Life is fast. Put it on Pause. Play this.
A song for hard times, but not bad times.
Hard times that are necessary, that lead to a better life. I needed this right now. Maybe you did, too?
Looking for heaven, found a devil in me
And it’s hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off
Shake it out.
Regrets collect like old friends
Here to relive your darkest moments
I can see no way, I can see no way
And all of the ghouls come out to play
And every demon wants his pound of flesh
But I like to keep some things to myself
I like to keep my issues strong
It’s always darkest before the dawn
And I’ve been a fool and I’ve been blind
I can never leave the past behind
I can see no way, I can see no way
I’m always dragging that horse around
And our love is pastured such a mournful sound
Tonight I’m gonna bury that horse in the ground
So I like to keep my issues strong
But it’s always darkest before the dawn
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaaahAnd it’s hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woahI am done with my graceless heart
So tonight I’m gonna cut it out and then restart
Cause I like to keep my issues strong
It’s always darkest before the dawn
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaahAnd it’s hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woahAnd given half the chance would I take any of it back
It’s a fine romance but it’s left me so empty
It’s always darkest before the dawnOh woah, oh woah…
And I’m damned if I do and I’m damned if I don’t
So here’s to drinks in the dark at the end of my road
And I’m ready to suffer and I’m ready to hope
It’s a shot in the dark and right at my throat
Cause looking for heaven, found a devil in me
Looking for heaven, found a devil in me
Well what the hell I’m gonna let it happen to meShake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaahAnd it’s hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woahShake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaahAnd it’s hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah
Happiness!
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Florence and the Machine rocks my world. I love to blast her album right through while I dance through warrior in my living room!
love love love
THANK YOU!!!
love this post
..talked about this with a friend a little while ago – this song has such a strong, uplifting vibe about it..
Florence or yoga – both great alone. Florence + yoga = amazingness. Really, try it if you haven't already!
Music can almost heal this littlle anusara heart. Thanks for postiing.
Amazing song!!!! So moving and inspiring. Waylon, you introduced me to Lana Del Ray few months ago and now this… – what a good taste in music you have, thank you
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Florencasana….total bliss!
love it!!
fellow EJ contributor,
Melissa
She is a goddess, listening to her makes any day better!
love this song. been haunting me for over a month – nudging me towards some changes i need to make, haha. thanks for the post, and the extra nudge, haha
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Love! Her song inspired me to write this: http://lifeyum.com/2012/01/13/shout-it-out/
Thank you.
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Was just thinking about this song the other day. Love it. Thanks for posting.
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Yes!!! I have been playing this for my Sun B with my power flow here in Ashland! Love it!!!!!
I can't listen to this enough. So inspiring!