How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful Lyrics
Florence + The Machine
Lyrics
Between a crucifix and the Hollywood sign we decided to get hurt
Now, there's a few things we have to burn
Set our hearts ablaze, and every city was a gift
And every skyline was like a kiss upon the lips
And I was making you a wish
In every skyline
How big, how blue, how beautiful
How big, how blue, how beautiful
And meanwhile, a man was falling from space
And every day I wore your face
Like an atmosphere around me
A satellite beside me
And meanwhile a man was falling from space
As he hit the Earth I left this place
Let the atmosphere surround me
A satellite beside me
What are we gonna do?
We've opened the door, now it's all coming through
Tell me you see it too
We've opened our eyes and it's changing the view
Oh, what are we gonna do?
We've opened the door, now it's all coming through
How big, how blue, how beautiful
How big, how blue, how beautiful
And every city was a gift
And every skyline was like a kiss upon the lips
And I was making you a wish
In every skyline
And meanwhile a man was falling from space
And every day I wore your face
Like an atmosphere around me
I'm happy you're beside me
What are we gonna do?
We've opened the door, now it's all coming through
Tell me you see it too
We've opened our eyes and it's changing the view
Oh, what are we gonna do?
We've opened the door, now it's all coming through
How big, how blue, how beautiful
How big, how blue, how beautiful
How big, how blue, how
So much time on the other side
Waiting for you to wake up
So much time on the other side
Waiting for you to wake up
Maybe I'll see you in another life
If this one wasn't enough
So much time on the other side
How big, how blue, how beautiful
How big, how blue, how
Song & Lyrics Facts
Florence + The Machine's "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" is a song from their third studio album of the same name. The track was released in 2015 and written by Florence Welch and Kid Harpoon.
It features production from Markus Dravs, who has also worked with Coldplay and Arcade Fire. The band consists of lead singer Florence Welch, Isabella Summers on keyboards, Robert Ackroyd on guitar, Christopher Lloyd Hayden on drums, Mark Saunders on bass and Tom Monger on harp. The lyrics to “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” explore themes of heartache and self-reflection, as Florence reflects on her mistakes and how she can learn from them. The song is built around an uplifting chorus and gospel-inspired backing vocals that give it a powerful and emotional atmosphere. The single peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart and received critical acclaim upon its release.