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How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful Lyrics

Have you ever wondered what the lyrics to "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful Lyrics" by Florence and the Machine are?

"How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" is a song by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, released in 2015 as the lead single from their third studio album of the same name. The song was written by Florence Welch and Markus Dravs, who also produced the album.

The lyrics of "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" are about the experience of feeling lost and disconnected from the world, and the desire to find a sense of connection and purpose. The song's title is a metaphor for the vastness and beauty of the world, and the singer's yearning to find a place within it.

The song's chorus features the powerful lyrics "And every skyline was like a kiss upon the lips / And I was making you a wish / And every skyline was like a kiss upon the lips / And I was making you a wish", which reflect the theme of the song and the singer's desire to connect with the world around her.

"How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" was well-received by critics, who praised its emotional depth and the band's powerful performance. The song's music video, directed by Vincent Haycock, features Welch in a surreal and dreamlike landscape, with images of water, fire, and nature highlighting the song's themes of connection and self-discovery.

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
The 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
The 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 opened our eyes and it's changing the view
Oh, what are we gonna do?
We 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 opened our eyes and it's changing the view
Oh, what are we gonna do?
We 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

Check out the official music video here.

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