“Mermaids” Credits

The Composition (I. E. Writing and Production) of This Song Is Credited to Florence Welch Alongside Dave Bayley, the Latter Being the Frontman of Another English Music Act Known as Glass Animals.

As Generally Understood These Days, Mermaids Are Benevolent Creatures, but Such a Perception Was Not Always as Common. in Fact the Myth of Mermaids Is an Offshoot of That of Sirens, Who Were Always Depicted as Being Alluring to Men but Ultimately Detrimental to Their Wellbeing.

“Mermaids” by Florence + the Machine

By Alexander Ross

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

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Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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