What the Water Gave Me
Florence + the Machine Lyrics


Time it took us
To where the water was
That's what the water gave me
And time goes quicker
Between the two of us
But oh my love, don't forsake me
Take what the water gave me

Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow

And oh, poor Atlas
The world's a beast of a burden
You've been holding on a long time
And all this longing
And the ships are left to rust
That's what the water gave us

So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow

'Cause they took your loved ones
But returned them in exchange for you
But would you have it any other way?
Would you have it any other way?
You couldn't have it any other way

'Cause she's a cruel mistress
And a bargain must be made
But oh, my love, don't forget me
When I let the water take me

So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the over flow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow

Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow

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Written by: Francis Eg White, Florence Welch

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Mateo Civello

The Lyrics:

Time it took us
To where the water was
That’s what the water gave me
And time goes quicker
Between the two of us
Oh, my love, don’t forsake me
Take what the water gave me

Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones

Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow

And oh, poor Atlas
The world’s a beast of a burden
You’ve been holding up a long time
And all this longing
And the ships are left to rust
That’s what the water gave us

So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow

‘Cause they took your loved ones
But returned them in exchange for you
But would you have it any other way?
Would you have it any other way?
You couldn't have it any other way

‘Cause she’s a cruel mistress
And a bargain must be made
But oh, my love, don’t forget me
When I let the water take me

So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the over flow
Pockets full of stones

Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow

So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones

Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow



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@Cam Coultier

Dear Sam,I hope you're doing well
You're a precious child of God and He loves you very much
Please seek God;ask Him to help you and He will
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Praying for you Cam



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Sim Kaur

For anyone who may not know, this song is inspired by the English writer Virginia Woolf. She suffered from Bipolar Disorder throughout most of her life and eventually succumbed to it. She committed suicide by drowning with "pockets full of stones." This song beautifully depicts her struggle. One of Florence's best songs!

Joey Anonymous

This song did seem cryptic… thanks for clarifying

Morgan M. McGrath

Wow thanks for the insight!

Don Reed

"Never meet the author." Thank you for the reminder.

bright side

@VII The Magician I know she is heavily influenced by Frida she has like an altar in her house dedicated to her

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Michelle Sibanda

8 years. 8 whole freaking years, and this song still evokes more emotions than I've ever cared to feel or express in my entire life. 8 years and listening to this song still sounds and feels like the first time. Florence's music transcends and breaks all laws of time and relativity lol idc idc!

EDIT: This absolute banger still has its grip on me in 2022

herr holle

your comment nailed it, listen to this song ever since, can't die, fit's myself... (listen it AGAIN with headphones, do it!)

mistaria

Still one of my absolute favorites too.

Roshan Fey

same here, i'm enraptured and enchanted by the depth of emotion this song evokes in me

Amber D

@Michelle Sibanda right bc Dance Fever SMACKS ❤️❤️❤️

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