I had never really realized who Florence and the Machine were until New Year’s eve. When I saw her perform one of her songs. I was totally hooked. I loved everything about her performance. I loved her eccentric style. I loved the way she just stood there, taking complete charge of the stage and of that moment. Because in that moment, she didn’t need any backup dancers dressed like hookers. She didn’t to bend over and shake her money maker. She didn’t have to do anything expect stand there and sing. And sing she did.
Of course she's a redhead!!!! I want to kiss her. Is that wrong?
There is something so powerful about a woman that can just allow you to enjoy her presence. Too often, as women and girls we are socialized to believe that if we aren’t doing something for others, then we are just taking up space. But that’s not true. Just being is enough. And a few women have figured that out. Dita Von Teese is another example of this. When she performs, she doesn’t rush through her routine. Because she is fully aware of what a gift she is giving the viewer by simply allowing them to look at her.
But back to Florence and the Machine. 
My current writing music is If only for a night. I couldn’t find an official video. So I’m posting the one with the lyrics. Because I think there’s a tone of lesbianism in there ….. or maybe that’s just me and I think I see lesbians everywhere. LOL 
If you want more of Florence, youtube her live performances. They’re pretty awesome.
This song is my state of mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZweDwbJ_Ic
And I like this sentiment: “There is something so powerful about a woman that can just allow you to enjoy her presence. Too often, as women and girls we are socialized to believe that if we aren’t doing something for others, then we are just taking up space. But that’s not true. Just being is enough. And a few women have figured that out. Dita Von Teese is another example of this. When she performs, she doesn’t rush through her routine. Because she is fully aware of what a gift she is giving the viewer by simply allowing them to look at her.” I love dancing, and I love watching people dance, but there is so much power in just taking up space because its yours to take. I’m going to add presence to my list of skills to further cultivate.
Oh, and here’s her performing Howl live! As if I could possibly fall more in love with this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SLoOzTMjC8
Wow I love this post! Great piece!
i love Florence and the Machine!! My other favorite red headed singer, who also is incredibly hot
is Karen Elson. This is one of my favorite songs of hers, the ghost who walks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D10iE2YVe60&ob=av2e
I love them cosmic love is my favorite alond with dog days are over and more they do rock
She has an amazing voice, and her lyrics are thought-provoking. My favorite song is “My Boy Builds Coffins” from the lungs album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAs0xcSKvqs
she has full on Annie Lennox intensity. I would not be surprised if Annie is one of her influences. But yeah I like her.
i’m a sucker for redheads myself
dog days are over is one of my favorites by her!! it’s really nice to see that she is making waves without being some form of a prostitute in the music industry.
Yes, a woman who can just allow you to enjoy her presence is a powerful thing. The women who have been self-possessed, not needing to be louder than everyone else, somewhat inward based, those are the women that remain in my memory.
I saw her over the summer in Berkeley and she was absolutely fantastic. Both her and adele do not require gimics or flashy dancing, they both just stand and sing. Amazing.
This song is constantly spinning on my playlist, I love it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBcXe2B97TQ