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Breaking DownFlorence + The Machine

Released: October 28, 2011

Songwriter: Florence Welch

Producer: Paul Epworth

[Verse 1]
All alone
It was always there you see
And even on my own
It was always standing next to me

[Pre-Chorus]
I can see it coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight
Holding my hand in the pale gloom
Can you see it coming now?

[Chorus]
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down

[Verse 2]
All alone
Even when I was a child
I've always known
There was something to be frightened of

[Pre-Chorus]
I can see you coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight
Holding my hand in the pale gloom
Can you see it coming now?

[Chorus]
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down

[Verse 3]
All alone
On the edge of sleep
My old familiar friend
Comes and lies down next to me

[Pre-Chorus]
And I can see you coming from the edge of the room
Smiling in the streetlight
Even with my eyes shut tight
I still see him coming now

[Chorus]
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down

Florence + The Machine

Florence + the Machine is an English alternative band, co-founded by front-woman, Florence Welch, and keyboardist and producer, Isabella Summers. The band is managed by Mairead Nash who also managed the original duo, known at the time as ‘Florence Robot/Isa Machine’, after Florence Welch sang Etta James‘ “Something’s Got A Hold On Me” to her in a club bathroom in December 2006.

The band first found fame in their native UK. Their debut album, Lungs (2009), went Gold within the first week of release, Platinum in less than 6 months and 4x Platinum in just over a year. They broke into the USA market after an elaborate performance of “Dog Days Are Over” at the 2010 VMA’s.

Their sophomore album, Ceremonials (2011), debuted at #1 on the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand charts. The band embarked on their second arena-based tour, the Ceremonials Tour. Most dates completely sold out.

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