Dog Days Are Over
Florence + the Machine
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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'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
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Written by: Florence Leontine Mary Welch, Isabella Janet Florentina Summers
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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5 facts about this song
Music Production1. "Dog Days Are Over" was originally released in 2008 as the second single from Florence + the Machine's debut album, "Lungs."
2. The song was written by Florence Welch and Isabella Summers, who are the core members of Florence + the Machine.
3. The song was later re-released in 2009 due to its popularity and again in 2010 to coincide with the band's Brit Awards performance.
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Lyrics4. The title "Dog Days Are Over" refers to the phrase "Dog Days" which typically signifies a period of stagnation or hardship. This song signifies a turning point and overcoming a difficult period.
5. The lyrics of the song are said to have been inspired by an art installation by Ugo Rondinone featuring a text sign reading: 'Dog Days Are Over'.
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Music Video6. The colorful music video for "Dog Days Are Over" was directed by Georgie Greville and Geremy Jasper.
7. The video shows Florence running through a forest, which is fitting, as she came up with the song’s melody while hungover and running through the woods.
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Chart Performance & Recognitions8. "Dog Days Are Over" peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
9. The song was nominated for several music awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance.
10. The track also received widespread acclaim from music critics and has since been included in several television shows and commercials due to its catchy and uplifting tune.
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Impact & Legacy11. The song has been covered by a variety of artists, notably Pentatonix and Twenty One Pilots.
12. The song is often used to promote an atmosphere of triumph over adversity in popular culture, notably in the trailers for films like "Eat Pray Love" and "127 Hours".
13. A 2012 poll by NME named "Dog Days Are Over" as the 43rd greatest song of all time.
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