Florence and the Machine Between Two Lungs

The Exclusive CD content from the great Album Lungs

[@steamwinged]

I sung this to my daughter since the day she was born, and every day since.

[@TCt83067695]

Even now? 😊

[@RR-qq9dl]

Weird flex but ok I hope she likes the song otherwise "awkward"

[@katelambros2454]

❤️‍🩹🌀❤️

[@tapeinosG5011]

Florence + the Machine is the recording name of former Camberwell Art School student Florence Welch and her backing band. This song about a kiss was one of the first songs that she'd ever written and became the prototpe for her dark, quirky and intense sound. It came about when Welch was experimenting in a friend's home studio. Instead of playing the drums, she pounded the studio walls with her hands. The fledgling songwriter picked out a melody on the piano even though it wasn't an instrument she knew how to play, and recorded the backing vocals first, before writing the top line. Welch recalled to The Sun February 2, 2009 "When I hear it, I'm hearing myself learning how to make a song, piece by piece." The prosthetic lungs worn by Florence Welch on the album sleeve were designed and made by art-school graduate Orlando Weeks, the singer of the Brighton based indie rock band The Maccabees. "They initially needed an illustration," he explained to The London Times January 29, 2010, "but if it was a sort of Victoriana aesthetic they were after you'd be better off making them. You start with rawhide, soak it to get it malleable, then cut it, stitch it and stuff it. That was the first time I had worked with leather. If nothing else it means I got to appear on a #1 album." Lungs won the coveted BRIT award for Best British Album at the 2010 London ceremony. Welch told the story of the song on her website: "That was the first song I ever wrote by myself, so it's crazy to me that it's on the album. I was still at art college, but my first guitarist, Matt [Allchin, of The Ludes], had left and I wasn't sure how I was going to be making music. I was still doing gigs, but I wasn't sure what was going to happen. It started with the drums, dum, dum. I've always been interested in the lulls between notes and the atmosphere that silence creates. It's all about the build, and the final release - the euphoria that you can get from music. But the silence around it, and the studio hiss - I love studio hiss! It's a song being built by someone who has no idea how to play anything, and is making it all up as they go along. The title actually comes from an 80s pulp book I'd found in a second-hand shop. It has some great titles in it. It became about a kiss - the air you share when you're kissing someone. And the way it fills you up, and you don't want the bubble to burst." LyRicS Between two lungs it was released The breath that carried me The sigh that blew me forward 'Cause it was trapped Trapped between two lungs It was trapped between two lungs It was trapped between two lungs And my running feet could fly Each breath screaming "We are all too young to die" Between two lungs it was released The breath that passed from you to me That flew between us as we slept That slipped from your mouth into mine It crept between two lungs It was released The breath that passed from you to me That flew between us as we slept That slipped from your mouth into mine It crept 'Cause it was trapped Tapped between two lungs It was trapped between two lungs Now all the days of begging The days of theft No more gasping for a breath The air has filled me head-to-toe And I can see the ground far below I have this breath And I hold it tight And I keep it in my chest With all my might I pray to God this breath will last As it pushes past my lips As I gasp Between two lungs it was released The breath that passed from you to me Writer/s: FLORENCE LEONTINE MARY WELCH, ISABELLA JANET FLORENTINA SUMMERS Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group

[@roxyema8029]

i love how much she moves her body when singing so beautiful!!

[@prudenciaabbie1979]

Yes! Her body movement just adds to the meaningfulness of her songs.

[@holy_braille]

they call it dancing

[@nicostone2800]

Jason Sams Yea, no shit.

[@ronnygranados]

@@holy_braille i don’t think she’s dancing, music seem to flow her whole self and she just moves her body as she feels she feels it

[@larissabmendes]

I can never get tired of this song

[@saulmc8920]

Are you tired of it yet

[@larissabmendes]

@@saulmc8920 2022 and still not tired of it

[@emilym6214]

They are epic. Some weed. Wine and Florence + the machine

[@flossyFayEllie]

Between Two Lungs is the melodious door which has opened just before my eyes, my soul- and invited me to enter into a magical, transcendental world where I dream to stay more than a while... I am more than grateful to Florence & her friends for the amazing music they create

[@latvians13]

Always return to this beautiful gem. She is surreal. ❤⚘⚘⚘❤

[@kawannapenacepeda220]

OMG I JUST FOUND THIS AND NOW IS MY FAVORITE FATM PERFORMANCE ON THE INTERNET.

[@findleyrocks]

she always sings like she's possessed, like the music just capturess herr. I LOVE HERRR

[@cssp8403]

She is an angel.

[@Martina-xu7gb]

Gods above she has such a powerful voice and the whole band's music is so beautiful and Florence is so cute I LOB EVRITIN WE LIVE IN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WORLD :,)

[@emilym6214]

There are two artist I'm obsessed with. She is one of them. Makes me want drugs lol

[@gabrielmonroe7]

i cry everytime i listen to this song esspecially when she starts singing the gasp part and the music climbs

[@ummherekittykitty6988]

❤ wow. impeccable. :)

[@heidivonsneidern4432]

This song gives me life.

[@louismartinezjr9617]

Great performance as always.

[@arturovillalobos996]

Hermosa canción, esta banda todo lo hace perfecto y que voz Florence.

[@whatsmynamegirl7]

this is the best. she has a lot of soul, and you can tell she write her music, just by the way she sings it, like it's her very heart that she's pouring out into the microphone.

[@MirkwOodElf89]

she's unbelievably talented...awesome performance..great album!

[@AlmightyVillan]

This is just...wow. I'm so glad she/they get the recognition they deserve, because the music they produce is sublime and NEEDS to be noticed.

[@TangerineJones1]

At first i didnt know wat was being releaset but then i noticed it was oxygen, air, passion,love. Stuff we all need in life! Also in life i need Florence in my life shes amazing and the machines are terrific as well

[@Anike82]

Love this song!!!!!!!!!! I witnessed my Uncle take his last breath and a year later I witnessed my daughter take her first. That's what comes to mind when I hear this song.

[@rowanhiggins3376]

the last album my lovely man bought...a musician and gentleman to the last...its been 6 years but revisiting tonight xx by the way dude you were right....shes massive nowadays 😉 me and the kids are fine x love you x

[@Melher27]

There's no words to describe how amazing her voice is.

[@vaifanzine]

the lyric is absolutely beautiful..... a poem

[@ron1997ful]

After listening to Florence And The Machine I have wanted to light a bonfire and dance around it.

[@krsarmiento]

Damn! This must be the best song I've heard in years! Greetings from COLOMBIA.

[@KHnaruto29]

the song is just so amazing and had me nearly crying and then i broke out in laughter at the end when Florence makes that face and twiddles her fingers like "yeah that was awesome." She's so cute and an incredible singer.

[@BlackAdder665]

wow! i can not stop crying tears of joy. one of the most awesome and amazing songs and performances in the history of mankind! (i'm serious and not on drugs ;))

[@ChandnyT123]

why this doesn't have more than 1 million views AT LEAST is beyond me...

[@stonedmermaid679]

my favorite version

[@shaynesmith1982]

Mermaid Love me too💙

[@TCt83067695]

How about Royal Albert Hall with the choir?

[@drewjohnson536]

Her best live performance ever

[@berntolsson9755]

N b er Bernt Ohlsson Bernt e

[@8Anedonia8]

this song makes me fly to another space... :) i love you florence! and the machine!

[@kennethramirez4613]

5 years and I'm still in love with this! I mean, this is not normal. It is a piece of an amazing art!!

[@sforshannn]

My favorite song on her Album it’s on repeat on my Spotify 🔁

[@paulosakumoto]

Between two lungs it was released The breath that carried me The sigh that blew me forward Cause it was trapped Trapped between two lungs It was trapped between two lungs It was trapped between two lungs And my running feet could fly Each breath screaming "We are all too young to die" Between two lungs it was released The breath that passed from you to me That flew between us as we slept That slipped from your mouth into mine It crept Between two lungs it was released The breath that passed from you to me That flew between us as we slept That slipped from your mouth into mine It crept Cause it was trapped Trapped between two lungs It was trapped between two lungs Gone all the days of begging The days of theft No more gasping for a breath The air has filled me head-to-toe And I can see the ground far below I have this breath and I hold it tight And I keep it in my chest With all my might I pray to God this breath will last As it pushes past my lips As I gasp, gasp

[@CL-fh1bd]

Why do i always understand "that slipped from IN your mouth into mine"

[@Gbrltw]

You can feel the whole thing, the vibe . It's just beautiful.

[@crackerguy42]

its impossible for me not to smile when i watch this..

[@rowanhiggins3376]

the last album my late oh bought.he couldn't breathe properly when he died.Love you babe,wish you had been around to hear more good music xx gone to soon xx

[@supafuckinmingster]

I'm so sorry for your loss, but I have to ask: "the last album my late oh bought." What do you mean by "your late oh"?

[@MrAgroovy]

it's so nice to see people make real music with real instruments.

[@alyssajettchaney2240]

She sounds flawless!

[@1495RTS]

@BEAUTIFULTHING12 I've never seen anyone else as in love with the mic as her ... not just with her mannerisms but also her voice! Her VO-HO-HO-HO-HOOO-OOO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOICE!

[@dieRammeJ]

the best song that they have come out with in my opinion :D thumbs up :) !!

[@MrMoomoo112233]

The way she moves! It's so fluid and smooth, perfection! I think I'm in love

[@JessicaD312]

love, love, love.....entire album is SICK......

[@TooManyPotions]

She is one of the only artists these days that sound better live than on the radio or a recording.

[@GarrettRobertsskeletonboi]

Such a beautiful song and performance

[@gabrielmonroe7]

i cry and dance so abstractly beautiful each time i listen to this song i love this version !!!!! the music is breathless

[@PHPW]

My passion in music is northern soul.. but loved cosmic love.. bought lungs.. first cd in a long time.. then listened to this.. simply awesome ! She is simply amazing...

[@niriall]

I cannot say I like all her songs, but the ones I like I also love. This is one of those songs.

[@NJDalla]

Wonderwoman.Favorite from album.Great voice,great melodies.great perc....Superpower music;)

[@hannahbnanaful]

This lady has helped me through some really rough times and made the bright times even brighter. I swear, I still cry everytime I hear this song

[@jestemsenczystytlen]

she's admirable ! and her look is exceptional, that dress..

[@oostey1]

that is JUST the best voice i have ever heard.

[@GuardMiks]

That first note left me breathless

[@kevinrapo]

I absolutely adore Florence, her voice is so amazing !!

[@irvindavison]

The beauty of the song overwhelms me.

[@Beehumble1]

This song makes me feel so eurphoric .

[@parafreak15]

nice to see thers at least one artist out ther who sounds just as good live as on the cd

[@jovibaby]

Love the hand at the end...love it....

[@gabrielmonroe7]

omg u not the only one im in the apple store listening to this in line shaking my leg and out the blue i just starting waving my hands she does the same thing to me. my friends and i do a circle dance to this the feeling is the most fabulous feeling ever

[@sunheart123]

florence and the machine is my favourite artist, there's nothing like her.

[@Doyouknowthatband52]

those first lines are so beautiful.

[@juanpjlozano93]

The power of music is unbelievable. I love florence, i just do

[@jonaahthan]

I had the same experience one night. It was enchanting.

[@monicacoady471]

Absolutely gorgeous.. got chills🍒🎹💋xo

[@202bigbrother]

The last four seconds are GOLDEN

[@Nyanko7tan]

She has such a beautiful voice. I play this song over and over it's just so pretty...

[@mramywinehouse]

These three performances from this session are truly amazing. What a brilliant artist

[@kingoffhej]

stunning, absolutely stunning.

[@tomashize]

So Beautiful! (SONG & SINGER)

[@justmario7836]

At the end when she's going down HAHAHAHA omg Flo is so perf :3

[@RosaFernan]

Florence is the music

[@LaGrop]

I have this breath And I hold it tight And I keep it in my chest With all my might I pray to God this breath will last As it pushes past my lips As I gasp, gasp. Florence i love you.

[@Iseesea123]

:O I can't believe her she is soo pretty and soo talented x

[@MaineLander]

Breathe taking!

[@MissMoMosa09]

Whew amazing!

[@MalikahHypolite]

she, a fine frenzy and bastille

[@zaescfgbhnj]

Simply beautiful!

[@FlowerFlorenceXx]

Between Two Lungs ♥ I just love this song and it will be forever one of my favourite songs! Immediatly fell in love with it. :)

[@7footchickens]

smashing version. i want to hear it with just percussion and a choir backing florence. that would wring magic, methinks

[@paramoregrace]

makes me so proud to be english honestly, just goes to show which country produces the best music

[@jeremologyy]

best performance of hers ive ever seen on here.

[@lightspeednoodles]

how is a voice like hers possible!? I can't beleive she was born with it D:

[@pepipandiloski5655]

This is my all time fav Flo song!

[@jwolfson21]

This song is amazing;)

[@loiseaunoir1021]

This fantastic piece is about growth of sound. The record's version is also lovingly crafted with superb sound effects. A masterpiece.

[@faasuafoa-purcell2972]

omg first flo song I heard and still a major fan today omg

[@crazycharlie666]

OMG! Unvelieble, amazing, magic and wild performance!

[@elsamsousa]

beyond perfection ! love that song and her voice is so different and amaziing !

[@rihardsmors]

Beautiful every angle and magical mesmerizing voice!!!

[@BobokumarMoirangthem]

absolutely amazing... was breathless for some time.. :)

[@taylorsweet6639]

true talent! the breath control.....WOW!!!

[@kurtsbyotch]

this is... really good... wow, gj girl

[@Philip331]

LOVE HER..great music.......

[@wolf90]

i love how this song starts so slow and soft and then it ends fast and loud.

[@kaitlin91]

She is trully something else!

[@annettegeddes1431]

My daughter kirsty loved this song she received a double lung transplant 8 and a half years ago ...sadly she died May 26th this year

[@moweryb2067]

they played this live for us.....what a shame I didn't cherish it more...

[@MarkLittlewood]

Amazing!

[@Broughy90]

Absolutely amazing Can't wait to see her live

[@kheshalittrell1510]

great song love Florence+ machine!!!!