Songwriter Reacts to DANCE FEVER ~ Florence and The Machine NEW Album

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[@Luscent]

AHH sorry Weeping Wendys I forgot to do the end screen!!! Here's your shout out in pinned comment form! Spencer Toth Jan-Ivar Bruaroey Kaleb Maldonado Nils Mellenthin Tony VF David Williams III Aaron Nalley Joe Kendrak Daniel Borovi Justin Sudak

[@diegoazpiazudiego2278]

For me that ending of Morning Elvis is her saying that she made it to the stage, she survived all those hard times, included the pandemic

[@flaviadn]

Hi! Very nice reaction. Cassandra comes from Greek mythology. She was cursed by Apollo to predict the future but her prophecy would never be believed in or listened to. That is why Florence sings I used to tell the future, but they cut out my tongue etc.

[@Luscent]

Ohh cool!

[@leojs5673]

If I had a nickel for every time one of my favorite bands wrote a song about the Greek myth of Cassandra, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t much but it’s weird that it happened twice.

[@jamesrobson4894]

@@leojs5673I assume that’s an ABBA reference 😂 as someone whose recently become obsessed with the Iliad and Trojan war I agree I’m so happy Cassandra has stood the tests of time 🥰

[@leojs5673]

@@jamesrobson4894 it sure is!!

[@jamesrobson4894]

@@leojs5673 Amazing!! A fellow person of culture I see 😂

[@simonethevvitch]

I woke up today and listened to this whole album. I drove up to see my mother and grandmother. Three generations of women. Tomorrow I march to the Supreme Court in DC, in order to protest the overturning of Roe v Wade. This song came at the perfect time for me. It explains the inherent existential crisis in embodying feminity. Btw Cassandra is a prophet in Greek mythology. She was cursed by Apollo to be blind, and have all her prophecies be correct but never believed. He did this because she rejected his advances. edit: I looooove the way you sing My Love , you should release a cover!!!! ❤

[@lookitsmon]

Thank you for doing your part in the protests. This is a perfect album for that female frustration and rage!

[@Luscent]

Amazing and so poetic when music lines up with life in that way 💕 also thank youuuuuu

[@alex-pv1ew]

time stamps king 2:08 free 5:35 choreomania 9:40 back in town 13:47 girls against god 17:00 dream girl evil 21:53 prayer factory 25:42 cassandra 27:10 heaven is here 30:55 daffodil 33:12 my love 36:44 restraint 39:53 the bomb 41:23 morning elvis: 46:15

[@user-gp8ub8jl9c]

Its a special moment,when your favorite artist releasing new album.I am happy for you

[@aura1146]

Girls Against God really struck a cord with me, the feeling of nostalgia mixed with grief and being angry that you can never relive those treasured experiences was a cycle I was trapped in myself for a while. Even if its only part of the song, its feels great knowing that's a shared emotion that others experience as well.

[@chrissygonzalez333]

Dream Girl Evil reminds me soooo much for Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain!!! Such a rock vibe!

[@Luscent]

Oh wow yeah it does!! Can't believe I didn't notice that!

[@leticiam6727]

Florence cover of The chain in Glastonbury was so iconic 🤧

[@matontherocks]

Loved your reaction. I believe this is her most complete work in the sense of showing off how her universe as an artist works. Her lyricism is married to the production in a way that's only hers. Dance Fever feels like a synthesis of all her previous work. As if she took everything that she made so far and kept just the core. Great work of art.

[@Luscent]

Yeah I agree totally I think this is the first time the lyrics have really come together perfectly with everything else!

[@nathanmiller9918]

"my killer could come from within" A child could kill her dream/career.

[@tphotos3485]

I read an interview about this album, she said she recorded the first 3 songs in America just before the pandemic kicked in, and when it all started to ramp up she went back to England and straight into lockdown, at which point the writer's block and isolation set in. So yeah, Back in Town really is an interval of sorts, and the tone shifts really dramatically from the theme of hysteria/choreomania, to introspective and somewhat angry. This album hit me so hard when it came out, really captured something. I was also gifted her poetry book, and I think her inclination towards poetry is really embraced by the spoken word sections of the album.

[@Nettles_and_Mint]

Loved your reaction! Very thoughtful and genuine. Also, the german word for 'daffodil' is 'Narzisse' which made me think of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection. I really liked your interpretation of the line "I saw the future in the face of a daffodil", but I think it could also mean "I saw the future in myself."

[@cedricpicard297]

To me, understanding Prayer Factory requires context. Florence started recording this album a month before lockdown started. So the song feels like she’s damning God for interrupting her work when she was on an uphill climb

[@sarinasoren7818]

Cassandra in Greek mythology is someone who is cursed to have true visions of the future that no one will believe. I’m pretty sure that’s the inspiration for the song Cassandra.

[@rogercoelho4044]

You made me realize something: she died in/of Choreomania (the pandemic began), that explains so much about the pacing of the album and its contents.

[@cedric14]

Florence transcends me as always! Dance Fever is one of her best album.

[@erickmachadoo]

Florence is my favorite artist since I've first heard Breath Of Life and the I've heard cosmic love, it was perfect

[@Luscent]

Cosmic Love is still one of my favourite songs ever

[@KeenHunter]

This is the album I've been waiting for. It even tops Ceremonials for me. Morning Elvis meant a lot as a recovered addict.

[@J0394.]

When she started recording this record (march 2020) she had 3 months booked at electric lady in nyc. After one week and four songs she had to fly home and abandon the project. I think that's what Cassandra is about, not being able to get the music out and being left with the nothing.

[@Luscent]

Ohhh I see cool!

[@lookitsmon]

Absolutely love your thoughtful breakdown of these lyrics. I think this album is a masterpiece and is fighting for the top spot in their discography for me!

[@Ravuun]

In an interview this past week Florence said King is about her ego as it relates to her art, and how it conflicts with the other paths she could take in life if she didn't have this need to perform. My own interpretation prior to seeing the interview had more to do with empowerment and the rejection/cutting away of traditional gender roles in favor of being true to the inner self. If the video for Free is any indication of the meaning... I know as someone that struggles with anxiety and depression sometimes you long for those moments when you can escape the mental illness and just dance and be in the moment because that's really the only time you feel free. Daffodil strikes me as an incredibly witchy song in the most ancient sense; Persephone returning from the underworld, Demeter waking the world to spring, Kore walking the world. Rebirth and renewal are not necessarily light processes, they can be very heavy and intense.

[@mpathyk]

absolutely beautiful reaction........ loved the line "moving from choreomania, the insanity"... that has been me all day/night........... binging choreomania and morning elvis

[@beclou9832]

Loving this album! Saw a clip of Florence explaining that the album is about her relationship with music/songwriting, a sort of "be careful what you wish for" fable about pushing music away but then regretting it and feeling empty and wanting it to come back... My interpretation of the songs: King: Florence contemplating how much she must sacrifice for her art, having to choose between domesticity and performance and feeling torn and anguished as she wants both but feels as though they can't coexist Free: sort of reiterating why she loves performance so seeing the more positive side of her relationship with music... when shes in the creative spirit she is free Choreomania: kind of following on from Free that she gets lost in the dance but with a slightly more cynical side, she is free but she is also dancing herself to death which I guess represents how exhausting touring can be even though it's so freeing for her Back in town: I kind of think it's like her reflecting on music with a slightly cynical lens with the contrasting imagery, perhaps pushing away music here as she sees it through a darker lens? Girls against god: Florence described it as old testament style fury at God because of lockdown, in the context of the fairytale maybe is her anger at God for taking away her gift of music? Definitely feels like a descent into madness at the end Dream Girl Evil: pretty much like you say, her rejecting the idea that women/people in general get put into boxes of either perfect angelic dream girl or evil, and she is just a person Prayer Factory: not sure about this one, maybe in the context of the fairytale it is meant to reflect her feeling like her work is going to waste in lockdown, or that she is being locked out of heaven because she is no longer able to perform? Cassandra: references to greek mythology, Florence has said before about the sort of prophetic nature of her songs so might be a nod to that too, think its mainly her grieving the loss of performance and live music and inspirations etc Heaven is here: seems to be an outburst of emotions, offering heaven but using dark metaphors (turning the sea to a desert), maybe this is the voice of music taunting her that she can have heaven if she will sacrifice other aspects of her life? Daffodil: love your interpretation that it is about her learning to hope again and the fury at the rest of the world continuing on as normal sort of taunting her while her world (performance) has been blown apart My Love: basically about writers block and lockdown meaning shes lost music, similar vibes to the above Restraint: I dont know if the darker tone she is using in this one is meant to be the voice of the song but i interpret the choir at the end to be sort of music coming back into her life? The Bomb: I might be wrong but i think the 'you' in this song is music? Shes addressing the idea that shes given up a lot of her life in order to be a successful artist and that pain is what feeds her art so it's a fairly toxic relationship... I'm sure also addressing actual relationships as well Morning Elvis: think this one is clearly her reflecting on her past and comparing herself to Elvis and his issues with addiction, but music saved her, but I think the last line changing from saved to spared is perhaps her realising that she doesn't owe music anything and doesn't have to devote her life to music at the expense of all else... it spared her so she could live but it didnt save her (comparing music to religion)?? If that makes any sense whatsoever 😂 Sorry for the long comment just love this album and had a lot of thoughts (which probably sound very muddled and nonsensical in hindsight) 😂 but loved your reaction to it too 🥰

[@alaniamg]

Thank you for this :)

[@C............]

Loved watching this reaction! I loved the album on the first listen and the songs are sounding better with each play.

[@brigittehoneyfield477]

I thoroughly enjoyed your interpretation, thank you. And I thoroughly enjoyed the album. I think it's interesting that the first song of the album is King, and the last song is Morning Elvis, where she is singing about/comparing herself to Elvis who is considered to be the King of Rock & Roll. In her interview with Apple music, she discusses this concept of King of Rock/King of Pop and says something along the lines of...Why can't that be me? Why can't I be King?... These two songs encapsulate that sentiment and are the perfect bookends to the album

[@Luscent]

Yeah I watched that today!! Really cool kinda full circle thing

[@kevinlacy9268]

This ranks up there as one of my favorite albums of hers! Exceeded my expectations in every turn!

[@Luscent]

Yeah me too!!

[@stefaniagombi6528]

Hi, welcome in my home. Stunning reaction. Greetings from Italy

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

Yes, absolutely, Dan. Just re-listened to the album and your thoughtfulness here really highlights the power of this album--especially your explanations at the end. You're right, it's more than just a hook and a "satisfying drop or crescendo" etc. After seeing a lot of people's interactions/reviews of this album, I'm glad I'm returning back to your video as my last F+TM reaction for Dance Fever. You truly took the time to interact with the record and understand where it's coming from which unfortunately, a lot of other people missed. Different likes/dislikes are inherently okay, but it's a little bit frustrating when people are only thinking of what a "good" album should be based on familiarity of sound and song construction. Some of the best songs I've ever listened to are the one's that took multiple listens to connect with (especially, I've noticed, right after I genre switch my music listening!) but that's mostly due to factoring expectation and familiarity. Don't know if I'm spewing nonsense (sorry!) but anyway, had to leave a comment for one of the most in-depth and thoughtful music reactors/reviewers I know. Cheers to you & hope you're well!

[@valssxj8413]

I love the fact that you are always even more excited than me for the premieres❤😅

[@toby_says]

I decided to subscribe. Always the best reactions that struck me every time. You are such a beautiful soul. Artist fire 🔥 My faves for now Choreomania King The Bomb Heaven is here Daffodil

[@amandamonacoschaub8101]

I am so glad I found you. Watching you love this album in the same way that I do is incredible. I teared up watching you listen to Choreomania.. such a powerful song!

[@katiethomson99]

I adore Florence so much and I love the vibes of this album! I got to see her perform some of the songs (including free) live at her pre-release intimate gig in Newcastle and it was incredible!

[@Luscent]

Ah amazing I tried to get tickets for London but they were sold out even though I was there as they went live!

[@raphael7357]

Damn cutie you are wise! Beautifully analysed I'm so so glad that I got to watch 'till the end 🌻💛

[@matthewream1309]

I'm so glad to see a Florence fan making videos!

[@hedgehogsonic11]

What a chilling masterpiece

[@toby_says]

Happy I saw this reaction

[@toby_says]

No for real Lu you are a beautiful soul

[@joseluisfuentesfigueroa4997]

Your reaction was literally me hahhahha, i was in ectasy. Amazing reaction as always. Pd: your voice is so pleasant to hear, asmr. 👌

[@GabrielMorales-ov9sr]

I love the way that you react it! And I appreciated your good taste of music. I love so much Florence + The machine!

[@re.invented3158]

You should react to agnes obels discography, i think you will love her. ♥️I love your channel btw, its helped me find out wht music i actually like🔥

[@GemmaP22]

Just found this video! Its wonderful 🙌 I'm seeing Florence in november and i can't wait 😍 I have been a fan since 'between to lungs' only 13 at the time 🤣 Love her music! Xx

[@charlieshortman6037]

LOVE THIS ALBUM SM. Got the vinyl yesterday my favs are back in town daffodil and morning elvis Ps. Could u please react to young heart by birdy its such a beautiful and mellow album ilyyyyy

[@christinak5452]

In answer to your question at 31:20 she said in an interview that this was the first song she wrote while having contemporaty choreography in mind so that's probably why she chose to make it into a video with all those lovely dancers!

[@Alissi-P]

the last line of the bomb always gives me chills because you sort of expect the lyric to be "Sometimes you get the girl, sometimes you get the bomb" (relating to the "I don't love you I just love the bomb" and implying the bomb is sort of a different side of her brought out by the relationship) so when she says 'the song' instead, the change really causes you to think more about it, in fact to the point that I was convinced she had said this line with bomb instead of song at some point within the song. To me this line says "sometimes you get the survival of the relationship, and sometimes you get the experience of the relationship ending to write a song about"

[@onlydana506]

Just found this on my recommended, came for Florence but stayed for your vibe (and maybe bc of some jealousy of your gorgeous hair😌)

[@VonGlorious]

This album really got me through.

[@nikitaboukreev8720]

YAAS babe😀🤟Pleasure to watch! And the album is a MASTERPIECE🔥😊

[@gustavopeterlevitz3897]

Love ur videos ❤️🇧🇷

[@rafaelsenhorini7254]

Amo tb!

[@livingaloneinsummerdays6412]

King is my favorite, and if you pay attention on the details of this song, you'll notice that it has the same bass line with The greatest by Lana Del Rey

[@MYSTERIOMUSIK]

Girls Against God is definitely my favorite of this album. I just recently had a minor surgery that left me severely limited in what I could do... so I felt the isolation of the song

[@TheJacknichols]

Do "Sinner Get Ready" by Lingua Ignota plsssssssssssssss

[@samanthapeterson1068]

I will definitely be crying on that one!

[@brenolopes8361]

Adorei a sua reação ao álbum @luscent

[@pauloespinozacarrasco9697]

You should definitely react to Ic3peak Kiss of Death. I bet you will love it

[@MariaJose_9]

💕

[@donnaabrahamson]

Can you react to Fever Dream by Palaye Royale? The title reminded of that.

[@robertc6912]

I love your enthusiasm and appreciation for Florence's artistry, self awareness, and very British matter-of-fact indifference to HUGE emotional self-revelations or confessions. Specifically,THE BOMB... exactly right, the tune is so cheery like a picnic birthday song... Which ACTUALLY gives her the upper hand in the narration... She says, yeah ok, you admit that this could have been the best thing ever, but you didn't choose it ... Well, I'm aok with that because It was all about the ride...the explosions...the danger, the thrill.... She says SHE let it burn... She's no spurned lover at all ... She got exactly what she wanted...the drama, blowing up her life passion, fireworks (which SHE allowed to burn). So be doesn't get the girl... He gets the little cute song! it's actually such a sweet Dear John letter....or post mortem.... She sorta tells him "um, I'm not crying over this" but she's being Florence affectionate and polite and delightful instead of mean and pissed. It's like the "anti Maggie Mae".... She's not hurt and he gets a goodbye song. But what I really wanted to point out is the quality of her vocals and the control and how she really tightens her throat at the end and it becomes less open and airy and friendly and a bit more stern and firm. Like "you listening? You getting it?"

[@robertc6912]

ALSO. .. you didn't comment on the beautiful line in Elvis, that after every tour she threatens to quit. But songs beg her to be born...