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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 on 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 could have it any other way
'Cause she's a cruel mistress
And the 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
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
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That's funny because that serious and slightly depressing is what makes her music so compelling to me. But if you want something more in your face try Kiss with a Fist, which isn't too serious and much more than slightly depressing.
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She needs to bathe more often.
And put some shoes on Florence..
Pro challenge: Name your favorite member of Florence & The Machine besides Florence.
The days of knowing all of the members of a band, like Zep or The Who, are gone, sadly.
Pro challenge: Name your favorite member of Florence & The Machine besides Florence.
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Pro challenge: Name your favorite member of Florence & The Machine besides Florence.
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Misogyny seems to be a common theme in threads on Female vocals here on RP. Some people could do with dragging themselves into the 21st century.
Fortunately, Bill and Rebecca persist in playing excellent and diverse female vocalists! I wouldn't be listening to Florence, First Aid Kit, The Wailin Jenny's or many other now personal favorites if it wasn't for RP playing so many female artists. As I write this, Tasmin Archer is following for another great RP song transition.
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Pro challenge: Name your favorite member of Florence & The Machine besides Florence.
The Machine.
Misogyny seems to be a common theme in threads on Female vocals here on RP. Some people could do with dragging themselves into the 21st century.
I like a ton of female artists. Not this one.
Is that still allowable in your mind? Or must I be forced to like her music because she has a vagina?
Recon the overflow would sound better than Florence's bawling and wailing.
Truly said. More and more I think, "Let the bitch drown!" Gave it a 4.
Keep it going!
Nothing personal, I skip this song by default, too.
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Try standing up and moving some :)
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Saw her live for the first time last month at Red Rocks, in a freakin' blizzard. Truly, it was almost a white-out for much of the concert. The crew came out every couple of songs and wiped down the instruments and equipment. About halfway through, Florence apologized to the audience and went backstage to put on shoes and a coat. She performs barefoot. I have a much greater appreciation for her and her music after seeing her live, especially under those conditions.
This is how she rolls!!
TOTALLY not supposed to happen! Pilot error...
Today at 9:30 AM, yesterday at 7:30 PM
I too would be screaming like this when it's still boiling hot!
Yes or even "Bohemian Like You" by the Dandy Warhols.
It's sounds like an Irish band , I have to see now
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Keep it going!
Perpetum mobile.
Yeah, sounds exactly like it - they may have one chord in common, plus they have the audacity to use electric guitars and drums.
Interesting...I do so like her...love her. But then there are times I absolutely...well, let's say "don't like her so much". Depending on the song.
I saw a video she did for a little child in a hospital room (who wanted to go to Florene's concert but couldn't because she was terribly ill) and I love the fact she went there to surprise the sweet child with a Florence "concert".
Then I realized she was incredibly intense and can't help but be over the top with everything she does. Sometimes it works... sometimes it is just "shouty".
For a moment I pictured Florence shout-singing to some poor kid cowered in their hospital bed, to the ire of a normally calm nursing staff. Dang that Florence has some lungs. I wish she'd take a breath once in a while.
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I love her music myself.
I'm sorry, but I don't hear shouting in this song. Commenters are greatly exaggerating on this thread as far as I can tell. There's a lot of shouting in my house, and I'd much rather listen to Florence any day.
That's a bit harsh. I'm fine with anthems when they are this good.
Interesting...I do so like her...love her. But then there are times I absolutely...well, let's say "don't like her so much". Depending on the song.
I saw a video she did for a little child in a hospital room (who wanted to go to Florene's concert but couldn't because she was terribly ill) and I love the fact she went there to surprise the sweet child with a Florence "concert".
Then I realized she was incredibly intense and can't help but be over the top with everything she does. Sometimes it works... sometimes it is just "shouty".
Keep at it. It is one of her best.
Here is the painting by Frida Kahlo, What the water gave me (1938), that inspired this song.
Source: https://www.wikipaintings.org/en/frida-kahlo/what-the-water-gave-me-1938
Bumped for context and background. I can just see Flossie and Frida Kahlo being soul sisters :)
It sounds more and more like a one hit wonder...
Great Idea!
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Here is the painting by Frida Kahlo, What the water gave me (1938), that inspired this song.
Source: https://www.wikipaintings.org/en/frida-kahlo/what-the-water-gave-me-1938
She needs to bathe more often.
Yes or even "Bohemian Like You" by the Dandy Warhols.
No.
Still don't know what she's on about.
That's an interesting coincidence.
Why write a song about plumbing? I don't get it.
It sounds more and more like a one hit wonder...
Keep it going!
No.
Still don't know what she's on about.
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Personally, I'm over Flo.
Good one!
Be the overflow"
My brother is a plumber, so he might point out that she is trying to identify whether a new washer of some sort is needed, or a complete replacement cistern internal mechanism.
Personally, I'm over Flo.
ah!...ahahaha
Be the overflow"
My brother is a plumber, so he might point out that she is trying to identify whether a new washer of some sort is needed, or a complete replacement cistern internal mechanism.
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Because she's a powerful and passionate woman?
Kate Bush
Florence and the Machine
Nice set!
Here is the painting by Frida Kahlo, What the water gave me (1938), that inspired this song.
Source: https://www.wikipaintings.org/en/frida-kahlo/what-the-water-gave-me-1938
Thanks very much for posting that - the song makes a whole lot more sense to me now :)
Right, and you'll find her at the Tate.
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I love finding out things about strong artists, and you have made my day
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:-) you're right!
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Here is the painting by Frida Kahlo, What the water gave me (1938), that inspired this song.
Source: https://www.wikipaintings.org/en/frida-kahlo/what-the-water-gave-me-1938
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Certainly WRONG!!
I am shocked she was ever given a recording contract.
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Because she's a powerful and passionate woman?
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I really don't understand why that's a continual point of criticism.
Evidence however, that no matter how useless we might consider ourselves to be, with a combination of hard work and a little luck we are all capable of landing a recording contract and shouting our guts out (the closest I can think of how best to describe Flo's "singing") to ultimately being played on RP even if that does mean being subject to harsh critiques like this one!
"Vive le diference!"
Absolutely wrong.
Well, in my opinion.
marvelous elemental imagery... love this song...
Looks like The Machine had that link taken down...
Try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb9da7BizaI
Evidence however, that no matter how useless we might consider ourselves to be, with a combination of hard work and a little luck we are all capable of landing a recording contract and shouting our guts out (the closest I can think of how best to describe Flo's "singing") to ultimately being played on RP even if that does mean being subject to harsh critiques like this one!
"Vive le diference!"
Saw and heard her do this live.
AWESOME.