Florence Welch helped write Taylor Swift’s song ‘Florida!!!’

Florence Welch, the lead singer of Florence + the Machine, recently shared her experience of working with Taylor Swift on the song “Florida!!!,” featured on Swift’s latest double album, The Tortured Poets Department. In an interview with British Vogue, Welch opened up about her collaboration with Swift and the creative process behind the song.

Welch expressed her admiration for Swift, describing her as “the sweetest and most down to earth” person to work with in the studio. She mentioned that Swift approached her with a concept and a story for the song, which is Welch’s favorite way to start the songwriting process. The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a fun and exciting experience that surprised Welch when the song was released.

Swift, on the other hand, shared the inspiration behind “Florida!!!” in an interview with iHeartRadio. She explained that the song explores the idea of consequences catching up to someone when their choices no longer align with their life. Swift drew inspiration from true crime stories where individuals commit crimes and flee to Florida, sparking the narrative of the song.

The Tortured Poets Department marks Swift’s eleventh studio album and her first release of new music since her Grammy-winning album, Midnights. The double album features a collaboration with Post Malone, along with contributions from producers like Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner.

While The Tortured Poets Department is Swift’s latest album, she has also been re-releasing her older albums as Taylor’s Version. In the time between her previous album and the new release, Swift topped the charts with re-recorded versions of Speak Now and 1989, showcasing her enduring popularity and musical talent.

The collaboration between Florence Welch and Taylor Swift on “Florida!!!” highlights the creative synergy between the two artists and the captivating storytelling that defines Swift’s music. Fans can continue to enjoy the work of these talented musicians as they each embark on new musical endeavors.