Originally written and recorded as part of the sessions for the fourth Florence + The Machine album, High As Hope, 'Light of Love' was a previously unreleased track that Florence Welch chose to release in April 2020 as a fundraiser for the Intensive Care Society, donating 100% of her royalties.
In-keeping with the themes of High As Hope, 'Light of Love' is an unflinchingly honest ugly-beautiful slice of self examination, the brutal lyrics contrasted by the delicate baroque pop and choir like harmonies of the musical arrangement and orchestration. An unusual choice for a charity fundraiser, but one that - weirdly - seems to work.
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