Patricia
Florence the Machine Lyrics


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Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star
And I have to tell you something I'm still afraid of the dark
You take my hand in your hand from you flowers grow
And you understand with every seed you sow you make this cold world beautiful

She told me all doors are open to the believer
I believe her, I believe her, I believe her
She told me all doors are open to the believer
I believe her, I believe her, I believe her

Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh
Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh

You're a real man, and you do what you can
You only take as much as you can grab with two hands
With your big heart, you praise God above
But how's it working out for you, honey?
Do you feel loved?

She told me all doors are open to the believer
I believe her, I believe her, I believe her
(Do you feel loved?) she told me all doors are open to the believer
I believe her, I believe her, I believe her

Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh
Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh

I drink too much coffee and I think of you often
In a city where reality has long been forgotten
Are you afraid? 'Cause I'm terrified
But you remind me that it's such a wonderful thing to love

It's such a wonderful thing to love
It's such a wonderful thing to love
It's such a wonderful thing to love
It's such a wonderful thing

It's such a wonderful thing to love
It's such a wonderful thing to love




It's such a wonderful thing to love
It's such a wonderful thing

Overall Meaning

The song "Patricia" by Florence + The Machine is a captivating ode to a woman named Patricia. The song begins with the singer expressing her admiration for Patricia, whom she refers to as her "North Star." This person seems to provide a guiding light for the singer, especially in times of darkness. Patricia has the power to turn something cold and harsh into something beautiful.


Through the lyrics, it seems that Patricia is someone with a deep understanding of life and its mysteries. The lyric "all doors are open to the believer" indicates that Patricia is a spiritual person who sees the world in a unique way. The singer trusts and believes in her, and that trust is what allows her to navigate the world with confidence.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star
You've been my guiding star through thick and thin.


And I have to tell you something I'm still afraid of the dark
I have to tell you that I still have fears and uncertainties.


You take my hand in your hand from you flowers grow
You have the ability to create something beautiful from our union.


And you understand with every seed you sow you make this cold world beautiful
You have the power to make the world a better place with your actions.


She told me all doors are open to the believer
A person who believes in something can achieve anything.


I believe her, I believe her, I believe her
I trust that what she said is true.


You're a real man, and you do what you can
You are authentic and you always do your best.


You only take as much as you can grab with two hands
You are not greedy and only take what you need to survive.


With your big heart, you praise God above
You are kind and show gratitude to a higher power.


But how's it working out for you, honey?
But are you truly happy with your life, my love?


Do you feel loved?
Do you feel valued and appreciated?


I drink too much coffee and I think of you often
I miss you and think of you constantly, even when I'm hyped up on caffeine.


In a city where reality has long been forgotten
In a place where things are not always what they seem.


Are you afraid? 'Cause I'm terrified
Do you also feel scared? Because I am extremely frightened.


But you remind me that it's such a wonderful thing to love
But you remind me that love is always worth the risk and the fear.


It's such a wonderful thing to love
Love is truly a beautiful thing.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Florence Welch, Emilie Haynie, Thomas Bartlett

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