Strangeness and Charm
Florence the Machine Lyrics
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And the pressure in our bodies that echoes up above it is exploding
And our particles that burn it all because they are for each other
And although we stick together it seems that we are stranging one another
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
See it on me love
See it on me love
See it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
An atom to atom oh can you feel it on me love
A pattern to pattern oh can you see it on me love
Atom to atom oh what's the matter with me love
Strangeness and charm
It started from your arms and it's a catalyst
You're a chemical that burns there's nothing like this
It's the purest element but it's so volatile
An equation heaven sent, and you'll forever inject
Strangeness and charm
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
See it on me love
See it on me love
See it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
An atom to atom oh can you feel it on me love and
A pattern to pattern oh can you see it on me love
Atom to atom oh what's the matter with me love
Strangeness and charm
It started from your arms and it's a catalyst
You're a chemical that burns there's nothing like this
It's the purest element but it's so volatile
An equation heaven sent and you'll forever inject
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
Strangeness and charm
It started from your arms and it's a catalyst
You're a chemical that burns there's nothing like this
It's the purest element and it's so volatile
An equation heaven sent and you'll forever inject
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
See it on me love
See it on me love
See it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
See it on me love
See it on me love
See it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
Oh, oh, down, down down down
Oh, oh, down, down down down
Oh, oh, down, down down down
Oh, oh, down, down down down
Florence and the Machine's song "Strangeness and Charm" is a poetic tribute to the powerful forces that connect and divide people, using vivid metaphors of chemistry and physics. The opening lines suggest that the bond between two people, while strong in some ways, can also be overwhelming and destructive, capable of bursting out of their bodies and up into the sky: "Hydrogen in our veins, it cannot hold itself, my blood is pouring / And the pressure in our bodies that echoes up above it is exploding." The repetition of "feel it on me love" and "see it on me love" emphasizes the urgency of the singer's desire to understand the forces at work between them, and whether they are ultimately beneficial or harmful.
As the song progresses, the metaphor of chemical reactions becomes more prominent, with the singer describing their partner as a "catalyst" and a "chemical that burns" with a "purest element" that is also "so volatile." The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Strangeness and charm," underscores the paradoxical mix of attraction and repulsion that characterizes their relationship. The final lines suggest that while the forces at work between them may be mysterious and intense, they are also irresistible: "An equation heaven sent and you'll forever inject / Strangeness and charm."
Overall, "Strangeness and Charm" is a striking and enigmatic song that uses science-inspired imagery to explore the complexities of human connection. It invites the listener to contemplate the powerful forces that bind us together and tear us apart, leaving us with a sense of wonder and awe.
Line by Line Meaning
Hydrogen in our veins, it cannot hold itself, my blood is pouring
The singer's body is filled with energy and passion, but the intensity is overwhelming and cannot be contained.
And the pressure in our bodies that echoes up above it is exploding
The passion and energy within the singer rises higher and higher until it feels like it will burst.
And our particles that burn it all because they are for each other
The singer feels a deep connection to someone else, and the intensity of their relationship creates a fiery energy.
And although we stick together it seems that we are stranging one another
Despite their connection, the artist and their partner seem to be growing apart or losing touch with each other.
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
Feel it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
The artist is deeply affected by the intensity of their relationship and the energy it creates.
See it on me love
See it on me love
See it on me love
(Strangeness and charm)
The intensity of the singer's relationship is visible to others and has a magnetic quality.
An atom to atom oh can you feel it on me love
A pattern to pattern oh can you see it on me love
Atom to atom oh what's the matter with me love
Strangeness and charm
The relationship between the singer and their partner is made up of tiny, intricate details that create a powerful whole, and the unusual intensity of their connection is both strange and enchanting.
It started from your arms and it's a catalyst
You're a chemical that burns there's nothing like this
It's the purest element but it's so volatile
An equation heaven sent, and you'll forever inject
Strangeness and charm
The artist's relationship began with their partner holding them and sparking a passion that feels unique and explosive. The relationship is filled with both purity and volatility, and the artist feels that it was almost fated to be.
Oh, oh, down, down down down
Oh, oh, down, down down down
Oh, oh, down, down down down
Oh, oh, down, down down down
These repeated lines may express the overwhelming, consuming nature of the artist's relationship and the feelings it creates.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FLORENCE WELCH, PAUL EPWORTH
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