Florrie was born in Bristol and attended Colston's Girls' School. She took up playing the drums when she was in Greece on a family holiday aged six. As a teenager she played in bands in her home town, eventually moving to London. A meeting with the manager of Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi led Florrie to successfully audition as the drummer in the houseband of Xenomania.
In February 2010, Florrie released a free download through her official site of "Call 911 (Fred Falke Remix)". Since then, she has also released several remixes of "Call 911" and a number of other original tracks, such as "Panic Attack", "Fascinate Me" and "You Wanna Start Something".
On 10 November 2010, Florrie released her debut EP Introduction, featuring four original tracks: "Call of the Wild", "Give Me Your Love", "Summer Nights" and "Left Too Late" .
Florrie's second EP, Experiments, was released on 14 June 2011. It includes "Begging Me", "Experimenting with Rugs", "She Always Gets What She Wants", "Speed of Light", "What You Doing This For" and "I Took a Little Something".
Florrie followed Experiments with another EP, Late, released on 31 May 2012 - it features "Shot You Down", "I'm Gonna Get You Back", "Every Inch" and "To The End".
After a number of independent releases, Florrie signed to Sony Music in early 2013. She collaborated with Sony in advertisements for their XBA-C10 headphones, also releasing the single "Live a Little" which appears in the spots.
In February 2014, Florrie announced her first major label release, the Sirens EP. Released in April, it features three songs - all of which receiving music videos - "Seashells", "Free Falling" and "Wanna Control Myself". A remix of the song "Little White Lies" was also included on the EP.
The former track was released as a single shortly after. It was officially released in August with an accompanying EP, featuring five remixes and updated versions of previously released songs "Left Too Late" and "Give Me Your Love".
Florrie announced her first single proper on Sony, "Too Young To Remember", in January 2015, and a partnership was revealed with clothing retailer H&M that saw her become the face of their H&M Loves Music collection, with a tie-in to the single.
As of February 2015, a release date or title has not been confirmed for Florrie's debut studio album, but it is expected to be released in summer 2015.
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Call 911
Florrie Lyrics
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(She's on the run)
We're gonna get on your bike
All the girls they wanna take a ride
Never one to wanna compromise
I'm the chase and you're my FBI
Not gonna get you off your head
Just remember every word I said
Baby, blow it, bang bang you're dead
Are you ticking down the line like a time bomb?
Are you picking up the pace, got your face on?
Are you making my escape, get away from?
Are you calling in the chase, wanna race some?
I crack the code
Are you watching me, baby, lose control?
I'm running that, gonna go crazy
Gotta get, gotta get, gotta get, gotta get
Gotta go home, home
Gotta go, I've blown another name
Boy, take a seat, let me explain
Don't break the chain
Come get your beat back in the game
Gotta put my foot down, switching lanes
Sensation pumping through my veins
Let's go again
I got your back so let it rain
Gotta go, I've blown another name
Boy, take a seat, let me explain
Don't break the chain
Come get your beat back in the game
Gotta put my foot down, switching lanes
Sensation pumping through my veins
Let's go again
I got your back so let it rain
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
I'll meet you on a Friday night
Play the game, we're gonna keep this tight
Listen up, we'll get 'em on your side
Reel it in, then, baby, then you play it back
Undercover, keep your head
Kinda like a bit of infra-red
Just remember, no, you won't forget
Baby, blow it, bang bang you're dead
Are you ticking down the line like a time bomb?
Are you picking up the pace, got your face on?
Are you making my escape, get away from?
Are you calling in the chase, wanna race some?
I crack the code
Are you watching me, baby, lose control?
I'm running that, gonna go crazy
Gotta get, gotta get, gotta get, gotta get
Gotta go home, home
Gotta go, I've blown another name
Boy, take a seat, let me explain
Don't break the chain
Come get your beat back in the game
Gotta put my foot down, switching lanes
Sensation pumping through my veins
Let's go again
I got your back so let it rain
Gotta go, I've blown another name
Boy, take a seat, let me explain
Don't break the chain
Come get your beat back in the game
Gotta put my foot down, switching lanes
Sensation pumping through my veins
Let's go again
I got your back so let it rain
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
You're playing with fire
This love, love, was running from the start
For love, desire
This love, love, let it break my heart
This love, love, let it break my heart
Are you ticking down the line like a time bomb?
Are you picking up the pace, got your face on?
Are you making my escape, get away from?
Are you calling in the chase, wanna race some?
I crack the code
Are you watching me, baby, lose control?
I'm running that, gonna go crazy
Gotta get, gotta get, gotta get, gotta get
Gotta go home, home
Gotta go, I've blown another name
Boy, take a seat, let me explain
Don't break the chain
Come get your beat back in the game
Gotta put my foot down, switching lanes
Sensation pumping through my veins
Let's go again
I got your back so let it rain
Gotta go, I've blown another name
Boy, take a seat, let me explain
Don't break the chain
Come get your beat back in the game
Gotta put my foot down, switching lanes
Sensation pumping through my veins
Let's go again
I got your back so let it rain
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
Call 911, she's on the run
In the song “Call 911” by Florrie, the lyrics detail a high-speed chase and the desire to escape from the current situation. The song is about someone who’s trying to escape from a situation they’ve found themselves in, specifically the consequences of their actions. They feel a rush and are trying to outrun their mistakes. They are searching for that one person they can trust and lean on like an FBI agent, someone who will have their back no matter the circumstances. It's a love story set amidst an action movie where the girl is running from the law and the boy is her getaway driver. The line "Call 911, she's on the run" is about bad things happening to someone when they’re on the edge, and the person is calling for help.
The chorus, "Are you ticking down the line like a time bomb?" is a metaphorical representation of being under pressure to make quick decisions because time is running out. The song employs cryptic imagery and themes of danger, excitement, and love, which blends well with the pop-rock production style of the music. The repeated chorus of "Call 911" echoes the sense that the singer has found themselves into a dangerous and urgent situation.
Overall, the song is about running away from your problems instead of facing them head-on, feeling the excitement of the moment and the fear of getting caught, and the idea that there's always someone there to help you, even during the most dangerous situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta go, I've blown another name
She's on the run from someone or something and has had to use a false name to avoid getting caught
We're gonna get on your bike
She and someone else are about to make a quick getaway on a motorcycle
All the girls they wanna take a ride
Other women envy her freedom and excitement and wish to have the same experience
Never one to wanna compromise
She is uncompromising in the pursuit of what she desires and does not want to be held back
I'm the chase and you're my FBI
She is the one being chased and whoever she's with is helping her escape like an FBI agent
Not gonna get you off your head
She is reassuring the person she's with that she won't get them into trouble
Don't you wanna take a ride instead?
She's offering the person she's with an exciting alternative to their previous plans
Just remember every word I said
She wants the person she's with to pay attention to her instructions and remember them
Baby, blow it, bang bang you're dead
She's saying that if they mess up and get caught, the consequences will be severe (potentially even lethal)
Are you ticking down the line like a time bomb?
She's asking if the person she's with is feeling anxious or nervous about the situation
Are you picking up the pace, got your face on?
She's asking if the person she's with is ready for a fast and exciting getaway
Are you making my escape, get away from?
She's asking if the person she's with is helping her make a successful escape
Are you calling in the chase, wanna race some?
She's asking if whoever is trying to chase them is in hot pursuit and if they're about to have a thrilling chase scene
I crack the code
She has figured out the best way to evade those who are chasing them
Are you watching me, baby, lose control?
She's asking if the person she's with is enjoying the excitement of the moment, even though it's risky
I'm running that, gonna go crazy
She's excited and feeling a rush of adrenaline, even though she knows the situation is dangerous
Gotta get, gotta get, gotta get, gotta get
She's emphasizing the urgency of getting away quickly and safely
Gotta go home, home
She wants to get back to safety and security as soon as possible
Boy, take a seat, let me explain
She's taking charge and explaining the next steps to the person she's with
Don't break the chain
She's warning the person she's with not to deviate from the plan
Come get your beat back in the game
She's trying to keep the person she's with motivated and excited about the escape
Gotta put my foot down, switching lanes
She's going to take more risk in order to evade capture and get to safety
Sensation pumping through my veins
She's feeling a thrill of excitement and danger that's making her adrenaline flow
Let's go again
She's eager to repeat this experience and feel the rush of escape once more
I got your back so let it rain
She's reassuring the person she's with that she'll help them no matter what happens
Call 911, she's on the run
She's reminding someone to call for help or if they get caught because she's on the run from danger and it could be useful
I'll meet you on a Friday night
She's making plans to meet up with someone at another time after their escape
Play the game, we're gonna keep this tight
She's emphasizing the need to stick to the plan and act carefully to evade capture
Listen up, we'll get 'em on your side
She has a plan to get someone to take their side and help them once they've escaped
Reel it in, then, baby, then you play it back
She's suggesting they should be clever in their actions and strategically capture the attention of those they need to in order to escape
Undercover, keep your head
She advises staying low and lying low to avoid getting caught
Kinda like a bit of infra-red
She's giving an analogy of their situation to help the person she's with understand how to stay hidden
Just remember, no, you won't forget
She's reminding the person she's with that they need to be aware of their actions and not forget anything important
You're playing with fire
She's acknowledging that the escape is a dangerous situation in which they could get caught and get into serious trouble
This love, love, was running from the start
She's likening the danger and excitement of the experience to being in love, as if she is pursuing something she can't resist
For love, desire
She's saying that the excitement and danger of the situation are too much to resist and that's why she's pursuing the escape
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, CARLA MARIA WILLIAMS, FLORENCE ARNOLD, FREDERICK FALKE, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, TOBY LE MESSURIER SCOTT
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Celeste Leste
Actually so sad that this song got so little recognition :'(
Tsavos Alliance
9 years later and I still remember
when this song came out. I ❤ Florrie!
Subiektywizm filozoficzny
Awesome. She' s doing remixes. She's doing everything. Truly woman of renaissance.
i have to go water my plants
Put this version on Spotify please !!!!!!
mothertothemoon7
this song popped into my head this week after hearing someone say "call 911" on a tv show. i used to listen to this song nonstop in college. walking to class, studying, doing laundry - what a nostalgia bomb. obviously it's so common now, but the late aughts and early 2010s were a really exciting time to discover music that was purely released on the internet. i tried to find it on spotify and found the fred falkan remix but for some reason couldn't figure out why it sounded different from what i remembered. now i'm realizing that it's the florrie remix that i first fell in love with. it's a killer track, and like Celeste mentioned below, it really should have blown up more. i never listened to anything she released afterwards (school took up a lot of my time) so i'm excited to go back and listen!
florriemusic
I've got a new track coming out this Friday which you might find interesting!
Los libros de Marcela
I need this to be on Spotify like right now 🖤🖤
Dimitris Kotsias
this song always made me feel a specific kind of way. Like I remember listening to it as a teenager, and I was fantasising having a best friend and we would get into all sorts of drama with boyfriends and school and whatever. The lyrics have nothing to do with this but the melody really kinda made me feel like a wasp teenager.
Jasmine Chua
I'm listening to florrie's songs everyday:} I won't miss a bit
Bethan
I really think florrie should do more songs like this :') my favorite by far <3