Only If for a Night

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And I heard your voice

“Only If for a Night” by Florence + The Machine is a song from Ceremonials (2011). Florence Welch has said that the song was inspired by a dream she had about her late grandmother. In the dream, her grandmother appeared in a schoolyard, dressed in a smart suit, and gave her advice about life. The lyrics convey a mix of longing, nostalgia, and a ghostly, ethereal presence. The song captures the feeling of receiving guidance from someone who has passed away, even if only briefly. It blends themes of loss, memory, and the supernatural, which are common throughout Ceremonials. The swe… read more
“Only If for a Night” by Florence + The Machine is a song from Ceremonials (2011). Florence Welch has said that the song was inspired by a dream sh… read more
“Only If for a Night” by Florence + The Machine is a song from Ceremonials (2011). Florence Welch has said that the song was inspired by a dream she had about her late grandmother. In … read more

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Florence + the Machine is a London, UK, band led by singer-songwriter Florence Welch and formed in 2007. The band consists of: Florence Welch (vocals), Robert Ackroyd (guitar), Isabella Summers (aka Isa Machine - keyboards), Tom Monger (harp), Mark Saunders (bass, percussion), Christopher Lloyd Hayden (drums, backing vocals), Rusty Bradshaw (keyboard, backing vocals) and Sam White (backing vocals). Lead singer, Florence Welch, was an art-college drop-out, from Camberwell (London), who was discovered singing covers in a nightclub toilet, drunk. ”The Machine” name … read more
Florence + the Machine is a London, UK, band led by singer-songwriter Florence Welch and formed in 2007. The band consists of: Florence Welch (vocals), Robert Ackroyd (guitar), Is… read more
Florence + the Machine is a London, UK, band led by singer-songwriter Florence Welch and formed in 2007. The band consists of: Florence Welch (vocals), Robert Ackroyd (guitar), Isabella Summers (aka Isa Machine - keyboards), … read more

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