What Kind Of Man
Florence ＋ The Machine Lyrics
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Try'na cross a canyon with a broken limb
You were on the other side, like always
Wondering what to do with life
I'd already had a sip
So I'd reasoned I was drunk enough to deal with it
You were on the other side, like always
And with one kiss
You inspired a fire of devotion that lasts for twenty years
What kind of man loves like this?
To let me dangle at a cruel angle
Oh, my feet don't touch the floor
Sometimes you're half in and then you're half out
But you never close the door
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of man?
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of man?
You're a holy fool, all colored blue
Red feet upon the floor
You do such damage, how do you manage?
Trying to crawl in back for more
And with one kiss
You inspired a fire of devotion that lasts for twenty years
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of man?
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of man?
But I can't beat ya, 'cause I'm still with ya
"Oh mercy", I implore ("oh mercy", I implore)
How do you do it? I think I'm through it
Then I'm back against the wall
What kind of man loves like this? What kind of man?
The lyrics of Florence + the Machine's song "What Kind of Man" convey a sense of struggle and vulnerability in the face of a powerful, all-consuming love. The singer is on a difficult journey, trying to cross a canyon with a broken limb, while the object of their affection is on the other side, seemingly unattainable. Despite this distance, they share a connection that ignites with a single kiss, sparking a "fire of devotion" that lasts for twenty years.
The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "What kind of man loves like this?" - a nod to the intensity and complexity of the love being described. The singer is both drawn to and frustrated by their partner's unpredictable nature, noting that they are "half in and then...half out" but never fully closing the door. The song reflects on the ways in which this type of love can be both exhilarating and exhausting, leaving the singer feeling like they are "dangling at a cruel angle" and struggling to keep their feet on the ground.
Overall, "What Kind of Man" is a powerful exploration of the highs and lows of love, capturing both the thrill and the turmoil of intense emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I was on a heavy tip
I was in a bad place emotionally and mentally
Try'na cross a canyon with a broken limb
Attempting to overcome an obstacle without the tools necessary to do so
You were on the other side, like always
Your position in my life has not changed
Wondering what to do with life
Uncertainty about your direction in life
I'd already had a sip
I had already begun drinking
So I'd reasoned I was drunk enough to deal with it
Excused my behavior because I had been drinking
You could never make you mine
I could never fully have you
And with one kiss
Your action had a profound impact on me
You inspired a fire of devotion that lasts for twenty years
Your impact on me continued for a long time
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of person has such a powerful impact on someone
To let me dangle at a cruel angle
To keep me in suspense and uncertainty
Oh, my feet don't touch the floor
I'm left feeling unsure and vulnerable
Sometimes you're half in and then you're half out
You're inconsistent in your feelings and actions
But you never close the door
You never fully push me away
You're a holy fool, all coloured blue
You're unorthodox and your emotions are intense
Red feet upon the floor
You have left your mark on me
You do such damage, how do you manage?
You have an ability to leave a lasting impact, both positive and negative
Trying to crawl in back for more
I still have a desire for you, despite the damage you have caused
But I can't beat ya, cause I'm still with ya
I can't escape your hold on me
"Oh mercy," I implore ("Oh mercy," I implore)
I beg for relief from my feelings for you
How do you do it?
How do you have such power over me
I think I'm through it
I think I'm over you
Then I'm back against the wall
But then I find myself feeling trapped and helpless again
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of person can have such a hold on someone
What kind of man?
What kind of person is capable of inspiring such intense feelings
What kind of man loves like this?
What kind of person has the power to leave such a lasting impact
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Hill, Thomas Hull, Florence Welch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mohammed-aminera5660
Ha oh
I was looking for a breath of life
A little touch of heavenly light
But all the choirs in my head sang no
To get a dream of life again
A little of vision of the start and the end
But all the choirs in my head sang no
But I only needed one more touch
Another taste of heavenly rush
And I believe, I believe it so
And I only needed one more touch
Another taste of devouring rush
And I believe, I believe it so
Whose side am I on, whose side am I?
Whose side am I on, whose side am I?
And the fever began to spread
From my heart down to my legs
But the room was so quiet oh
And although I wasn't losing my mind
It was a chorus so sublime
But the room is too quiet (oh, the fever)
I was looking for a breath of life,
A little touch of heavenly light
But all the choirs in my head sang no (I believe it)
To get a dream of life again
A little vision of the start and the end
But all the choirs in my head sang no
Ha oh
Ha oh
It's a harder way
And it's come to claim her
And I always say
We should be together
I can see below
'Cause there's something in here
And if you are gone
I will not belong here
And I started to hear it again
But this time it wasn't the end
And the room was so quiet, oh
And my heart is a hollow plain
For the devil to dance again
And the room was too quiet, oh
I was looking for a breath of life
A little touch of heavenly light
But all the choirs in my head sang no
@marianatorres4521
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I was looking for a breath of life
For a little touch of heavenly light
But all the choirs in my head say, no oh oh
To get a dream of life again
A little vision of the sight at the end
But all the choirs in my head say, no oh oh
But I would need one more touch
Another taste of heavenly rush
And I believe, I believe it so oh oh oh
And I would need one more touch
Another taste of divine rush
And I believe, I believe it so oh oh oh
Who's side am I on? Who's side am I?
Who's side am I on? Who's side am I?
Who's side am I on? Who's side am I?
And the feel of it rushes through me
From my heart down to my legs
But the room is so quiet, oh oh oh
And although I was losing my mind
It was a call that was so sublime
But the room is so quiet, oh oh oh
I was looking for a breath of life
A little touch of heavenly light
But all the choirs in my head say, no oh oh
To get a dream of life again
A little vision of the sight at the end
But all the choirs in my head say, no oh oh
[Instrumental]
It's a long way and it's come from paper
And I always say, We should be together
I can see the look, because this song has ended
And if you are gone, I will not be long (Be long, be long, be long)
And I started to heart it again but this time it wasn't you
And the room is so quiet, oh oh oh
And my heart is the heart of a life
For the devil to dance again
And the room is too quiet
I was looking for the breath of a life
A little touch of a heavenly life
But all the choirs in my head say no, oh oh
@MustafaKulle
Florence needs to make soundtracks to more movies. So talented.
@zoommalcom6736
agreed
@zoommalcom6736
agreed 👍
@zoommalcom6736
agreed 👍
@zoommalcom6736
agreed 👍
@forgivingfrequency62
AGREED
@dzidzo96
Florence should work on a score with Hans Zimmer. That will be epic, I love James Newton Howard, but I can't imagine what magic she would make with Zimmer
@monnomestmadeleine
That's right!! Omg, what an epic masterpiece they will make together... _ <3
@micaelavaldez4835
Or Alexandre Desplat 😍😍😍
@dzidzo96
Oh yes, I concur!!!!