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Florence + The Machine — Leave My Body
Album: Ceremonials
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7.2

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Total ratings: 2896








Released: 2011
Length: 4:22
Plays (last 30 days): 5
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I'm gonna be released from behind these lines
And I don't care whether I live or die
And I'm losing blood, I'm gonna leave my bones
And I don't want your heart it leaves me cold

I don't want your future
I don't need your past
One grand moment
Is all I ask

I'm gonna leave my body
(moving up to higher ground)
I'm gonna lose my mind
(History keeps pulling me down)
Said I'm gonna leave my body
(moving up to higher ground)
I'm gonna lose my mind
(History keeps pulling me, pulling me down)

I don't need a husband, don't need no wife
And don't need the day, I don't need the night
And I don't need the birds let them fly away
And I don't want the clouds, they never seem to stay

I don't want no future
I don't need no past
One grand moment
Is all I ask

I don't want your future
I don't need your past
One grand moment
Is all I ask

I'm gonna leave my body
(moving up to higher ground)
I'm gonna lose my mind
(History keeps pulling me down)
Said I'm gonna leave my body
(moving up to higher ground)
I'm gonna lose my, lose my mind
(History keeps pulling me, pulling me down)

Pulling me down
Pulling me down
Pulling me down
Pulling me, pulling me down

I'm gonna leave my body
(moving up to higher ground)
I'm gonna lose my mind
(History keeps pulling me down)
Said I'm gonna leave my body
(moving up to higher ground)
I'm gonna lose my mind
(History keeps pulling me, pulling me down)

Yeah, said I'm gonna leave my body
(moving up to higher ground)
I'm gonna lose my mind
(History keeps pulling me down)
(moving up to higher ground)
(History keeps pulling me, pulling me down)
Comments (153)add comment
 jp33442 wrote:

how about we skip you instead 

Well, you can't.
Posted 2 months ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Sorry friends, I can't stand her singalongs.
Posted 4 months ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Not entirely horrible - faint praise I know, but I can't quite get any more enthused than that.
Posted 5 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
I suppose if you have a big voice you should use it but she is getting a bit one-dimensional for my ears. 
Posted 5 months ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 joko63808 wrote:

Horrible. My ears hurt. Skip.


how about we skip you instead 
Posted 6 months ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Horrible. My ears hurt. Skip.
Posted 10 months ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
 kbs wrote:

Intrusively loud!



Umm.. you just described rock 'n roll.

go back to your bubble-gum pop music.
Posted 11 months ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
 ReddFlagg wrote:

*hands over ears* I can't bear her voice. The gimmicky up and down see-sawing. Blech. Next song, please. Less of this.



this song is like an ice pick to the brainstem.
Posted 1 year ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
*hands over ears* I can't bear her voice. The gimmicky up and down see-sawing. Blech. Next song, please. Less of this.
Posted 1 year ago by ReddFlagg    [ Reply ]
Like this. All of this...
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:

I try. Still can't handle the histrionics.



Perfect for histrionic times.
Posted 2 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:

Man.  Given the blather in the comments below, I kept waiting for Florence to break into a screeching caterwaul.  Nope--just rich, powerful, surprisingly subtle vocals.  Kudos to Florence.  The rest of you can slink back into your tidepool of hyperbole.  



It's more of a keening caterwaul.
Posted 2 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Have no problems with her voice. The song I didn't care for too much. 
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

There certainly is a strangely high level of tidepool-slinking-h8rs for this great, great artist.  I have no idea what they are hearing  and look forward to Florence's next effort.

Although the grumblers dominate the posts - the ratings tell a different story.

For me, gonna check out this album as well. Fantastic voice!!
Posted 2 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
 mermansf wrote:

Everything is a big drama with this band.  You can't tap your feet to it but you can imagine a drowning person in front of you.


Yeah.  It gets to be a little much.  I'll take London Grammar instead.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
I really like her songs (like this one) where she reins it in a bit. The range, the power, the control, are all on fine display here. For me, it's like having a quality stereo or a fast motorcycle that has a ton of power - you know its there, you can feel it, and even at lower volumes/speeds it's better than many other, less powerful devices, and you don't have to crank it all the way up to prove it. I totally get how others can dig it when she does let loose her power, but she resonates more with me when she does songs like this one. Thanks for playing a variety of her catalog Bill!
Posted 3 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
What a voice and talent, of course there are those who like to complain and for them, some sage advice: EAT MORE FIBER. Once that shit moves out of your head, you'll breathe a sigh of relief. 
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
I think every Flo & Mac song sounds the same, but I also enjoy them. A land of contrasts.
Posted 3 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
Intrusively loud!
Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Everything is a big drama with this band.  You can't tap your feet to it but you can imagine a drowning person in front of you.
Posted 3 years ago by mermansf    [ Reply ]
Perfect proof of the online world today:
Lots of complaints in the comments... but a 7.2 rating. 
Obviously people love much more to complain online than to praise ;)

Personally, Florence entertains me a lot most of the time! 
Posted 3 years ago by trogel    [ Reply ]
drivel.
Posted 3 years ago by DaveDalzell    [ Reply ]
 DeemerDave wrote:
     Stropatus wrote:
     There are few artists that I skip - Florence is one of the two

Let me guess, the other is Radiohead.
 
Yes to Radiohead.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 logic wrote:

Hey, at least it's a good song!!
 

You are an optimist, lucky guy. Let's say this: if you like chilish singalongs, she's unbeatable. 
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
All songs are the same, same pattern, same singalong, very boring.
Posted 4 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Shouted programming. Simple as that.
Posted 4 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
PSD again.
Posted 4 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
Man.  Given the blather in the comments below, I kept waiting for Florence to break into a screeching caterwaul.  Nope--just rich, powerful, surprisingly subtle vocals.  Kudos to Florence.  The rest of you can slink back into your tidepool of hyperbole.  
 
There certainly is a strangely high level of tidepool-slinking-h8rs for this great, great artist.  I have no idea what they are hearing  and look forward to Florence's next effort.
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Not a fan of F+TM but this one is a mellow rocker for sure, light seven to a decent 8
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 Stropatus wrote:
There are few artists that I skip - Florence is one of the two
 
Let me guess, the other is Radiohead.
Posted 5 years ago by DeemerDave    [ Reply ]
Ignore the haters ... she has serious pipes and I like 'em.  Easily a 7.

Nice article in Rolling Stone magazine:  

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/florence-machine-tour-sobriety-patti-smith-752510/
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Oh no, please no...... Nah, nah nah nah please stop this screamer,
                                                             
Posted 5 years ago by whatshisname    [ Reply ]
 HectorPascal wrote:
All Machines have an off button... now, where is it. Must be here somewhere...?
 
Funny!  In this case, the Machine probably does have an off switch....the next question is "where's Flo's off switch?"  - although I like this one enough to rate it a 7....Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
All Machines have an off button... now, where is it. Must be here somewhere...?
Posted 5 years ago by HectorPascal    [ Reply ]
thx4that1Bill
Posted 6 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
Why can't she sing a bit louder? The voice is almost inaudible, bad mix I'd say.
Posted 6 years ago by Broken_Ear    [ Reply ]
Dengue Fever - No Sudden Moves followed by Florence - it's almost like Bill is trying to provoke a response from the haters.

I happen to enjoy both artists, although not the best work by either one.
Posted 6 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
I try. Still can't handle the histrionics.
Posted 6 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
There are few artists that I skip - Florence is one of the two
Posted 6 years ago by Stropatus    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
All songs of F + TM are the same song.

 
Hey, at least it's a good song!!
Posted 6 years ago by logic    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


 
Way too funny!
Posted 7 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
An original. Not just another Star Search/Whitney Houston/Star Spangled Banner clone runnin scales 
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Didn't even have to look at the page to see that it was Florence screaming at me again.
Posted 7 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


 
LOL
Posted 7 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
Can't stand it.
Posted 7 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Now why didn't Flo perform at the Million Women's March?
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
All songs of F + TM are the same song.
Posted 7 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
This is a cue, I need more coffee :).
Posted 7 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
Radio Paradise only seems to play No Light and Leave My Body.  If we're going to hear these artists it would be good to hear a better diversity of their music.  I'm sure they have a lot of other good songs.

 
There are at least another 20 songs by this band on the playlist.  Maybe it's just a timing thing.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Hear this way too much. Please stop!
Posted 8 years ago by daniel_rusk    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
Radio Paradise only seems to play No Light and Leave My Body.  If we're going to hear these artists it would be good to hear a better diversity of their music.  I'm sure they have a lot of other good songs.

 

I heard a F+M song on the radio yesterday that I actually liked.  I was very surprised, actually.  It was quite different in style to her strident and stultifying dirges we hear on RP.
Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Radio Paradise only seems to play No Light and Leave My Body.  If we're going to hear these artists it would be good to hear a better diversity of their music.  I'm sure they have a lot of other good songs.
Posted 8 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Flo, a Godess
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 KennyShabs wrote:
This song really, really, really sucks
 
I wouldn't necessarily go that far but I find it utterly "unlistentoable" (I think I coined that one). There has yet to be a selection from her/them that I can even tolerate but I suppose that is my issue. I put Dave Matthews in the same category. There is way too much superb music out there and especially on this gem of a station to be focused on the few I cannot tolerate.
Posted 8 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
There was much better music than this in the 80s man, maybe you didn't notice it. 


Imkirok wrote:

I wish we had music like this in the 80s!

 

 
This ain't the 80's man.... Get in the game, your getting old...
Posted 8 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
There was much better music than this in the 80s man, maybe you didn't notice it. 


Imkirok wrote:

I wish we had music like this in the 80s!

 


Posted 9 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 No need to write in disguise, really .... some people share sometimes the same opinion.

fredriley wrote:

Are you Stingray in disguise?

 


Posted 9 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Really boring. Tears For Fears remastered ....
Posted 9 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 zepher wrote:

Little dramatic, but eclectic none the less.....



 
This is what she sounds like to me. 
Posted 10 years ago by FrankDebbieCote    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
Old boring music for old boring people. The 80's are gone Florence !

 
Are you Stingray in disguise?
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 zepher wrote:        NICE

Little dramatic, but eclectic none the less.....



 

Posted 10 years ago by tiler    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Flo and Mac cannot win, if she lets it out, people criticise, if she reins it in, people criticise.

A bit o' both is nae bad thing.

 
Aye, right enough. She sings as she wants to sing, as a big passionate woman in whom emotions run as wild as a whirlwind. Her voice pulls me along in her slipstream - I couldn't resist even if I wanted to (which I certainly don't). I doubt that she gives a monkeys about criticisms. 9 from the emotionally bowled over Nottingham jury.
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
Old boring music for old boring people. The 80's are gone Florence !

 
I wish we had music like this in the 80s!


Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Tuned in just as this song was ending...yes!  Hooray for perfect timing!  {#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
hmmmm, they call them Public Houses for some reason, love my sweet neighbors so much more after a bit of joy in the Pub, don't you? Anyway, love, what a concept… left the house , left the turmoil at home, solid communication with ol' Brady and those types, CHEERS!!!
Left my worries, my body, no, thats doin quite well thanks, but that open Church of Brother Laz was right there with the lights on and all, and yes they were in there sure enuff, those roiling mule skinning naked souls, naked like newborns, and bursting with passion…!!!
Thank you DJ, thanks to Lazarus for the lessons of Peace, and someday I dream of a thank you smooch for fabulous Flo (delicious) 
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Her music gets me pumped.  My favorite house cleaning and running music.
Posted 10 years ago by jamelch    [ Reply ]
Old boring music for old boring people. The 80's are gone Florence !
Posted 10 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Who these people that don't like Florence? They need a husband, they need a wife...

OK so most of her stuff sounds quite similar, tribal drums, Enya-esqe vocal layering. It's still mostly rather powerful. Plus, red hair, long legs. It's music, heh {#Shifty} 
Posted 10 years ago by afrixluvguy    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
Man.  Given the blather in the comments below, I kept waiting for Florence to break into a screeching caterwaul.  Nope--just rich, powerful, surprisingly subtle vocals.  Kudos to Florence.  The rest of you can slink back into your tidepool of hyperbole.  

 
Little dramatic, but eclectic none the less.....


Posted 10 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
she is amazing:)


Posted 10 years ago by alisea    [ Reply ]
Man.  Given the blather in the comments below, I kept waiting for Florence to break into a screeching caterwaul.  Nope--just rich, powerful, surprisingly subtle vocals.  Kudos to Florence.  The rest of you can slink back into your tidepool of hyperbole.  
Posted 10 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 KennyShabs wrote:
This song really, really, really sucks
 

I am very eclectic with what I like, but find Florence one of the few artists I just do no care for at all.
Perhaps it is a particular type of diva that grates with me, Annie Lennox is another.
 It really does have nothing to do with red hair either
Posted 11 years ago by Donna_Stride    [ Reply ]
all power to red headed women....{#Fire}.....( esp. who sing this well )
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
This song really, really, really sucks
Posted 11 years ago by KennyShabs    [ Reply ]
Immy, Portishead, Flo. Brilliant stretch of music. nice one Bill
 
Posted 11 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Well, our Flo can certainly belt out a number. I am loving her more and more for the sheer bombastic skill and effort as well as the whole quirkiness of her tunes. Go Flo!
Posted 11 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Wow. Florence has an amazing voice. I'm not sure Id like this song if it was done by a less powerful voice (enya)... Annie Lennox is one of the few singers i can think of who might be able to cover a Florence song
Posted 11 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]

Hm.

First time I don't agree. 


Lazarus wrote:


EVERYBODY IN MY CHURCH LOVES THIS SONG!!!!
 
 

Posted 11 years ago by KalleB    [ Reply ]
Sorry, bombastic.  I'd take Tori Amos over Flo and I think that Tori is a crass imitation of Kate Bush.  Among contemporary artists, Bat For Lashes or Cat Power connect without base theatrics.
Posted 11 years ago by LeeScoresby    [ Reply ]
My partner dared me to spend a day without saying anything negative, so here goes: Florence has an amazing ability to irritate.
Posted 11 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
This again? You spoil us, Bill with the perfect soundtrack for life in general.... This Tori Amos On Meth is always JARRING.
 
The ever-deepening Segue mystery continues.
Posted 11 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
 sorry to carp but even Natalie Merchant is less Sucko Barfo than Florence and the Meatgrinder.
 
Are you crazy??? Natalie Merchant is "sucko"...? How ridiculous!!!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

EVERYBODY IN MY CHURCH LOVES THIS SONG!!!!
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
This again? You spoil us, Bill with the perfect soundtrack for life in general.... This Tori Amos On Meth is always JARRING. <3 RP sorry to carp but even Natalie Merchant is less Sucko Barfo than Florence and the Meatgrinder.
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 Tylersmyler wrote:
I don't want your future. I don't need your past.
 
love the lyrics...its about separating mind and body,  duh...{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 11 years ago by oídos_abiertos    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Woa, Flo. Easy, girl.
 
my feelings, exactly
Posted 11 years ago by oídos_abiertos    [ Reply ]
yet another boring anthem  
Posted 11 years ago by t00lur    [ Reply ]
Woa, Flo. Easy, girl.
Posted 11 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
I don't want your future.

I don't need your past.
Posted 11 years ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
Flo always reminds me of my ex.  she used to scream everything too.
Posted 11 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
Nice fade from Massive Attack's Angel!
Posted 12 years ago by ChessPoker    [ Reply ]
 Rmike wrote:
Love FATM more please
 
Love the acronym!
Posted 12 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
....7>>8...still growing......hope it won´t get overplayed......
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
Flo honey, it's not you, it's me.  This last year has been great.  Hope we'll still be friends. 

3
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 WABX wrote:
Nice sound but this makes me think of Annie Lennox.
 
That's not necessarily a bad thing, to me.  This tune's quite likable; it's not as pugnacious as most of what I've heard from this band.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Amazing.  Always amazing!  Just Wow!
Posted 12 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
Flo and Mac cannot win, if she lets it out, people criticise, if she reins it in, people criticise.

A bit o' both is nae bad thing.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 WABX wrote:
Nice sound but this makes me think of Annie Lennox.
 
It does, I agree.
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Not my cuppa tea
Posted 12 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Nice sound but this makes me think of Annie Lennox.
Posted 12 years ago by WABX    [ Reply ]
 toomanyollys wrote:
All F&TM songs have now congealed into one incredibly boring and annoying shouty mass in my mind. Eugh.
 
Pretty much.
Posted 12 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
...but these go up to 11....
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 MirageRF wrote:
I love Flo's power.
She puts some muscle into RP's valium based lineup. 
 

Wow, you really are sedated aren't you? Well this is an adult contemporary station.
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Stop the presses!  This can't be Florence - There's no use of harp for harp's sake. 
Posted 12 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
Florence... Leave my ears!
Happy with the PSD button!
Posted 12 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
Until I heard Florence here on RP on a regular (ish) basis I had dismissed her as 'not my cup of tea'. 

Now, she has ear-wormed into my head. . . she really is rather good.
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Off again with anther daily dose of yelling and whining from Dear florence and her repetitive nasty machine😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖
Posted 12 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Everytime Florence and her bombastic machine appears on RP I'm happy with the PSD button.
Thanks for adding this on RP!
Posted 12 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
 MirageRF wrote:
I love Flo's power.
She puts some muscle into RP's valium based lineup. 
 

Well said! 
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
 willem wrote:
please stop
pushing florence & the machine 
it causes waves that flood over the netherlands 
 
 
You are so right!
Erg vervelende muziek!
Posted 12 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
Dark,depressing and full on bombastic,makes my ears bleed😖
Posted 12 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
I love Flo's power.
She puts some muscle into RP's valium based lineup. 
Posted 12 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:
My Aspy-ish mind likes it. {#Music}
 
Well, I will just hit Bill's new PTSD button.
Posted 12 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
 oldslabsides wrote:
again, she's yelling at me.
Yes, yes. Exactly. Maybe I'm a little out there on the autism spectrum, but somehow her singing sends me into high alert, and not in a good way. It's like listening to a baby crying full force. 100+ dB on the emotional scale that is painful to the brain. Adele is the same for me. I have to turn it off in self defense.
 

My Aspy-ish mind likes it. {#Music}
Posted 12 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Not an ounce of range.
Posted 12 years ago by jdemmers    [ Reply ]
 oldslabsides wrote:
again, she's yelling at me.
Yes, yes. Exactly. Maybe I'm a little out there on the autism spectrum, but somehow her singing sends me into high alert, and not in a good way. It's like listening to a baby crying full force. 100+ dB on the emotional scale that is painful to the brain. Adele is the same for me. I have to turn it off in self defense.
Posted 12 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
 toomanyollys wrote:
this is why I think RP would be even better if I lived in a cabin in the woods.

 
from a cabin in the woods!
Posted 12 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
again, she's yelling at me.
Posted 12 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
this is awesome
Posted 12 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
 toomanyollys wrote:
I think I'd maybe like them more if they weren't so bloody omnipresent here... you can barely walk into a shop or sit through an advert break without hearing some Flo... this is why I think RP would be even better if I lived in a cabin in the woods.

 
I do, actually, live in the woods, sort of...more moors, really...anyway...I like this...
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]