Galaxy of the Lost
Florence the Machine Lyrics
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What would happen if I started to drink like you
Maybe I would
Loosen up
So pour me another gin
Guzzle down
My neck will burn
And I'm sick in your mouth
I know you want more
Lick my open wounds
And add some ice
And choke on my sick vice
Oh God, the lights are on
Trapped in bed
As the poison slowly creeps
And stops me dead
I should have known
Better than to cave
Into such fantasies
Guzzle down
My neck will burn
And as we kiss
And I'm sick in your mouth
I know you want more
Lick my open wounds
And add some ice
And choke on my sick vice
Oh God, the lights are on
I feel better
Now I've seen you
But deep inside
My bones feel like timber
And I am shaking at the tension
And I will shudder at the mention
The lyrics of "Galaxy of the Lost" by Florence + the Machine explore the self-destructive tendencies of a protagonist who is tempted to drink to excess. The singer admits that she hates to think what she would become if she were to drink like the object of her desire. Despite this, she asks for more gin and proceeds to drink it down, knowing that she will feel the effects of the poison creeping into her body. As she kisses her lover, she recognizes that they want more from her, including her open wounds, which they lick and add ice to. The singer is aware that she is indulging in a sick vice, but can't seem to resist it. She acknowledges that the lights are on, but remains trapped in the allure of her self-destructive tendencies.
The song expresses the self-destructive nature of addiction and the consequences that come with indulging in it. The singer is aware of how damaging her behaviour is, yet she can't help but give in to it. Her addiction is represented by gin, and she admits that she should have known better than to give into such fantasies. However, she realizes that she feels better when she's with the one she desires, despite the fact that her behaviour is harming her. The singer's internal battle between her desire for self-destruction and her logical mind is evident throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hate to think
I don't like considering
What would happen if I started to drink like you
The potential consequences of drinking like you do is worrisome
Maybe I would
Perhaps I would
Loosen up
Become less inhibited
So pour me another gin
Give me another drink
Guzzle down
Quickly consume
My neck will burn
The alcohol will give me a burning sensation in my throat
And as we kiss
As we engage in physical intimacy
And I'm sick in your mouth
I feel nauseous and want to vomit while being intimate with you
I know you want more
I am aware of your desire for more intimacy
Lick my open wounds
Hurt me emotionally more
And add some ice
Make me feel more pain
And choke on my sick vice
Experience my negative habits in a way that makes you uncomfortable
Oh God, the lights are on
The realization of the current situation is distressing
Trapped in bed
Unable to escape from the situation
As the poison slowly creeps
The effects of the alcohol start to gradually increase
And stops me dead
Until I am unable to move
I should have known
Realization of a mistake
Better than to cave
I should have had better judgement than to give in
Into such fantasies
To give in to the unrealistic and exaggerated ideas
I feel better
I feel temporarily relieved
Now I've seen you
After seeing you in person
But deep inside
Despite the temporary relief
My bones feel like timber
My body feels shaky and unstable
And I am shaking at the tension
I am feeling anxious and stressed
And I will shudder at the mention
I will react with fear and discomfort when reminded of the situation
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@williamballantyne2652
Great song + an outstanding vocal performance. Thanks for uploading.
@TwoGerbils
BEAUTIFUL!!
@Scoot694
Happy Birthday Florence!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@williamballantyne2652
Hate to think
What would happen if I started to drink like you
Maybe I will loosen up, so
Pour me another gin
Guzzle down, my neck will burn and as we kiss
And I'm sick in your mouth
I know you want more
Lick my open wounds and add some ice
And choke on my sick vice
Oh girl, the lights are on
Trapped in bed
As the poison slowly creeps in and stops me dead
Should have known better than to cave
Into such fantasies
Guzzle down, my neck will burn and as we kiss
And I'm sick in your mouth
I know you want more
Lick my open wounds and add some ice
And choke on my sick vice
Oh girl, the lights are on
I feel better now, I've seen you
But deep inside my bones, feel like timber
And I, I am shaking at the tension
And I will shudder at the mention