The song 'Dog Days Are Over' by Florence + The Machine talks about overcoming challenges and letting go of past burdens to embrace a new beginning. The 'dog days' symbolize difficult times that are now ending, making way for a fresh start represented by the approaching 'horses', urging the listener to run towards a brighter future.
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Themes
Transformation and change
• The dog days are over
• Leave all your love and your longing behind
• The dog days are done
Escape and survival
• You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
• Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Loss and longing
• I never wanted anything from you except everything you had
• Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back