Shake It Out
Florence + the Machine Lyrics

Regrets collect like old friends
Memories of past disappointments weigh heavily on me, reappearing as my constant companions.

Here to relive your darkest moments
These regrets are haunting, bringing back negative events from my past, perpetuating an endless cycle of pain and regret.

I can see no way, I can see no way
Despite my desire to move forward, my negative emotions and memories feel omnipresent, leaving me feeling trapped and hopeless.

And all of the ghouls come out to play
My regrets are accompanied by negative thoughts and attitudes, feeding off of my pain and perpetuating my suffering.

And every demon wants his pound of flesh
My internal struggles manifest as inner demons, relentlessly pursuing their desires at my expense.

But I like to keep some things to myself
Despite my struggles, I am selective in what I choose to share with others, preferring to keep many of my issues private.

I like to keep my issues drawn
I prefer to keep my problems at bay by keeping them in check and under control, not letting them consume me entirely.

It's always darkest before the dawn
Despite my struggles, I know that there is hope for a better future, but I must persevere through the darkness to reach it.

And I've been a fool and I've been blind (I've been blind)
I have made mistakes in the past and missed important details, leading to my current struggles.

I can never leave the past behind
My past continues to haunt me, making it difficult for me to move on.

I'm always dragging that horse around
My past struggles are a heavy burden that I must carry with me wherever I go, not letting me forget the pain and hurt I've experienced.

All of his questions, such a mournful sound
The pain of my past can be overwhelming, leading me to question the choices I've made and the direction of my life.

Tonight I'm gonna bury that horse in the ground
I am finally ready to let go of my past pain and leave it behind me, allowing me to move forward with a new perspective.

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
It is difficult to move forward and find happiness when weighed down by negative thoughts and emotions.

So shake him off, oh whoa
I am determined to shake off my negative emotions and move forward with a sense of hope and positivity.

And I am done with my graceless heart
I am ready to leave behind my flaws and negative tendencies, moving towards a more positive future.

So tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart
I am willing to make drastic changes and start fresh, shedding my old negative ways and beginning anew.

And given half the chance would I take any of it back?
Despite my struggles, I still value the lessons I've learned and the person I've become, making me hesitant to change anything.

It's a fine romance, but it's left me so undone
The relationship between my past struggles and myself is complex and intricate, leaving me feeling broken and scarred.

Looking for heaven, found the devil in me (oh whoa)
In my search for happiness and fulfillment, I've discovered my own negative tendencies and flaws, making it difficult to find the happiness I seek.

But what the hell, I'm gonna let it happen to me, yeah
Despite the difficulties I will undoubtedly face, I am optimistic and determined, ready to take on whatever challenges come my way.