[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Florence + The Machine — Free
Album: Dance Fever
Avg rating:
7.1

Your rating:
Total ratings: 1458









Released: 2022
Length: 3:51
Plays (last 30 days): 2
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
Sometimes I wonder if I should be medicated
If I would feel better just lightly sedated
The feeling comes so fast and I cannot control it
I'm on fire, but I'm trying not to show it

As it picks me up, puts me down
It picks me up, puts me down
Picks me up, puts me down a hundred times a day
It picks me up, puts me down
Chews me up, spits me out
Picks me up and puts me down

I'm always running from something
I push it back, but it keeps on coming
And being clever never got me very far
Because it's all in my head
"You're too sensitive" they said
I said "Okay, but let's discuss this at the hospital"

Picks me up, puts me down
It picks me up, puts me down
Picks me up, puts me down a hundred times a day
Picks me up, puts me down
Chews me up, spits me out
Picks me up, puts me down

But I hear the music
I feel the beat
And for a moment
When I'm dancing
I am free

I hear the music
I feel the beat
And for a moment
When I'm dancing
I am free
I am free

Is this how it is?
Is this how it's always been?
To exist in the face of suffering and death
And somehow still keep singing?

Oh, like Christ up on a cross
Who died for us, who died for what?
Oh, don't you wanna call it off?

But there is nothing else that I know how to do
But to open up my arms and give it all to you

'Cause I hear the music
I feel the beat
And for a moment
When I'm dancing
I am free
I am free
I am free
I am free
Comments (49)add comment
If you truly understand her lyrics you know what she did here. It is both immensely reassuring and painful to hear. Beautifully communicated, TQ Flo. 
Posted 4 months ago by glowworm    [ Reply ]
 acolt wrote:


Well, yes, but that's why it's called "Florence & The Machine," not "The Machine & Some Redhead."

Brilliant. 
Posted 8 months ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
The first song I've ever heard the captures the experience of anxiety/depression.  Has become a new favourite.  By the way Florence, try the meds, huge difference!
Posted 10 months ago by Sarcophaga    [ Reply ]
Hearing this woman always makes me think "So this is what it sounds like when a Celtic Priestess gets all up in arms over the state of things.:"  There's nothing like the refined rage of such a pagan in full throttle to the passion driving them.  Ummm....so to speak.   
Posted 1 year ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

Be thankful we're apparently past the constant Radiohead phase...



Greatest.
Post.
Ever.
Posted 1 year ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 Enness wrote:


At the moment, it's a grunge fest - especially Pearl Jam and Chili Peppers.  I patiently wait for this to end.


hmm. i've never considered RHCP "grunge." guess you learn something new every day. 
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

Be thankful we're apparently past the constant Radiohead phase...


At the moment, it's a grunge fest - especially Pearl Jam and Chili Peppers.  I patiently wait for this to end.
Posted 1 year ago by Enness    [ Reply ]
Lovely and uplifting - continuing on from the sublime Solsbury Hill, which played just before.
Posted 1 year ago by Enness    [ Reply ]
This is a British group.  It needs to be "Okay, but let's discuss this at hospital".
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
I have to say I've been noticing RP has been hitting certain Florence songs really hard lately.
 


Be thankful we're apparently past the constant Radiohead phase...
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I'm tapping my foot, finding my mood lifted, by a Forence song? THAT has never happened. I must have a fever. I better sit down. 
Posted 1 year ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
I have to say I've been noticing RP has been hitting certain Florence songs really hard lately.
 
My Love - 12 plays in 30 days
Free - 10 plays
 
And these seem to be out:
 
What The Water Gave - 3 plays
Cosmic Love - 3 plays
Heartlines - 0 plays
No Light - 0 plays
Ship To Wreck - 0 plays
 
Those used to be on all the time.  I guess RP is focusing more on becoming a "Today's Hits" station.  Five years ago I don't remember any song at all getting 10+ plays in 30 days.
 
That's ok, I'm pretty of tired of those old Florence songs anyway, but most of the songs with 10+ plays are wearing on me pretty fast and I hate to see that happen.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
7>8
Posted 2 years ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
Raising it a point. It's great.
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
... But I hear the music
I feel the beat
And for a moment
When I'm dancing
I am free... 
 

Simple,  but true.  
Posted 2 years ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]
 Antigone wrote:

This song, and its video has changed how I feel about Florence. I really like this! 



You should try and catch them live.
Posted 2 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
 jelgator wrote:

Horrid.



Take a break mate - you have clearly gone ear blind
Posted 2 years ago by GarrySR07    [ Reply ]
Horrid.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
rated this a 7 at the start, and then listened again and bumped up to sn 8. I am not Florence's biggest fan but I AM a huge fan of this song. 
Posted 2 years ago by AmandaMaria    [ Reply ]
Damm, is she getting better at whatever, they doo Nice new songs.
Posted 2 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
I like the personal touches in her new tunes.
c.
Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

Better living through chemistry, baby!




"Because of the bad chemicals in his body" etc.. Kurt Vonnegut. 
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
This song, and its video has changed how I feel about Florence. I really like this! 
Posted 2 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
The medication has worked - I hear the music and feel the beat without having to turn the volume down.
Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Hello,

Thank you very much for this great radio stream. I like listening to you during work and the music puts me in a good mood.
Best regards from Hamburg, Germany, Anne
Posted 2 years ago by annevieh    [ Reply ]
Damn fine song
Posted 2 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
 stevesaw wrote:


Ha, I made a playlist for my daughter: "My Dad Listens To That".
My teenage son had a 'happening" in our garden. One of his friends provided the musical selection, and I complimented him on his choice, saying a lot of it could have come from my collection. My son said, " Well, actually Dad, ...."!

Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Better living through chemistry, baby!
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:
I like Florence + the Machine's previous songs played on RP, and even have a half dozen on playlists, BUT . . . I absolutely LOVE this rockin' number.   It's going straight to my "Dad's Rock'n'Roll" playlist so that I can "share" it with my neighbours. And, what makes it even better, for me, is that the video that accompanies this song was filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine on November 18, 2021, and dedicated to "the spirit, creativity and perseverance of our brave Ukrainian friends."


Ha, I made a playlist for my daughter: "My Dad Listens To That".
Posted 2 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Another song I would not hear if I was listening to commercial music radio with their SSDD
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Finally understand what she's always on about. Most Excellent.
Posted 2 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
That's a rather good jolt of a song.  As opposed to other tracks of the act (some have gotten a bit old kinda quick) I could hear this one a lot.  A solid 8. 
Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I heard this song on RP and made me curious about the new album.  I absolutely love it! 
Posted 2 years ago by krae    [ Reply ]
 jules44 wrote:

Without her vocals this would be another mediocre ( at best) electronic/techno hum drum.



Well, yes, but that's why it's called "Florence & The Machine," not "The Machine & Some Redhead."
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
Quite the tuneful foot tapper. 
Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Oh yes! Play more.
Posted 2 years ago by ipestell    [ Reply ]
I like Florence + the Machine's previous songs played on RP, and even have a half dozen on playlists, BUT . . . I absolutely LOVE this rockin' number.   It's going straight to my "Dad's Rock'n'Roll" playlist so that I can "share" it with my neighbours. And, what makes it even better, for me, is that the video that accompanies this song was filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine on November 18, 2021, and dedicated to "the spirit, creativity and perseverance of our brave Ukrainian friends."
Posted 2 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
Somehow I skipped the previous (4h) album. This I think will try to acquire. 
Posted 2 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
Holy shit the feels. 

"Is this how it is?
Is this how it's always been?
To exist in the face of suffering and death
And somehow still keep singing?"
Posted 2 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
When I get down
I get up again
Ain't never gonna get me down
;)
Posted 2 years ago by k3rmit    [ Reply ]
Verging on Annie Lennox with this one - decent enough for me 👍
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
Like it!
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 jules44 wrote:

Without her vocals this would be another mediocre ( at best) electronic/techno hum drum.




...but then she opens her mouth.
Posted 2 years ago by fauxtoejoe    [ Reply ]
Yay, new Florence! First listen here, but digging it so far. 
Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
Not a big Florence fan but liking this. 
Posted 2 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Gotta admit I'm digging the lyrics on this one:

"You're too sensitive" they said
I said "Okay, but let's discuss this at the hospital"

Good stuff.
Posted 2 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
Without her vocals this would be another mediocre ( at best) electronic/techno hum drum.
Posted 2 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
NEW FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE YES PLEASE
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
First comment.  2nd rating.

Love the line = Sometimes I wonder if I should be medicated.
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]