I was a heavy heart to carry my weight
down strap on your headphones and lower
the lights welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’re counting down our picks for
the top ten in Florence and the Machine
songs if you want to watch more top 10
song lists check out mismo Joe’s top
songs by artists we love playlist to see
the top 10 songs of all your favorite
artists click on the link below for this
list we’ve chosen our entries based on a
combination of the artists fan favorites
and their most commercially successful
songs however we’ll only be looking at
original songs so if there are covers
you got the love for then apologies
upfront ya won’t find them here
number ten spectrum say my name debuted
live in 2011 and released as a single
the following year this orchestral pop
hit became the machines his most
successful single to that point in the
United Kingdom peaking at number one on
although Florence Welch is frequently
described as an indie pop singer
there’s no denying her natural ear for
downtempo dance beats for which there is
no better example than spectrum
alternating between sensual kroons and
powerful cries this song lives up to its
name
providing the listener with full
what’s more it was remixed as a more
up-tempo dance track by Scottish DJ
producer Calvin Harris further proving
number nine no light no light
opening with dramatic tribal drums this
song ultimately softens into a delicate
interlude before a crescendo leads us
into a vast choir backed chorus
lyrically more grounded than the usual
neo-gothic well Chi and fare of demons
and churches no light no light appeals
to a broader audience thanks to its
relatable descriptions of love and loss
praised by critics this pounding track
earned a spot on several year and best
singles lists that’s probably because
its message is so universal
[Music]
lover’s quarrel presented in the song
while at times overpowering and
church-like in its rapturous pleas for
salvation and forgiveness is immediately
understood by anyone who’s ever found
themselves in the dark at the end of a
[Music]
number eight what kind of man
[Music]
from the band’s third studio album how
big how blue how beautiful this song
begins with a haunting opening before
smashing into an angry jagged guitar
riff early on it doesn’t let go from
there
layering in horns backing vocals and
clapping according to Welch herself the
song signifies a new guitar heavy
this more straightforward rock song
peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles
Chart but reached number 8 on the
Billboard alternative Songs chart in the
United States tying with two of the
Bands other highest peaking songs in
America and proving that fans of the
[Applause]
[Music]
number seven hunger this building track
from the band’s 2018 album hi is hope
features some of the most personal
lyrics ever put to paper by well chenko
reflecting on her troubled past with
substance abuse and the hardships of her
younger years
Florence’s vocals soar over harmonies
that echo the courses collective we all
have a hunger accompanied by a music
video that accurately fits the poetic
nature of the song’s lyrics and acting
as the picture-perfect ease to the album
ahead of it you could say our hunger is
for more Florence in the Machine number
[Music]
according to Welch this stary song was
apparently written during the thrones of
a blazing hangover well that’s an
intergalactic feat if we’ve ever heard
one
built atop a pounding drum bass and a
softly effervescent harp melody cosmic
love sees well she’s the light
instrumentation to showcase her
otherworldly voice with a level of
control that is nothing short of
while it never ranked very highly on the
charts in the UK it did very well in
Ireland earn Platinum certification in
the US and critically it is considered
one of the finest songs on the lungs
[Music]
like what kind of man this song exhibits
a decidedly more folk-rock feel than
most of the previous efforts from the
machine more seamlessly blending Welch’s
vocals with the instrumentals that
catchy song was made radio ready and it
definitely earned a lot of attention
upon its release in 2015
shipped erect broke onto the charts of
over a dozen countries and reached
number one on Billboard’s adult
alternative Songs charts in the u.s.
what’s more it was nominated for Best
Rock video at the 2015 MTV Video Music
ha ha and Best Pop duo/group Performance
at the 2016 Grammys maybe it’s just us
but it looks like this ship is sailing
fine
number four never let me go this him no
R&B ballad draws on the water imagery
that dominates much of Welch’s work
musically the called echoes of the
melody evoke a sense of drifting while
thematically the song’s lyrics draw
with the depths of the ocean becoming
the vaulted chambers of a cathedral and
a place of spiritual rejuvenation the
song was well received by critics
everywhere thanks to its sublime
perhaps not coincidentally the song was
most successful in the hearts of Oceania
itself Australia where it climbed to the
number three spot on the Australian
singles chart in four weeks and was
eventually quadruple platinum certified
number three what the water gave me
[Music]
drawing its title from the frida kahlo
painting of the same name and also
inspired by Virginia Woolf this sweeping
pop soul rock ballad attempts to blend
the ordinary with the extraordinary much
ultimately it’s a song about being
overwhelmed and musically it delivers
this message gradually building on the
trickling intro until the full force of
the narrative is unleashed in a tidal
while it failed to break into the top
tens of many charts critics were still
blown away by the song giving it
positive reviews pretty much across the
board most often described as epic
because of its massive and almost
mythical proportions this song really
one of the Bands most recognizable
tracks this song introduced the world to
Florence Welch’s unstopable voice if you
want a crash course in everything that
makes us love the Machine look no
further
a delicate intro deafening chorus catchy
riffs complex composition layered
instruments poetic lyrics this song has
although it had a shaky debut once the
song was featured in TV ads for Slumdog
Millionaire and Eat Pray Love theatrical
trailers people started to take notice
it was then re-released in the UK in
2010 and when all was said and done it
had gone platinum in the UK double
platinum in Australia and quadruple
platinum in the u.s. selling 1.8 million
before we reveal our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions a nose
on the island manually – but some are
through the storm
take me down I’m too tired up leave me
we got clipped like Altru
here two reason number one shake it out
[Music]
not to be confused with a similarly
named Taylor Swift song this power
anthem is a pure Florence Welch II and
tour de force opening with an evocative
pipe organ cord and remorseful
reflection on past mistakes the somber
tone is quickly crushed under the heart
thumping percussion as the song lifts
shake it out has all the dark romantic
imagery that is classic Florence in the
Machine Devils and ghouls themes of life
death and renewal and a big unflinching
praised by critics and adored by fans
this anthem of triumph Clem charts in
over a dozen countries and was nominated
for the best pop duo / group performance
[Applause]
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day [Music]
down strap on your headphones and lower
the lights welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’re counting down our picks for
the top ten in Florence and the Machine
songs if you want to watch more top 10
song lists check out mismo Joe’s top
songs by artists we love playlist to see
the top 10 songs of all your favorite
artists click on the link below for this
list we’ve chosen our entries based on a
combination of the artists fan favorites
and their most commercially successful
songs however we’ll only be looking at
original songs so if there are covers
you got the love for then apologies
upfront ya won’t find them here
number ten spectrum say my name debuted
live in 2011 and released as a single
the following year this orchestral pop
hit became the machines his most
successful single to that point in the
United Kingdom peaking at number one on
although Florence Welch is frequently
described as an indie pop singer
there’s no denying her natural ear for
downtempo dance beats for which there is
no better example than spectrum
alternating between sensual kroons and
powerful cries this song lives up to its
name
providing the listener with full
what’s more it was remixed as a more
up-tempo dance track by Scottish DJ
producer Calvin Harris further proving
number nine no light no light
opening with dramatic tribal drums this
song ultimately softens into a delicate
interlude before a crescendo leads us
into a vast choir backed chorus
lyrically more grounded than the usual
neo-gothic well Chi and fare of demons
and churches no light no light appeals
to a broader audience thanks to its
relatable descriptions of love and loss
praised by critics this pounding track
earned a spot on several year and best
singles lists that’s probably because
its message is so universal
[Music]
lover’s quarrel presented in the song
while at times overpowering and
church-like in its rapturous pleas for
salvation and forgiveness is immediately
understood by anyone who’s ever found
themselves in the dark at the end of a
[Music]
number eight what kind of man
[Music]
from the band’s third studio album how
big how blue how beautiful this song
begins with a haunting opening before
smashing into an angry jagged guitar
riff early on it doesn’t let go from
there
layering in horns backing vocals and
clapping according to Welch herself the
song signifies a new guitar heavy
this more straightforward rock song
peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles
Chart but reached number 8 on the
Billboard alternative Songs chart in the
United States tying with two of the
Bands other highest peaking songs in
America and proving that fans of the
[Applause]
[Music]
number seven hunger this building track
from the band’s 2018 album hi is hope
features some of the most personal
lyrics ever put to paper by well chenko
reflecting on her troubled past with
substance abuse and the hardships of her
younger years
Florence’s vocals soar over harmonies
that echo the courses collective we all
have a hunger accompanied by a music
video that accurately fits the poetic
nature of the song’s lyrics and acting
as the picture-perfect ease to the album
ahead of it you could say our hunger is
for more Florence in the Machine number
[Music]
according to Welch this stary song was
apparently written during the thrones of
a blazing hangover well that’s an
intergalactic feat if we’ve ever heard
one
built atop a pounding drum bass and a
softly effervescent harp melody cosmic
love sees well she’s the light
instrumentation to showcase her
otherworldly voice with a level of
control that is nothing short of
while it never ranked very highly on the
charts in the UK it did very well in
Ireland earn Platinum certification in
the US and critically it is considered
one of the finest songs on the lungs
[Music]
like what kind of man this song exhibits
a decidedly more folk-rock feel than
most of the previous efforts from the
machine more seamlessly blending Welch’s
vocals with the instrumentals that
catchy song was made radio ready and it
definitely earned a lot of attention
upon its release in 2015
shipped erect broke onto the charts of
over a dozen countries and reached
number one on Billboard’s adult
alternative Songs charts in the u.s.
what’s more it was nominated for Best
Rock video at the 2015 MTV Video Music
ha ha and Best Pop duo/group Performance
at the 2016 Grammys maybe it’s just us
but it looks like this ship is sailing
fine
number four never let me go this him no
R&B ballad draws on the water imagery
that dominates much of Welch’s work
musically the called echoes of the
melody evoke a sense of drifting while
thematically the song’s lyrics draw
with the depths of the ocean becoming
the vaulted chambers of a cathedral and
a place of spiritual rejuvenation the
song was well received by critics
everywhere thanks to its sublime
perhaps not coincidentally the song was
most successful in the hearts of Oceania
itself Australia where it climbed to the
number three spot on the Australian
singles chart in four weeks and was
eventually quadruple platinum certified
number three what the water gave me
[Music]
drawing its title from the frida kahlo
painting of the same name and also
inspired by Virginia Woolf this sweeping
pop soul rock ballad attempts to blend
the ordinary with the extraordinary much
ultimately it’s a song about being
overwhelmed and musically it delivers
this message gradually building on the
trickling intro until the full force of
the narrative is unleashed in a tidal
while it failed to break into the top
tens of many charts critics were still
blown away by the song giving it
positive reviews pretty much across the
board most often described as epic
because of its massive and almost
mythical proportions this song really
one of the Bands most recognizable
tracks this song introduced the world to
Florence Welch’s unstopable voice if you
want a crash course in everything that
makes us love the Machine look no
further
a delicate intro deafening chorus catchy
riffs complex composition layered
instruments poetic lyrics this song has
although it had a shaky debut once the
song was featured in TV ads for Slumdog
Millionaire and Eat Pray Love theatrical
trailers people started to take notice
it was then re-released in the UK in
2010 and when all was said and done it
had gone platinum in the UK double
platinum in Australia and quadruple
platinum in the u.s. selling 1.8 million
before we reveal our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions a nose
on the island manually – but some are
through the storm
take me down I’m too tired up leave me
we got clipped like Altru
here two reason number one shake it out
[Music]
not to be confused with a similarly
named Taylor Swift song this power
anthem is a pure Florence Welch II and
tour de force opening with an evocative
pipe organ cord and remorseful
reflection on past mistakes the somber
tone is quickly crushed under the heart
thumping percussion as the song lifts
shake it out has all the dark romantic
imagery that is classic Florence in the
Machine Devils and ghouls themes of life
death and renewal and a big unflinching
praised by critics and adored by fans
this anthem of triumph Clem charts in
over a dozen countries and was nominated
for the best pop duo / group performance
[Applause]
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day [Music]
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