Introduction

I couldn’t help it, yes, I let it get in
The helpless optimism of spring
Worn out and tired and my heart near retired
And the world bent double from weeping
And yet, the birds begin to sing
Ooh, ooh, oh

Table of Contents

Chorus

Daffodil
Daffodil

Pre-Chorus

I’m not bad, I’m not good
I drank every sky that I could
Made myself mythical, tried to be real
Saw the future in the face of a

Chorus

Daffodil
Daffodil
Daffodil
Daffodil

Verse 1

We practice resurrection every night
Raising the dead under the moonlight
And in the gloaming, I start to cry
You’re a perfect pearl hung in the sky

Pre-Chorus

There is no bad, there is no good
I drank all the blood that I could
Made myself mythical, tried to be real
Saw the future in the face of a

Chorus

Daffodil
Daffodil
Daffodil
Daffodil

Verse 2

English sun, she has come
To kiss my face and tell me I’m that chosen one
A generation soaked in grief
We’re drying out and hanging on by the skin of our teeth
I never thought it would get this far
This somewhat drunken joke
Sometimes, I see so much beauty
I don’t think that I can cope

Pre-Chorus

There is no bad, there is no good
I drank every sky that I could
Made myself mythical, tried to be real
Saw the future in the face of a

Chorus

Daffodil
Daffodil
Daffodil
Daffodil

Additional Information

In “Daffodil,” Florence Welch explores the idea of finding happiness in small moments of life, similar to her previous album, “High as Hope.” The lyrics reflect the impact of the pandemic on these small moments, such as walking outside to get coffee and pick flowers.

The daffodil, a small yellow flower also known as narcissus, holds symbolism in this song. It is the national flower of Wales and happens to be Florence’s father’s favorite flower, further piquing her interest in them.

Shortly after the release of “Dance Fever,” one of the producers, Jack Antonoff, shared a photo of Florence Welch in the studio with a bouquet of daffodils, adding another layer of significance to the song.

Credits

Produced By Dave Bayley & Florence Welch

Written By Florence Welch & Dave Bayley

Vocals Florence + the Machine

Electric Guitar Leo Abrahams & Dave Bayley

Mixing Engineer Bryce Bordone & Şerban Ghenea

Recording Engineer Billy Halliday

Programmer Dave Bayley

Bass Dave Bayley

Acoustic Guitar Dave Bayley

Synthesizer Dave Bayley

Mellotron Dave Bayley

Drums Dave Bayley

Piano Dave Bayley

Percussion Florence Welch

Assistant Recording Engineer Duncan Fuller & Ben Loveland

Mastering Engineer Chris Gehringer & Will Quinnell

Recorded At RAK Studios & The Pool (London, England)

Release Date May 13, 2022

Album title: Dance Fever (Apple Music Edition) (2022)

Conclusion

“Daffodil” by Florence + the Machine explores the significance of finding joy in the small moments of life. Through the lyrics and personal experiences shared by Florence Welch, we are reminded of the beauty that can be found even in challenging times. The daffodil symbolizes hope and resilience, serving as a reminder to cherish the little things that bring us happiness.

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