"Dogs Days Are Over" by Florence + The Machine is a song about liberation and freedom from old burdens. The person described in the song has been overwhelmed by a heavy weight that has kept her hidden and afraid. She tried to escape this feeling by drinking and drowning in other distractions, but eventually realized that she needed to let go of the past in order to move forward. The chorus urges the person to "run fast" and leave behind all the love and desire that has been weighing her down. The "dog days" are symbolic of a difficult and stagnant period in her life that is finally coming to an end. The horses coming represent a new beginning and a chance to escape from the past. The song is an encouraging message about hope and letting go of the past in order to embrace the future.