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.
Stand By Me
Florence + the Machine Lyrics
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And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me
Stand by me
If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me
Stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand
Stand by me
Stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble
Won't you stand by me?
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble
Won't you stand by me?
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me
Stand by me
Florence + the Machine's version of Stand By Me is a powerful and emotive rendition of the classic song. The song is about finding comfort in a loved one's presence during moments of uncertainty and turmoil. The opening lyrics set the scene for the song's message, suggesting that the world may be dark and scary, but with someone standing by your side, you can feel safe and secure. The artist then reassures their partner that they won't be afraid as long as they stand by their side. The chorus repeats the message of the song, urging their partner to stand by them.
The second verse amplifies this message, using the metaphor of the sky falling or the mountain crumbling to the sea to emphasize the chaos and uncertainty of life. Yet, despite these trials, the artist will not shed a tear as long as their partner is there for them. The bridge repeats the chorus and reinforces the central message of the song, that the artist needs their partner to stand by them in times of trouble.
Overall, Florence + the Machine's Stand By Me is a touching tribute to the power of human connection and the comfort that can come from having someone stand by your side.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
When the darkness has arrived
And the land is dark
And everything is shrouded in darkness
And the moon is the only light we'll see
And our only source of light is the moon
No, I won't be afraid
I will not feel scared
Oh, I won't be afraid
I will not feel apprehensive
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you support me, I will feel strong
So darling, darling stand by me
Sweetheart, please stand by my side
If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall
If the sky collapses and falls apart
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
Or the mountain sinks into the ocean
I won't cry, I won't cry
I will not weep
No, I won't shed a tear
I will not let any tears escape
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are there for me, I will remain strong
Whenever you're in trouble
Whenever you find yourself in difficulty
Won't you stand by me?
Will you please support me?
And darling, darling stand by me
And my beloved, please stand by me
Oh, stand now
Oh, stand with me right now
Stand by me
Support me
Stand by me
Stay by my side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cudlebear64
Gladio: “I think we can forget about hitching our way thare...”
Gladio: “Thought people were friendly outside the city.”
Ignis: “You can only go so far on the kindness of strangers.”
Gladio: “Just gonna have to push her all the way.”
Prompto: “I’ve already pushed myself... to the brink of death.”
Gladio: “Oh, get up”
Gladio: “C’mon, car isn’t gonna move itself.”
Prompto: “I thought the car was supposed to move us.”
Noct: “Wouldn’t that be nice—“
Gladio: “Can it. Ready... Steady... Push!”
Noct: “Un, believable”
Gladio: “Not exactly a fairy tale beginning, huh, Prince Noctis?”
Ignis: “We let ourselves get carried away.”
Prompto: “Look, these things happen!”
Gladio: “Let’s just hope this isn’t some omen.”
Noct: “Gladio, do me a favor.”
Gladio: “What?”
Noct: “Push this thing by yourself.”
Gladio: “All by myself?”
Prompto: “You won’t even notice if we just let go.”
Gladio: “Prompto, don’t even think about it.”
Ignis: “Save some breath for pushing.”
Noct: “Ignis, c’mon—time to switch.”
Gladio: “Nuh uh! We just switched back thare!”
Prompto: “And it’s my turn, noct.”
Ignis: “his ‘turn’. “
Prompto: “My hands are killing me.”
Gladio: “You rather I kill you with mine.”
Prompto: “easy thare, tough guy.”
Noct: “Any luck.”
Ignis: “Only a busy signal.”
Prompto: “Hold the phone— is it just me, or was it supposed to be way closer?”
Ignis: “I assure you the map is correct.”
Noct: “The map said hammerhead was right there.”
Prompto: “Literally next door.”
Gladio: “Looks that way on a map of the world.”
Noct: “The world’s a big old place.”
Ignis: “Filled with wonders.”
Prompto: “Tell that to my legs.”
Gladio: “Are you guys even pushing?”
Prompto: “As hard as I can.”
Noct: “With everything I’ve got.”
@Violetflyb
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me
Darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh stand by me, oh stand now, stand by me
Darling, darling
Stand by me
Oh stand by me, oh stand now
Stand by me,
Whenever you’re in trouble, won’t you stand by me
Oh stand by me, oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me...
@EJAXK13
Loving this song... Now help me push the car.
@KeyZakaWacko
Sigmatron lmfao, that was clutch, I'm in
@connortovey9070
Sigmatron c'mon Ignis it's time to switch
@PhoenixPlayer404
nah we just switched plus it's noct's turn next
@LThanhHao232
i already push myself to the brink of death
@shidoitsuka2909
Damon Cord you won't even notice if we just let go.
@BK-mk3vi
“Remember, those ain’t your bodyguards. They’re your brothers. Trust in em, always.”
- Cid
@user-of7xc1ps1p
Good to know people are still thinking of this
@blekblek90
@@user-of7xc1ps1p FFXV has made a lot of us cried. We never expected the ending is so damn sad. Once "Stand by Me" was played during the credit, all of the memories, together with the other 3 good friends, chocobos, Hammerhead, all of the places while we hunting those beasts....
It's...... so painful.
@erathemonologuer1454
@@user-of7xc1ps1p Eh, someone else will get to enjoy it now, don't beat yourself up over it.