Dog Days Are Over
Florene and 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 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't 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 and fast for your father
Run for your children for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your loving 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
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
“Dog Days Are Over” is a song by Florence and the Machine, a British indie-rock band fronted by Florence Welch. The song was released in 2008 and is the second single from their debut album “Lungs". The lyrics of the song are metaphorical and about overcoming a dark and difficult period in life. It’s an uplifting song that is widely interpreted as a celebration of liberation from past troubles and being reborn as new.
In the first verse, the singer describes “happiness” as hitting her like a “train on a track”, and her inability to turn back from it. The “dog days” refer to a period of inactivity or lethargy, where one may be stuck in their current situation. However, the “dog days are over,” and the singer urges the listener to run away from their past and embrace the upcoming “horses” that represent freedom, strength, and courage. In the final verse, Welch sings of being hurt by someone who should have known better, using the metaphor of being struck by a bullet, but the singer is strong enough to move on.
The line "Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father" appears to be inspired by a lyric from Kate Bush's song, "Running up that Hill", where she sings, "If I only could, I'd be running up that hill. If I only could, I'd be running up that hill." Welch has cited Bush as an inspiration in the past. The song won the band their first major award at the Brit Awards in 2010, where they won the MasterCard British Album award for "Lungs." The single has been covered by various artists, including Glee, and was the background music for a Peaky Blinders trailer.
Overall, "Dog Days Are Over" is a song about starting fresh and looking forward to a bright future. It encourages individuals to leave their past behind and not to carry the burden of their love or pain into the future. Welch's powerful vocals and the upbeat melody make it an empowering anthem that inspires listeners to let go of their troubles and embrace new beginnings.
Chords:
Verse: C – Am – F – G
Chorus: F – Am – G – C
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness, hit her like a train on a track
She found happiness unexpectedly and suddenly, like a train coming towards her on a fixed path.
Coming towards her, stuck still no turning back
She couldn't avoid or change the happiness that was coming her way.
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She tried to avoid getting hurt or being vulnerable by hiding in unconventional places.
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
She pursued the thing that made her happy relentlessly and intensely, but eventually felt overwhelmed and had to step back from it.
With every bubble she sank with a drink
The more she drank and indulged in temporary pleasures, the deeper she sank into a cycle of short-lived happiness and eventual disappointment.
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
She tried to wash away her problems and the things that made her unhappy, but they kept resurfacing and causing her pain.
The dog days are over
The difficult or stagnant period of her life is coming to an end.
The dog days are done
The time of hardship and struggle has come to a close.
The horses are coming so you better run
New challenges or opportunities are on the horizon, so she should prepare herself and be ready to face them.
Run fast for your mother run fast for your father
You should strive to do your best to protect and provide for the people you love, even if it means sacrificing your own desires.
Run for your children for your sisters and brothers
It's important to act selflessly and put the needs of your family ahead of your own.
Leave all your love and your longing behind you
You can't let yourself be weighed down by past attachments or lingering desires if you want to move forward and overcome obstacles.
Can't carry it with you if you want to survive
Holding onto emotional baggage or unfulfilled longings will only hinder your progress and survival in the future.
And I never wanted anything from you
The singer didn't have any ulterior motives or expectations from the person they address.
Except everything you had
The singer wanted and expected everything the other person could offer.
And what was left after that too, oh
Even after taking everything the other person had to offer, the artist still wanted more and wasn't satisfied.
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
The sudden happiness she experienced was overwhelming and even painful, like being shot without warning.
Struck from a great height
The happiness she experienced came from a higher or unexpected source.
By someone who should know better than that
The person or thing that brought her happiness should have known that it was too sudden and intense to be sustainable.
The dog days are over
The period of difficulty or stagnation she was experiencing has ended.
Can you hear the horses
The artist is urging the listener to be alert and prepared for new challenges or opportunities.
'Cause here they come
The new challenges or opportunities have arrived or will be arriving soon.
The horses are coming
New challenges or opportunities are on the horizon.
So you better run
The artist is urging the listener to be proactive and take action to prepare themselves for what's coming.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Florence Leontine Mary Welch, Isabella Janet Florentina Summers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@drumbum3.142
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@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🤗