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.
Take Care
Florence + the Machine Lyrics
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I can tell by the way you carry yourself
If you let me, here's what I'll do
I'll take care of you
'Cause I've loved and I've lost
I've asked about you and they told me things
But my mind didn't change and I still feel the same
I've had mine, you've had yours, we both know
We know, they don't get you like I will
My only wish is I die real
'Cause that truth hurts, and those lies heal
And you can't sleep thinking that he lies still
So you cry still, tears all in the pillow case
Big girls all get a little taste
Pushing me away so I give her space
Dealing with a heart that I didn't break
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I keep thinking you just don't know
Trying to run from that, say you're done with that
On your face girl, it just don't show
When you're ready, just say you're ready
When all the baggage just ain't as heavy
And the parties over, just don't forget me
We'll change the pace and we'll just go slow
You won't ever have to worry,
You won't ever have to hide
You've seen all my mistakes
So look me in my eyes
'Cause if you let me, here's what I'll do
I'll take care of you
'Cause I've loved and I've lost
It's my birthday, I'll get high if I want to
Can't deny that I want you, but I'll lie if I have to
'Cause you don't say you love me
To your friends when they ask you
Even though we both know that you do (you do)
One time, been in love one time
You and all your girls in the club one time
All so convinced that you're following your heart
'Cause your mind don't control what it does sometimes
We all have our nights though, don't be so ashamed
I've had mine, you've had yours, we both know
We know
Know you've been hurt by someone else
I can tell by the way you carry yourself
If you let me, here's what I'll do
I'll take care of you
'Cause I've loved and I've lost
I've loved and I've lost
I've loved and I've lost
I've loved and I've lost
The lyrics of Florence + the Machine's "Take Care" reflect the desire to take care of someone who has been hurt by someone else. The singer empathizes with the hurt that the person has experienced and suggests that they can take care of them, as they have also experienced love and loss. The song suggests that the singer is willing to be patient and wait for the person to be ready to accept this care, even as they try to run away from their emotions.
At the beginning of the song, the singer is observing the person and can tell that they have been hurt by someone else. They offer to take care of the person if they let them. The lyrics suggest that even though people have spoken poorly about the person, the singer's feelings have not changed. They believe that they connect with this person in a way that others don't, and they wish to be a source of comfort for them.
The song's chorus repeats the idea that the singer has loved and lost, suggesting a connection with the person they are singing to. The bridge of the song raises the idea that the singer is willing to be patient and wait for the person to be ready to accept their help. The song concludes with the repeated line, "I've loved and I've lost" serving as a reminder that the singer has experienced the same pain as the person they are singing to.
Line by Line Meaning
Know you've been hurt by someone else
I can see the pain and heartbreak you carry due to the actions of another person
If you let me, here's what I'll do
I'll take care of you
If you allow me, I'll be there to support and comfort you during your tough times and be there for you no matter what
'Cause I've loved and I've lost
I have experienced heartbreak before, and therefore can connect with the pain you are going through
I've asked about you and they told me things
But my mind didn't change and I still feel the same
I've inquired about you and your situation, but it did not alter how I view you, and I still feel the same way about you
What's a life with no fun, please don't be so ashamed
I've had mine, you've had yours, we both know
We know, they don't get you like I will
Life is all about enjoying the moment and taking risks, so don't be afraid to have a good time. I know you deeply, unlike others, because we both have had experiences in life that has led us to each other.
My only wish is I die real
My only desire is to die being authentic to who I am.
'Cause that truth hurts, and those lies heal
And you can't sleep thinking that he lies still
So you cry still, tears all in the pillow case
The truth is painful, and lies bring some relief, but it doesn't make you any less sad inside. You cry endlessly, and your tears stain your pillow because you can't help but think about the person who hurt you.
Big girls all get a little taste
Pushing me away so I give her space
Everyone goes through a struggle, and sometimes you need space to heal. So, I understand that you're pushing me away.
Dealing with a heart that I didn't break
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
Even though it's not my fault that your heart is broken, I'm here to support and care for you during this difficult time.
Trying to run from that, say you're done with that
On your face girl, it just don't show
You're trying to convince yourself that you're over it and moving on, but I can tell by looking at you that you're not
When you're ready, just say you're ready
When all the baggage just ain't as heavy
And the parties over, just don't forget me
We'll change the pace and we'll just go slow
When you're ready to let go of your past and move on, let me know, and we can take things slow and enjoy life without any worries. Just don't forget about me when everything is all over.
You won't ever have to worry,
You won't ever have to hide
You've seen all my mistakes
So look me in my eyes
You don't have to hide or worry about anything because I've made mistakes too, and you've seen them. So, look into my eyes, and you'll see that I'm not perfect either.
It's my birthday, I'll get high if I want to
Can't deny that I want you, but I'll lie if I have to
'Cause you don't say you love me
To your friends when they ask you
Even though we both know that you do (you do)
I'll do what I want on my birthday, even if I have to lie about my real feelings because I know deep down, you love me too, even though you don't admit it to your friends.
One time, been in love one time
You and all your girls in the club one time
All so convinced that you're following your heart
'Cause your mind don't control what it does sometimes
We all have our nights though, don't be so ashamed
I've had mine, you've had yours, we both know
We know
We've both had our share of love and wild nights, and sometimes you just have to let go and follow your heart, even if it doesn't make sense. You don't have to be ashamed of it. We both know this is natural and part of life.
I've loved and I've lost
I've loved and I've lost
I've loved and I've lost
I've been through heartbreak several times, and it doesn't get any easier.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brook Benton, Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Anthony George Palman, James Thomas Smith, Herbert Weiner, Wally Gold, John R Gluck
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justin grierson
10 years after and I'm still loving this cover
Michael R
Same. I keep coming back. Love everything about this
Evie Blue
Same😂
Mike Ames
Best Live Lounge cover for me. Happy for someone to name a better one 🙂
John Johnson
Same!!!
Ali Deep
Always
Miley Lover
5 years later and it's still one of the greatest covers I've come across
Bobfrog
Miley Lover 8 years later and still one of the greatest covers I’ve come across
Scoot
^^^
Atiq haque
jon castro no dude riri's part is from-(gil scott heron i'll take care of you) this is the original song