Girl With One Eye

Florence + The Machine · Between Two Lungs [2010]

She told me not to step on the cracks

I told her not to fuss and relax

Well, her pretty little face stopped me in my tracks

But now she sleeps with one eye open

That's the price she paid



I took a knife and cut out her eye

I took it home and watched it wither and die

Well, she's lucky that I didn't slip her a smile

That's why she sleeps with one eye open

That's the price she paid



I said, hey, girl with one eye

Get your filthy fingers out of my pie

I said, hey, girl with one eye

I'll cut your little heart out cause you made me cry



I slipped my hand under her skirt

I said don't worry, it's not gonna hurt

Oh, my reputation's kinda clouded with dirt

That's why you sleep with one eye open

That's the price you paid



I said, hey, girl with one eye

Get your filthy fingers out of my pie

I said, hey, girl with one eye

I'll cut your little heart out cause you made me cry



You made me cry

You made me cry

You made me cry



I said, hey, girl with one eye

Get your filthy fingers out of my pie

I said, hey, girl with one eye

Get your filthy fingers out my pie



I said, hey, girl with one eye

Get your filthy fingers out of my pie

I said, hey, girl with one eye

I'll cut your little heart out cause you made me cry

Girl With One Eye

Florence + The Machine's 'Girl With One Eye' serves as a haunting centerpiece on their 2011 album *Between Two Lungs*. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of folk-rock and theatrical pop, characterized by Florence Welch's soaring, operatic vocals and driving, rhythmic instrumentation. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution for the group, the song reflects themes of vulnerability and emotional intensity that define their discography. It stands as a powerful recording within their catalogue, showcasing the band's ability to merge intimate lyricism with expansive sonic textures.