Florence + The Machine

Released: December 1, 2008

Songwriter: Anthony B Stephens Arnecia Michelle Harris John Bellamy

Producer: Charlie Hugall

[Chorus]
Sometimes, I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes, I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

[Verse 1]
Sometimes, it seems the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then, it seems that life is just too much
But you've got the love I need to see me through
When food is gone, you are my daily need, oh
When friends are gone, I know my savior's love is real
You know it's real

[Hook]
Cause you've got the love, you've got the love and you've got the love
You've got the love, you've got the love and you've got the love

[Verse 2]
Time after time I think, "Oh, Lord, what's the use?"
Time after time, I think it's just no good
'Cause sooner or later in life, the things you love, you lose
But you've got the love I need to see me through

[Hook]
You've got the love, you've got the love and you've got the love
You've got the love, you've got the love and you've got the love
You've got the love, you've got the love and you've got the love
You've got the love, you've got the love and you've got the love

[Outro]
Sometimes, I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
'Cause I know I can count on you, oh
Sometimes, I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

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.

more tracks from the album

A Lot of Love. A Lot of Blood EP

From the albums

A Lot of Love. A Lot of Blood EP (2009)
Lungs (2009)
Lungs (Digital Deluxe Version) (2009)
Between Two Lungs (2010)
Lungs (10th Anniversary Edition) (2019)
Hits for the Happy Peeps (2020)
Music is Universal: PRIDE x Chelsea Cutler (2020)

Florence + The Machine popular songs

You’ve Got the LoveFlorence + The Machine

Florence + The Machine

A Lot of Love. A Lot of Blood EP