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.
You've Got The Dirtee Love
Florence + the Machine Lyrics
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Nobody wants to be nameless, aimless
People act shameless, tryna live like entertainers
Want a fat crib with the acres
So they spend money that they ain't made yet
Got a Benz on tik that they ain't paid yet
Spend their pay cheque in the West End on the weekend
Got no money by the end of the weekend
Starring Louis V, paid for by yours truly
Truthfully, it's a joke, like a bad episode of Hollyoaks
Can't keep up with the cover notes
So they got bad credit, livin' on direct debit in debt
They still don't get it
'Cause they too busy livin' the high life, the night life
Huggin' the high when livin' it large and they all say
Sometimes it seems the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do (That's right)
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
But you've got the love I need to see me through
Check it, yo, let me take you down to London city
Where the attitude's bad and the weather is
Everybody's on a paper chase, it's one big rat race
Everybody's got a screw face, so many two-face
Checkin' their high just like they're ready to ride
I'm on the inside looking at the-
So it's an accurate reflection
City wide, north, east, west and the south side
Everywhere, I go there's a goon on the corner
Guns and drugs got the city like a sauna
And it's getting warmer, and out of order
Tryna put a struggling mother to a mourner
Mr. Politician, can you tell me the solution?
What's the answer? What's the conclusion?
Is it an illusion? Is it a mirage?
I see youngens die because they tryna live large
And they all say
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
(Put your hands up)
I know I can count on you (That's right, that's right)
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord I just don't care" (Woah)
But you've got the love I need to see me through
(Check it, check it, come on, come on)
You got the love (Who's got the love?)
You got the love (Who's got the love?)
You got the love (That's right, that's right, that's right, that's right)
You got the love (Who's got the love?)
You got the love (Who's got the love?)
You got the love (Check it, yo)
Yo, we're living in the days of the credit crunch
Give me the dough, I'm tryna have a bunch
But I can't have rice for lunch
It's not there, ain't enough to share
It ain't fair, never dreamed that he could be rare
Who cares, who dares to make a change?
Everybody's in the club trying to make it rain
But not for famine, just for the sake of having
15 minutes of fame and everywhere's the same
Again and again, I see the same thing
Everybody acting like they their plane sailin'
But I see rough seas ahead, maybe a recession
And then a depression in whatever profession
This is my confession, I can't front, I'm in the forefront
Living for money, ready to start like a bungee jump
With no rope, but I ain't tryna see the bottom
Because that's where I came from, I ain't forgotten
You got the love (Who's got the love?)
You got the love
You got the love (That's right, that's right, that's right, that's right, and again)
You got the love (C'mon, c'mon)
You got the love (Woah)
You got the love (Woo)
Who's got the love? Who's got the love?
Who's got the love? Come on
And again, c'mon
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on all of you
Sometimes I feel like saying Lord I just don't care
But you've got the love I need to see me through
The lyrics of the song "You've got the Dirtee Love," a collaboration by Florence + the Machine and Dizzee Rascal, speak about the desire for fame and the materialistic lifestyle and attitudes that come with it. The lyrics paint a picture of individuals who spend money they have not earned yet, wanting a huge mansion with acres, and living like entertainers. The song highlights the fragility of monetary success and how easy it is to be deceived by chasing after it. The chorus, however, suggests that the singer has found love that enables them to endure through difficult times, even when life seems too tough, and they need to throw their hands up in the air.
The first verse of the song criticizes the shameless behavior of people who aspire to live like celebrities. They are too busy living the high life and spending money they do not have, even on weekends. They care about their image and how their life looks to others. The verse proposes sarcastically that their lives are like a joke like a bad episode of Holly Oaks, and they cannot keep up with the cover notes. They live on direct debit, yet they want to live the high life, hugging the high way, and living large. They say, "But they don't care 'cause their life is a movie, starring Louis V, paid for by yours truly."
The second verse describes the singer's experience living in the dreary city of London. The people have a lousy attitude, and it's always raining, so going outside can seem daunting. It depicts the city as one big rat race where everyone has a screwface, living one big paper chase. It is unclear what they are chasing, but everyone is on the pursuit of something, and the struggle to live large has created an illusion. It observes the demise of the city, with drugs and guns lurking everywhere, and inexperienced youngsters dying. It concludes by questioning politicians to provide solutions and answers to this problem.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants to be famous
Everyone desires fame and recognition
Nobody wants to be nameless, aimless
No one wants to be unknown or without purpose
People act shameless, tryna live like entertainers
Individuals behave without moral restraint, attempting to live a life like that of entertainers
Want a fat crib with the acres
Aspire to have a large house with a lot of land
So they spend money that they ain't made yet
Spend money that they have not yet earned
Got a Benz on tick that they ain't paid yet
Have a Mercedes-Benz on credit that they have not yet paid for
Spend their pay check in the west end on the weekend
Expend their salary in the West End district on weekends
Got no money by the end of the weekend
Have no money left by the conclusion of the weekend
But they don't care 'cause their life is a movie
They do not care because they view their life as a film
Starring Louis V, paid for by yours truly
Featuring the brand Louis Vuitton, paid for by the individuals themselves
Truthfully, its a joke, like a bad episode of Holly Oaks
In reality, it is amusingly ridiculous, like a bad episode of the television show Hollyoaks
Can't keep up with the cover notes
Unable to keep up with the costs
So they got bad credit livin' on direct debit
As a result, they have bad credit and live on direct debit
In debt but they still don't get
In debt but still do not understand
Cos they too busy livin' the high life, the night life
Because they are preoccupied with living luxuriously and enjoying the nightlife
Huggin' the high way, livin' large and they all say
Embracing the fast-paced lifestyle, living extravagantly, and thinking similarly
Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough
Occasionally, it appears that things are too difficult
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Despite efforts, things persistently go wrong
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
Occasionally, it seems like life is overwhelming
But you've got the love I need to see me through
However, the individual has the love they require to persevere
Let me take you down to London city
Allow me to bring you to the city of London
Where the attitudes bad and the weather is shitty
Where individuals have poor attitudes and the weather is unpleasant
Everybody's on the paper chase, its one big rat race
Everyone is pursuing money, and it is a fierce competition
Everybody got a screw face so many too fake
Everyone appears untrustworthy and deceitful
Checking the height, they say they ready to ride
Assessing the status of those who claim that they are willing to take risks
I'm on the inside looking at the outside
The singer is on the inside observing the outside world
So its a accurate reflection
Therefore, it is an accurate portrayal
City wide north east west and the south side
Across the city in all regions
Everywhere I go there's a girl on the corner
In every location I visit, there is a girl asking for money
Guns and drugs got the city like a sauna
The abundance of firearms and drugs has the city feeling like a sauna
And its getting warmer and out of order
The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic and tense
Trying to put a struggling mother to a morner
Attempting to force a mother who is experiencing difficulties into a mortuary
Mr politician can you tell me the solution
Politician, can you provide a solution?
Whats the answer whats the conclusion
What is the response or conclusion?
Is it an illusion, is it a mirage
Is it a deception or illusion?
I see youngsters dying 'cause their tryna live large
Youths are dying because they desire to live extravagantly
And they all say
Nevertheless, they all say
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
Occasionally, I feel like giving up
I know I can count on you
However, I am aware that I can rely on you
Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord I just don't care"
Occasionally, I feel like claiming that I don't care
But you've got the love I need to see me through
However, you possess the love I require in order to persevere
You got the love
You possess the love
You got the love
You possess the love
You got the love
You possess the love
You got the love
You possess the love
You got the love
You possess the love
You got the love
You possess the love
We are livin' in the days of the credit crunch
We are currently existing in the era of the credit crunch
Give me the dough, I'm trying have a bunch
Provide me the cash, as I am attempting to amass a lot
But I cant have rice for lunch
However, I am unable to afford even the simplest of meals
Its not there ain't enough to share
It is not that there are insufficient resources to distribute
Ain't fair never dreamed that he could be rare
Life is unfair and he never thought he could be successful
Who cares who dares to make a change
Who is concerned about those who are willing to initiate alterations?
Everybody in the club trying to make it rain
Everyone in the club is attempting to create a lavish atmosphere
But not for famine just for the sake of habit
However, not to address a food shortage, but simply out of habit
Fifteen minutes of fame and everything's the same
Fifteen minutes of fame only provide temporary glory, and everything else remains the same
Again and again I see the same thing
Repeatedly, I observe the same situation
Everybody acting like they their plane sailin'
Everyone is pretending they are sailing on a luxury yacht
I see rough seas ahead maybe a recession
I anticipate challenging times, perhaps a financial recession
And then a depression in whatever profession
And then a deteriorating condition or mood within any job
This is my confession I cant fight I'm in the forefront
This is my admission that I cannot fight, and am at the forefront
Living for money ready to start like a bungee jump
Living for money, surpassing limitations like a bungee jump
With no rope but I ain't trying to see the bottom
Without safety measures, but I am avoiding rock bottom
Because that's were I came from, I ain't forgotten
Because that is where I originated, I have not forgotten
Lyrics © Truelove Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony B. Stephens, Arnecia Michelle Harris, Dylan Kwabena Mills, John Truelove, John P. Bellamy, Mick Walsh, Nicholas Andrew Detnon, Stephen John Vincent
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amg2022
It’s almost 2023 and this is still one of the best matchups of all time.
@Steve-lw5wi
I only just discovered this and it's an absolute fucking banger
@skengdo
agreed
@theDjItchybeak
matchups 🥰
@xMahaDMAhx
Agreeing
@nachomurillos
Correct this combo makes heartbeat 💗 ✌️
@NigelIIRichardson
10 years on and it still bangs. Quite possibly the greatest BRITs performance of all time. Amazing
@cruisemorgan5866
it is
@amrit-2865
you aint seen kanye wests brit performance
@lukejones3953
I doe really watch these commercial shit but u probz right heard his barz b4 tho