Florence + The Machine - Drumming Song (Live on Letterman)

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Florence + The Machine - Drumming Song (Lyrics)
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That throws me to the ground
I swear that you should hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
I ran to the tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
I run to the river and dive straight in
I pray that the water will drown out the din
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole
Until there's nothing left inside my soul
As empty as that beating drum
But the song has just begun
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an almighty sound
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
Louder than sirens, louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat, it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
Music video by Florence + The Machine performing Drumming Song (Live On Letterman). © 2010 Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company

[@samanthavettel4793]

Literally one of the most perfect voices ever,

[@CaitlinMaryMargarett]

Florence knows how to command a stage. She is literally the best live performer I've seen in this day and age. What an amazing artist!

[@mietonen]

I've seen her something like year 2014 - in a 'Flow festival' - Helsinki - booked with the same time with Alt-J! Bayed 'big bucks' - her performance was a dissapointment! No 'No light, no light', ... The end I saw Alt-J's gig was awesome. Florence + The Machine was weak, performance.

[@razrv3lc]

This crowd is hilarious. They look like they signed up for like a straight pop song and then got this hahahaha

[@user-pe2yx9kt4e]

XD

[@user-pe2yx9kt4e]

Actually, I think they could have just been trying to be respectful. Watching her concert at Royal Albert Hall the crowd was so quiet at times, I think because they were enraptured by Florence and wanted to hear her more clearly and let the magic of the moment shine through and linger for its duration. It really was a magical performance. Although this was louder and not as formal... not too many moments where the energy just hung in the air... but there were chairs there and everyone was seated so maybe they told not to stand up or do much of anything by the show/studio.

[@StellaSamuelsondesign]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@victormarquezcassinese9318]

At Royal Albert Hall it was all more formal. There are seats, like in the letterman show. It is the format, when they present songs on tv it is not even remotely similar to a festival with thousands jumping and sweating and screaming xd

[@breisagrapefruit]

I was trying to figure out what it is about this performance that seemed different. Instrumentals and vocals are perfect... stage and lighting is fine. Then it hit me. She's wearing shoes and not spinning around like a wild child 😅

[@someoneout-there2165]

You're right. It's odd seeing her with footwear. lol

[@stephensugg7463]

Amazing how the build up to that release at 3:17 can give you chills without using a single word.

[@feel4films889]

she's too wild and fierce for such a dull audience... this kind of music is meant to move mountains, get volcanos bursting, make the rain fall down, lightning strikes and take your soul out of your body to dance

[@reoopc5060]

Okay I'm seeing complaints on every one of these videos about the crowd being quiet and it's getting annoying now. This is how I'd *prefer* a crowd to be at a Florence performance. I don't want to hear random people spazzing. I want to hear Florence. It's not like this is the kind of music you scream to anyway. Plus, you'll notice the crowd cheers at the beginning and end of her songs, so its not like they don't like her performance they just have common sense and courtesy.

[@funstill68]

Wow...I'm breathless! ☺🤗

[@user-hl2nf1yf8v]

@@reoopc5060 straight fucking facts mate

[@sanjanashanker7960]

Ok so this space is actually notorious for requiring its audiences to remain fairly quiet and seated at all times. The audience is definitely made up of fans, they just arent allowed to get up

[@rowanturok2700]

Sanjana Shanker ha I don’t know if I would be able to be compliant 😂😂

[@angelsvclio]

2 things i feel when i hear this song, really misterious power and a sick and so beautiful desire

[@matthewabsher2764]

Wow... revisiting this performance after some years. Got chills all over again. Sublime.

[@SanatVij]

I've played this a 100 times now. This level of obsession is unhealthy.

[@JosephRyanJones]

9 years later and this performance is still one of my favorite! I listen to this Letterman Show full performance ALL the time!

[@haroldkingsantiagosongs]

FLORENCE WELSH IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ARTIST(SINGER/SONGWRITER) OF ALL TIME AND THE MACHINES ARE GREAT TOO.. ENGLAND HAS THE GREATEST, DIVERSE AND UNIQUE ARTISTS IN THE WORLD. GO ENGLAND.. :).

[@geesecougar2]

Fav live version of drumming song

[@MusicForTheBody07]

Four Reasons to Love Florence a: her clothes and shoes are the bomb b: she writes amazing songs c: Her vocals can make you walk into a battlefield with a smile on your face d: she truly feels the music

[@mongoloperuano]

this live on Letterman is more dark, powerfull and sexy than usual! Awesome Florence's facets!

[@ozbilege123]

2:55 - 3:20 --> perfection!!!!! What kind of a vocal control is that??? That's just incredible.... I was like WOW!!! :)

[@LESWILDBILL1]

I SAW THIS when it was webcast live ,the show lasted 49 minutes , it was spectacular !! they are in the historical Ed Sullivan theater , jumping around and the like is not allowed , she did get two standing ovations , one after heavy in your arms and at the end of dog days , then vevo got a hold of it ungh, she did rabitt heart and did a little saucy dance in it and now you cant find it , she did girl with one eye and stared the crowd down and not,s on here either !

[@ROCKDONNET]

it sounds better live than the album version, i love this version but my fav one is the version of the itunes festival live from soho

I live for this song will look for your recommendation

[@GlaceonOfHearts]

Probably my favourite performance of this song. She looks so into it, and her voice sounds AMAZING. I love Florence so much; her music is outstanding. I really hope I can see her live one day.

[@Zillamp3z]

Ohmygod. Florence is too perfect. I love her voice...songs...legs...face...everything...

[@thatonedude675]

While Florence is great, can someone give the drummer some credit? Dude does an amazing job on every song, and this one especially (I mean, it's the Drumming Song ffs).

[@TCt83067695]

Facts have been spoken

[@kristinaschmidt7111]

This dude's name is Christopher Lloyd Hayden and he is missed dearly in the band (from me😅)!!!

[@brandonbellamy97]

Chris the kid! 🔥

[@elim.6609]

2017 and still haunting as hell

[@ct3gct3g]

This song is so EPIC. Never heard a song as amazing as this. And her voice is just so powerful!

[@shirleyASSASSIN]

i've now watched this video 10 times in a row and i still want to keep playing it. I swear, this woman is incredible

[@stefenosthepom2649]

I have watched this set maybe 50 times or more .now in 2018 there should be millions of hits on this instead of the crap nowadays.fabulous band

[@seanwilson556]

Florence + The Machine have released some of the greatest songs in the past 10 years. Amazing band. And what a voice!

[@JaeC567]

Watching this in 2015 and it still makes me get goose bumps

[@commodoreblood]

Did Letterman have her perform a whole concert? Holy smokes.

[@lindabphoenix]

Not only can ya HEAR it, ya can FEEL IT! Incredible, beauty & talent!

[@GeminiSJ]

Such a delightful performer! Florence Welch is so mesmerizing!

[@oflown]

The drummer is killing it!!!🪘🥁♥️

[@mariarosatremiterra9068]

She's full of energy...It's amazing...She's great!!!

[@letgo2217]

She sounds AMAZING live!!! One of the few artists today that can do that.

[@RiahRay66]

i"m seeing her this summer! even more excited because now I know she sounds good live :)

[@nadirathesorceress]

I love the way Florence sings her songs different each time - her voice is so wonderful...

[@AnnaMKofficial]

She's one of the few who's singing "perfect" live ❤

[@darkangelnj]

Reminds me of Siouxsie and the Banshees back in the day. Great voice, full and -real-.

[@josephrainer]

Holy. Shit. How the F*** did I not heard this before?

[@jellyrcw12]

I love Florence & The Machine, amazing music, it is alive.

[@Mlovesfashion62]

The true Red Woman!

[@HarryDoctorPotter]

She's not an alien. She's an angel.

[@LagoonaInDeNile]

She doesn't use Auto Tune! You can just see it here!!! I LOVE FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE!! SHE IS THE BEST Florence and the Machine, Florence Welch Herself is a Goddess! PRAISE HER

[@LESWILDBILL1]

we love,love love florence here in the states ! the show at the historical ed sullivan theater was post-explained to remain seated ! IT WASNT ALLOWED TO BE MANIC OR OTHERWISE !dont worry she felt the love ! what an amazing woman and her machine.the show was spectacular !she is so beautifull !

[@MegaFincham]

True music amazing songs absolutely breathtaking goosebumps every time i hear the intros this is what music should be like please save this world Flo

[@Queenieio7]

i LOVE this woman. Her voice is the best and her longs go on for DAYS. Anyone know how tall she is?

[@victoriabacharach9864]

I would love to see Florence do a duet with Siouxsie Sioux

[@DearDire]

Every time I watch this, I always get distracted wondering "are those shorts or a weird skirt?". Than I remember how awesome this song is and I stop caring about the shorts/skirt mystery.

[@whrERNESTmtsNIXON]

this gave me shivers.

[@TheToolkid1]

THATS EPIC

[@YoungAndAspiringX]

Perfect. She's perfect.

[@LonePrayer]

Hands down my favorite live performance from her. I love her move at 4:25

[@specialclock]

i NEED to see her live!!

[@finnwaste550]

2016 and i''m still shaking

[@roberthughes1716]

Florence what a fantastic performance amazing 🤩

[@Jewels1357]

Forget the drums, Florence is hotter than hell!

[@a866903]

except the face :/

[@karolinarezekova8618]

@@a866903 she's beautiful.

[@jessica5497]

@@a866903 i disagree. She's great, all the way around

[@kyrandom2496]

And people wonder why toxic feminism rises, cause of comments like this from men. As exceptionally talented as Florence is, her throat's about to break and all from her range, and yet shallow comments like this exist and gets upvoted. fucking hell

[@thegeneral333]

@@kyrandom2496 You could consider it a compliment. Take the lead singer from the Killers or Bono or any boy band. They are considered "hot" by woman and get objectified all the time.

[@shmickful]

Anyone notice the drummer? He gets so intense with this. I love it!

[@KHnaruto29]

Her scream at 3:18 is just awesome. Not that the rest of her performance isn't freakin AWESOME! such an amazing singer and she's only 25

[@avalugg8964]

This is the best live performance for Drumming Song

[@gabbimrx1238]

She put a spell on me.. mesmerising performance ❤

[@erwinsanchezortega7037]

VOCAL QUEEN

[@gabrielmoreira3821]

It's 2017 and I can still feel the magic that is this music

[@user-os1ei3db4u]

Greatest voice have live on tv show with her greatest music

[@dogfightvj]

aaaah the harp is such a beautiful instrument

[@gallanova808s]

i want her hair

[@TheSoraDestiny]

2017 still here. Damn she's unique

[@tploko]

i love florence and the machine

[@cjleblanc7]

she is an alien, this song proves she's the master

[@seveinarturo6355]

I wouldn’t be on my seat if we’re there , Wooooow ❤ her

[@jacobsonleland]

Florence is so so Incredibly Dynamic so Gorgeous so Intriguing Sensational Woman

[@sevdemeyer459]

Amazig singer and music ...So much power in the voice . And it's not mainstream music .

[@onlylexus]

How the hell do you try and express how this woman and this sound makes you feel! I guess you can't, the only thing is you can sense something deep in your soul, pounding away with emotion, am I the only one that gets that? let me know

[@fermw]

the best florence and the machine.. :D ARGENTINA!

[@susanoyoque877]

She is phenomenal. A true artist at heart. I can wait to see her next month in Austin. Viva FLORENCE + The Machine!

[@kevinflores5559]

2:44 WOW

[@zaalazar]

she is just out of this world fucking love her voice... this song is very strong and passionate

[@srvsgal]

Love her.

[@jorgeramos2516]

There's a drumming noise inside my head That starts when you're around I swear that you could hear it It makes such an all mighty sound There's a drumming noise inside my head That throws me to the ground I swear that you should hear it It makes such an all mighty sound Louder than sirens Louder than bells Sweeter than heaven And hotter than hell I ran to a tower where the church bells chime I hoped that they would clear my mind They left a ringing in my ear But that drum's still beating loud and clear Louder than sirens Louder than bells Sweeter than heaven And hotter than hell Louder than sirens Louder than bells Sweeter than heaven And hotter than hell Louder than sirens Louder than bells Sweeter than heaven And hotter than hell As I move my feet towards your body I can hear this beat it fills my head up And gets louder and louder It fills my head up and gets louder and louder I run to the river and dive straight in I pray that the water will drown out the din But as the water fills my mouth It couldn't wash the echoes out But as the water fills my mouth It couldn't wash the echoes out I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole 'Til there's nothing left inside my soul I'm as empty as that beating drum But the sound has just begun As I move my feet towards your body I can hear this beat it fills my head up And gets louder and louder It fills my head up and gets louder and louder There's a drumming noise inside my head That starts when you're around I swear that you could hear it It makes such an all mighty sound There's a drumming noise inside my head That starts when you're around I swear that you could hear it It makes such an all mighty sound Louder than sirens Louder than bells Sweeter than heaven And hotter than hell Louder than sirens Louder than bells Sweeter than heaven And hotter than hell As I move my feet towards your body I can hear this beat it fills my head up And gets louder and louder It fills my head up and gets louder and louder

[@heyyou1642]

C'mon Florence. I knew someday was gonna feel em like for real.

[@24dasha]

such an amazing voice!

[@jacktherat2]

I love this woman...

[@oniks8074]

transition to the 3.00 is beautiful!

[@gdickert1]

the crowd must have been told to stay seated or something... it's hardly humanly possible to SIT while watching this! amazing!

[@Floflotintin]

Chairs are the only things in the world that shouldn't be allowed to enjoy a florence and the machine show !

[@zaalazar]

god those legs run forever!!!

[@claryhol]

LOVE YOU FLO!

[@morrowmusic2005]

I love the drums. Goodness.

[@nikafetisova4411]

Florence! I love U! You saved my life

[@brunobarbosa1144]

2022 😍

[@mrweirdalsimpsons]

Beautiful as usual!

[@yuvalh94]

Besides, she doesn't sing the song exactly as it is in the studio version, she let her emotion carry her and her singing away. And that's what so wonderful about her, every performance is unique.

[@casper2659227]

just take her voice and this simple moves and she owns the stage

[@aphan808]

I got goosebumps 4 times listening to this!!

[@MonsterWeaponKills]

Pure Talent Pure Soul

[@helloimtegan]

I'm a girl and completely straight but when I hear Flo sing and see her sway her body to her lovely music I must admit I am completely mesmerized by the woman.

[@mahramey3745]

She's amazing, and her legs go on foreeeever.

[@jazzy1260]

Wow. Just wow.

[@loiseaunoir1021]

Most remarkable arranging of this dramatic piece. It's a real challenge to sing this without all the back vocals absent from the mix.

[@marcellojsam10]

A MELHOR VOZ DO MUNDO, INDISCUTÍVEL! ELA É DIVINA '---

[@HardFloStr]

Oni są niesamowici!!! * __ *

[@MrHornyWii]

OH MY GOD THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVER JESUS CHRIST THAT VOICE OH GOD *dies*

[@CharliePerenaYesPlease]

Best New Artist for Grammy's I'm crossing my fingers. . .