Florence + The Machine Shake It Out Lyrics

Lyrics Below:

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 woaaah

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah

I 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
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/f/florence_and_the_machine/shake_it_out.html ]
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 woaaah

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah

And given half the chance would I take any of it back
It's a final mess but it's left me so empty
It's always darkest before the dawn

Oh 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, for the devil in me
Looking for heaven, for the devil in me
Well what the hell I'm gonna let it happen to me

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 woaaah

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah

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 woaaah

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah

Note: This is not the exact song. The beginning goes faster. Also, I'm in the process of asking Florence herself to give me permission for the song.

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[emorrisfly15]

I used to think she was saying "Three girls collect like old friends" instead of "Regrets collect like old friends"

[cutesushi24]

@emorrisfly15 Sorry if you disagree with the lyrics I've posted. =P You could be right, but I just made the lyrics based on what I personally heard and what I found on other lyric sites.

[Coolguy5888]

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER :D

[Shaufique]

"He's lying Robin, he's trying to be strong but it's killing him and so as his best friend, I have to say something. He loves you just way to much to say, you gotta move out. "

from How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 17: No Pressure.

[ZenTubeification]

@cutesushi24 lyrics are right except "keep my issues strong" is drawn :)

[imslimshades]

"Here's the funny thing in my own crazy way I was kinda happy. For the first time in years there was no little part of me clinging to the dream of being with Robin, which meant for the first time in years the world was wide open, because kids when a door closes... well you know the rest"

[ninetailfox8910]

actually it's darkest around 1:30-2:00 AM, when the sun is 180 degrees around the planet from us (gotta love the office)

[thejazzgeek93]

What happened between Robin and Ted was a perfect example of what happens in reality.

If only it were so easy to accept.....

[Tnovak1000]

I loved this song before how I met your mother and I will still love it after how I met your mother.

[geligapictures]

poor teddy

[IrishBxtch1804]

this song makes me feel sad for Ted :( i wanted them to end up together!

[IrishBxtch1804]

@Coolguy5888 that's what brought me to search this song :O

[56782000SUNNY]

himym <3 :D

[rsunnynz]

Really nice wording