Florence + The Machine

Released: June 28, 2011

Songwriter: Florence Welch Matt Allchin

[Intro]
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh

Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

[Chorus 1]
You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate
Over my head
Then I set fire to our bed

[Chorus 1]
You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate
Over my head
Then I set fire to our bed

[Verse 1]
My black eye casts no shadow
Your red eye sees no blame
Your slaps don't stick
Your kicks don't hit
So we remain the same

[Chorus 2]
Blood sticks, sweat drips
Break the lock if it don't fit
A kick in the teeth is good for some
A kiss with a fist is better than none
Whoa, a kiss with a fist is bеtter than none

[Verse 2]
Broke your jaw oncе before
I spilled your blood upon the floor
You broke my leg in return
So let's sit back and watch the bed burn

[Chorus 2]
Blood sticks, sweat drips
Break the lock if it don't fit
A kick in the teeth is good for some
(A kiss with a fist is better than none)
Whoa, a kiss with a fist is better than none

[Chorus 1]
You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate
Over my head
Then I set fire to our be-e-e-ed

[Chorus 1]
You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate
Over my head
Then I set fire to our bed

[Outro]
Thank you so much!
I want to say a big thank you
To the bands who's supported us
All amazing bands they are
We're really gonna miss
[?] was amazing [?]
And [?]
So thank you so much to them
Thank you so much to everyone who's worked with us on this tour
And thank you so much
For coming and for being such an amazing audience
I'd like to introduce you to a few friends of mine
This is Isabella on keys
Rob on guitar
[?] on drums
Mark on bass
And Tom on harp
My name is Florence and it was very nice to meet 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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Live at the Wiltern

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