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Florence + The Machine - What The Water Gave Me (Lyrics)
Time it took us
To where the water was
That’s what the water gave me
And time goes quicker
Between the two of us
But 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
[Chorus]
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 couldn't have it any other way
'Cause she's a cruel mistress
And a 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 overflow
Pockets full of stones
Lay me down
Let the only sound
Be the overflow
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
Music video by Florence + The Machine performing What The Water Gave Me (C) 2012 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.

[@ryan_machine]

She once said that as a child, she dove to the bottom of a swimming pool and, for a moment, felt like she could breathe, and she's been trying to recreate the feeling ever since.

[@diana002563]

***** I didnt know that, but she said reciently that this song is inspired in a Frida Kahlo painting called Lo que el agua me dio Or what the water gave me in english :D

[@ellebelly4118]

You're are right, she said that about the water thing at her concert

[@itsrollintime]

+Ryan Clarke i thought that this song is about virginia woolf's death,am i wrong?

[@CandKrocknroll]

+Açelya Dalgıç no i think it was inspired by both of them

[@itsrollintime]

CandKrocknroll it sounds true,thank you

[@fernandoarzate1409]

You know when you hear the harps, shits about to go down.

[@sersarsor]

+Fernando Arzate I heard that the guy who plays harp got kicked out of music school because he kept experimenting and playing jazzy tunes on the harp. sounds like a really interesting dude, by the name of Tom Monger

[@cuongha3230]

+Fernando Arzate Agree!

[@MADAB]

+Fernando Arzate thats what makes flo aswell :) love the way her and them go together

[@pheonixwing5674]

Lol true -dat- that [Flo is to cool for incorrect spelling!]

[@JohnMTP17]

Fernando Arzate you know when you got the herps shits about to go down

[@mateocivello1222]

The Lyrics: Time it took us 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 up 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 couldn't have it any other way ‘Cause she’s a cruel mistress And a 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 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

[@AbiZolanski]

+Comment Companion copy and paste works too.

[@mateocivello1222]

+Chloe Connell Lol hahahahaha

[@AmorKeks]

N Ratta ä

[@ceu9096]

Thank you

[@jipoudeweernink9364]

I hear "pockets full of scones" every time

[@michellesibanda6694]

8 years. 8 whole freaking years, and this song still evokes more emotions than I've ever cared to feel or express in my entire life. 8 years and listening to this song still sounds and feels like the first time. Florence's music transcends and breaks all laws of time and relativity lol idc idc! EDIT: This absolute banger still has its grip on me in 2022. STILL banging this in 2023 - Florence is FOREVER

[@iunasolarcanudas7850]

ik

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

same!!!!!!

[@BC-bf2mw]

Speeches, apart from 1 word ,quality!!!!

[@halimhaze5370]

I pity the fool that gets manipulated by a simple product bcs that's what this is u can buy this online or on a cd or whatever don't forget that there are real spiritual things try a book

[@queenj4445]

I felt this in my soul ✨

[@jordanpatrick7426]

Not many songs can get inside of you and make you feel spiritual. This is one of the few.

[@tdr_paraadvisor3996]

All of her songs do this! Lol

[@gemstar7286]

I liked this song instantly

[@jacobortega4389]

​@@tdr_paraadvisor3996 qq😅😅😅😅q😅😅q+11🎉

[@aidatomasmartinez717]

​@@gemstar7286p0q00100a0000q

[@xMahaDMAhx]

Feel this!!!❤

[@enk335]

this helped me when i was hospitalized for suicidal ideation. It wasn't exactly healthy to listen to a song about suicide when i was having those thoughts, but it still helped me transform that sadness into something more positive. It was also nice to know that I wasn't alone in this taboo romanticizing. Even now, years later, when I think of how terrified I am of death, this song helps me think through it and cope. The only way to be at peace with death is to live your life without fear. and make full use of it. Earn your eternal rest, because death halts for no one. I've loved Florence and The Machine since I was a child, and I'm still obsessed with them. They've really impacted me and my life. I wish anyone reading this a long, happy life. Know you are loved.

[@elenakehayova5231]

You were hospitalized for this?! This is some system that works well. Where I am from I'm literally begging for help and people are saying to me that everyone wants to kill themselves and that's the most normal thing so I should work more till I have no time to think about shit. I am so happy you've gone trough this and still well and alive 🎉❤

[@quoththeraven9]

@@elenakehayova5231 I hope you're doing better now and that you get the help you need! Sending love your way 🖤

[@piotrpyryt3133]

I love this.... Thank you❤

[@traceybiles2061]

❤❤❤soothing and therapeutic for all

[@MJ1919]

​@@elenakehayova5231 If you need it. Listen to Ester Hicks or Louise Hay. It may help. If you are still wobbly. If you are happy. These will nit take that away ❤

[@liyahStarlight1122]

Florence knows the meaning of life

[@ashleysevs]

Yes.

[@omarmahmoud3709]

+Aaliyah Henderson I assure you, she knows the breath of life itself pretty well

[@liquidRealities]

+Aaliyah Henderson way to wise for her own years.

[@marsamet128]

42?

[@hypnoticnarwhal3120]

She gave me life (along with Queen Bey, Adele, Sia, etc.). Before I discovered them, I was a soulless, abiotic, piece of mass drifting along.

[@Alicia-jz5bu]

An artist ahead of her time.Florence is unique,she is a genius.

[@SaintMartins]

Florence's voice is so powerful, I swear she could knock down a building with the same strength of an earthquake. It almost happened the last time I saw her live.

[@SaintMartins]

Charlotte Hill I'm referring to a show Florence did back in April 2010 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver Canada. I felt the walls and floor shake due to the vibrations made from her voice. It was thrilling to " feel " hear voice in that way.

[@user650fhu7]

Saint Martins She has a magnificent voice!!!

[@rimikutsainaya3288]

You are blessed to have witnessed such greatness...

[@Healprincess]

Saint Martins 10000000000000% correct Sir!

[@highpvt]

Like being punched in the mouth and coming out with two black eyes. SMH, she's got THE voice.

[@jamesdeansghost5531]

Grace Slick, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Souixsie, Tori Amos and Polly Jean Harvey all wrapped up in one incredible voice. The most gifted artist of the last ten years.

[@phoeberichards1356]

Oh my god this is the ulimate list!

[@mcalder69]

you missed Sandy Denny, it's not hard to imagine Florence being the female foil to Robert Plant when Zeppelin do Battle of Evermore.. but she is definitely influenced by all these artists!

[@Pedro-uz8jz]

You described it perfectly!!! 10 years later and this is perfect!!!

[@JesseColton]

@@mcalder69 The female foil to Zeppelin has got to be Ann Wilson, she's practically an honorary member of the band as far as I'm concerned haha

[@emilyt2611]

Amen to that, Brotha! 🖤🖤🖤

[@ThatsMe1601]

12 years and still best Florence + the Machine song :")

[@goldenxronnie3739]

This song is effortlessly transcendent and makes you dig deep into yourself. And see your reflection

[@caitlynsharpe8172]

The raw emotion

[@alibellule]

This is the most spiritual song I've ever heard, I can't even explain how I feel about it, it's so special to me. It actually gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it, it seems like it can touch my soul. I really hope to listen it live someday, I'm sure it would be one of the best experiences of my life. Florence and the machine, thank you for this masterpiece, I really mean it.

[@alibellule]

it's kinda weird to reply to my own comment but whatever, it's like talking to a past self. Anyway I'm going to see Florence live in December and I'm so happy! If they play this song I'll be overwhelmed with joy, just the idea of it gives me goosebumps

[@rssfeedslive]

My all time favourite

[@georgiakokla5260]

It gives me intense goosebumps too :)

[@Meechskii]

when I was fucking depressed this song me through it

[@Michael_the_believer]

You should definitely listen to "fuel to fire " by Agnes Obel, it's the most spiritually deep goosebump giving, heart calming, beautiful song

[@flo15jo]

I've been here before, and I've commented before. What is it that brings me back? It's the song, of course, and the tune. And the sky, and the reaching for the sky. And her lips, and the asymmetry of her face - Flo is not pretty, but she is beautiful. So much joy, in a song that is about sadness. Words fail me.

[@gordonmorgan6298]

Such expression in your comments. You are a wonderfully interesting person.

[@flo15jo]

Jed Dye Ah, you're so kind to say that. I'm complex, but I'm not interesting. Incidentally, moving on ..... I admire Flo, but I am not happy with the recent two singles from the forthcoming album. So ... gays in the military, your thoughts?

[@gordonmorgan6298]

I'm against anyone in the military lolz, wars are only fought for profit. If a gay man wishes to join the military I see no problem as long as he can carry his own weight. I'm not sexist but I have heard from guys in the military that most women who join only pass the training because the guys around them are all helping, that to me seems like a major disadvantage if you can't carry your own gear in combat. That's what I meant by carrying your own weight.

[@flo15jo]

Jed Dye I'm sorry, Jed, I'm British, and my sense of humour got the better of me. My comment really meant - what do you think of those tracks?! But yes, I am also against war, although possibly not against the just war, and I am opposed to nuclear weapons and mutually assured destruction, but I am for females performing any roles that they want to carry out (my wife made me say that) and I think combat packs should be lighter. Isn't it great that a pop tune by a UK songstress can get us discussing these issues? I love KZbin!

[@gordonmorgan6298]

Yes, it's great haha. I must go back to my first comment and repeat the fact that you are an interesting person, and I know I talk to everyone on here. Most folks are very adept at throwing insults. By the way I'm also British but really I'm Scottish lol. Nice talking with you sir, I did wonder why you started asking obscure questions , thought it was some kind of test and I was hoping for a prize hehe. Have a great day sir, it's been a pleasure.

[@ryan_machine]

3:55 *yay let's dance woo* - flo "florence focus" - band "yea ok" - flo

[@mlightkiss]

HAHHA SHES SO CUTE

[@CritiquingCricket]

+Ryan Clarke I bet she's a blast to work with, all that positive energy :)

[@LadyRebelle16]

I feel like "Florence focus" is a common phrase to be heard around the recording studio lol

[@KHAOTiC_HOE]

Ryan Clarke

[@MsSingingsinger]

Made me burst out laughing while I was trying to sing along.

[@owethusobuwa8754]

I can confirm that discovering Florence+TheMachine cleared my skin

[@jessica5497]

Same

[@Cristinaaaa28]

I swear to God :))))

[@kumbulanisakatira6607]

😂

[@ShaneNickers]

🤣facts

[@vp199218]

You was a rap person ?(?

[@anameltomelin]

I did some research and discovered that this song is about Virginia Woolf's suicide. Then I came here and saw the vídeo... honestly, I fell in love with her idea. This is one of the happiest music vídeos of her, and in my opinion she made it that way to show that life is good after all. And it has good times, besides all, so we shouldn't think that killing ourselves is na option. Also, this was one of her rare vídeos in which she appears off character (being Florence Welch and not the artistic Florence). Maybe this was because the song wasn't really about her, so she didn't appear much.

[@HappyTato]

The mirror image: bipolar. Simple but genius...

[@brandonh5201]

So the songs about suicide? Always wondered if it was suicide or homicide, when you hear things like all are laying for the ships are left to rust anything like lay me down let the water overflow Pockets filled with stones you kinda wonder haha.

[@anameltomelin]

Brandon H haha true. in fact, virginia woolf killed herself by filling her pockets with stones and throwing herself in a lake. there’s clear references to that like the verse you just said, and there are also subtle references to the other events surrounding her death (sometimes i think the lyrics are part of the letter virginia wrote for her husband before doing it)

[@camcloutier2738]

On the other hand, sometimes this world just isn't right for some people. Born in the wrong time. It happens with artists and visionaries. Their agents and publicists and publishers and advertisers and everyone else who makes money off them *do not understand*. Cannot understand. Because this world, being the product of many, is a world they made, and they like it just the way it is. They don't care if a handful of us don't belong here. Not at all. Except for whatever money we can generate for them. And if we can't do that--maybe our art isn't what they want right now--then we're useless. We don't kill ourselves for that. We kill ourselves because the libido of the ugly can be too much to bear for any decent human being who hasn't replaced their blood with the sludge of liquefied bank notes. I've endured a while now. We'll see how much more. Though, unlike Woolf, few will mind my passing. lol.

[@Anonymous36]

@@camcloutier2738 Hey, just wanted to check in and see if you're doing alright. You're still with us, right?

[@isabellelacerda4880]

And oh, poor Atlas The world’s a beast of a burden You’ve been holding up a long time And all this longing And the ships are left to rust That’s what the water gave us Florence, Virginia would be so happy to know that such a beautiful was inspired by her work and her life.

[@rosannasilvestro5634]

Wonderful ! 🤗

[@romanehalot4539]

Her hair colour is gorgeous

[@leeyahare3425]

+Maya Olvera nope, she's a brunette naturally but has been dyeing her hair red/ginger for ages :)

[@princesseuphemia1007]

What? I am also brunnette and dying my hair red, but cannot preserve the colour as well as she does. How does she do it?

[@szaka9395]

she doesnt. Its made for video

[@loralynf.9722]

Princess Euphemia100 money😘

[@dthsplls]

I'd say that dyeing your hair with henna would be the best solution as it gives you this stunning, red colour and doesn't wash away. It also makes your hair look thick and glossy. But since it is so durable, once you go for henna you can't really go back.

[@hesselreinigert5053]

Anyone here in 2024?

[@celynn.14v]

yesss❤❤❤

[@andreistefanvulturar5217]

Yes:)

[@brettyenglin9202]

Here.

[@SanthyagoSantos]

always

[@ivanaandric5985]

Јок, ти си.

[@alexf02071999]

I love her new stuff, but I honestly don't think Flo will ever top this song.

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

+alexf02071999 the latest album is the best in terms of singing so the future is FLO

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

+alexf02071999 I love this track but no way would I say it's the best she's done. That is the beauty of great music. Everyone has different feelings about different songs. at least we all agree that Flo+ the Machine is something really special

[@alexf02071999]

+youandwhosearmy? Well actually I think Queen of Peace is the best track off the new album and one of the best songs she's ever done, along with this one and Blinding. I had no idea there were people who didn't like QoP, it blew me away the first time I heard it, too. Like I said, I love her new stuff, but this song is just perfection for me.

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

+alexf02071999 If pushed on an early favourite it'd be "Howl" for me but in all honesty I couldn't pick out favourites because they are just so many classy, quality tracks on all thew records.

[@TheWhitehorseman1]

+alexf02071999 Music is very subjective, a music promoter guru guy once told me that the secret that most people don't realize is that a persons music and vocals, the song is "a feeling" projected from that person, and when you listen you receive it, and feel the same feeling, and if its real good for you at that time you love it. This explains why sometimes we might think "born to be wild" is the best song ever, if you hanging out a sunroof going down the freeway smashed on beer and weed, or you may think Diana Krall's "temptation" is the best when your going down on someone. The appeal of a song not only changes from person to person but from mood to mood, or often times liked because it takes you from feeling like crap to the same awesome feeling the person had when they were singing it, you feel what they felt, and become them in a way. So to say any song is good or bad may be useful only in the most simplistic sense, in other words, I don't like how it makes me feel. Like "Fishheads, fishheads, roly poly fish heads, eat them up, yum!" the hit from the 1980's, does not do a hell of a lot for me in any mood, unless maybe if I dropped acid, lol......Today I think "What the water gave me" is the best song ever, because I want to feel what she feels, and do love the feeling, it is awesome, but tomorrow I may need a different feeling. Comparing songs at the level of good or bad is like comparing roads, a road is a road, it all depends on where you want to go.

[@bstanowski77]

This is a masterpiece, so full of emotion.

[@CharlesHatton]

This is one of my most favorite songs. I absolutely love everything about it..... 😍

[@jdgafmyob3573]

for me EASILY their very best song

[@CharlesHatton]

Jdgaf very much agreed!

[@avigliot]

I have listened to it 13 times and I can't get over the melody........

[@femmedulce1]

Charlie Hatton me too

[@thomaskillick8795]

Do you also love the ending of the song then? Some fan you are wishing the song to be finished.

[@kibalev]

Since I discovered Florence life has been happier and so much better! Her style and lyrics make me feel alive!❤️

[@thomassomething6613]

Stick with lungs and Ceremonials after that point she burnt herself out and should have done a couple of cover albums.

[@Most0riginalUsername]

This song about ending one's life gives me power and strength to keep going with mine

[@DeeDeeFatmLoverWanab]

Florence is love . Florence is life .

[@paulofkintyre8348]

I was only nine years old- I had all the fatm mercy and albums....

[@ianoosthuizen1429]

Angus MacKinnon lol, every night he prays to florence to thank him for the life he has been given

[@polciaczek1499]

this song is f*kin good against depression, love u Florence

[@63rdwho]

Wow! I have only sort of discovered Florence in the last week or so, and this is the first time I have ever heard this song. It is not very often that an artist renders me lost for words. This is one of those times. Wow!

[@labelle9921]

Welcome to the family! Florence is AMAZING.

[@rachelosiria7865]

She's awesome. There is a metal cover of this song too. Check it out if you like metal, they did a good job.🔥🤘

[@iwannadissolve5653]

I get a rush when I turn this on when it starts to rain. It feels perfect. It perfect all the time. Intoxicating, yeah a bit sleepy for some at times. But its rare. Florence is so artistic.

[@eviticussavali3058]

This song and "only if for a night" saved my life once

[@GritzMentality]

+Eviticus Savali i´m interested, how´s that ?

[@rjanderson]

+Eviticus Savali It did for me too. I have Flo and "The only solution was to stand and fight" on my left arm. It helps me fight my severe depression.

[@AlexGrtner]

Florence does nothing but impress. Incredible musician, probably my favourite vocalist at the moment. Such a clean and powerful voice.

[@britneybryson3949]

Modern Fleetwood mac. With a much larger energy field. STOKED about YOU guys!

[@izzypowell3197]

I love the bit of 3:57 when she's having a little silly wiggly dance and then she suddenly stops like "Wait, crap, what???" She's so lovely.

[@josephtaylor5518]

I think someone said "Flo focus" and shes just like okay

[@erikapages9836]

Read your comment as it came on screen special synchronicity moment ❤️

[@hazuk.isonohara2039]

I swear every time I listen to this I 'go to a place,' the happy place, the 'I'm gonna be ok place,' and so forth. I love it!

[@sevankelian]

the British know how to make good music goddamit!

[@bongumenzijiyane5064]

Sevan Kelian They sure do. I mean Coldplay,The Beatles, these guys,Adele, The Script,UB40,Queen,Led Zeppelin,London Grammar,Shayne Ward & many many more. They've blessed the world greatly throughout the years

[@mojo.s4669]

Bongumenzi Jigster Um, where's Amy Winehouse

[@Hunter-sx9uj]

No nationality is perfect.

[@Samantha-os8tw]

Bongumenzi Jigster the smiths

[@vanishingpoint80]

They do. you've ever heard any Armenian music though, blow your knickers off.

[@KevBGH]

“And Oh poor Atlas the worlds a beast of a burden you’ve been holding up a long time” brilliant. I’m so upset I never got to see her perform this live. I hope she brings it back for a tour. This song is just so unbelievably mesmerizing. Do prefer the demo version but this is still so good.

[@rohitbharadwaj2653]

Listening to this song makes me feel so pure.

[@bknighttheemo8756]

Every Time i listen to this song i feel like a mer person in the ocean in the beautiful mystery of shipwrecks,abysses,fishes,and so much more beautiful

[@Ftmantalya]

Florence's song is just so beautiful and pure pain.

[@theartgoose]

Today, 10 years ago this masterpiece came out. Tysm for everything Florence

[@Athena5801]

I feel shes all about the Ocean. anything Flowing and pure.

[@caliajade6839]

Anything FLOwing and pure. I'm so sorry I had to! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Athena5801]

+Calia Jade HAHA

[@morgan9702]

love the atmosphere of this song💯💯

[@ebenham1713]

This song saved my life tonight

[@theartgoose]

Hope you r doing well

[@leviacronym6770]

If you enjoyed Florence, Daughter and Agnes Obel are amazing, as well.

[@ebenham1713]

@@leviacronym6770 thankyou will check them out x

[@PanosArtOrigami]

Also check dead in the water ellie goulding ​@@ebenham1713

[@richardignatowicz9031]

Its funny how some songs makes you feel happy, this is one of those beautiful songs :-)

[@milkgg1394]

Whenever i feel depressed, i put on this song and I end up dancing. :)

[@onlyangel152]

omg she is so good! i'm listening to her for the first time and i love it!!

[@buzzgear6626]

Hey could you give a listen to my florence welch cover, any critique is appreciated! :)

[@FlorieFlowers43]

I relate to the water scenario. It feels euphoric, Sound disappeared and time was still, I felt free, as the voices in my head ceased, could feel who I am.

[@sahildhawan22]

Beautiful is too less a word to describe this song, especially it's ending :)

[@immortalsugimandudeguy]

She gives off such a beautiful and charismatic energy. Her smile is gorgeous. Truly soul touching music and vocals. I love both her music and her so much!

[@rprovost344]

3:54 "Florence, focus" "Right, yeah, sorry. Focused"

[@sarahjohnston7565]

Rebecca Provost lol

[@josephtaylor5518]

I believe Florence Focus is something that is said all the time lol

[@Lov3lyDay]

My dad likes to talk about how he went to a friend’s concert a long time ago and Florence + The Machine opened FOR THEM. They’ve certainly grown!

[@supergremlin78]

Straight from heaven 😇 nobody got a voice like Florence!! This is her live too! Sings just as amazing! All I can say is 💖💖💖💖💖

[@elpsycongroo002]

1:15 That...that thing, that sound, that change of the melody I like it too much.

[@marcgoldstein2957]

I remember hearing the song on the radio before it was released. It was one of those moments when your ears prick up and you stop everything you're doing. There's a power here that cannot be faked.

[@TED345ML]

one of the most powerful singers ever

[@emmavenosdel]

" '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 couldn't have it any other way."*

[@CrestialWintersmith]

Well she does looks like Virginia Woolf, maybe she is and she reincarnate as Florence and sing about her pass life? Wow, I'm in tear.

[@davidanthony384]

This women makes me cry she's the best

[@benjaminreeves3368]

I love this woman, so much love and strength, keep going Florence and all xxx

[@scottmcmahon86]

I never really "got" Florence and The Machine, until this absolute BANGER just floored me.. I pretty much "got it" from this point onwards..

[@TristanDesnos]

There's no better vocalist on the planet, at the moment, in my humble opinion.

[@skeletonpony3852]

This song is about the moment of crumbling, of letting your self to crumble, a moment of quitting off the world's burden and of salvation.

[@Duyf]

She's either a genius or completely mad

[@nothingleft08]

Or she's so mad she's a genius,

[@nickdiamantopoulos6665]

Every genius was mad.

[@parps6dita290]

She ' s an absolute madlady

[@calliebrown4764]

both

[@haeleemoon2206]

Maybe both.

[@t_r_a_v_e_l_l_e_r]

Words are underrated to define her and this song.

[@popig8526]

I know many people say this about their favorite artists but I feel like Flotence is so so underappreciated !!

[@sightbride5148]

+Popi Georgakakou She'll win her first Grammy next year I hope! She's been like the DiCaprio of music.

[@deedeewimley]

11 years later.. and I’m just starting to realize the depths ✨✨✨ soul music ❤

[@Paul.Morgan]

God I love Florence. Such a powerful artist and magnificent woman. She's how I imagine Queen Boudica was. A woman who could lead men into battle with her war cry at 4:24 !

[@explorzetik4065]

This song makes me feel a certain essence that I cannot explain but it's very soothing like I am here but not here. I know it sounds weird. But this is what this song does to me. ❤️ Florence and the Machine

[@JP-yl4ts]

I love her so much! Because she doesnt have to act cool and calm or typical like everyone else, she acts like herself free and in charge i love that!

[@MarielAbella]

holy shit this sounds incredible with headphones o.o

[@NaomiMartin1928]

THAT LIL HAND FLOURISH AT THE END ON KEY WITH THE MUSIC. I love her.

[@kaylastewart6160]

This song has a Native American feel to it... From the beat of the song to Florence's voice. Very Beautiful!

[@estrellax7677]

I first heard this song when I was 11 and did not know English but the sound is so universal and magical I always had a strong spiritual connection with this gorgeous song ❤ Its beyond amazing to know it's meaning today 🙈

[@YAYWILD]

Such an inspiration to me! I danced right out of daily migraines in University by putting on the first two Florence & the Machine albums every night! LOL 🤣 I'm not kidding... in a few months... everything changed⚡

[@ronetteprinsloo5048]

Bloody hell, This song still takes me places!

[@maydora6135]

her uniqueness is so unique

[@Zebragirl_JoJo]

July 21, 2024 it’s a full moon tonight 🧜🏼‍♀️🌝🐺♓️🫠🫡 who’s here w me?

[@TrkJustin]

Doesn't matter how much time goes by, every time I come back to this song it is truly wonderful.

[@kawannapenacepeda220]

You having truly live until you're in the front row of a arena with thousands of people and the intro of this song comes and it last like fully 5 minutes and Florence comes from one of the sides giving flowers and shaking hands and then rush into the stage and then kills everybody with the performance of this song.

[@valentinapena1328]

I can't stop to listen this

[@natschi13]

Definetly one of her best songs. Pure art.

[@Darklogic112358]

Such a beautiful song, I love it. Also the background plucking strings sounds like an alarm on my phone which drives me crazy.

[@mariapapavasileiou4346]

Oh my god that song speaks to your soul!!!!!!!!!!!

[@selassie903]

I. N. N. . . .

[@meechp123]

I got my teenage daughter into this song. 🙏🏿👍🏿

[@TheVallex]

can't believe i've been loving this song for almost a decade

[@Kobe29261]

I always feel she's unaware how good and famous she is, she's singing in her shower still. Am afraid one of these days we might scream loud enough to wake her up and make her self-conscious. So to everyone, just act normal if she catches your eye

[@Comrade2k7]

Looked up 2011 hits to remind myself the music I use to drive to work this and found this. Incredible song… her voice and the emotion.

[@Sunshineliquid]

In a ocean of pain and frustration this gives a little break and a little strength to keep going such a angelic voice ❤️

[@crestfallenknight7983]

This song makes me feel rid of burden that I've got through all the years and turns me into a child again, fascinated, excited and free. Pure bittersweet love.

[@froggytea3rd]

This song has aged like a fine wine she managed to be one of my fav and my childhood

[@shawnaldrich7868]

florence,you are a goddess in this world,your talent and musical imagination are so wonderful for the ears and eyes.love you keep on rocking

[@newbeginning2037]

Love her energy!

[@marlene9600]

This is song got me through a difficult time. Water is truly healing. Thank you Florence

[@loiseaunoir1021]

Incredible music even nowadays, 13 years later, we need this quality of music, stragely enough, that can only come from the UK.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

1:30 "And all this salami" I love that line.

[@bubblebubble7494]

Thank xou for nothing 🤯😂

[@bakeneko5048]

I have chills on my face, its rare and it mean that this is a masterpiece

[@dmc1093]

She is spiritual , she is all of us every moment each of us experience in life she puts forth to the world , so each of us can see what others feel, she is an earth angel , bringing hope to us all ..seen her live and its magic , changed my whole outlook on life

[@alexf02071999]

I always used to consider Blinding to be the band's best song. But the more I listen to What The Water Gave Me the more I think it's better than Blinding. The narrative of this song is so subtly deep and flows beautifully across the entire song, and the instrumentals are awesome. I know this is related to Virginia Woolf's suicide in part, so I think its fitting that the entire song kind of feels like a Virginia Woolf novel put to music.

[@rachelleleewoodhouse4895]

Water gave. Rebirth, washing my sins. Let it over flo. Atlas holds. Shep

[@thisisntwhereiparkedmycar9507]

That harmony

[@davedebnam67]

so powerful and moving . as good as the first time I heard it.