Florence + The Machine

Released: May 29, 2015

Songwriter: Florence Welch

Producer: Brett “123” Shaw

[Verse 1]
Hey, look up
Don’t make a spectre of yourself living in that ghoulish light
You are a slave to your own creation
Look up, look up, the spell is broken

[Chorus]
That original lifeline
Original lifeline

[Refrain]
But I'm the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Cause there's a hole where your heart lies
And I can see it with my third eye
And every touch, it magnifies
You pull away; you don't know why

[Verse 2]
Hey, look up
You don't have to be a ghost here amongst the living
You are flesh and blood
And you deserve to be loved, and you deserve what you are given

[Chorus]
That original lifeline
Original lifeline

[Refrain]
But I'm the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I'm the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change
I am the same, I'm the same, I'm trying to change

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Cause there's a hole where your heart lies
And I can see it with my third eye
And every touch, it magnifies
You pull away; you don't know why

[Pre-Chorus 2]
And your face is a disguise
But I can see you with my third eye
And though my touch, it magnifies
You pull away; you don't know why

[Bridge]
Cause your pain is a tribute
The only thing you let hold you
Wear it now like a mantle
Always there to remind you

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Cause there's a hole where your heart lies
And I can see it with my third eye
And every touch, it magnifies
You pull away; you don't know why

[Pre-Chorus 2]
And your face is a disguise
But I can see you with my third eye
And though my touch, it magnifies
You pull away; you don't know why

[Bridge]
Cause your pain is a tribute
The only thing you let hold you
Wear it now like a mantle
Always there to remind you

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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