Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over (Live on Letterman)

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Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over (Lyrics)
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?
'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 have known 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, 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?
'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 gone
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come
Music video by Florence + The Machine performing Dog Days Are Over (Live on Letterman). © 2010 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company

[@mollymitchell5508]

I'm ten years late, but I still love this song

[@g_santos_r1310]

SAME 🙌🤟

its never to late to enjoy this :D

[@worldwidehiphop.]

Same, heard it on The Third Day & people on Jefferson Airplane songs say the lead singer was influenced by them, among others

[@priblackcherry]

There is no delay in discovering what is good! good music has no expiration date 🤘🏻

[@brokiddie3295]

0:38 the man over there seem to be feeling so much pain because of all the motherf*cking fingerpicking a*ses. LOLLOOLOLLOLOOL XDDDDDD F*CKASASSSASSAS

[@stn82]

I'm gonna play this as loud as i can when it's finally over.

[@carlyoungblood7084]

I will check on you in about Fall 2022

[@_MC529]

@@carlyoungblood7084 good estimate lol

[@brokiddie3295]

0:38 the man over there seem to be feeling so much pain because of all the motherf*cking fingerpicking a*ses. LOLLOOLOLLOLOOL XDDDDDD F*CKASASSSASSAS

[@TheManRunningTheStand]

@@carlyoungblood7084 it is now spring 2023.

[@ncljoy]

@@TheManRunningTheStand it is now spring 2024.

[@Mmmmmmmmmmdamgoodmix]

I like anyone that keeps a harpist employed.

[@overworkedcna412]

F T I just spit out my wine 😂

[@bigbad123321]

Yeah, hats off to anyone that goes through the trouble of learning how to play the harp. They certainly don't do it for the fame and fortune 😂

[@troytravis8598]

If you have a harpist and also perform with a birdcage that has i big lightbulb in it, well, you're doing ok in my book.

[@TioiraMusic]

Indeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

[@iwaitec]

665 likes on this comment...ima leave it that way, keep the vibes(:

[@985evox]

It's not often that a live performance sounds just as good if not better than the studio recording but she nailed it

[@TheCorrectAnswer56]

+Casey Travis VERY few bands do. The ones that do usually go on to have very long careers. I think Florence will be one of those, whether with her band or solo b/c she is a real talent.

[@stevenlornie1261]

Need to listen to more music. The Allman Brothers Band, Deep Purple, The Who, Queen, Rush, Nazareth, Scorpions, Prince, W.A.S.P., Twisted Sister, Lynyrd SKynyrd and so on all sound better live than they do in studio. It isn't rare. It is just pop music is so boring, sterile and simple that there is no room for improvement.

[@ihhh5814]

in tha past all bandsdo that. they made their live performance better than the studio version. Now, there aren't many Bands that do that.

[@cuponoodles7541]

Florence always sounds good. at least to me she always does

[@hellfeather2011]

It's true..she sounds fantastic. But that outfit has gotta go.

[@juanDoe100]

Can't believe this song made me tear up when it came out at the end of Gotg 3 😢, surprisingly liked the feeling of it

[@MD-cx8ei]

So good I just became a big ran

[@jerrydonbuckholt]

Same here. More of a relief cry for me.

[@spithadi]

You weren't the only one crying trust me

[@goober8798]

It was only a matter of time before this song was used in a movie. I had always hoped it would be in a movie with heavier more realistic themes, but was totally happy with it being part of Rocket's story. It was perfect.

[@rink1881]

When she opened her eyes and saw the crowd all on their feet and she smiled, so sweet

[@martinebonita2658]

They were standing since the beginning

[@erichwashausen4602]

Yes, you are correct

[@XMagiX21]

I think my life will be complete if I just once see her perform this live.

[@elciibozic]

Just saw them live a week ago and I can say oh yes, yes it will

[@SuperPjamz]

agreed. she moves this world with her voice

[@missedengrace]

+elciibozic oh it will. I literally saw them last Sunday 5/23 and they were amazing holy.

[@angelaonthego]

Saw her last weekend! They're on tour; see if she's coming near you

[@elciibozic]

+nhra fast Yes they do! They were performing it on their last tour that it finished just now.

[@WordUnheard]

There are very few PERFECT songs, in an ocean of mediocre music. This is a PERFECT song.

[@philap2035]

No.Lie.Detected.

[@TheDuttyBerryShow]

Every single time I hear this song, I have to get up and dance. This song is a revival. -Prince JoeJoe

[@mukunimulundika5359]

Anyone here in 2021 feeling nostalgic and glorious?

[@skeletor1422]

@@mukunimulundika5359 yup

[@geoffdennis5080]

Yes

[@tedwoe]

When I saw them on Letterman, I immediately went out and bought the CD based solely on the strength of this one song...and was NOT disappointed.

[@rherho1]

"I never wanted anything from you...except everything u had, and what was left after that too, huh" One of the best lines from a song ever!!! I effin LOVE her!!!!!

[@GeekTalkwithMerg]

I've always preferred the imagery of "happiness hit her like a bullet in the back"

[@rherho1]

@@GeekTalkwithMerg You make a fine point!

[@TheCrozius]

She can connect and be herself so effectively because she is easily one of the best new voices and the songs click. She doesnt have to put up a fake front because she isnt self conscious about how she sounds or looks. She has simply got it.

[@crissmartalec276]

I danced along in my seat and cried, all throughout the song. What an extraordinary performance! What a voice!

[@marshanahrai97]

Love this! Her live performance sounds just like the album version....

[@dman2818]

Marshanah T. Her live performances are actually better than the studio version. A VERY rare quality to possess...

[@EmeraldSunshine]

+Marshanah T. which songs from this album were hits on the radio?

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

Her old Ellen performance of dog days sounds better than the studio version and that's insane considering how good the studio version is.

[@EmeraldSunshine]

I always prefer live than studio by any artist.

[@rover5700]

+EveryZEPalbum so true, esp with florence. every one is unique

[@TheClosetiguana]

She owned that audience.

[@TheAngBam]

Her smile at 0:28 gives me chills. It's so sincere, as if she is opening her eyes for the first time and shocked to see so many who adore her.

[@lethalingection67]

We saw her perform last night in Barclays center in Brooklyn NY and Florence and the Machine and had the entire city on a levitated euphoric frenzy state!!! She has that aura about her to soulfully touch your soul

[@shawnc666]

I feel ya. I'm a Metal Head......but, one thing I've always liked is soulful music with a supreme vocalist, Floence + The Machine has it covered........wow.... Yeah, I could see me and a few thousand people catch this 'levitated euphoric state'.......I'm all in for this ride....

[@lethalingection67]

Shawn Chamberlain Werd Up Shawn!

[@TheHardTruth315]

Philosopher Stone Michael Rappaport??? Lmfa-O!

[@src3360]

There is an AMAZING live version of this on here. She is visiting a cancer patient in hospice. She sings to the girl with just a guitar and clapping her hands and it is absolutely incredible!! Not only is Flo talented she also has a heart of gold. The girls mom records the whole thing. Just be ready to cry bcuz it is ao touching 💖🙏🏼

[@alethacc8137]

I cried watching that.

[@brokiddie3295]

0:38 the man over there seem to be feeling so much pain because of all the motherf*cking fingerpicking a*ses. LOLLOOLOLLOLOOL XDDDDDD F*CKASASSSASSAS

[@someguy42093]

And that’s not this video

[@src3360]

@@someguy42093 Yes, very perceptive of you...

[@dickoieeeeeeeeeeeee]

Florence is a rare performer whose music makes you feel like you're at her live performances even when you're not!

[@ivispark3780]

This woman’s voice is just… so amazing! Like from another world. Loved her for years but just now seeing this performance. I’ll tell ya… she sounds INCREDIBLE live

[@maddieagne8565]

I genuinely think this is one of Florence's favorite songs to perform. She was so into it during this performance, and of all the "Live on Letterman" videos of her, this is the only one I saw her smile in. This is my favorite song, love you Florence!!!!

[@Floflotintin]

Right, she looks all nervous in the other videos. Maybe because the crowd was finally into it for this song :)

[@judygallo8356]

such a great song. Too bad she's a one nit wonder. haven't seen her in years.

[@lblincoe2094]

@Judy Gallo Not even close! Florence is most definitely NOT a one hit wonder! She's had three more album releases since this song, one of which is by far her best album to date, arguably way better than this song! If you like Florence, I would definitely recommend looking into her more recent work, it only gets better!

[@Vitorio582]

@@lblincoe2094 Having only one hit is different than having one good song

[@ljpresents4264]

She has THE most amazing live voice I have ever heard. And her song writing is just sublime. She should be recognised for her impeccable song writing if nothing else :)

[@airic2897]

You should listen to more live music man

[@NCX-mt5sy]

I'm a pensioner, a Janice Joplin, Neil Young and so on type of guy who always thought that Video killed the radio star and Music died after the eighties, Not after watching this, What a satisfying voice!.

[@johndbrock4375]

Music died because of the eighties. Thank goodness for the '90s.

[@dannyb20vtec28]

she killed it!!! her voice is amazing.and she has style .she isnt boring at all

[@georgefugah3581]

Thank you James Gunn for bringing this back

[@jhunagana6933]

😢

[@moreno.gsxr.]

I'm 14 years late, but what a treasure! Thank you guardians!

[@fallenXangel96]

My gosh She's just perfect. So much soulfulness in Her voice !!

[@tynicole88]

There is something so beautiful about her, her energy,

[@morsimmineat1478]

Physical beauty not considered, yes she is still one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen

[@morsimmineat1478]

The energy radiates and im watching on a phone i can't imagine in person

[@tealadunn6766]

She nailed that performance she sounds good in the studio and live. She killed it.

[@WeaslyIsOurKing]

You watch the people in this video, and you realize that Florence has created a song that truly means something to people. =D

[@arayaday1774]

Such control over her voice and it’s so POWERFUL

[@zachlitzen979]

The vocal control and vocal restriction skill on her is an matched. She delivers the song perfectly, while still making is unique.

[@ElenaRivera93]

I love when singers/bands actually sound the same as they do recorded. so beautiful

[@stevenclarke5606]

I’ve seen Florence live a number of times and she is just amazing, such an incredible person

[@blood-soup]

I know this was a breathtaking performance and very thing but WHY AM I CRYING?!?? How do they make me feel that much with just one song?! ❤️🎶❤️

[@sportsguy2891]

Letterman had some epic performances and this is definitely one of them.

[@gchesterton]

Now that's how you move an audience. That is overwhelming to watch. You can't STOP watching.

[@chloe0376]

one of the few singers who actually sounds good live.

[@RobsonRSilva-sh2mu]

AURORA too.

[@brokiddie3295]

0:38 the man over there seem to be feeling so much pain because of all the motherf*cking fingerpicking a*ses. LOLLOOLOLLOLOOL XDDDDDD F*CKASASSSASSAS

[@creamypiss2951]

you should hear mitski too holy shit

[@Yehoshua66]

sia.

[@fran-yv1xc]

Loool idk why everyone says this when most real artists sound good

[@emotiwreck]

It takes a true artist to sing just as well live as they do in a recording. This woman is a true artist. Love her voice.

[@donnapinto9462]

What an angelic voice she has ❤

[@user-mp2hl7ki3q]

Guardians of Galaxy ❤❤❤

[@marymadelleine]

her face is look like the late Lady Diana..both of them are beautiful..:) and I love the song, too.. very wonderful..

[@kennethramirez4613]

Crazy how Florence, Lana and Katy have not gotten the grammy! Thank u Florence & the Machine for all your art.... ❤️

[@loiseaunoir1021]

Typical of many of her songs with driving drums, simple and effective bass line, and a break of silence at some point in the song. A remarkable artist in every sense.

[@reclaimingbutterflies6197]

My DV escape recovery song.❤️ Still makes me feel elated eight years later. I survived. And then I thrived. Yay!!

[@valery898]

They sound exactly the same live as they do in the studio. Sincere individuality, sincere talent.

[@Isaacs352]

This song is freaking solid. This is the first song and voice that gave me shivers and nearly brought me to tears when I first heard it....

[@Shade_razor-79]

She shines like diamonds inside and out of the sky

[@larryt510]

What a great song and performance! Florence was only 24 then and now 34 today. But back then for some reason I thought she was a lot older. She's really hot but I envisioned her as maybe early 30's back then and 40's today.

[@kitkathavingfun]

The band is so UNIQUE! I love FLORENCE! Her voice is so amazingly different in a good way! I hope they become huge not just in the US and the UK!

[@eduardocampos1423]

The voice on this woman is incredible! i cannot wait until i see her live

[@m0ony386]

This song reminds me of just standing up and running through a field full of flowers

[@timothyhilton3408]

Wow....a force of nature....completely congruent with every motion, movement and tone. Complete and total authenticity........So rare.

[@31dialga]

finally, someone who doesnt need a studio to sound amazing

[@MiguelVazquez-mu1zm]

Florence the Machine 100% talento puro ♥️♥️♥️

[@jackmacvan]

This is a beautiful performance. Gorgeous. Transcendent. Best thing from the entire generation. I can't believe the audience. Drones. Without soul. It's like watching 3 year olds and a cereal advertisement. Sad.

[@jeffreynicol8287]

Guardians of the Galaxy reminded me how awesome this song is

[@patpatkitten]

This band is on fire...I hope that Florence and the Machine go far!

[@chandlerseinfeld]

Me alegro de haber descubierto este temazo en Guardianes de la Galaxia 3

[@timhaley6077]

We were visiting San Fransico when this song first came out & absolutely loved it. Ethereal! A great description.

[@JS-zp2qm]

She is so great, her Voice and this Text🤗

[@Nayops23]

1:20 ^ This song hits different now👏🏼🎶

[@VideoGuyHawaii]

Absolutely fabulous. This woman is an incredible performer. And a GREAT band. She did another really nice version of this on SNL in 2010 with Anne Hathaway hosting but I can't find a link to it anywhere.

[@myinfinitestate]

Thumbs up if you find yourself dancing at home watching this amazing performance......What a statuesque beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JeffKelly03]

Legitimately one of the most spectacular singing voices I've ever heard. Just incredible.

[@asianqueergeek]

omg what an experience

[@Heiner358]

Florence and Lana! They´re pure talent...

[@banananoidenoide9580]

Out of nowhere, I realized myself I was applauding and dancing and moving around the room in the inheritance of life’s loneliness. Reminding me I’m alive

[@clevercrow8267]

One of the very unique and talented vocalists in our lifetime.

[@luisaguilar8153]

Because of guardians of the galaxy vol.3 i play this song every day.

[@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501]

God I miss the concerts that were at Letterman studio

[@jenniferwilliams6180]

Such a deep song on so many levels... a fave...oh the memories...🦋

[@Strangewerks]

Fantastic! Florence + The Machine, my new favorite band..

[@ElderSantanadossantos]

End of 2021 and i´m still here, waiting one opportunity to see her in live performance :)

[@timothyhilton3408]

They are touring this year. Have a new release out.

[@bostonInk1]

Powerful!!!! She makes you feel alive!!!!!

[@pushinupdaisies85]

Florence and The Machine always does such awesome live shows, that's real talent right there

[@missdarkness6643]

she have beautiful legs Updated: Now after 4 years, I became an English Teacher. Thanks everyone for your help. It's really mean a lot to me. English is my second language so sometimes I made mistakes and I can't believe that people still reply on my commented.

[@vVanderlej]

has*

[@isaacbaez8618]

had*

[@bvc11111]

*Always has

[@isaacbaez8618]

*could of had

[@cafmfausto]

Beautiful everything she has :-)

[@AudioAndroid]

One of the rare artist that sound better Live than on their CD

[@ecuatomlover]

I was sitting in the front row right in the middle. Best show ever! Wish i could relive that

[@jpdb2288]

man, i get so choked up over this song 😢

[@moonshoespotter96]

Oh my god, I love her. Her voice is just so incredible and she sounds absolutely amazing live (not that I'm surprised, 'cause It's Flo). She is just an enticing woman to watch perform.

[@leandroa0920]

The Guardians led me hear.😄❤️

[@georgieelle1194]

This is one artist who actually seems to have a better voice live than not... amazing!

[@llgrannis]

We all love a strong woman belting out her heart!!

[@handlepending]

This has to be one of the most unique songs EVER!

[@lawrencerobinson3265]

Just heard this in guardians of the Galaxy vol 3

[@MrGardman]

Now that's a singer!

[@Nick-wt1no]

GOTG 3 brought me here, actually it reintroduced me to this song…. I heard it back then, but actually it touches me deeper after growing up 🥹

[@tamaravel]

One of the few real talents of contemporary popular music.

[@LoL-vn7dz]

God dude she is such an amazing singer fr

[@user-ng7cz3ho6g]

ガーディアンズオブギャラクシーでも思いましたが綺麗な歌で途中で踊りたくなります。

[@MakesClouds]

most artist feel the emotion in the music and channel it though movements

[@hannahjordan570]

This girl is really talented- i think she could go really far!

[@markizydorczak2047]

Now that is entertainment.

[@Melissa-nd8qc]

She's such a powerhouse 💥

[@chloemarie7069]

I’ve never seen Florence wear shoes on a stage before 😂

[@porlari]

her voice it's so powerful , i can feel deply inside.

[@dag681]

Just saw her live. Best performer right now.

[@LuisLopez2]

Damn. I mean, really, damn.

[@iLL3571]

I like this song a lot after hearing it in an Animal Planet comercial for Wildlife warriors and will definitely check the other ones out. But if you like her voice, then check out The Jezabels, the lead singer is stunning..