Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the powerful and exhilarating world of Florence + The Machine with "Dog Days Are Over"! This song is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in English, offering rich, poetic lyrics that tell a story of overcoming hardship and embracing happiness. Its vibrant energy, distinctive vocal delivery, and compelling narrative make it a unique and memorable listening experience that encourages a deeper understanding of English expression and emotional storytelling. You can explore themes of liberation and resilience while enjoying its infectious rhythm and memorable choruses. What makes it special is its ability to blend raw emotion with a euphoric sound, creating an anthem of hope that transcends language barriers.
[English]
[♪♪♪]♪ 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? ♪
♪ Cos 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? ♪
♪ Cos 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? ♪
♪ Cos here they come ♪
♪ The dog days are over ♪
♪ The dog days are done - (Here they come) ♪
♪ The horses are coming ♪
♪ So you better run ♪
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