Florence + the Machine - 'Breaking Down' (Official Video)

It's hard to write a catchy pop song about paranoia and loneliness but Florence + the Machine manage just that on "Breaking Down." The official video, something of a nostalgic take on the tour diary format features a sentimental tone with a Super 8 feel, and is everybit as earnest and likable as you might expect from the talented Florence Welch.

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[surewoodskateboards]

Remember now folks! Not just florence, but florence and the machine. its a band! not a single artist. They all contribute to its perfection.

[CautiousGhost]

I love them both. Florence for versatility and themes. Lana for being straight forward, and the complex simplicity of her songs.

[Noisey]

It's a film format invented in the mid-sixties. It was named as such after it's size (8mm) and has a nostalgic quality.

[Renrendesu]

No matter how many times I listen to this song, it's still absolutely spectacular and the new video makes it even more so!! I love you Florence!!

[sherry]

all artists have something to offer - its just flo has left a big bloody dent in our soul with her amazing lyrics, beauty and haunting grace

[BlueLion]

why does everyone feel the need to compare lana and florence?? I personally adore both of them. both have been writing incredible music for years. why can't we just celebrate both of their perfection?

[InfiniteIridescence]

This song is completely and utterly beautiful. It sits right next to perfection. Correction, it is perfection

[najanurse]

You can't do anything but love Florence, she just makes life so much better. Thank goodness for the day i found her!!

[lowehalsowe]

It's like...going into Flo's life. Kind of living her life for a few moments. The feeling is amazing. I love the video, I wish I were her.

[bloke]

As an old fart fast aproaching seventy it is great to hear talented artists like Florence making terrific records like this.She is a true talent

[GlowCrimson]

she never fails to amaze me. Florence really is my idol, source of inspiration and such a big influence on me!

[niclorium]

This is amazing. Florence wins at life again.

[Acqua]

I wish people would stop comparing the two. They are both great and they both have amazing yet opposite styles. And even though both videos look similar in style and age, they both tell two different stories; one is about unconditional love for another person, and the other is about dealing with difficult emotions and depression. Love the two artists equally and I love their music!!! Happy 4th of July!!!!

[Bblynnking]

I love how vintage they are. Yet their music is so modern and futuristic-sounding at times. It's just breath taking.

[missmargo]

this vid says "holidays" and "summer". it's sooo different from other music videos out there and I truly love it!

[Vianeigh]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE IS SIMPLY BRILLIANT!!!!

[aprilsdelacruz]

Wow! What an awesome way to represent the beauty in both California and Flo.

[OctoberAX]

Florence and the Machine is the greatest!!!! Another classic video :)

[ThestarryeyedHermit]

All alone it was always there you see
And even on my own
It was always standing next to me
I can see it coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight holding my hand in the pale gloom
Can you see it coming now?
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down again
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down
All alone even when I was a child
I've always known there was something to be frightened of
I can see it coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight holding my hand in the pale gloom
Can you see it coming now?
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down again
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down
All alone on the edge of sleep
My old familiar friend
Comes and lies down next to me
And I can see it coming from the edge of the room
Smiling in the streetlight even with my eyes shut tight
I still see it coming now
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down again
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down again
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down again
Ah-ah, ah-ah I think I'm breaking down

[Arabritaiweseican]

Lana and Florence are my two favourite artists to listen to, and I didn't even think of Lana once whilst watching this. Yes, it's different from Florence's other videos, but so is the song. Lana's videos have a special style to them, Florence didn't take it. This is still an amazing video from Florence.