Only If for a Night
Only If for a Night

Florence + the Machine - Only If for a Night Lyrics

Florence + the Machine crafts an evocative narrative in this dream-laden ballad, weaving together themes of memory, loss, and the ethereal presence of a guiding spirit. The song describes a surreal encounter with a ghostly figure, perhaps a loved one from the… Read more

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Only If for a Night Lyrics

And I had a dream
About my old school
And she was there all pink and gold and glittering
I threw my arms around her legs
Came to weeping (came to weeping)
Came to weeping (came to weeping)

And I heard your voice as clear as day
And you told me I should concentrate
It was all so strange and so surreal
That a ghost should be so practical
Only if for a night

And the only solution was to stand and fight
And my body was bruised and I was set alight
But you came over me like some holy rite
And although I was burning, you're the only light
Only if for a night

And the grass was so green against my new clothes
And I did cartwheels in your honor
Dancing on tiptoes, my own secret ceremonials
Before the service began
In the graveyard doing handstands

And I heard your voice as clear as day
And you told me I should concentrate
It was all so strange and so surreal
That a ghost should be so practical
Only if for a night

And the only solution was to stand and fight
And my body was bruised and I was set alight
But you came over me like some holy rite
And although I was burning, you're the only light
Only if for a night

My doe, my dear, my darling
Tell me what all this sighing's about
Tell me what all this sighing's about

And I heard your voice as clear as day
And you told me I should concentrate
It was all so strange and so surreal
That a ghost should be so practical

Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)
Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)
Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)
Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)

Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)
Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)
Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)
Only if for a night (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh oh)

Writer(s): Paul Epworth, Florence Welch
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Only If for a Night?

Florence + the Machine crafts an evocative narrative in this dream-laden ballad, weaving together themes of memory, loss, and the ethereal presence of a guiding spirit. The song describes a surreal encounter with a ghostly figure, perhaps a loved one from the singer's past, who offers practical advice amidst a backdrop of imagined battles and personal rites. The haunting yet comforting voice urges focus and perseverance, reflecting on the mysterious but meaningful impact of those no longer physically present. Through this experience, the spectral visitation becomes a beacon of light, providing solace and direction, even if only fleetingly. The song’s poetic imagery and emotive delivery underscore the profound influence of our memories and the spectral traces they leave behind.

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