They also performed the song during the encore of their second worldwide Ceremonials Tour (2011–12).įlorence Welch (left) and Isabella Summers ( right) wrote 'No Light, No Light'. 'No Light, No Light' was performed live by the band several times on television shows and at the 2012 BRIT Awards held at The O2 Arena in London. However, following its online release, several publications and users on various websites commented on the use of racism and racial imagery due to the black face of the voodoo man at the beginning, which Welch later denied. Upon its release, the video received mixed to positive reviews by critics who praised the dramatic shots, the religion and voodoo references. It includes shots of Welch singing on a skyscraper and being chased by a contortionist. The song peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart, the Irish Singles Chart and number 39 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart.Īn accompanying music video for the song premiered on 18 November 2011 and was directed by Icelandic duo Arni & Kinski. It was also placed on several critics' year-end lists of best singles. 'No Light, No Light' received positive reviews by music critics who generally praised Welch's vocals and the drum-led instrumentation. Lyrically, in the song, Welch expresses frustration about the state of her fragile relationship and further tries to keep it together.

The song was the first one written for the album in the band's tour bus in Amsterdam. Island Records released the song as the second single from the album on 16 January 2012. The song was written by band members Florence Welch and Isabella Summers while the production was handled by Paul Epworth. ' No Light, No Light' is a song by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine from their second studio album, Ceremonials (2011). ( September 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)įlorence + the Machine singles chronology

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