Cosmic Love
Florence the Machine Lyrics
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I screamed aloud, as it tore through them, and now it's left me blind
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
I tried to find the sound
But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness,
So darkness I became
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map
And knew that somehow I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the darkness with you
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
The lyrics to "Cosmic Love" by Florence + The Machine can be interpreted as a metaphor for a relationship that has left the singer feeling lost, lonely, and blind. The opening verse describes a falling star that has landed in the singer's eyes, causing them to scream and become blinded. This image suggests that the singer's love for the other person was intense and overwhelming, and has left them emotionally wounded.
The chorus repeats the image of being left in the dark and always being in twilight, suggesting that the singer feels stuck in a state of emotional limbo. However, in the second verse, the singer hears the other person's heartbeat in the darkness, and chooses to stay with them rather than trying to find their way back to the light. This could be interpreted as a message of hope, that even in the darkest moments of a relationship, there is still a connection worth holding onto.
The final repetition of the chorus suggests that despite the difficulties they face, the singer is still willing to stay in the relationship and remain "in the shadow" of the other person's heart. Overall, "Cosmic Love" is a deeply emotional and poetic exploration of the highs and lows of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
A falling star fell from your heart and landed in my eyes
I saw the essence of the love you once had, and it left me blind and reeling from the intensity.
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
The light and guidance that the rest of the world offers is absent, and I am constantly searching for meaning in a cloudy, murky space controlled by your heart.
And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
I tried to find the sound
But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness,
So darkness I became
Despite my blindness and confusion, I am drawn to you by the beat of your heart. However, when the sound falls silent, I am trapped in a world of darkness that echoes your own.
I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map
And knew that somehow I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the darkness with you
Though the beauty of our shared experiences is lost, I remember where we came from and seek to return to it. I find solace in the knowledge that you too are lost, and choose to remain by your side in this dark place.
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
The emptiness of your heart and the darkness that it brings consume everything good in our lives, leaving me in perpetual twilight and the shadow of your influence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FLORENCE LEONTINE MARY WELCH, ISABELLA JANET FLORENTINA SUMMERS
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@starfan8051
I didn't see lyrics in the comments so I'm doing a community service
A falling star fell from your heart and landed in my eyes
I screamed aloud, as it tore through them, and now it's left me blind
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
I tried to find the sound
But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness,
So darkness I became
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map
And knew that somehow I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the darkness with you
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
@kanikapatranabis2347
A falling star fell from your heart and landed in my eyes
I screamed aloud, as it tore through them, and now it's left me blind
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
I tried to find the sound
But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness,
So darkness I became
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
I took the stars from my eyes, and then I made a map
And knew that somehow I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the darkness with you
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart
@nonamenoface9491
Was my wife and I's first dance song at our wedding, a lot of people were blown away with this song. Either hadn't heard it in years or the older ones never heard it. Its not even music, its magical.
@Iamchaoss
and you didnt invite me to witness this magical time you speak of?
@muniramanabisuffian3507
NoNameNoFace are you ryan and blake? 😅
@WhatNowMaxTVchannel
Ironic that the song is about falling in love, getting dumped, and not getting over it
@cataryad661
@@WhatNowMaxTVchannel I always thought it was about falling and following into love blindly
@echilcote4235
That's amazing, If I ever get married my wedding is gonna be Lungs themed and the entire time Lungs the album will be playing.
@chasesmith2363
Every once in a while the world is gifted with an artist who's work is so deep and beautiful that it is beyond full comprehension.
@jonnybravo4322
Chase Smith i agree with you
@alisharamballee7336
So true
@WisteriaWaves
So true! Florence and the Machine and Crane Wives are phenomenal!