Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of "The Sing-Off" on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony. Their debut EP "PTX, Volume 1" was released in 2012, followed by "PTXmas" the same year, with their third release "PTX, Vol. II", debuting at number 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart in 2013. 2014 saw the release of "PTX, Vol. III", and their two first full-length albums "PTX, Vols. 1 & 2" (a compilation of Vol. 1 and Vol. II) and "That's Christmas to Me". Their second holiday release, That's Christmas to Me, with the album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), platinum on December 24, 2014, and double platinum on February 11, 2016, becoming the highest-charting holiday album by a group since 1962, and the fourth-best-selling album in the United States in 2014. The following year, Pentatonix released their album, their first consisting mostly of original material, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart for the first time in their career, followed by a third Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas, in 2016, and a new EP, PTX, Vol. IV – Classics, the following year. In May 2017, Kaplan announced that he would leave Pentatonix due to his inability to keep up with the touring demands of the group; he left after the completion of the tour in September, and was replaced by Matt Sallee the following month.
Pentatonix has won three Grammy Awards: they were the first a cappella act to win Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, doing so in 2015 and 2016, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2017.
Pentatonix started their popular YouTube channel back in 2012 to promote themselves after the Sing-Off (Season 3, 2011) when they were dropped by their record label, according to a recent November 2014 interview. They also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. They have eclipsed almost 15 million subscribers and more than 2.7 billion cumulative views. Their music video for "Daft Punk" recently surpassed 273 million views.
The group's website is: www.ptxofficial.com.
Pentatonix official youtube channel: www.youtube.com/PTXofficial.
Dog Days Are Over
Pentatonix 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
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your loving, your loving behind
You cant 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
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your loving, your loving behind
You cant 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
In this song, "Happiness hit her like a train on a track," refers to the feeling of intense joy that overtook the singer unexpectedly. The feeling is so powerful that the singer cannot escape it, even if she wanted to. She describes hiding in various places, trying to evade the feeling, but ultimately succumbs to it and "kills it with kisses." This is a metaphor for savoring the moment and not trying to resist the positive emotions that come her way.
The chorus, "The dog days are over, the dog days are done," is a reference to the end of a difficult period or a challenging experience. The phrase "dog days" traditionally refers to a period of hot weather during the summer when dogs tend to be lazy and sluggish. In this song, however, the phrase is used to describe a time of struggle or hardship that the singer has overcome. The arrival of the horses symbolizes a new beginning and a brighter future.
Overall, "Dog Days Are Over" is a song about embracing joy and leaving behind the pain and struggle of the past. It encourages listeners to run towards a brighter future and leave behind anything that may hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
She suddenly experienced intense joy and excitement, like a train that was approaching her uncontrollably.
Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
She could not avoid the overwhelming emotions that were coming towards her and had to embrace them.
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She tried to avoid her happiness by hiding in different places, hoping that it wouldn't find her.
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
She loved her happiness so much that it was a burden to her, so she pushed it away from her and ran away.
The dog days are over
The difficult and unpleasant times are in the past.
The dog days are done
The tough times have ended.
The horses are coming
Good things are on the way.
So you better run
You need to work hard and prepare yourself for the upcoming good times.
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
You need to work hard not only for yourself but also for your loved ones, who rely on you.
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Your responsibility extends to your entire family, so you need to work hard for them as well.
Leave all your loving, your loving behind
You need to let go of the things that are dragging you down, including the love you have for certain things or people.
You cant carry it with you if you want to survive
If you want to succeed, you need to leave your baggage behind and move forward without any weight slowing you down.
And I never wanted anything from you
I never had any expectations of you or wanted anything specific from you.
Except everything you had and what was left after that too, oh
The only thing I wanted from you was everything, and even after that, I still wanted more.
Can you hear the horses?
The good things are approaching, can you feel them coming closer?
'Cause here they come
The good things are already arriving, be ready to seize them when they arrive.
Writer(s): Summers Isabella Janet Florentina, Welch Florence
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ChristopherWalkenGhost
11 years later and this damn performance still gives me chills. This is just magic eternal.
@torkahn808
I've watched this at least 500 times now and I love it more and more every time. Their passion is undeniable and it feels desperate. You can really tell how much this meant to them.
@MyNameIsLusca
SAMME and Scott at the end ALWAYS gives me chills <3
@amberlee4695
I don't get that vibe anymore when I watch them 😔
@lemons3905
@Ren.White t to try
@punkinhd726
Here I am 10 years later and it's still amazing. I don't think this will ever get old.
@squidy2343
Mitch never disappoints. His voice is just amazing! Every time he does a solo I get chills from his voice.
@marcilioferreira1691
He Voice is the best.
@Just_Sara
I'm sure you have, but I have to make sure - you've heard their version of Hallelujah, correct?
@squidy2343
@Just Sara Absolutely. One of my favorites :)