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 her drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
The dog days are over
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 (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
The song "Dog Days Are Over" by Florence and the Machine is an uplifting anthem about embracing life's challenges and moving forward. The first verse sets the scene of a woman hiding from happiness, but eventually overcoming her fears and anxieties. The metaphor of the train hitting her like a force of nature is used to show how sudden and powerful this enlightenment was. The chorus then declares that the "dog days are over" indicating that tough times are gone and better days are coming. The animals mentioned in the song symbolize different things. The dogs represent negativity and anxiety, while the horses symbolize positive change and forward progress. The song encourages the listener to leave behind all the baggage of the past and embrace new beginnings. The deep sense of excitements in the song is further reinforced by the use of instruments such as the bass drums, a choir, and catchy melodies.
The singer's voice resonates with earnestness and introspection, and the chorus comes in with an anthemic energy, making the song incredibly uplifting. The song speaks to anyone who has been held back by fear, depression or limiting self-beliefs, and encourages them to seize the day and take charge of their life. The second verse seems to be addressed to a specific person with whom the singer had a complicated and difficult relationship. The lyrics suggest that she had high expectations, but the other person could not meet them. The bridge comes in with a bang as the tempo picks up, the choir reaches a crescendo and Florence delivers the iconic line, "The dog days are over," with a fierce determination, which makes one want to dance, cry and fist-pump at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
The feeling of happiness came suddenly and overwhelmingly, just like a train rushing towards her on a track.
Coming towards her, stuck still, no turning back
She couldn't escape the feeling of happiness, as it was coming towards her and she was stuck in the moment with no way of going back to the way things were.
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She tried to avoid confronting the feeling of happiness by hiding in places where she wouldn't have to face it head on.
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
Instead of embracing happiness, she tried to suppress it and ultimately pushed it away by giving it superficial attention and then running away from it.
With every bubble, she sank with her drink
She drowned her sorrows and troubles with alcohol, and each sip caused her to sink further into despair.
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
She tried to wash away her problems and negative feelings by pouring her drink down the kitchen sink.
The dog days are over
The difficult and trying times are now done.
The dog days are done
The tough times are officially over and in the past.
The horses are coming
A new and exciting chapter of life is approaching quickly.
So you better run
You need to seize the opportunity and run towards the good things that are coming your way.
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Go all out for the people who matter the most to you.
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Protect and care for your family above all else.
Leave all your love and your longing behind
Don't cling onto the past or hold onto any emotional baggage that could hold you back from moving forward with a fresh start.
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
Letting go of the past is essential for survival and mental wellbeing in the present and future.
And I never wanted anything from you
I never expected anything from you that I couldn't give myself.
Except everything you had
The most valuable thing you had to give was yourself and all that you are.
And what was left after that too, oh
I wanted all of you, even the parts that you thought were insignificant or lacking in value.
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
This time, happiness came with a sudden, jarring force that left her reeling, just like a bullet would if it hit her in the back.
Struck from a great height
It came out of nowhere, catching her off guard and hitting her hard.
By someone who should know better than that
The unexpected source of happiness was someone who she didn't expect to bring her such joy, as they should have known that she wasn't ready for it.
Writer(s): Florence Leontine Mary Welch, Isabella Janet Florentina Summers
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@drumbum3.142
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That and; far as this typist is Concerned - the Seventh Inning on from this film sent the ENTIRE Film, Script, and Acting thru the ROOF... 🚀
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(Its.. ... I Dunno.. ...It was freaking Beautiful. Maybe I'm Explicitly the only one who thought/saw this but - while Yeah.. ...cgi galore --- - the Corridor Skuffle reminded me of the conclusion of Spaceballs, Oldboy, and just a faint dash.. whisp of Resident Evil.. it was BEAUTIFUL.. .
... I'm almost Hoping Someone slaps and punches some perspective into me with reams of disagreement.. I dont even like marvel much to begin with (!).. o.O 🤯🤔🤔🤨🤷♂️🤷♀️)
This thing is .. Better than Ninety-Seven (if not 99%tile) of All others of marvel's Contributions thus far out there. Along with.. ... Probably one of the Three now Best Strict Definition SuperHero Films I've EVER Scene.
@marcellasouza6325
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
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 have known 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 (here they come)
The dog days are over
The dog days are done (here they come)
The horses are coming
So you better run
@ElementK2
[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
@VigilanceCommittee
Lyrics: 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
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
@kin5493
I love how the comments are just filled with the stories of different people, it's lovely
@lexiel920
This is why I love music on YouTube
@marinecor23
I needed this today 💗
@drewberry8945
I was reading the comments and my only reason I was listening to "I can't fight this feeling anymore" Bastille. And this song just popped into my head.
@remyfromratatouille9519
I just heard this song in an ad on a wild life channel and fell in love with it, had to find it, searched for it for hours. ;-;
@charliewizard
Bless
@andrewpadilla8799
The transparency and vulnerability in this comment section make me so happy... everyone’s happiness makes me happy.
@tommysalami6876
pretty sure at least half of them are fake for likes
@andrewpadilla8799
OptimizeGaming let’s hope not and if so pray for em!
@sanctusignis9746
@@tommysalami6876 sounds like you were surrounded by narcissists in your life, there are real people out there, I hope you change your circles and experience vulnerability and authenticity soon. Hugs🤗