She once said that as a child, she dove to the bottom of a swimming pool and, for a moment, felt like she could breathe, and she's been trying to recreate the feeling ever since.
***** I didnt know that, but she said reciently that this song is inspired in a Frida Kahlo painting called Lo que el agua me dio Or what the water gave me in english :D
8 years. 8 whole freaking years, and this song still evokes more emotions than I've ever cared to feel or express in my entire life. 8 years and listening to this song still sounds and feels like the first time. Florence's music transcends and breaks all laws of time and relativity lol idc idc! EDIT: This absolute banger still has its grip on me in 2022. STILL banging this in 2023 - Florence is FOREVER
I pity the fool that gets manipulated by a simple product bcs that's what this is u can buy this online or on a cd or whatever don't forget that there are real spiritual things try a book
this helped me when i was hospitalized for suicidal ideation. It wasn't exactly healthy to listen to a song about suicide when i was having those thoughts, but it still helped me transform that sadness into something more positive. It was also nice to know that I wasn't alone in this taboo romanticizing. Even now, years later, when I think of how terrified I am of death, this song helps me think through it and cope. The only way to be at peace with death is to live your life without fear. and make full use of it. Earn your eternal rest, because death halts for no one. I've loved Florence and The Machine since I was a child, and I'm still obsessed with them. They've really impacted me and my life. I wish anyone reading this a long, happy life. Know you are loved.
You were hospitalized for this?! This is some system that works well. Where I am from I'm literally begging for help and people are saying to me that everyone wants to kill themselves and that's the most normal thing so I should work more till I have no time to think about shit. I am so happy you've gone trough this and still well and alive 🎉❤
@@elenakehayova5231 If you need it. Listen to Ester Hicks or Louise Hay. It may help. If you are still wobbly. If you are happy. These will nit take that away ❤
For anyone who may not know, this song is inspired by the English writer Virginia Woolf. She suffered from Bipolar Disorder throughout most of her life and eventually succumbed to it. She committed suicide by drowning with "pockets full of stones." This song beautifully depicts her struggle. One of Florence's best songs!
VII The Magician "Welch decided to name the song "What the Water Gave Me" after seeing a Frida Kahlo painting. During an interview, she confirmed that the song was inspired by Virginia Woolf, an English writer." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_the_Water_Gave_Me_%28song%29
You can find a few of their live performances on here, and they have been on TV, and it is they as the name says it is a band. I watched one on TV where she was free and unrestrained and led the security on a merry dance, which made me giggle.
@@DermacrosisI saw her live in GA a year ago. It was truly life changing & I've been to hundreds of concerts in my life. She & Stevie Nicks are my top 2 ever. 💜
@@sherrie.112 I have never been so lucky to see them live, but I remember a festival performance broadcast that made me giggle because she ed the security on a merry dance. Just so that they did not form a proper barrier between her and those who are there for the group.
Florence's voice is so powerful, I swear she could knock down a building with the same strength of an earthquake. It almost happened the last time I saw her live.
Charlotte Hill I'm referring to a show Florence did back in April 2010 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver Canada. I felt the walls and floor shake due to the vibrations made from her voice. It was thrilling to " feel " hear voice in that way.
This song helped me get through a tough time in college in 2011. Even now as I experience increased stress, grief, and burdens the song continues to mellow me out.
Yeah it helped me through my gcses as an escapism and coping with years of bullying. Was hooked on her music from 2009 and i was 13. Think because i share similar aesthetic it was refreshing and made me feel grounded.
This is the most spiritual song I've ever heard, I can't even explain how I feel about it, it's so special to me. It actually gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it, it seems like it can touch my soul. I really hope to listen it live someday, I'm sure it would be one of the best experiences of my life. Florence and the machine, thank you for this masterpiece, I really mean it.
it's kinda weird to reply to my own comment but whatever, it's like talking to a past self. Anyway I'm going to see Florence live in December and I'm so happy! If they play this song I'll be overwhelmed with joy, just the idea of it gives me goosebumps
Grace Slick, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Souixsie, Tori Amos and Polly Jean Harvey all wrapped up in one incredible voice. The most gifted artist of the last ten years.
you missed Sandy Denny, it's not hard to imagine Florence being the female foil to Robert Plant when Zeppelin do Battle of Evermore.. but she is definitely influenced by all these artists!
+Fernando Arzate I heard that the guy who plays harp got kicked out of music school because he kept experimenting and playing jazzy tunes on the harp. sounds like a really interesting dude, by the name of Tom Monger
The Lyrics: Time it took us To where the water was That’s what the water gave me And time goes quicker Between the two of us Oh, my love, don’t forsake me Take what the water gave me Lay me down Let the only sound Be the overflow Pockets full of stones Lay me down Let the only sound Be the overflow And oh, poor Atlas The world’s a beast of a burden You’ve been holding up a long time And all this longing And the ships are left to rust That’s what the water gave us So lay me down Let the only sound Be the overflow Pockets full of stones Lay me down Let the only sound Be the overflow ‘Cause they took your loved ones But returned them in exchange for you But would you have it any other way? Would you have it any other way? You couldn't have it any other way ‘Cause she’s a cruel mistress And a bargain must be made But oh, my love, don’t forget me When I let the water take me So lay me down Let the only sound Be the over flow Pockets full of stones Lay me down Let the only sound Be the overflow So lay me down Let the only sound Be the overflow Pockets full of stones Lay me down Let the only sound Be the overflow
I'd say that dyeing your hair with henna would be the best solution as it gives you this stunning, red colour and doesn't wash away. It also makes your hair look thick and glossy. But since it is so durable, once you go for henna you can't really go back.
My favourite thing about this song is the build up with the backing vocals and then the release full of emotion accompanied by all the instruments playing together. Amazing composition. The whole song is incredible tbh ❤
I don’t know what is about this song but it just hits so hard. I absolutely love it. “Oh poor Atlas the world’s a beast of a burden you’ve been holding up a long time” has to be the greatest line ever written.
There is so much symbolism in the lyrics, I didn't hear the words with in the words before then I was suddenly shook and my spiritual journey began and man this song plays differently in 5D
A27 I thought it was perfect in last years Glasto when it ws raining and she was soaked. Plus her leading the security people on a merry chase when going up to the audience made me laugh.
***** Haha she kind of did the same when I saw her! I saw her in Governors Ball this year and she was recovering from a broken foot but she kept running around the stage. She is a queen
A27 She had that in this years Glaso to. In last years it was the pit and the poor security would just get to her after she moved only for her to rush off in another direction, it sort of said "sod you". THis years Glasto performance gave me a laugh when one of the audience shouted out "I went ginger for/because of you", she actually heard it over the noise and interacted with her. Though I did feel sorry for her brother this time around as she said he was there and needed a girlfriend so if any wnated to meet himhe is in the crowd. The poor load must have been crushed in the ob of fans trying to get to him :D
***** Haha thats so funny. And another moment happened when a fan held a sign that said "Hug?" and Florence literally said if you can get to me I'll give you a hug. Then the whole crowed literally lifted the girl and brought her all the way so that she could hug Florence and her band. She's an awesome artist!
I've heard her concerts are transcendental. I would love to go. Her music (especially this song and No Light, No Light) accompanied me on my spiritual awakening
She is so perfect with all her struggles. What you see is what you get, there´s no characterization. She is so pure, so magical. She transcends her humanity and becomes the music and we all should be forever grateful for her, an awaken Angel in a world of sleepwalkers
I love the raw emotion in her music. That description you gave of her is perfect... "An awakened Angel in a world of sleepwalkers". Love and peace to you and yours.💏
This little gal has the biggest set of vocals I have heard since Lydia pence back in the late 60's! Always get goosebumps no matter how many times I listen! People of my generation who say there's no good music anymore... aren't paying attention!
I get a rush when I turn this on when it starts to rain. It feels perfect. It perfect all the time. Intoxicating, yeah a bit sleepy for some at times. But its rare. Florence is so artistic.
Florence inspired me to pursue psychology and counseling to help others. She helped invoke emotions in me I’ve never felt. She helped me thru tough times so I can only imagine how it has empowered people suffering from mental illness and disparities in life. Florence is one of a kind!
I discovered florence+the machine a few months ago and they have quickly risen to the best artist I have ever heard, this song is a masterpiece and few rival its beauty.
I've been here before, and I've commented before. What is it that brings me back? It's the song, of course, and the tune. And the sky, and the reaching for the sky. And her lips, and the asymmetry of her face - Flo is not pretty, but she is beautiful. So much joy, in a song that is about sadness. Words fail me.
Jed Dye Ah, you're so kind to say that. I'm complex, but I'm not interesting. Incidentally, moving on ..... I admire Flo, but I am not happy with the recent two singles from the forthcoming album. So ... gays in the military, your thoughts?
I'm against anyone in the military lolz, wars are only fought for profit. If a gay man wishes to join the military I see no problem as long as he can carry his own weight. I'm not sexist but I have heard from guys in the military that most women who join only pass the training because the guys around them are all helping, that to me seems like a major disadvantage if you can't carry your own gear in combat. That's what I meant by carrying your own weight.
Jed Dye I'm sorry, Jed, I'm British, and my sense of humour got the better of me. My comment really meant - what do you think of those tracks?! But yes, I am also against war, although possibly not against the just war, and I am opposed to nuclear weapons and mutually assured destruction, but I am for females performing any roles that they want to carry out (my wife made me say that) and I think combat packs should be lighter. Isn't it great that a pop tune by a UK songstress can get us discussing these issues? I love UA-cam!
Yes, it's great haha. I must go back to my first comment and repeat the fact that you are an interesting person, and I know I talk to everyone on here. Most folks are very adept at throwing insults. By the way I'm also British but really I'm Scottish lol. Nice talking with you sir, I did wonder why you started asking obscure questions , thought it was some kind of test and I was hoping for a prize hehe. Have a great day sir, it's been a pleasure.
Every Time i listen to this song i feel like a mer person in the ocean in the beautiful mystery of shipwrecks,abysses,fishes,and so much more beautiful
And oh, poor Atlas The world’s a beast of a burden You’ve been holding up a long time And all this longing And the ships are left to rust That’s what the water gave us Florence, Virginia would be so happy to know that such a beautiful was inspired by her work and her life.
I did some research and discovered that this song is about Virginia Woolf's suicide. Then I came here and saw the vídeo... honestly, I fell in love with her idea. This is one of the happiest music vídeos of her, and in my opinion she made it that way to show that life is good after all. And it has good times, besides all, so we shouldn't think that killing ourselves is na option. Also, this was one of her rare vídeos in which she appears off character (being Florence Welch and not the artistic Florence). Maybe this was because the song wasn't really about her, so she didn't appear much.
So the songs about suicide? Always wondered if it was suicide or homicide, when you hear things like all are laying for the ships are left to rust anything like lay me down let the water overflow Pockets filled with stones you kinda wonder haha.
Brandon H haha true. in fact, virginia woolf killed herself by filling her pockets with stones and throwing herself in a lake. there’s clear references to that like the verse you just said, and there are also subtle references to the other events surrounding her death (sometimes i think the lyrics are part of the letter virginia wrote for her husband before doing it)
On the other hand, sometimes this world just isn't right for some people. Born in the wrong time. It happens with artists and visionaries. Their agents and publicists and publishers and advertisers and everyone else who makes money off them *do not understand*. Cannot understand. Because this world, being the product of many, is a world they made, and they like it just the way it is. They don't care if a handful of us don't belong here. Not at all. Except for whatever money we can generate for them. And if we can't do that--maybe our art isn't what they want right now--then we're useless. We don't kill ourselves for that. We kill ourselves because the libido of the ugly can be too much to bear for any decent human being who hasn't replaced their blood with the sludge of liquefied bank notes. I've endured a while now. We'll see how much more. Though, unlike Woolf, few will mind my passing. lol.
Just discovered them, through metalsucks (WTF!) and man... ALL songs I've heard sofar almost make me tears, while I usually listen to metal. The atmosphere and emotion the songs evoke is amazing! man. The UK must be the greatest set of countries in the world when it comes to popmusic innovation and creativity in general. And no, I come from the Netherlands.
I think she is perhaps the most beautiful woman in the cosmos because of not only who she is and what her music means to me, but to a heart that has endured terribly, she has been a source of love when there has been none. It's hard to believe that its been so many years since this was released and still, every time I hear it, every time I watch her sing this with that angelic voice, she takes me away, plain and so utterly truthful to a place I hardly remember.....hope.
+alexf02071999 I love this track but no way would I say it's the best she's done. That is the beauty of great music. Everyone has different feelings about different songs. at least we all agree that Flo+ the Machine is something really special
+youandwhosearmy? Well actually I think Queen of Peace is the best track off the new album and one of the best songs she's ever done, along with this one and Blinding. I had no idea there were people who didn't like QoP, it blew me away the first time I heard it, too. Like I said, I love her new stuff, but this song is just perfection for me.
+alexf02071999 If pushed on an early favourite it'd be "Howl" for me but in all honesty I couldn't pick out favourites because they are just so many classy, quality tracks on all thew records.
+alexf02071999 Music is very subjective, a music promoter guru guy once told me that the secret that most people don't realize is that a persons music and vocals, the song is "a feeling" projected from that person, and when you listen you receive it, and feel the same feeling, and if its real good for you at that time you love it. This explains why sometimes we might think "born to be wild" is the best song ever, if you hanging out a sunroof going down the freeway smashed on beer and weed, or you may think Diana Krall's "temptation" is the best when your going down on someone. The appeal of a song not only changes from person to person but from mood to mood, or often times liked because it takes you from feeling like crap to the same awesome feeling the person had when they were singing it, you feel what they felt, and become them in a way. So to say any song is good or bad may be useful only in the most simplistic sense, in other words, I don't like how it makes me feel. Like "Fishheads, fishheads, roly poly fish heads, eat them up, yum!" the hit from the 1980's, does not do a hell of a lot for me in any mood, unless maybe if I dropped acid, lol......Today I think "What the water gave me" is the best song ever, because I want to feel what she feels, and do love the feeling, it is awesome, but tomorrow I may need a different feeling. Comparing songs at the level of good or bad is like comparing roads, a road is a road, it all depends on where you want to go.
+Chloe Connell heh :) My first song was in live mode, it was spectrum she sang in X-factor. i was stunned too. and from that day, im listening to her every day.
Such an inspiration to me! I danced right out of daily migraines in University by putting on the first two Florence & the Machine albums every night! LOL 🤣 I'm not kidding... in a few months... everything changed⚡
She gives off such a beautiful and charismatic energy. Her smile is gorgeous. Truly soul touching music and vocals. I love both her music and her so much!
“And Oh poor Atlas the worlds a beast of a burden you’ve been holding up a long time” brilliant. I’m so upset I never got to see her perform this live. I hope she brings it back for a tour. This song is just so unbelievably mesmerizing. Do prefer the demo version but this is still so good.
I remember hearing the song on the radio before it was released. It was one of those moments when your ears prick up and you stop everything you're doing. There's a power here that cannot be faked.
I relate to the water scenario. It feels euphoric, Sound disappeared and time was still, I felt free, as the voices in my head ceased, could feel who I am.
Wow! I have only sort of discovered Florence in the last week or so, and this is the first time I have ever heard this song. It is not very often that an artist renders me lost for words. This is one of those times. Wow!
" 'cause they took your loved ones but returned them in exchange for you, but would you have it any other way? would you have it any other way? *you couldn't have it any other way."*
It's Friday, January the 10th and I just looked if this song I have been listening to since 2012 matches my "look back 5 years on UA-cam" reel and I just got tears in my eyes! In 2012, while I was sitting on a local bus in Laos, listening to Florence and the Machine, I imagined a life I am living now. Back then, it was so unreachable and seemed impossible. Now I am here ... listening, getting tears of gratitude 💚. This song has so much power, love, inspiration in it. It is a masterpiece! Thank you for eternity 🌸.
Not many songs can get inside of you and make you feel spiritual. This is one of the few.
All of her songs do this! Lol
I liked this song instantly
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Feel this!!!❤
She once said that as a child, she dove to the bottom of a swimming pool and, for a moment, felt like she could breathe, and she's been trying to recreate the feeling ever since.
***** I didnt know that, but she said reciently that this song is inspired in a Frida Kahlo painting called Lo que el agua me dio Or what the water gave me in english :D
You're are right, she said that about the water thing at her concert
+Ryan Clarke i thought that this song is about virginia woolf's death,am i wrong?
+Açelya Dalgıç no i think it was inspired by both of them
CandKrocknroll it sounds true,thank you
8 years. 8 whole freaking years, and this song still evokes more emotions than I've ever cared to feel or express in my entire life. 8 years and listening to this song still sounds and feels like the first time. Florence's music transcends and breaks all laws of time and relativity lol idc idc!
EDIT: This absolute banger still has its grip on me in 2022. STILL banging this in 2023 - Florence is FOREVER
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same!!!!!!
Speeches, apart from 1 word ,quality!!!!
I pity the fool that gets manipulated by a simple product bcs that's what this is u can buy this online or on a cd or whatever don't forget that there are real spiritual things try a book
I felt this in my soul ✨
this helped me when i was hospitalized for suicidal ideation. It wasn't exactly healthy to listen to a song about suicide when i was having those thoughts, but it still helped me transform that sadness into something more positive. It was also nice to know that I wasn't alone in this taboo romanticizing. Even now, years later, when I think of how terrified I am of death, this song helps me think through it and cope. The only way to be at peace with death is to live your life without fear. and make full use of it. Earn your eternal rest, because death halts for no one. I've loved Florence and The Machine since I was a child, and I'm still obsessed with them. They've really impacted me and my life. I wish anyone reading this a long, happy life. Know you are loved.
You were hospitalized for this?! This is some system that works well. Where I am from I'm literally begging for help and people are saying to me that everyone wants to kill themselves and that's the most normal thing so I should work more till I have no time to think about shit. I am so happy you've gone trough this and still well and alive 🎉❤
@@elenakehayova5231 I hope you're doing better now and that you get the help you need! Sending love your way 🖤
I love this.... Thank you❤
❤❤❤soothing and therapeutic for all
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If you need it. Listen to Ester Hicks or Louise Hay. It may help. If you are still wobbly.
If you are happy. These will nit take that away ❤
For anyone who may not know, this song is inspired by the English writer Virginia Woolf. She suffered from Bipolar Disorder throughout most of her life and eventually succumbed to it. She committed suicide by drowning with "pockets full of stones." This song beautifully depicts her struggle. One of Florence's best songs!
rups9518 Wrong, is for the oil painting of Frida Kahlo Lo que el agua me dió (What the Water Gave Me)
That painting is artistic but it's disgusting to ne
VII The Magician "Welch decided to name the song "What the Water Gave Me" after seeing a Frida Kahlo painting. During an interview, she confirmed that the song was inspired by Virginia Woolf, an English writer." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_the_Water_Gave_Me_%28song%29
Taylor Shelton Then she did something right.
rups9518 I thought it was "Never Let Me Go"? Then what abou that song :s?
I was so obsessed with this song for years and I'm still not over it
+Emery Lares same boat
I been listening to this song since it's release.
I am still not over it.
This song is Heaven.
Em L. Do ya still like it?
this is the kind of song you never get over 😍
it doesn't get old its always beautiful
Still listening to this masterpiece in 2024❤
Hell yeah
Omg ... Had to be a swiftie🤭🤭🤭@@Swiftiesforever1989
Me Too...Its a new epoch and with it comes great despair
😂 yep
2025
I can confirm that discovering Florence+TheMachine cleared my skin
Same
I swear to God :))))
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🤣facts
You was a rap person ?(?
The last seconds of pure instrumental awesomeness is the cherry on top.
J S awesome song from a lovely woman.!!!!
An artist ahead of her time.Florence is unique,she is a genius.
Florence knows the meaning of life
Yes.
+Aaliyah Henderson I assure you, she knows the breath of life itself pretty well
+Aaliyah Henderson way to wise for her own years.
42?
She gave me life (along with Queen Bey, Adele, Sia, etc.). Before I discovered them, I was a soulless, abiotic, piece of mass drifting along.
Here she's at her most unrestrained, Dionysian element. It would be such a gem to hear her perform this live.
what do you mean by Dionysian element? Pardon me, I am less cultured than you obviously)
@@crestfallenknight7983 I found this on the webs "relating to the sensual, spontaneous, and emotional aspects of human nature."
You can find a few of their live performances on here, and they have been on TV, and it is they as the name says it is a band. I watched one on TV where she was free and unrestrained and led the security on a merry dance, which made me giggle.
@@DermacrosisI saw her live in GA a year ago. It was truly life changing & I've been to hundreds of concerts in my life. She & Stevie Nicks are my top 2 ever. 💜
@@sherrie.112 I have never been so lucky to see them live, but I remember a festival performance broadcast that made me giggle because she ed the security on a merry dance. Just so that they did not form a proper barrier between her and those who are there for the group.
Florence's voice is so powerful, I swear she could knock down a building with the same strength of an earthquake. It almost happened the last time I saw her live.
Charlotte Hill I'm referring to a show Florence did back in April 2010 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver Canada. I felt the walls and floor shake due to the vibrations made from her voice. It was thrilling to " feel " hear voice in that way.
Saint Martins She has a magnificent voice!!!
You are blessed to have witnessed such greatness...
Saint Martins 10000000000000% correct Sir!
Like being punched in the mouth and coming out with two black eyes. SMH, she's got THE voice.
This song helped me get through a tough time in college in 2011. Even now as I experience increased stress, grief, and burdens the song continues to mellow me out.
❤🤗💪
I hope things get better for you, you deserve it
Yeah it helped me through my gcses as an escapism and coping with years of bullying. Was hooked on her music from 2009 and i was 13. Think because i share similar aesthetic it was refreshing and made me feel grounded.
Try Enya's "Carrabien Blue", or Tori Amos if you want to chill out.
This is the most spiritual song I've ever heard, I can't even explain how I feel about it, it's so special to me. It actually gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it, it seems like it can touch my soul. I really hope to listen it live someday, I'm sure it would be one of the best experiences of my life. Florence and the machine, thank you for this masterpiece, I really mean it.
it's kinda weird to reply to my own comment but whatever, it's like talking to a past self. Anyway I'm going to see Florence live in December and I'm so happy! If they play this song I'll be overwhelmed with joy, just the idea of it gives me goosebumps
My all time favourite
It gives me intense goosebumps too :)
when I was fucking depressed this song me through it
You should definitely listen to "fuel to fire " by Agnes Obel, it's the most spiritually deep goosebump giving, heart calming, beautiful song
This song is effortlessly transcendent and makes you dig deep into yourself. And see your reflection
The raw emotion
Grace Slick, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Souixsie, Tori Amos and Polly Jean Harvey all wrapped up in one incredible voice. The most gifted artist of the last ten years.
Oh my god this is the ulimate list!
you missed Sandy Denny, it's not hard to imagine Florence being the female foil to Robert Plant when Zeppelin do Battle of Evermore.. but she is definitely influenced by all these artists!
You described it perfectly!!! 10 years later and this is perfect!!!
@@mcalder69 The female foil to Zeppelin has got to be Ann Wilson, she's practically an honorary member of the band as far as I'm concerned haha
Amen to that, Brotha! 🖤🖤🖤
You know when you hear the harps, shits about to go down.
+Fernando Arzate I heard that the guy who plays harp got kicked out of music school because he kept experimenting and playing jazzy tunes on the harp. sounds like a really interesting dude, by the name of Tom Monger
+Fernando Arzate Agree!
+Fernando Arzate thats what makes flo aswell :) love the way her and them go together
Lol true -dat- that [Flo is to cool for incorrect spelling!]
Fernando Arzate you know when you got the herps shits about to go down
The Lyrics:
Time it took us
To where the water was
That’s what the water gave me
And time goes quicker
Between the two of us
Oh, my love, don’t forsake me
Take what the water gave me
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
And oh, poor Atlas
The world’s a beast of a burden
You’ve been holding up a long time
And all this longing
And the ships are left to rust
That’s what the water gave us
So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
‘Cause they took your loved ones
But returned them in exchange for you
But would you have it any other way?
Would you have it any other way?
You couldn't have it any other way
‘Cause she’s a cruel mistress
And a bargain must be made
But oh, my love, don’t forget me
When I let the water take me
So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the over flow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
So lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
+Comment Companion copy and paste works too.
+Chloe Connell Lol hahahahaha
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Thank you
I hear "pockets full of scones" every time
Absolute old soul trying to reconcile herself to this modern world.
My exact thoughts ♡ Instantly connected to that part of myself as well ☆
@@mariapapaconstantinou7934 Right there with you my girl. ❤
I think she may be the goddess Hera in human form
this song is one of the many reasons why music is forever beautiful, love the movement as it will find thee.
Her hair colour is gorgeous
+Maya Olvera nope, she's a brunette naturally but has been dyeing her hair red/ginger for ages :)
What? I am also brunnette and dying my hair red, but cannot preserve the colour as well as she does. How does she do it?
she doesnt. Its made for video
Princess Euphemia100 money😘
I'd say that dyeing your hair with henna would be the best solution as it gives you this stunning, red colour and doesn't wash away. It also makes your hair look thick and glossy. But since it is so durable, once you go for henna you can't really go back.
2022 this song still in my heart!
mystique and full of magic.
Ive been following F+TM since the very early days in 2007. Still my favourite band 15 years later.
12 years and still best Florence + the Machine song :")
My favourite thing about this song is the build up with the backing vocals and then the release full of emotion accompanied by all the instruments playing together. Amazing composition. The whole song is incredible tbh ❤
This is a masterpiece, so full of emotion.
I don’t know what is about this song but it just hits so hard. I absolutely love it. “Oh poor Atlas the world’s a beast of a burden you’ve been holding up a long time” has to be the greatest line ever written.
There is so much symbolism in the lyrics, I didn't hear the words with in the words before then I was suddenly shook and my spiritual journey began and man this song plays differently in 5D
Truth
hearing this song live is so ethereal
A27 I thought it was perfect in last years Glasto when it ws raining and she was soaked. Plus her leading the security people on a merry chase when going up to the audience made me laugh.
***** Haha she kind of did the same when I saw her! I saw her in Governors Ball this year and she was recovering from a broken foot but she kept running around the stage. She is a queen
A27
She had that in this years Glaso to. In last years it was the pit and the poor security would just get to her after she moved only for her to rush off in another direction, it sort of said "sod you".
THis years Glasto performance gave me a laugh when one of the audience shouted out "I went ginger for/because of you", she actually heard it over the noise and interacted with her.
Though I did feel sorry for her brother this time around as she said he was there and needed a girlfriend so if any wnated to meet himhe is in the crowd. The poor load must have been crushed in the ob of fans trying to get to him :D
***** Haha thats so funny. And another moment happened when a fan held a sign that said "Hug?" and Florence literally said if you can get to me I'll give you a hug. Then the whole crowed literally lifted the girl and brought her all the way so that she could hug Florence and her band. She's an awesome artist!
A27 Oooh if that was me they would have a job trying to do that, I am harldy a light weight. Though I wish it was me.
3:55
*yay let's dance woo* - flo
"florence focus" - band
"yea ok" - flo
HAHHA SHES SO CUTE
+Ryan Clarke I bet she's a blast to work with, all that positive energy :)
I feel like "Florence focus" is a common phrase to be heard around the recording studio lol
Ryan Clarke
Made me burst out laughing while I was trying to sing along.
This is not a song, it's a religious experience
true!
that's exactly what I feel
Oh my I feel you
For some, it's real life
I've heard her concerts are transcendental. I would love to go. Her music (especially this song and No Light, No Light) accompanied me on my spiritual awakening
She is so perfect with all her struggles. What you see is what you get, there´s no characterization. She is so pure, so magical. She transcends her humanity and becomes the music and we all should be forever grateful for her, an awaken Angel in a world of sleepwalkers
I love the raw emotion in her music. That description you gave of her is perfect...
"An awakened Angel in a world of sleepwalkers".
Love and peace to you and yours.💏
Florence's song is just so beautiful and pure pain.
Florence is love . Florence is life .
I was only nine years old- I had all the fatm mercy and albums....
Angus MacKinnon lol, every night he prays to florence to thank him for the life he has been given
Florence does nothing but impress. Incredible musician, probably my favourite vocalist at the moment. Such a clean and powerful voice.
Still love this song so much. Ceremonials is still my favorite album of hers
still like ceremonials more than lungs
I think I have to let this album grow on me, I love this song tho
I agree.. she might agree too. The tour for her 5th album has more tracks from Ceremonials than any other one
Cant wait!
Ceremonials is elite
This song about ending one's life gives me power and strength to keep going with mine
This is one of my most favorite songs. I absolutely love everything about it..... 😍
for me EASILY their very best song
Jdgaf very much agreed!
I have listened to it 13 times and I can't get over the melody........
Charlie Hatton me too
Do you also love the ending of the song then? Some fan you are wishing the song to be finished.
I don't ever comment on anything, but this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Just beats out "sound of silence". Love it
This little gal has the biggest set of vocals I have heard since Lydia pence back in the late 60's! Always get goosebumps no matter how many times I listen! People of my generation who say there's no good music anymore... aren't paying attention!
I get a rush when I turn this on when it starts to rain. It feels perfect. It perfect all the time. Intoxicating, yeah a bit sleepy for some at times. But its rare. Florence is so artistic.
Florence inspired me to pursue psychology and counseling to help others. She helped invoke emotions in me I’ve never felt. She helped me thru tough times so I can only imagine how it has empowered people suffering from mental illness and disparities in life. Florence is one of a kind!
I swear every time I listen to this I 'go to a place,' the happy place, the 'I'm gonna be ok place,' and so forth. I love it!
I discovered florence+the machine a few months ago and they have quickly risen to the best artist I have ever heard, this song is a masterpiece and few rival its beauty.
I've been here before, and I've commented before. What is it that brings me back?
It's the song, of course, and the tune. And the sky, and the reaching for the sky. And her lips, and the asymmetry of her face - Flo is not pretty, but she is beautiful. So much joy, in a song that is about sadness. Words fail me.
Such expression in your comments. You are a wonderfully interesting person.
Jed Dye Ah, you're so kind to say that. I'm complex, but I'm not interesting. Incidentally, moving on ..... I admire Flo, but I am not happy with the recent two singles from the forthcoming album. So ... gays in the military, your thoughts?
I'm against anyone in the military lolz, wars are only fought for profit. If a gay man wishes to join the military I see no problem as long as he can carry his own weight. I'm not sexist but I have heard from guys in the military that most women who join only pass the training because the guys around them are all helping, that to me seems like a major disadvantage if you can't carry your own gear in combat. That's what I meant by carrying your own weight.
Jed Dye I'm sorry, Jed, I'm British, and my sense of humour got the better of me. My comment really meant - what do you think of those tracks?! But yes, I am also against war, although possibly not against the just war, and I am opposed to nuclear weapons and mutually assured destruction, but I am for females performing any roles that they want to carry out (my wife made me say that) and I think combat packs should be lighter. Isn't it great that a pop tune by a UK songstress can get us discussing these issues?
I love UA-cam!
Yes, it's great haha. I must go back to my first comment and repeat the fact that you are an interesting person, and I know I talk to everyone on here. Most folks are very adept at throwing insults. By the way I'm also British but really I'm Scottish lol. Nice talking with you sir, I did wonder why you started asking obscure questions , thought it was some kind of test and I was hoping for a prize hehe. Have a great day sir, it's been a pleasure.
This song and "only if for a night" saved my life once
+Eviticus Savali i´m interested, how´s that ?
+Eviticus Savali It did for me too. I have Flo and "The only solution was to stand and fight" on my left arm. It helps me fight my severe depression.
Listening to this song makes me feel so pure.
Every Time i listen to this song i feel like a mer person in the ocean in the beautiful mystery of shipwrecks,abysses,fishes,and so much more beautiful
Genius yo. Pure genius. And completely original. Her music isn't like anything else. She speaks to a primal part of your soul.
Fairplay to ya spotting a pure genius. You have that quality in you to see it in her
And oh, poor Atlas
The world’s a beast of a burden
You’ve been holding up a long time
And all this longing
And the ships are left to rust
That’s what the water gave us
Florence, Virginia would be so happy to know that such a beautiful was inspired by her work and her life.
Wonderful ! 🤗
I did some research and discovered that this song is about Virginia Woolf's suicide. Then I came here and saw the vídeo... honestly, I fell in love with her idea. This is one of the happiest music vídeos of her, and in my opinion she made it that way to show that life is good after all. And it has good times, besides all, so we shouldn't think that killing ourselves is na option. Also, this was one of her rare vídeos in which she appears off character (being Florence Welch and not the artistic Florence). Maybe this was because the song wasn't really about her, so she didn't appear much.
The mirror image: bipolar.
Simple but genius...
So the songs about suicide? Always wondered if it was suicide or homicide, when you hear things like all are laying for the ships are left to rust anything like lay me down let the water overflow Pockets filled with stones you kinda wonder haha.
Brandon H haha true. in fact, virginia woolf killed herself by filling her pockets with stones and throwing herself in a lake. there’s clear references to that like the verse you just said, and there are also subtle references to the other events surrounding her death (sometimes i think the lyrics are part of the letter virginia wrote for her husband before doing it)
On the other hand, sometimes this world just isn't right for some people. Born in the wrong time. It happens with artists and visionaries.
Their agents and publicists and publishers and advertisers and everyone else who makes money off them *do not understand*. Cannot understand. Because this world, being the product of many, is a world they made, and they like it just the way it is. They don't care if a handful of us don't belong here. Not at all. Except for whatever money we can generate for them. And if we can't do that--maybe our art isn't what they want right now--then we're useless. We don't kill ourselves for that.
We kill ourselves because the libido of the ugly can be too much to bear for any decent human being who hasn't replaced their blood with the sludge of liquefied bank notes. I've endured a while now. We'll see how much more. Though, unlike Woolf, few will mind my passing. lol.
@@camcloutier2738 Hey, just wanted to check in and see if you're doing alright. You're still with us, right?
Best Florence song of all time. Always has been, always will be
Since I discovered Florence life has been happier and so much better! Her style and lyrics make me feel alive!❤️
Stick with lungs and Ceremonials after that point she burnt herself out and should have done a couple of cover albums.
To all bass players in the place, I swear this is one of the most mesmerizing basslines there is to play. Goose bumps all the way!
Just discovered them, through metalsucks (WTF!) and man... ALL songs I've heard sofar almost make me tears, while I usually listen to metal. The atmosphere and emotion the songs evoke is amazing! man.
The UK must be the greatest set of countries in the world when it comes to popmusic innovation and creativity in general. And no, I come from the Netherlands.
Agreed! On many levels. In this particular video, I love how she loses herself in the music, or... finds herself in the music. :) Huge talent!
Hehe always fun to find someone else from Holland :D
Eliena Holtrop
Ze zijn blijkbaar ook best groot in NL. Wist ik niet, ik luister bijna geen mainstream radio meer :)
I don't think it's actually right to call this special kind of music pop! Is it?
annam19971997
It is popular music, so technically it's pop and it's also played on the radio :) Indie music can be popular too haha
This song gives me so much energy! I just have to get up and jump around in circles waving my arms around! Anyone else?
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I relate lol❤️😂
It’s crazy because it’s such a sad story
@@HorchataImpact I don't know the story behind it.
I think she is perhaps the most beautiful woman in the cosmos because of not only who she is and what her music means to me, but to a heart that has endured terribly, she has been a source of love when there has been none. It's hard to believe that its been so many years since this was released and still, every time I hear it, every time I watch her sing this with that angelic voice, she takes me away, plain and so utterly truthful to a place I hardly remember.....hope.
I feel shes all about the Ocean. anything Flowing and pure.
Anything FLOwing and pure.
I'm so sorry I had to!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
+Calia Jade HAHA
This song may be about suicide, but this song saved ME from suicide!
I'm glad
Eva Santorini Yay :3
Eva Santorini I think that "Never let me go" is more about suicide and this song is more about love.But that's Florence, so who knows :)
The flo's and I love you!!!
+Eva Santorini Try listening to Joy Division instead.
she's like a musical faery
This song is such a comfort for me to get me into 2023 🌟
omg she is so good! i'm listening to her for the first time and i love it!!
Hey could you give a listen to my florence welch cover, any critique is appreciated! :)
It’s amazing that Florence would have only been about 24/25 here. She’s absolutely fantastic.
I love the bit of 3:57 when she's having a little silly wiggly dance and then she suddenly stops like "Wait, crap, what???" She's so lovely.
I think someone said "Flo focus" and shes just like okay
Read your comment as it came on screen special synchronicity moment ❤️
The middle chorus is just insane.love it so much.when she gets to the yeah yeah,yeah lyrics . What a voice!😊
I love her new stuff, but I honestly don't think Flo will ever top this song.
+alexf02071999 the latest album is the best in terms of singing so the future is FLO
+alexf02071999 I love this track but no way would I say it's the best she's done. That is the beauty of great music. Everyone has different feelings about different songs. at least we all agree that Flo+ the Machine is something really special
+youandwhosearmy? Well actually I think Queen of Peace is the best track off the new album and one of the best songs she's ever done, along with this one and Blinding. I had no idea there were people who didn't like QoP, it blew me away the first time I heard it, too.
Like I said, I love her new stuff, but this song is just perfection for me.
+alexf02071999 If pushed on an early favourite it'd be "Howl" for me but in all honesty I couldn't pick out favourites because they are just so many classy, quality tracks on all thew records.
+alexf02071999 Music is very subjective, a music promoter guru guy once told me that the secret that most people don't realize is that a persons music and vocals, the song is "a feeling" projected from that person, and when you listen you receive it, and feel the same feeling, and if its real good for you at that time you love it. This explains why sometimes we might think "born to be wild" is the best song ever, if you hanging out a sunroof going down the freeway smashed on beer and weed, or you may think Diana Krall's "temptation" is the best when your going down on someone. The appeal of a song not only changes from person to person but from mood to mood, or often times liked because it takes you from feeling like crap to the same awesome feeling the person had when they were singing it, you feel what they felt, and become them in a way. So to say any song is good or bad may be useful only in the most simplistic sense, in other words, I don't like how it makes me feel. Like "Fishheads, fishheads, roly poly fish heads, eat them up, yum!" the hit from the 1980's, does not do a hell of a lot for me in any mood, unless maybe if I dropped acid, lol......Today I think "What the water gave me" is the best song ever, because I want to feel what she feels, and do love the feeling, it is awesome, but tomorrow I may need a different feeling. Comparing songs at the level of good or bad is like comparing roads, a road is a road, it all depends on where you want to go.
1:15 That...that thing, that sound, that change of the melody I like it too much.
this song is f*kin good against depression, love u Florence
We can all agree that Florence is not only an artist but also a force of nature.. 🌊🌀
love the atmosphere of this song💯💯
How have I only just heard this song, it's perfection
My first song was what kind of man. I was stunned.
+Chloe Connell heh :) My first song was in live mode, it was spectrum she sang in X-factor. i was stunned too. and from that day, im listening to her every day.
Whenever i feel depressed, i put on this song and I end up dancing. :)
Such an inspiration to me! I danced right out of daily migraines in University by putting on the first two Florence & the Machine albums every night! LOL 🤣 I'm not kidding... in a few months... everything changed⚡
Modern Fleetwood mac. With a much larger energy field. STOKED about YOU guys!
2021 never felt better.. kneeling down but proud & strong. Thank you. Love you.
She gives off such a beautiful and charismatic energy. Her smile is gorgeous. Truly soul touching music and vocals. I love both her music and her so much!
“And Oh poor Atlas the worlds a beast of a burden you’ve been holding up a long time” brilliant. I’m so upset I never got to see her perform this live. I hope she brings it back for a tour. This song is just so unbelievably mesmerizing. Do prefer the demo version but this is still so good.
one of the most powerful singers ever
I remember hearing the song on the radio before it was released. It was one of those moments when your ears prick up and you stop everything you're doing. There's a power here that cannot be faked.
I dream of the day,when i will finally get to their concert
Me too. I really want to go. It would be the best thing ever if I got the opportunity to see them live!
Ivan Bobinski I've been twice. First in 2011,you're life won't be same again,I promise :)
I've been at rock in rio 2013, its magnificent!!
God, clicked this knowing I’d like it and did. Chills, literal chills.
B99 reference?
simply amazing - an angel among us .... sooooo talented
i’ve been trying to find this song for YEARS and i finally found it i used to listen to this song on repeat when i was 7 - 8
Me too. And I always thougnt it was released back in the 80s. ❤
She is an absolute gift to the world of music..sent from Heaven I believe
I relate to the water scenario.
It feels euphoric,
Sound disappeared and time was still,
I felt free, as the voices in my head ceased, could feel who I am.
This song saved my life tonight
Hope you r doing well
If you enjoyed Florence, Daughter and Agnes Obel are amazing, as well.
@@leviacronym6770 thankyou will check them out x
Also check dead in the water ellie goulding @@ebenham1713
Wow! I have only sort of discovered Florence in the last week or so, and this is the first time I have ever heard this song. It is not very often that an artist renders me lost for words. This is one of those times. Wow!
Welcome to the family! Florence is AMAZING.
She's awesome. There is a metal cover of this song too. Check it out if you like metal, they did a good job.🔥🤘
Today, 10 years ago this masterpiece came out. Tysm for everything Florence
Best song ever written I swear to god
Omg, one of them!
And I swear to gods
" 'cause they took your loved ones
but returned them in exchange for you,
but would you have it any other way?
would you have it any other way?
*you couldn't have it any other way."*
This song is about the moment of crumbling, of letting your self to crumble, a moment of quitting off the world's burden and of salvation.
My dad likes to talk about how he went to a friend’s concert a long time ago and Florence + The Machine opened FOR THEM. They’ve certainly grown!
Words are underrated to define her and this song.
This women makes me cry she's the best
She knows how to get fun, she knows how to be serious when she's singing. What do you want more?
2023 This song still helps me accept myself the way I am. Still fighting the worst mental issues ever but with her music, things get easier 🤗
It's Friday, January the 10th and I just looked if this song I have been listening to since 2012 matches my "look back 5 years on UA-cam" reel and I just got tears in my eyes! In 2012, while I was sitting on a local bus in Laos, listening to Florence and the Machine, I imagined a life I am living now. Back then, it was so unreachable and seemed impossible. Now I am here ... listening, getting tears of gratitude 💚. This song has so much power, love, inspiration in it. It is a masterpiece! Thank you for eternity 🌸.
Beautiful is too less a word to describe this song, especially it's ending :)
There's no better vocalist on the planet, at the moment, in my humble opinion.
I love this woman, so much love and strength, keep going Florence and all xxx
This must be the most beautiful song I have ever listened to. It must have been hundreds of times and yet...