Kraken Lyrics – Florence + the Machine

Florence + the Machine unleashes the beast on Kraken, track seven of her gripping new album Everybody Scream, dropping on October 31st through Polydor Records and Republic Records.

Penned solely by Florence Welch and helmed by frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner, this cut dives deep into the stormy waters of inner chaos, channeling that post-recovery fury she’s been unpacking since her 2023 surgery. It’s the kind of song that builds like a tidal wave—starting with hushed strings that mimic ocean depths, then crashing into thunderous percussion that feels like breaking free from chains you didn’t know were there.

Where earlier tracks like Perfume and Milk whisper about quiet regrowth, Kraken roars with the myth of the sea monster as a stand-in for the rage we bury. Welch has called the album a “scream-therapy session,” and here, it’s like she’s summoning the kraken within—raw power surfacing after years of holding back. Recorded at Long Pond with Dessner’s touch, it layers her soaring vocals over swells that echo the unpredictable pull of grief and grit. Listeners are already dissecting it on forums, linking the beastly imagery to her own brush with mortality, while live clips from the album’s launch show crowds losing it to the drop.

Everybody Scream marks Florence’s bold return, blending indie folk edges with orchestral punches that hit harder than ever. Kraken captures that turning point where pain transforms into something unstoppable, a track that lingers long after the final note fades.

Dive into the KRAKEN lyrics below and unpack its monstrous release. Don’t miss other EVERYBODY SCREAM tracks for more of Florence’s fierce revival.