Breaking Down
Florence + the Machine * Track #5 On Ceremonials (Deluxe Version)
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Breaking Down by Florence + the Machine
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Florence + the MachineProduced by
Paul EpworthWrited by
Florence WelchAbout
The upbeat piano melody of “Breaking Down” is a juxtaposition against the sorrowful whispered vocals, which speak of Florence’s depression as a friend greeting her in the dead of night.
Breaking Down Lyrics
[Verse 1]
All alone
It was always there, you see
And even on my own
It was always standing next to me
[Pre-Chorus]
I can see it coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight
Holding my hand in the pale gloom
Can you see it coming now?
[Chorus]
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down
[Verse 2]
All alone
Even when I was a child
I've always known
There was something to be frightened of
[Pre-Chorus]
I can see you coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight
Holding my hand in the pale gloom
Can you see it coming now?
[Chorus]
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down
[Verse 3]
All alone
On the edge of sleep
My old familiar friend
Comes and lies down next to me
[Pre-Chorus]
And I can see you coming from the edge of the room
Smiling in the streetlight
Even with my eyes shut tight
I still see him coming now
[Chorus]
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down
Breaking Down Q&A
Who wrote Breaking Down's ?
Breaking Down was written by Florence Welch.
Who produced Breaking Down's ?
Breaking Down was produced by Paul Epworth.
When did Florence + the Machine release Breaking Down?
Florence + the Machine released Breaking Down on Fri Oct 28 2011.
What did Florence + the Machine say about "Breaking Down"?
Mojo magazine asked Welch if anyone expressed concern for her after reading the lyrics. She replied:
My mum did. I was like, ‘I think this is part of my process of figuring it out.’ I think she should be more worried if I’m not writing about it. ‘Cause then I’d be internalising it, and that’d be wo...