Florence + the Machine digs into resilience with Buckle, the sixth track on her sixth studio album Everybody Scream, set to drop October 31 via Polydor Records and Republic Records.
Clocking in at 3:23, it’s one of those mid-album pivots that hits after the earthy introspection of Perfume and Milk and before the stormy Kraken, pulling you into a raw meditation on bending without breaking. Teased in clips from a recent fan event, where Florence shared snippets alongside the likes of Everybody Scream and One of the Greats, this one’s got a co-writing nod from Mitski—her indie edge blending with Florence’s orchestral sweep to craft something that feels both fragile and unyielding.
The title alone evokes that moment of strain, the buckle straining under weight, and it ties right into the album’s core: processing the chaos post her 2023 surgery, turning screams of pain into songs of survival. Fans caught wind of its vibe from those event previews—moody strings building to a cathartic release, Florence’s voice cracking like thunder over lyrics that wrestle with holding on when everything wants to give. It’s got that signature Machine magic, where personal scars become universal anthems, and with Mitski’s touch, expect layers of quiet fury that echo her own work on albums like Laurel Hell.
As the tracklist hype builds on X and Reddit, Buckle’s already a fan favorite for its promise of emotional armor, fitting seamlessly into Everybody Scream’s arc of unraveling and rebuilding.
Anticipate the BUCKLE lyrics below and unpack its resilient core. Don’t miss other EVERYBODY SCREAM tracks for more of Florence’s transformative fire.
| Lead Vocals | Florence Welch |
| Songwriter | Florence Welch & Mitski |
| Music Producer | Aaron Dessner & Florence Welch |
| Mastering Engineer | Randy Merrill |
| Mixing Engineer | Șerban Ghenea & Bryce Bordone |
| Label | Polydor Records & Republic Records |
| Release Date | October 31, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of Buckle by Florence + the Machine
[Verse 1]
I Wanna Call You On The Telephone
I Made A Thousand People Love Me, Now I’m All Alone
And My Resolve Is Sinking Like A Stone
What Would I Even Say? I Guess It’s Something That Just Never Goes Away
A Crowd Of Thousands Came To See Me, And You Couldn’t Reply For Three Days
[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m Stupid And I’m Damaged, And You’re A Disaster
When You Walk Into The Room, Oh, None Of It Matters
Oh, Baby, I Just Buckle My Resolution In Tatters
‘Cause I Know It Won’t Work, But Make It Ache, Make It Hurt
Keep Me A Secret, Choose Someone Else
I’m Still Hanging Off The Buckle On Your Belt
The Buckle On Your Belt
The Buckle On Your Belt
The Buckle On Your Belt
[Verse 2]
Then You Close The Door And Leave Me Screaming On The Floor
Oh, Baby, I Just Buckle, I Can’t Take It Anymore
Let You Walk All Over Me, Honey
You Make Me Think My Therapy Is A Waste Of Money
Drinking It Down, Haunting Your City
Falling For Anyone Awful Who Tells Me I’m Pretty
I Blocked Your Number, But You Didn’t Notice
Oh, God, I Thought I Was Too
[Bridge]
Old For This
I Should Be Over It
I’m Much Too Old For This
But I’m Not Over It
[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m Stupid And I’m Damaged And You’re A Disaster
When You Walk Into The Room, Oh, None Of It Matters
Oh, Baby, I Just Buckle My Resolution In Tatters
‘Cause I Know It Won’t Work, But Make It Ache, Make It Hurt
I’m Not Better Than This, Show Me What I’m Worth
Keep Me A Secret, Choose Someone Else
I’ll Still Be Here Hanging Off, I’m Hanging Off
The Buckle On Your Belt
Buckle On Your Belt
Buckle On Your Belt
Buckle On Your Belt
