Florence Welch Quotes

A collection of quotes by Florence Welch.

Florence Welch is a British singer, songwriter, and musician known for her powerful vocals and distinctive style. She was born on August 28, 1986, in London, England. Welch made her musical breakthrough in 2008 when she formed the indie rock band Florence + the Machine.

Growing up in a creative household, Welch was exposed to music from a young age. Her love for singing and performing led her to pursue a career in the music industry. Florence + the Machine released their critically acclaimed debut album, "Lungs," in 2009, which showcased Welch's unique voice and poetic songwriting skills. The album became a massive commercial success and earned her widespread recognition.

Throughout her career, Welch has captivated audiences with her emotionally charged performances and thought-provoking lyrics. Her powerful vocals have become her trademark, allowing her to effortlessly deliver anthemic hits such as "Shake It Out" and "Dog Days Are Over." Welch's music often carries themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, resonating with fans worldwide.

In addition to her success with Florence + the Machine, Welch has collaborated with various artists across different genres, expanding her musical horizons. Her talent and contribution to the music industry have earned her numerous accolades, including Grammy nominations and BRIT Awards.

Beyond her musical achievements, Welch is admired for her unique fashion sense and eclectic personal style. She continues to evolve as an artist, pushing boundaries and leaving a lasting impact on the music scene.

I'd gone from being this art student messing about with musi

I'd gone from being this art student messing about with music to this girl with a record deal, magazine front covers and all this hype. In many ways, it was everything I ever wanted, but when it happened all I felt was total, paralysing fear.

I'm a light sleeper. I've never been one of those people who

I'm a light sleeper. I've never been one of those people who can put their head down and suddenly everything disappears. Nighttime is the time I get most scared, anxious or worried. In those darker moments before waking or sleeping is when I feel most, I don't know, I can turn on myself, and my imagination can take me dark places.

The Teenage Cancer Trust does incredible work supporting and

The Teenage Cancer Trust does incredible work supporting and caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer, and it's a cause that is really close to me and my family.

Going to parties usually makes me feel depressed, just becau

Going to parties usually makes me feel depressed, just because I have such social fear after meeting people.

The aesthetic came along the way, I think - just through exp

The aesthetic came along the way, I think - just through experimenting, and going on tour, and trying stuff out on stage, having fun with it, and not taking it too seriously. If I had a ballgown at home, I'd wear it onstage. If I found something in a charity shop, I'd wear it. That's where it grew from - just wanting to play dress-up.

I've got quite a vivid imagination and I'm easily overwhelme

I've got quite a vivid imagination and I'm easily overwhelmed by sensations and things that are beautiful or scary. I don't think I've ever seen a ghost - I think I'm probably haunted by my own ghosts than real ones.

I saw 'The Artist.' It's really beautiful and it's all done

I saw 'The Artist.' It's really beautiful and it's all done to the letter with all the silent film techniques. The costumes were amazing and the dog is so good.

I've always been attracted to romantic secondhand clothes. B

I've always been attracted to romantic secondhand clothes. But my style developed as I started going to these strange raves where everybody had these very definitive costumes.

I've always been a bit of a decorator. I think if I wasn't a

I've always been a bit of a decorator. I think if I wasn't a singer I'd probably be in stage setting or interior design or something. I like clutter and I'm quite visually greedy. I can't have things to be plain I have to have things looking interesting... maybe I'm just a frustrated interior designer stuck in a singing career.

My siblings and I were friends with the boys who would becom

My siblings and I were friends with the boys who would become our stepbrothers - we grew up on the same street. I feel very special to have these amazing people in my life and if we hadn't all moved into this big house together I think I would have missed out on that, because we would have drifted apart.

There's such an extreme feeling to be in love, especially in

There's such an extreme feeling to be in love, especially in quite an emotionally destructive relationship, where you're both kind of really bad for each other, but you love each other so much. Those extreme emotions, I think, can only be described with extreme imagery.

It would be too frightening for me to consider myself a role

It would be too frightening for me to consider myself a role model. But I like the idea of not being afraid of letting your imagination rule you, to feel the freedom of expression, to let creativity be your overwhelming drive rather than other things.

I try to write lyrics so that they won't age, which sort of

I try to write lyrics so that they won't age, which sort of leaves you with the big subjects like death and love and sex and violence.

I've got some incredible fans actually - so loyal and they m

I've got some incredible fans actually - so loyal and they make me birthday cards and Christmas cards. I got this package of poems and artwork based around the songs. They've got this thing called 'Floetry' where they all have to put in artwork. They've set up their own competitions and stuff which is kind of amazing.

I'm completely in love with the world but also terrified of

I'm completely in love with the world but also terrified of it. It creates some overwhelming feelings. Wanting to battle out that joy and fear is part of my music.