Make up Your Mind
Florence the Machine Lyrics


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I never thought I'd be a killer
'Cause there's so much to lose
But if I can't drink the water
What else can I do
And although the axe is heavy
It just sits in my hands
While you're changing like the current
Not a shore on land

Every time I try to bring it down
You always turn my head around

Make up your mind
Let me leave or let me love you
While you've been saving your neck
I've been breaking mine for you
The power is on, the guillotine hums
My back's to the wall, go on, let it fall
Make up your mind
Before I make it up for you

I never thought that I'd be facing
A sea that's bluer than the tide
Now my knees are shaking
And I can't look in your eyes

But if you're gonna make me do it
How'd you want it done
Is it best to sip it slowly
Or drink it down in one

Every time I try to bring it down
You always turn my head around, oh

Make up your mind
Let me leave or let me love you
While you've been saving your neck
I've been breaking mine for you
The power is on, the guillotine hums
My back's to the wall, go on, let it fall
Make up your mind
Before I make it up for you

The executioner's within me
And he comes blindfold ready
Sword in hand
And arms so steady

Every time I try to bring it down
You always turn my head around
But every time I try to bring it down
You always turn my head around

Make up your mind
Let me leave or let me love you
While you've been saving your neck
I've been breaking mine for you
The power is on, the guillotine hums
My back's to the wall, go on, let it fall
Make up your mind
Before I make it up for you

Make up your mind
Let me leave or let me love you
While you've been saving your neck
I've been breaking mine for you
The power is on, the guillotine hums
My back's to the wall, go on, let it fall




Make up your mind
Before I make it up for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Make Up Your Mind" by Florence + The Machine is a haunting tune about a conflicted lover struggling to make a decision. The lyrics speak to the pressure and anxiety that comes with waiting on someone else's answer, using imagery of an executioner and a guillotine to convey the seriousness of the situation.


The first verse sets a somber tone, with the singer admitting that they never thought they would be a killer ("I never thought I'd be a killer/Cause there's so much to lose"). The next few lines describe a feeling of desperation and helplessness, as if they have been pushed to the edge ("But if I can't drink the water/What else can I do/And although the axe is heavy/It just sits in my hands"). The chorus then serves as a plea for the lover to make a decision ("Make up your mind/Let me leave or let me love you/While you've been saving your neck/I've been breaking mine for you").


The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty, with the singer admitting that they are overwhelmed and nervous ("I never thought that I'd be facing/A sea that's bluer than the tide/Now my knees are shaking/And I can't look in your eyes"). The line "But if you're gonna make me do it/How'd you want it done" suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to get an answer, but they need some direction. The bridge then brings back the imagery of the executioner, showing that the singer feels like they have been put in a position of power but also responsibility ("The executioner's within me/And he comes blindfold ready/Sword in hand/And arms so steady").


Overall, "Make Up Your Mind" is a powerful song that speaks to the tension and anxiety that comes with waiting for a decision from someone else. The use of vivid imagery and haunting music creates a sense of urgency and desperation that is hard to ignore.


Line by Line Meaning

I never thought I'd be a killer
I never thought I'd be capable of hurting someone


'Cause there's so much to lose
Because the consequences of my actions could be severe


But if I can't drink the water
But if I can't have what I want


What else can I do
What other choice do I have?


And although the axe is heavy
And even though the decision is difficult


It just sits in my hands
It is ultimately my responsibility to make it


While you're changing like the current
While you are constantly changing your mind


Not a shore on land
Leaving me feeling uncertain and unstable


Every time I try to bring it down
Every time I try to make a decision


You always turn my head around
You always make me second-guess myself


Make up your mind
Make a decision


Let me leave or let me love you
Choose between letting me go or being with me


While you've been saving your neck
While you've been avoiding responsibility


I've been breaking mine for you
I've been doing everything I can for you


The power is on, the guillotine hums
The stakes are high and the consequences are imminent


My back's to the wall, go on, let it fall
I'm in a difficult position, so go ahead and make a decision


Before I make it up for you
Before I make the decision for you


I never thought that I'd be facing
I never thought I'd be in this situation


A sea that's bluer than the tide
A situation that seems even more daunting than expected


Now my knees are shaking
I'm feeling overwhelmed and scared


And I can't look in your eyes
I'm having trouble facing you and the situation


But if you're gonna make me do it
But if you're going to force me to decide


How'd you want it done
How do you want me to handle the situation?


Is it best to sip it slowly
Is it best to take our time with the decision?


Or drink it down in one
Or make a quick decision?


The executioner's within me
I feel like the one who has to make the difficult decision


And he comes blindfold ready
Despite the fear, I'm ready to make the decision


Sword in hand
I am ready to take action


And arms so steady
I am confident in my decision-making abilities


Before I make it up for you
Before I am forced to make the decision for you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS EDWARD PERCY HULL, FLORENCE LEONTINE MARY WELCH

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