Dog Days Are Over
Florence + the Machine Lyrics
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Coming towards her, stuck, still no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses, and from it she fled
With every bubble she sank with a drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
And I never wanted anything from you
Except everything you had
And what was left after that too, oh
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
Struck from a great height
By someone who should know better than that
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
In this song, Florence Welch sings about a moment of clarity she experienced after struggling with personal demons. She compares this moment to a train hitting her, a force that she couldn't ignore and couldn't escape. She confesses to hiding from her problems and trying to drown her sorrows with alcohol. But eventually, she realized that she couldn't keep running away from her issues and needed to face them head-on. The "dog days" can be interpreted as a symbol of hardship or difficult times, and she's saying that those times are in the past now. She urges listeners to run towards a better future and leave their baggage behind.
The verses illustrate the extent to which Florence was avoiding her problems. She hid around corners, under beds, and used alcohol to drown her pain. But when the "happiness" that she had been searching for finally arrived, it hit her with such force that she couldn't ignore it. She's urging the listener to run towards their family and loved ones, leaving their past behind to embrace a brighter tomorrow. Welch is celebrating her newfound happiness and trying to inspire others to do the same.
The music video for the song featured Florence Welch running and dancing in various colorful costumes, symbolizing her newfound freedom and joy. The song has been used in various movies and TV shows, including "Easy A" and "Glee." It has also won multiple awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
She was suddenly overcome by happiness, as if it hit her with the force of a train on a track.
Coming towards her, stuck, still no turning back
The happiness was inevitable and she had no choice but to accept it.
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
Despite the happiness, she was afraid and tried to hide from it.
She killed it with kisses, and from it she fled
Although she embraced the happiness, she eventually pushed it away and left it behind.
With every bubble she sank with a drink
She used alcohol to cope with the overwhelming feeling of happiness, but it only made her feel worse.
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
In an attempt to rid herself of the happiness, she tried to wash it away down the sink.
The dog days are over
The difficult and stagnant times are finally over.
The dog days are done
She has moved beyond the difficult times and is ready to embrace the future.
The horses are coming
New opportunities and experiences are coming her way.
So you better run
She must be proactive and take advantage of the upcoming opportunities.
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Don't hesitate to chase after your dreams and make your loved ones proud.
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Work hard not just for yourself, but also for the sake of those who depend on you.
Leave all your love and your longing behind
Do not dwell on the past or hold onto things that may hold you back.
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
To move forward and succeed, you must let go of the things that weigh you down.
And I never wanted anything from you
She didn't have any ulterior motives, but simply wanted to experience happiness.
Except everything you had
She wanted to fully embrace life and all it had to offer.
And what was left after that too, oh
And she wanted to keep going even after experiencing everything life had to offer.
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
The happiness was sudden and almost painful in its intensity.
Struck from a great height
It came from a place she never expected.
By someone who should know better than that
The source of the happiness should have known better than to give it to her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Florence Leontine Mary Welch, Isabella Janet Florentina Summers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mislav8273
[Verse 1]
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
Coming towards her, stuck still, no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
With every bubble, she sank with a drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
[Pre-Chorus]
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
[Chorus]
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
[Bridge]
And I never wanted anything from you
Except everything you had
And what was left after that too, oh
[Verse 2]
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
Struck from a great height
By someone who should know better than that
[Pre-Chorus]
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
[Chorus]
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
[Outro]
The dog days are over
The dog days are done (Here they come)
The horses are coming
So you better run (Here they come)
The dog days are over
The dog days are done (Here they come)
The horses are coming
So you better run
@moramarinclara5279
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
With every bubble she sank with her drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
And I never wanted anything from you
Except everything you had and what was left after that too, oh
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
Struck from a great height by someone who should know better than that
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
@KyxKat
Loved the song and this music touches deep in my heart, body, mind, soul, spirit, divinity, and entity.
Dog Days Are Over Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
Coming towards her, stuck still, no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
With every bubble, she sank with a drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
[Pre-Chorus]
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
[Chorus]
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
[Bridge]
And I never wanted anything from you
Except everything you had
And what was left after that too, oh
[Verse 2]
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
Struck from a great height
By someone who should know better than that
[Pre-Chorus]
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
[Chorus]
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
[Outro]
The dog days are over
The dog days are done (Here they come)
The horses are coming
So you better run (Here they come)
The dog days are over
The dog days are done (Here they come)
The horses are coming
So you better run
@Misulik
"Someday I'm gonna make great machines that fly. And me and my friends are gonna go flying together, into the forever and beautiful sky."
@wynngwynn
pretty sure those aren't the lyrics lol
@veggiesnake4430
@Wynn Gwynn It's a quote from Guardians Of The Galaxy 3, which included this song in the soundtrack. The release of that movie is likely why this lyric video was made now of all times; to capitalise on the revival of the song.
@NathaliaBraga
@veggiesnake thanks for the kind answer 💙
@X.Cian.X
that line made me cry watching the new gardians film
@ElizabethHernandez-bz9kl
Fucking lost it when I saw that scene in Vol 3
@Ravuun
No matter how many times I hear this song, it still sends chills through my body and raises my skin in goosebumps.
@jarvisali
Really??
@Ravuun
@@syedriz2074 Um yeah, really. Especially when I turn it up really loud.
@jackl8025
See her live, you'll melt 🫠