Discover the story of the song > Mermaids – Florence and The Machine

The protagonist thought she was looking for love, but maybe she just wanted to cause harm. She describes herself as a woman made of sea foam and refers to herself as a 'cottage whore.' She remembers feeling out of place in the grey and green streets of England, but enjoyed the nights full of drugs, dancing and hugging girls that smelled like Britney Spears and coconuts. The song talks about the cheerful oblivion that these experiences brought, and the wildness of the world that the protagonist has seen, including mermaids sacrificing human hearts.