She is the daughter of Evelyn Welch, a Professor of Renaissance Studies and Academic Dean for Arts at Queen Mary, University of London and author and formerly a Studio 54 regular, Nick Welch, who works in advertising. Welch says she is prone to "falling into severe holes” that leave her crying on the floor. Welch has been diagnosed with dyslexia and dysmetria.
Welch would like to have a career similar to PJ Harvey and Björk who are "constantly creating new exciting stuff". At age 13 Welch found solace in the music of Hole, Nirvana, Green Day, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, The Velvet Underground and Celine Dion. As a teenager she was the frontwoman for Toxic Cockroaches and Ashok. Feeling she was in "the wrong band" she got out of a contract with Ashok by resigning.
Hey Girl
Florence Welch Lyrics
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Are you holding out your heart?
Hey girl, do you feel me?
Sometimes I go too far
Hey girl, it ain't easy
I know it's pulling me apart
But darlin', don't you leave me
Baby, don't you leave me
Hey girl, hey girl
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Hey girl, hey girl
We don't need to keep on one-in' up another
Hey girl, hey girl
Hey girl, hey girl
If you lose your way
Just know that I got you
Just know that I got you
Lady is it lonely?
I been callin' out your name
Tell me that you need me
'Cause I need you just the same
Everyday a heartache
I'm just tryin' to keep it sane
But I know you believe me
Baby don't you leave me
Hey girl, hey girl
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Hey girl, hey girl
We don't need to keep on one-in' up another
Hey girl, hey girl
Hey girl, hey girl
If you lose your way
Just know that I got you
Help me hold my hair back
Walk me home 'cause I can't find a cab
And we dance down the bowery
Held hands like we were seventeen again
And then it's four AM
The sun is creepin' up again
Don't you leave me
Oh, darling don't you leave me
Hey girl, hey girl
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Hey girl, hey girl
We don't need to keep on one-in' up another
Hey girl, hey girl
Hey girl, hey girl
If you lose your way
Just know that I got you
Just know that
Just know that I got you
Just know that
Just know that
Just know that
Help me hold my hair back
Walk me home 'cause I can't find a cab
And we dance down the bowery
Held hands like we were seventeen again
The song Hey Girl by Florence Welch talks about the bond between two girls and how they support each other through thick and thin. The lyrics open with the question, "Hey girl, can you hear me? Are you holding out your heart?" implying that the singer is offering her support to her friend. She acknowledges that it can be difficult to remain emotionally stable and together, but encourages her friend not to give up hope. The lyrics, "Hey girl, it ain't easy, I know it's pulling me apart, but darlin', don't you leave me, baby don't you leave me," highlight this sentiment.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of lifting each other up instead of competing with each other. Welch sings, "We can make it easy if we lift each other. We don't need to keep on one-in' up another." The singer reassures her friend that she is there for her through thick and thin, saying, "If you lose your way, just know that I got you." The lyrics beautifully encapsulate the theme of sisterhood, encouraging women to stand together and help each other rather than pulling each other down.
Overall, Hey Girl is a powerful anthem about empowering women and reminding them of the importance of supporting each other in a world where women are often pitted against each other. The song highlights Welch's prowess as a songwriter and her ability to create meaningful songs with universal themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl, can you hear me?
Florence is asking the other woman if she is listening to her
Are you holding out your heart?
Florence wonders if the other woman is willing to open up and share her feelings
Hey girl, do you feel me?
Florence is asking if the other woman understands her emotionally
Sometimes I go too far
Florence recognizes that she can be intense and pushy at times
Hey girl, it ain't easy
Florence admits that their relationship is challenging
I know it's pulling me apart
Florence realizes that their relationship is wearing her down
But darlin', don't you leave me
Florence pleads with the other woman not to give up on their relationship
Hey girl, hey girl
Florence repeats this phrase to address the other woman continuously
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Florence believes that they can fix their relationship by supporting each other
We don't need to keep on one-in' up another
Florence wants to end the competitive nature of their relationship
If you lose your way
Florence knows that the other woman may encounter struggles and make mistakes
Just know that I got you
Florence promises to be there and support the other woman through anything
Lady is it lonely?
Florence asks if the other woman is feeling lonely
I been callin' out your name
Florence has been trying to connect and reach out to the other woman
Tell me that you need me
Florence wants the other woman to admit her feelings and dependence on her
'Cause I need you just the same
Florence is also admitting that she is dependent on the other woman
Everyday a heartache
Florence acknowledges that their relationship is turbulent and emotionally draining
I'm just tryin' to keep it sane
Florence is doing her best to maintain a stable relationship despite the challenges
But I know you believe me
Florence is confident that the other woman trusts and has faith in her
Baby don't you leave me
Florence is pleading with the other woman not to abandon her
Help me hold my hair back
Florence is asking for help when she is sick or weak
Walk me home 'cause I can't find a cab
Florence wants the other woman to accompany her on her way back
And we dance down the bowery
Florence recalls a happy and carefree moment they shared
Held hands like we were seventeen again
Florence remembers a time when they were young and carefree with each other
And then it's four AM
Florence mentions the time to show how long they've been together
The sun is creepin' up again
Florence remarks that they've been together through the night
Just know that
Florence repeats this phrase to emphasize that she will always be there for the other woman
Just know that I got you
Florence promises that she will always support and be there for the other woman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FLORENCE LEONTINE MARY WELCH, STEFANI J. GERMANOTTA, MARK D. RONSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lindamitchell3625
two of the best female artists of their generation. But this song is all about our collective youth? This is exactly what I felt with my girlfriends when were 17....19...22..30..?
Listen to the words.
"Help me hold my hair back
Walk me home 'cause I can't find a cab
And we dance down the bowery
Held hands like we were seventeen again
And then it's four AM
The sun is creepin' up again
Don't you leave me
Oh, darling don't you leave me"
Here's to our Girlfriends! Love them x
@annastasia3522
Hey girl, can you hear me?
Are you holding out your heart?
Hey girl, do you feel me?
Sometimes I go too far
Hey girl, it ain't easy
I know it's pulling me apart
But darlin', don't you leave me
Baby, don't you leave me
Hey girl, hey girl
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Hey girl, hey girl
We don't need to keep on one-in' up another
Hey girl, hey girl
Hey girl, hey girl
If you lose your way
Just know that I got you
Just know that I got you
Lady is it lonely?
I been callin' out your name
Tell me that you need me
'Cause I need you just the same
Everyday a heartache
I'm just tryin' to keep it sane
But I know you believe me
Baby don't you leave me
Hey girl, hey girl
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Hey girl, hey girl
We don't need to keep on one-in' up another
Hey girl, hey girl
Hey girl, hey girl
If you lose your way
Just know that I got you
Help me hold my hair back
Walk me home 'cause I can't find a cab
And we dance down the bowery
Held hands like we were seventeen again
And then it's four AM
The sun is creepin' up again
Don't you leave me
Oh, darling don't you leave me
Hey girl, hey girl
We can make it easy if we lift each other
Hey girl, hey girl
We don't need to keep on one-in' up another
Hey girl, hey girl
Hey girl, hey girl
If you lose your way
Just know that I got you
Just know that
Just know that I got you
Just know that
Just know that
Just know that
Help me hold my hair back
Walk me home 'cause I can't find a cab
And we dance down the bowery
Held hands like we were seventeen again
@weedboy2235
Perfect Fan Made <3
@sophiehu8261
I can’t believe I just found there was a collaboration between Gaga and Florence until now.
@freya1710
same!!!
@andreussanchez6228
@@freya1710 Imagine my face realising just now,.
@sharoneaston2157
and mine just now!!!
@rockintanz1
Mine just now too 😊
@MessagesFromAurora
same. like just today. what the heck!
@leogogra3129
It's sad how underrated this song is...
@nikki623
YEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!! If u TRULY have best friends in your life this is the perfect anthem for your friendship!!!
@DamnAdriane
I love the soul