Shake It Out
Florence the Machine Lyrics

Regrets collect like old friends
We often hold onto regrets from our past as if they are our closest companions

Here to relive your darkest moments
These regrets serve only to remind us of our most painful memories

I can see no way, I can see no way
It can be difficult to see a way out of our regrets and past mistakes

And all of the ghouls come out to play
When we dwell on our regrets, our fears and negative emotions can consume us

And every demon wants his pound of flesh
Our negative thoughts and emotions can feel all-consuming, and it can be difficult to break free from their clutches

But I like to keep some things to myself
Despite these negative thoughts and emotions, there are some things we choose to keep to ourselves and not share with others

I like to keep my issues strong
I prefer to keep my inner demons and struggles to myself, and not show vulnerability or weakness to others

It's always darkest before the dawn
At our lowest moments, hope can seem far away, but there is always potential for things to improve

And I've been a fool and I've been blind
I have made mistakes in the past and have missed important things because of this

I can never leave the past behind
Despite wanting to move on and forget about the past, it can be difficult to do so

I'm always dragging that horse around
I feel weighed down by my past mistakes and regrets, like a burden I am constantly carrying with me

Our love is pastured such a mournful sound
Our relationship has become sad and depressing as a result of our past mistakes and regrets

Tonight I'm gonna bury that horse in the ground
I am ready to let go of my past mistakes and regrets, and move on from the burden that they have been causing me

So I like to keep my issues strong
Despite my willingness to move on, I still prefer to handle my issues on my own and not show vulnerability or weakness to others

But it's always darkest before the dawn
Even when things seem bleak, there is always the potential for a new beginning and a brighter future

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
It can be difficult to move on and let go of past mistakes when negative thoughts and emotions continue to weigh us down

So shake him off, oh whoa
It is important to actively work to release ourselves from the grip of our negative thoughts and emotions

'Cause I am done with my graceless heart
I am tired of feeling weighed down by my past mistakes and regrets, and am ready to move on from this graceless state of mind

So tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart
I am ready to make a change and start fresh, leaving behind my negative thoughts and emotions

And I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't
I am faced with difficult choices and potential negative consequences, no matter what action I take

So here's to drinks in the dark at the end of my road
In these difficult times, I find solace in having a drink alone in the dark, contemplating the road ahead

And I'm ready to suffer and I'm ready to hope
I am prepared to face the suffering and uncertainty that lies ahead, but still maintain hope for a better future

It's a shot in the dark and right at my throat
The path ahead is uncertain and risky, and feels like it could be dangerous or even deadly

Looking for heaven, found the devil in me
In my search for happiness and fulfillment, I have discovered the darker aspects of myself and my past mistakes

Well what the hell I'm gonna let it happen to me
Despite the potential dangers and risks, I am willing to take a chance and let the future unfold as it may