I've been a fool and I've been blind

Gushing alert.

Can someone please explain why no one ever told me about Florence and the Machine?  It took an extremely intriguing SNL performance for me to notice this girl and her band (read: creepiest vibrato of anyone alive, coolest dress ever).  I am extremely embarrassed that I have never listened to them before and am now full-on obsessed.  Lately Mike has been on this [kind of annoying] kick for "new music" where he keeps asking everyone what they listen to because he's apparently gotten bored with the several thousand songs on his computer.  Now I understand his quest; there's nothing like finding an album you can really sink your teeth into and I have sunk right in to both Lungs and Ceremonials.  Here are the simple yet abundant reasons why: red hair, prominent use of harp, aforementioned creepy vibrato, brilliant lyrics, and killer stage presence.  Also thoroughly enjoyed: smattering of super haunting melodies/vocals with white-girl dance-y beats! (See below - I am probably the last person on earth to have noticed how awesome "Dog Days" is!)

Upon further inspection I realized that she has even been on SNL before and I still had failed to jump on the bandwagon.  I even remember watching the episode, but I must have tuned out during the musical performance.  Shame on me for my ignorance and shame on you for not telling me about this fiery haired goddess.

Lyrical Wisdom

The following is a random list of ten assorted lyrics that I currently love, semi-strategically arranged.  This is a pointless, pointless post.

10. I want to change the world, instead I sleep.  I want to believe in more than you and me.

9. Mad woman, bad woman, that's just what you are/yeah you'll smile in my face then rip the brakes out my car.

8. Crying's not for me, cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining.

7. Open up the window, look out at the sky, everything's better.

6. You don't want to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies, unaware that I'm tearing you asunder, and there's a thunder in our hearts, baby.

5.  Being caught in between all you wish for and all you seen, and trying for find anything you can feel that you can believe in.

4. You think you deserve a trust fund.  Just because you want one.  Sure you talk the talk when you need to.  I fear the whole world is starting to believe you.

3. All of the friends that think that I'm blessed, they don't know my head is mess.  No, they don't know who I really am, and they don't know what I've been through like you do.  And I was made for you.

2. It's not your fault, I'm a bitch, I'm a monster.  Yes, I'm a beast and I feast when I conquer. But I'm alone on my throne, all these riches.  I came this way, all this way just to say, this time won't you save me?

1. But I know what is wrong, and I know what is right.  And I'd die for the truth.  In my secret life.