June
Florence the Machine Lyrics
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Woke up in Chicago and the sky turned black
And you're so high, you're so high, you had to be an angel
And I'm so high, I'm so high, I can see an angel
I hear your heart beating in your chest
The world slows 'till there's nothing left
Skyscrapers look on like great, unblinking giants (oh)
In those heavy days in June
When love became an act of defiance
(Oh)
(Oh)
(Oh)
Hold onto each other
Hold onto each other
Hold onto each other
Hold onto each other
You were broken-hearted and the world was, too
And I was beginning to lose my grip
And I have always held it loosely
But this time I admit
I felt it really start to slip
And choir singing in the street
And I will come to you
To watch the television screen
In your hotel room
Always down to hide with you
Hold onto each other
Hold onto each other
Hold onto each other
Hold onto each other
You're so high, you're so high
You're so high, you're so high
You're so high, you're so high
You had to be an angel
I'm so high, I'm so high
I'm so high, I'm so high
I'm so high, I'm so high
I can see an angel
The lyrics of Florence + the Machine's "June" describe a moment of emotional vulnerability and connection between two people. The singer describes feeling like they are "starting to crack" as a show ends and they wake up in a new city where the sky has turned black. The other person is described as an angel, and the two are so high (presumably emotionally or spiritually) that they can see angels. The world around them slows down and they look to each other for comfort and support. This moment of connection is particularly potent in the heavy days of June, when love becomes an act of defiance. Despite being broken-hearted and feeling like they are losing their grip, the singer is able to hold onto the other person and find solace in each other's company.
The lyrics of "June" are evocative and poetic, using metaphors like "skyscrapers look on like great, unblinking giants" and "love became an act of defiance" to convey intense emotional states. The song seems to be about finding comfort in moments of vulnerability and connection, even in the face of larger problems or challenges. It also speaks to the idea that sometimes the most profound experiences can occur in unexpected or unusual circumstances, like waking up in a new city or finding oneself in the depths of emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
The show was ending and I had started to crack
The end was near and I began to lose my cool.
Woke up in Chicago and the sky turned black
Chicago greeted me with a gloomy sky.
And you're so high, you're so high, you had to be an angel
Your presence is so divine that I imagine you must be an angel.
And I'm so high, I'm so high, I can see an angel
You elevate my soul so high that I can see otherworldly beings.
I hear your heart beating in your chest
I feel your heart pounding with emotion.
The world slows 'till there's nothing left
Everything fades away except for the moment we're sharing.
Skyscrapers look on like great, unblinking giants (oh)
The towering buildings stare as if they're mythical beings.
In those heavy days in June
In those tumultuous days of June.
When love became an act of defiance
When love turned into a rebellion against a world that's lost its way.
Hold onto each other
We need to anchor ourselves to each other in the midst of the chaos.
You were broken-hearted and the world was, too
It seems like the entire world is mourning with you.
And I was beginning to lose my grip
I was starting to lose my hold on reality.
And I have always held it loosely
I've never been one to cling too tightly to anything.
But this time I admit, I felt it really start to slip
But this time, I can't deny that I feel like everything is falling apart.
And choir singing in the street
Even amidst the chaos, there is still music to be heard.
And I will come to you
I will always be by your side.
To watch the television screen
We'll find solace in mindless entertainment.
In your hotel room
A temporary refuge from the outside world.
Always down to hide with you
I'm always willing to escape the world with you.
You're so high, you're so high
You lift me up with your spirit.
You had to be an angel
I can't help but see you as celestial.
I'm so high, I'm so high
Your presence fills me with euphoria.
I can see an angel
I see the divine in and around you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Florence Leontine Mary Welch
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