different coloured robes and masks, and it was all to do with colour, really saturated, brightly coloured pastas and balloons. I saw it a couple years ago, and it was called 'Ceremonials' and then, like, Roman numerals after it. And the word sort of stuck with me, and I think the whole idea of performance ...". The album is also influenced by hymns, poems and church bells.
2012 - MTV Unplugged album - "MTV Unplugged"
In 2012, the band released a live album - "MTV Unplugged" (Apr 2012, Universal) - as part of the MTV Unplugged series. It was filmed in December 2011 in New York’s oldest synagogue building, Angel Orensanz Center, with the band being backed by a ten-person choir.
2015 - third studio album - "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"
The band's long awaited third studio album is called "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful". It was released on May 29, 2015 on Island Records.
2018 - fourth studio album - "High As Hope"
The band's fourth studio album is called "High As Hope". It was released on June 29, 2018 on Republic Records.
Falling
Florence + the Machine Lyrics
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Fallen out of trees and I've fallen on my face
Fallen out of taxis, out of windows too
Fell in your opinion when I fell in love with you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa-oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
I dance with myself, I drunk myself down
Found people to love, left people to drown
I'm not scared to jump, I'm not scared to fall
If there was nowhere to land I wouldn't be scared at all
At all
At all
Fall
Fall
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
“Falling” by Florence + The Machine is a beautiful song that uses the metaphor of falling to explore the pain and sorrow of lost love. The lyrics are filled with vivid images of falling out of favor, trees, taxis, and windows, but ultimately, it is the emotional fall of falling in love that leads to the most grief. The song uses the idea of falling to express a desire for release and a feeling of peace in free-falling, far away from the ground and its consequences. However, it is the abrupt landing that causes all the pain and sorrow.
The repeated phrase "This is a song for a scribbled-down name, and my love keeps writing again and again" is a testament to the power of love, which motivates one to keep chasing and seeking out that one person who has captured their heart. The line "found people to love, left people to drown" speaks volumes of how one can become so invested in a relationship that they neglect the needs of the people around them, ultimately leading to disappointment and hurt feelings.
“Falling” is a song about the pain and the beauty of love. The song also explores the idea of resilience and acceptance in the wake of heartbreak as the lyrics express that falling is not the problem, but the landing that follows. In conclusion, the song is a deep reflection on the power of love and the delicate balance required to navigate its turbulent waters.
Line by Line Meaning
I've fallen out of favor and I've fallen from grace
I've lost favor or support and respect from others.
Fallen out of trees and I've fallen on my face
I've accidentally lost balance and fallen from a height or landed on my face, causing an injury.
Fallen out of taxis, out of windows too
I've stumbled and fell out of taxis or windows, which could be the result of carelessness or intoxication.
Fell in your opinion when I fell in love with you
I lost your respect or positive impression when I fell in love with you. My choice to love you was not mutual or as equally cherished.
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
I sometimes wish to be released from my problems or pain, and falling represents the freedom from it all.
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
I want to experience complete detachment from my struggles and to feel weightless and free while falling through the air.
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
The act of falling doesn't scare me because it's a state of peaceful detachment from my problems and the world around me.
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
The problem is not falling itself, it's the sudden and painful impact of hitting the ground that causes all the sorrow and negative consequences.
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
This song represents my feelings towards someone who I've written down their name in a moment of passion, heartbreak or longing.
And my love keeps writing again and again
My strong, persistent feelings for this person keep coming back, compelling me to write their name repeatedly to express my emotions.
I dance with myself, I drunk myself down
I indulge in alcohol or other forms of intoxication and dance alone in order to forget and escape my problems.
Found people to love, left people to drown
I've found people to love and care for, but I've also abandoned others who were drowning and in need of my help or love.
I'm not scared to jump, I'm not scared to fall
I'm not afraid to take risks or to fall, as the act of falling itself does not intimidate me.
If there was nowhere to land I wouldn't be scared at all
I wouldn't be afraid of falling or taking a risk if there were no negative consequences or outcomes in sight.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FLORENCE LEONTINE MARY WELCH, ISABELLA JANET FLORENTINA SUMMERS
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@arassi2710
I've fallen out of favor and I've fallen from grace
Fallen out of trees and I've fallen on my face
Fallen out of taxis, out of windows too
Fell in your opinion when I fell in love with you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa-oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
I dance with myself, I drunk myself down
Found people to love, left people to drown
I'm not scared to jump, I'm not scared to fall
If there was nowhere to land I wouldn't be scared at all
At all
At all
Fall
Fall
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
@gabrielacosta3977
I've fallen out of favor and I've fallen from grace
Fallen out of trees and I've fallen on my face
Fallen out of taxis, out of windows too
Fell in your opinion when I fell in love with you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa-oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
I dance with myself, I drunk myself down
Found people to love, left people to drown
I'm not scared to jump, I'm not scared to fall
If there was nowhere to land I wouldn't be scared at all
At all
At all
Fall
Fall
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
@babscabs1987
Those strings at the end of the song have been making me feel things for over 10 years
@enk335
I know that this song is about love, but to me, it was about suicidal ideation. Really hits hard
@Stolens87
Got a bit afraid when I sung unconsciously: "Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes the _relief_"
@user-jl7xp7ll5r
Falling hurts, when we scrape a knee or feel a damaged ego from soured reputation. But I hope I never fall again like the time my heart fell flat out in love, that fall hurt most.
Whatever we face, suicide isn't worth the beauty that is U&I alive.
X & o
@joshikawale25
Oh, same. I was suicidal 2 years back after my mom's death and would think of "falling" and now when I heard this it felt like it perfectly described about what I felt then.
@dmcc8964
I first heard this song in 2010 when i was going through tough times. It reminds me of my brother taking bottles of vodka from me... unfortunately he died April 2011, but I got my shit together a couple of years later and will be 10 years alcohol free this August. Every year on my sobriety birthday I listen to this and remember my brother and the impact this song had on me... And still does. I both love and fear hearing it so much! 💜👌👏
@esbe1208
i wish you a safe journey friend ❤
@yumbunny2566
"This is a song for a scribbled out name
And my love keeps writing it again and again..."
The way I interpret this verse is its almost if the world has almost erased you from existence and forgotten about you, by "scribbling out your name", but Florence is here to tell you that her love means she remembers you ("writing your name again and again" after every time the world tries to scribble it out), she can see you and your pain when youre invisible to everyone else, and the rest of the song is to tell you that she feels the same loneliness and wants "relief".
If you've ever felt invisible, this song is for you
@apexalex7240
How does this feel like a short song and a long song at the same time?
@arassi2710
I've fallen out of favor and I've fallen from grace
Fallen out of trees and I've fallen on my face
Fallen out of taxis, out of windows too
Fell in your opinion when I fell in love with you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa-oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
This is a song for a scribbled-down name
And my love keeps writing again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
And again and again and again and again
I dance with myself, I drunk myself down
Found people to love, left people to drown
I'm not scared to jump, I'm not scared to fall
If there was nowhere to land I wouldn't be scared at all
At all
At all
Fall
Fall
Sometimes I wish for falling, wish for the release
Wish for falling through the air to give me some relief
Because falling's not the problem, when I'm falling I'm at peace
It's only when I hit the ground it causes all the grief