Yaaay! You're uploading on your 'main' channel again, I've missed your songs. Don't feel pressured to 'finish' songs before you put them up here, we all love your music and it's yours, you have all the creative freedom.<br>This song is so wonderful aaaahhh ❤❤❤

Yaaay! You're uploading on your 'main' channel again, I've missed your songs. Don't feel pressured to 'finish' songs before you put them up here, we all love your music and it's yours, you have all the creative freedom.
This song is so wonderful aaaahhh ❤❤❤


It was a mistake listening to this doing homework. My papers are left wet and unanswered.


Here because this is one of my crushes favourite songs, she doesn't know I exist, I hope one day she noticed me :/


Hi I hate to be that person, but I desperately want this on spotify or itunes because I would stream or buy the shit out of this song. Honestly! It hits me right in the feels! Not gonna pick apart the song from what anyone else thinks it means but I just love the music so much.


Maybe I'm getting old or going gay but nevertheless this is really fucking heartbreakingly beautiful and deserves greater exposure. Radio1 has a new music channel and I can only advise you to submit this for their assessment. It's rare for me to listen to a piece of music 3 or 4 times over. Maybe Grimes or H.E.R. Love it X


please put this on your next EP and or album because I NEED IT SO BADLY


Burned out- Part two of Burning Out by Green Day.

That song is about how they "are not growing up, I'm just burning out" about how as they get older, they have gotten to a point where they don't mature or get better, they are just deteriorating (Which is funny as Billie wrote this song when he was 21, on their big break album, Dookie, and before the success of American Idiot but whatever)

This song is about someone who is always let down by their dreams not coming true, and believes no one loves or appreciates them, about how "words only get through if they are sharp", how they do not appreciate themselves.

Both with the titles and the themes (though they are two different genres) these could be paired together, with Burning Out by Green Day being the giving up song, the song where the main character "realizes" that nothing is growing within them anymore, and followed by this song, Burned Out by Dodie Clark, the sad, melancholy, again, "realization" that their dreams dont come true, and the only thing that sticks with them are the negative things.


This is beyond beautiful. I love that this song is kind of mysterious like a poem everyone can relate to it and we don't know the actual story (your story) behind it. This is my favorite song of yours so far and I'm going to listen to it on repeat now.

btw the recorder you're using is great. I love the quality of the song.


Words only get through if they're sharp.


song ends

sits in silence for the next 5 minutes

*song ends*

*sits in silence for the next 5 minutes*


Wow ever since I listened to this song, I can't stop replaying it, you're amazing <3


I relate to this song so much even if it’s probably not what dodie intended for it to mean.  OOF My brain needed this


BURNED OUT LYRICS

[Verse 1]
He was certain, so was I
There was comfort in her sighs
Dreams and ideas should not be the same thing
You waited, smiling for this?

[Verse 2]
Oh, she’d want it
If she knew
She could take it
I thought too
Be careful, be cautious but you just wished harder
You waited, smiling for this?

[Chorus]
“But they love you!” over and over “they love you!”
Thousands and thousands of eyes just like mine
Aching to find who they are
"Oh, they love you! Oh, you can feel how they love you!"
Coated and warm but that’s all they can do
Words only get through if they’re sharp

[Verse 3]
Oh how fitting
For one so fake
Make me a fairy
Whatever it takes
And just like her tale my dream was a scam
You waited, smiling for this?

[Verse 4]
I am burned out
I smell of smoke
It seeps through her cracks and so I start to choke
Sentences sit in her mouth that are templated
You waited, smiling for this?

[Chorus]
“But they love you!” over and over “they love you!”
Thousands and thousands of eyes just like mine
Aching to find who they are
"Oh, they love you! Oh you can feel how they love you!"
Coated and warm but that’s all they can do
Words only get through if they’re sharp

[Bridge]
Oh, I can just talk about it (I can just talk about it)
Maybe I'll talk about it (Maybe I'll talk about it)
I'll never talk about it (I'll never talk about it)
No, I cannot talk about it

[Verse 5]
Don't build hope on something broken
I am not cartoon
Cry for help, I am not joking
I might just leave soon
Don't build hope on something broken
I am not cartoon
Cry for help, I am not joking
I might just leave soon


Everyone is describing this as a relationship, but I think it's about how she changed herself to fit someone else's standards and she regrets it now


I want to watch your other origionals but that would require me to stop pressing the replay button on this one and ...i'm just not ready yet.


Why the hell isnt this on her Apple Music account


WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD DISLIKE THIS


pleas just spend five yearsmaking a musical coz your such a good songwriter its just agh


my interpretation: dodie has been feeling not so great lately and she's overwhelmed by everything going on. the chorus is telling her not to give up because she is so loved by all her fans, but by the end she thinks that her fans should not make her their role model because she is not perfect as many people make it out to be.


I'm not crying. My contact is falling out


i honestly believe this isn't a love song, it sounds like a song about dodie who probably had like a manager or social media person who told her that she would make dodie like super aesthetic and "a fairy" but all she did was tell lies and be dis-genuine with dodie's followers


Please do a Karaoke tutorial like 6/10 for this song <<<<<3


that moment when you realize shes playing clarinet in the background

Shes what-- <b>clarinet kicks in</b> (dramatic gasp)

Shes what-- *clarinet kicks in* (dramatic gasp)

When I first heard the new released audio I swore there was some Clarinet because it sounded mainly like string but the overall was too round for just strings

alexandra i’ve listened to this so many times but bc of this comment i’m hearing it as well. Wuttt


If you put the lines backward at 3:10 it says, "I might just leave soon, I am not joking. "Cry for help" ? I am not cartoon. Don't build hope on something broken." I don't know just feel like that could mean something so I'm putting it out there.


I can hear a clarinet, is that you playing?


i feel this... My best friend gets all of the guys (and girls)


I dont know why or what but whenever i listen to your music, dodie, i get this blanket of comfort. Your voice makes me feel safe and young like as if i will allways stay this young. I will inevitably grow up, but your music makes me want to live in the moment, i cant put my finger on it. <br>Thanks for listening have a wonderful night/day.

I dont know why or what but whenever i listen to your music, dodie, i get this blanket of comfort. Your voice makes me feel safe and young like as if i will allways stay this young. I will inevitably grow up, but your music makes me want to live in the moment, i cant put my finger on it.
Thanks for listening have a wonderful night/day.


Like, like, like, like, WHAY CAN'T I LIKE MORE THAN ONCE!!!


do you think you'll ever do a meaning video?


Just discovered this song last night and can't stop listening. I sobbed ridiculously about it last night, it's just so... real and meaningful and it sort of brings you into the real world, but you don't really mind... I don't know. It's confusing but I love it. Please, please, please make a studio version, I'd love to have it.


( :Don't build Hope on something broken )<br>that was some sort of deep

( :Don't build Hope on something broken )
that was some sort of deep


Dodiiiie welcome back! That song is so beautiful even if I don't really understand the meaning.. maybe you want to explain it one day? Btw it is totally fine if you change songs later I like having different versions of them


i feel like i’m not good enough for anyone. and i never will be??????? like this is just me venting on dodies video because no one will ever see it. i’m so inlove with dodie.


This song was beautiful, and I have to say I loved the editing with the lyrics on screen, that added an extra layer to the video. I say don't worry about producing "the best" or "the perfect song". I like to see how the song changes and how you make it better from the youtube version to the produced version, things you decide to change to make it better. It also is rare to see the song writing process but I, and I'm sure many others, am interested in seeing how a song develops. So keep creating! Keep being fantastic, keep writing songs and I hope you're doing well <3


Dam those ninjas chopping onions... lovely song


Who's here after this came out on the EP? :)))


dodie this sounds like something fit for a musical<3


What do u think the story of this song is?

Sounds a tiny bit like La La Land doesn't it?

it has a similar theme to Bo Burnham's "Can't handle this" and i love both songs so much!

In case you want to know, here's an interpretation I wrote once  (it's really long tho)

So, the whole thing is both a message to her audience and a conversation with her younger self about fame.

He was certain - someone, like her father or manager, encouraging her to go for being a musician, she could make it big.

So was I - dodie looking forward to a future career as a musician

There was comfort in her sighs - at first, being a YouTuber helped her mental health. She has often mentioned that making videos about her problems is therapeutic. Making "her" (her online personality doddleoddle) sigh (share problems) was comforting

Dreams and ideas should NOT be the same thing - the dream of being famous is great and exciting, but it's not the whole truth. There are high expectations and you put on a fake personality as soon as you sit in front of the camera, thus her dream should not have been an actual plan and idea.

You waited, smiling, for this? - Dodie looking at how broken she is and being angry at her younger self for wanting fame and YouTube ("you" being her younger self)

Oh she'd want it - her younger self would have wanted the life Dodie now has

If she knew - her past self did not know how hard it is to be famous, this kind of says "if only she had known, I would not be here right now, I'd be better"

She could take it, I thought too - dodie thought she could take the fame, but couldn't

Be careful, be cautious - of course people hear that fame is not easy

But you just wished harder - but dodie ignored it. Again, she is angry at, and talks to, her younger self

You waited smiling for this - like I said, she is unhappy with the decisions her past self has made, and asks if this live was what young Dodie would have wanted

"But they love you", over and over "they love you" - dodie is told, maybe by a friend, maybe by subscribers, that her fans love her and she should be happy about the fame. This person does not really get it, the fans' love is what builds up pressure in the first place

Thousands and thousands of eyes just like mine, aching to find who they are - the eyes are her fans, thousands and thousands of people, human beings just like she is a human being. Aching to find who they are could either mean that the fans themselves struggle in life or that Dodie wants to meet and know them, but there are just too many and everyone stays an anonymous stranger.

"But they love you", oh you can feel how they love you -same as the first line of the chorus

Coated and warm, but that's all they can do, words only get through if their sharp - her followers keep telling her they love her, but the words by anonymous strangers on the Internet don't help, however mean comments do get through and in the end, she feels worse. Sharp might also mean extraordinary, so random comments saying "I like your music" don't mean anything and only the really really bad stories are even remembered, which makes sense considering just how many comments she gets every single day

Oh how fitting for one so fake - Dodie realises she is not the same as doddleoddle, and is faking in front of cameras

Make me a fairy, whatever it takes - Dodie tries so hard to be perfect like a fairy for her audience, and is willing to sacrifice her own well-being

And just like her tale my dream was a scam - her dream of fame did not come true, it was a fairy tale. The "her" refers to the fairy Dodie pretends to be, the life of her online self is not real and a fairy tale, a scam

You waited smiling for this - like the first verse

I am burnt out, I smell of smoke - not very hard to explain, dodie feels broken

It seeps through her cracks and so I start to choke - so the low energy seeps through the cracks in her online personality - either she shares too much personal information with her audience, oversharing etc, or what happens online is starting to affect her real life negatively, as in worsening her mental state for example, or making it harder to connect to people, to get to know people or something like this

Sentences sit in her mouth that are templated - what doddleoddle says is scripted, it is not real, not the actual dodie

You waited smiling for this - like the first verse

The chorus again, the same meaning

The "talk about it" bit means that she feels like she can't tell anyone how she feels, probably because nobody would understand

Don't build hope on something broken - her fans should not build hope on her, she is broken

I am not cartoon - she is so much more complex than YouTube videos allow her to show, there is so much more to her than doddleoddle

Cry for help, I am not joking - she is crying for help, over and over, but she can't believe we actually get what she is trying to tell us. And it is hard to realise that what she talks about is actually happening, even though we watch from a distance

I might just leave soon - my first thought was actually that she is suicidal, but I suppose it refers to leaving YouTube as she said she's not suicidal in the description and YouTube fits the song better

So, basically the song describes how she wished for being a YouTuber, but it turned out to tear her apart between online and real. So now she is a bit mad at her younger self for making these decisions and underestimating the pressure.

Do you agree with my interpretation or have any other ideas?

Well...this might be totally wrong but I think the first verse speaks how it was her dream to be a musician and now she is and she’s should be happy, but she’s not. The chorus speaks about her fans and how other people are saying she should be happy because she’s got this amazingly fan base who love her, but only the hate comments get through. Then she feels so lost and cooped up, confused on why she is feeling so low and down when she should be happy. She wants to talk about it but, feels she can’t. Then the last few lines are saying how her fan base believe so much in her and she doesn’t believe she can help them and it’s a warning she will not be around forever and she herself feels broken....okay this was longer then expected and could be totally wrong but this is what I got from this :P sorry

NightlyThoughts Most likely. But from a storytelling standpoint, a song about a couple having a tiff over somebody's dreams and the others constant reassurance to follow said dreams, all while hating them with a passion is much more cool, tbh. From a realistic standpoint tho, your probably right.

TL;DR:Mine fits better in a storytelling perspective, but yours is more realistic and probably right

I personally think it's about her wanting to leave youtube.

I would say that maybe from the first chorus on it could be somebody fed up with a friend or SO's obsession with a youtube channel or something that requires them to be in front of people, and they got involved in it. Eventually, the narrator thinks that the other has become fake and is thinking about leaving-be it the channel or them


'Human' touches me. Made me feel sad for US, ya know? But maybe I was just sad for me listening to words I don't truly understand. But for a solid moment I felt like you understood the things that keep me separate from everybody else; keep this bull out of the china shop. <b>Heat Emoji</b>

'Human' touches me. Made me feel sad for US, ya know? But maybe I was just sad for me listening to words I don't truly understand. But for a solid moment I felt like you understood the things that keep me separate from everybody else; keep this bull out of the china shop. *Heat Emoji*


i cant wait for the human ep to come out


AHHHHHH such a beautiful song. On sc she said that she kept thinking she needed to make the next hit and not anything for herself and I’m so glad you posted this Dodie. This is so pure 💕


derp face she’s fine damn every single song is sad doesn’t mean they’re depressed


I don't know why but "you waited smiling for this?" Always takes me back


this song is so magical.. the emotions that you put behind this song are so powerful and moving.. bravo


I don't know who I am or who you are, but I know I love you and the feelings your music brings me.  Just keep doing what makes you happy even if that means the occasional sad song.  Sometimes sad is what we are, but that is only a fraction of what we can be.  So be happy. ;)


I feel like this song captures everything I’ve been feeling lately- ive recently been trying really hard to get something and was super excited, but now that I’m here I’ve lost all sense of passion for it. I was so excited, but now- I can’t seem to be burned out. My parent and friends keep trying to tell me to keep trying, but I just can’t. I’m so done with trying.


This song is BEAUTIFUL!  Your voice is magical!❤


i’ve been through a lot and your singing makes me feel so much better.

please keep going with your dreams. i love everything about you and there is no reason to be sad. you are an incredible person just the way you are.

i love you so much dodie♥♥

xx~kristina 💓


the piano part for this is just absolutely amazing there are no words. i get goosebumps everytime i love this song so much. thank you dodie for making this masterpiece and all of you other songs they're all wonderful as well. keep going we love you xx


i haven't heard your music in almost a year  (cause they always reminded me of some dumb person) decided to listen to them and im in love with your music again <3 <3


Thank you ❤I've had several bad breakdowns today,  and this was the only thing that could calm me down. Thank you ❤


I always have to prepare my heart and soul before I click on a Dodie song that I haven't heard. Everything she things hits me in the feels so hard.


Dodie, I love you, is that sharp enough?


Ugh it’s so annoying that every single dodie song is amazing and I want to listen to them all the time but there is so many good ones to listen to ❤


This song... I love it... it’s gotten me through hard times.


I’d just like to say that this song made me cry, it’s so real and it’s meaning hits me close to home. I often get told that people “love me” because of my singing or acting, and it feels like people are telling me that that should be enough. And I suppose in some ways for someone like me that it should be. But the lyrics in this song are exactly how I feel inside whenever someone tells me that “everyone loves you”. Thank you, Dodie.


I keep listening to this. It’s so beautiful.


This is exactly how I felt when I was deep in depression. It’s good to remind myself how far I’ve gotten! Thank you so much Dodie


This is an amazing song.Thank you so much for making this :3


JUST REALIZED YOU POSTED THIS ON MY B-DAY!!! BEST PRESENT EVER!!💜


I really wish this was on Spotify 💔✨ such a beautifully written song.


For some reason, I always come back to this song just to fall in love over and over again. Ok, I know the reason: It’s a masterpiece


I just wanted to tell you that your music is so moving and i'm in love with it. Please continue to make more songs!


madly in love with this<br>dodie great job❣❣❣

madly in love with this
dodie great job❣❣❣


This is so- I don’t even know; I can’t describe how gorgeous this song is. You’re lyrics are completely genius and thought out so perfectly. Every detail of this song is perfect.


AH! This is so beautiful. It's so soothing, sad, elegant, and creative. I feel great now ^-^


the transition to "oh they love you" - tooo good. And the music soothing.


Please put this on Spotify soon!! Much love, Dodie! <3


Wow!  So intense and amazing!  Most song lyrics are so meaningless, but not yours.  I am mesmerized.


I wish this song was on her Spotify :( I love it so fucking much


I have a friend that is obsessed with you and I felt obliged to listen to you and I'm truly in awe. Your songs make me cry, laugh and feel so warm inside at the same time. Xx


I've had this song in my head since I first heard it


OMYGOD IM IN LOVE WITH ALL YOUR SONGS THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL


This is one of the best songs I think I've ever heard. Mind blown.


Omg that is a powerful song <br>hands down i feel the emotion in this song even in your voice

Omg that is a powerful song
hands down i feel the emotion in this song even in your voice


This reminds me of the kind of music in the musical Matilda. I love it!!


Oh god the change from minor to major and back again is so beautiful I love it


This song gives me chills every time..I can’t stop listening to it! Amazing.


Pls put this on Spotify it’s amazing new fave


Would make my year if this was on Spotify!


Feels like a song straight from a broadway show, you're a phenomenal lyricist and composer! You should be big!


Please put the on spotify so I can download it. This is incredibly beautiful


This song makes me feel ineffable things 💘💘


I get goosebumps every time I hear this song


I hope that this is on Spotify soon, it makes me feel like I’m performing a emotional solo, it’s absolutely beautiful...I can’t explain how much I love this song 💛 thank you Dodie


Please make a tutorial for this song!!! It’s beautiful


Tbh I love every single song you ever released. They are so well written and composed and so so relatable yet relaxing and soothing. It's just beyond words!!


I like all of it except the end but “I’ll just talk about it” because I feel like it changes tune anyways lovely song dodie good work I like the message


This is absolutely beautiful, you magical human being


Seriously, I have never related to a song more than this one. Good job, Dodie.


I can't find this on Spotify and I'm crying😭😍


Dodie I flipping love this you are such an inspiration for me and my singing and songwriting I love you and you are amazing fans please never forget that ❤ (PS I know it’s late I’m sorry 🙂)


love how your music can describe many emotions at the same time. ugogirl!💘


I stumbled on this channel accidentally, when couple of years I searched for a! Beatles cover, found the girl had an amazing voice and was so cute. ever since dodie inspires me! Lots of hugs, dodie!


Oh my goodness! Absolutely beautiful! You should post a video explaining how you write your songs! I'd love to get some insight into the process!


I saw one video of yours and subscribed. Your voice is so dang amazing!


I listened to this on replay like 100 times... It’s beautiful..


this song is beautiful! it's so touching. i love it so much! thank you for sharing this with us!


Hang in there. I know what it's like to be where you are. You'll get through this.


I just discovered her and immediately fell in love with her. The way she expresses this feeling that I know too damn well makes me tear up. This just talks to my soul.


I love this song so much! Something about the lyrics are just so poetic and it seems like every time I listen to it I find a new meaning. Thanks for making my day, every time I listen to this song.


I'm obsessed with this song. I've listened to it literal 100's of times


I can't stop listening to this.  You are such an inspiration. <3 <3


I love this literally listened to it all weekend please upload to Spotify


This reminds me of a Regina Spektor song. and I love it.


I’m trying to learn this song on piano because I love it so much


I love you, and your songs! Stop listening to negative energies. Keep posting! Do it for yourself not for them.


I’m grateful you use your talent in this amazing way, you changed my life for the better Dodie 💕 I love you so very much and will never regret subscribing while hearing you sing not even one verse of a song I automatically subscribed ❤❤ I know girls like to have an idol like Mariah Carey or Kylie Jenner but my idol is you dodie 💓 your so real and amazing and words can’t express how much respect and gratitude I have for you 💘


I just listened to "She" from 2014 after this song and I'm impressed. She was one of my favorite songs but you improved so much this is amazing


Please could you do a song from the greatest showman ❤😘


There’s such suppressed panic in this song, it’s beautiful and creepy as hell


Hey Dodie :) Any chance this will ever come out on Spotify?


Beautiful. And quite musical theatre-y! Could easily be the sad one in the middle of a musical, flow- and accompaniment-wise.


n e w  f a v o u r i t e<br>Omg i love it so much love you dodie

n e w  f a v o u r i t e
Omg i love it so much love you dodie


This song gets me in such a close to home level, you are a brilliant songwriter and musician and I can’t thank you enough, I hope I get to meet you one day


This made me realize how much I’ve been holding in. I’m sobbing.

Mildly Majestic feeling a bit better thank you for checking up on me

I hope that you are doing well, it's never good to bottle things up


I cried listening to this for the first time


Two months later and i still get chills listening to this


I have no idea why such beautiful music is not recognized as much as it should be. You're insanely talented.


This song is beautiful❤❤❤ I listen to it so much. She has inspired and helped me so many different ways. So, thank you. I wrote my own song too...

You can dress me up, put a bow on top but you can’t make pretty of pain
I like it red and you like it the way they drilled it into your brain
Your not using the plug that they gave you to stop tears from falling down
I’m sorry, not sorry but you’ll just have to drown

Don’t learn words, you’ll break your nose
It’s better
To move down south and change your name to something you can’t even spell
Cuz everything you did was unforgettable but nows not the best time
If I ever said I forgot you i completely lied...
Etc.

I might finish the song and post it. It’s dumb tho


I've been on an art block for what feels like half a year.
I got inspired by this song. Thank you for the inspiration! <3

Ps. you are amazing at singing and playing instruments.
I envy you. But keep up the amazing work! :3


I’ve never been so obsessed with a song. #queen


Oh honey of course it’s ok for things to be changed! I’m just excited to be able to listen to you outside of YouTube since ya know you can’t do anything else while I’m the app


I'm so happy I FOUND YOU OMGGG I LOVE IT


I haven’t seen any lyric analysis like this one that I have so I thought I’d drop it here since I really love reading them lmao

I pretty much like linking it to my feeling of living in the past and how as a child I wished to be a grown up and a teen and do everything that I’m not allowed to do but now I feel much more as if I need to slow down and I need more help than I thought

He was certain so was I

Is like if someone was like you don’t want to grow up it’s terrible lol and you are like yes I do

There was comfort in her sighs

For some reason I just think of like younger me looking up to older me finding comfort in every thing she is and does

Dreams and ideas should not be the same thing

Like the idea of growing up shouldn’t be a dream lol

You waited smiling for this is pretty obvious

Oh she’d want it if she knew

Like if she knew that I was a mess she wouldn’t want it lol which maybe  is pretty obvious

She could take it I thought too

Again pretty obvious I think

Be careful be cautious but you just wished harder

Like to be careful of idolising such life that you later don’t live lol

You waited smiling for this

But they love you over and over they love you

I kind of like to think of this as me reassuring myself that I’m proud of how I turned out and little me would be happy

Thousands and thousands of eyes just like mine waiting to find who they are

Like everyone does it yaknow everyone looks to the future and whatever

Yes they love you oh you can feel how they love you

Same goes

Coated and warm but that’s all they can do words only get through if their sharp

Like the way in which when people tell you not to grow up it’s like cute and jokey and coated but it’s actually a huge warning because AH and it should be sharper (idk)

Oh how fitting for one so fake

Because I’m like fake I’m not who I thought I was going to be

Make me a fairy what ever it takes

Younger people like fairies and princesses and if that’s what it takes to make younger me like me then do it pls

And just like her tale my dream was a scam

Tales are something little people believe in linked On to the last lyric Obvs
They aren’t real
Neither was my dream to grow up and be amazing and have fun and fall inlove and such

You waited smiling for this

I am burned out I smell of smoke

Yaknow
I’m burned out ?

It seeps through her cracks so I start to choke

So like stuff that affected little me. Slipped through in to older me and as I tried to run away from those problems as a child by wanting to be older. They actually came with me

Sentences sit in her mouth that are templates

Kind of thinking of the whole ‘when I grow up I want to be’ thing because it’s like a sentence everyone says and she being younger me has figured hers out and memorised it

You waited smiling for this

Chorus

I can just talk about it
Maybe I’ll talk about it
I cannot talk about it
I’ll never talk about it

Don’t really have much for this at all. A few things come to mind but nothing fits close enough to the story. Just classic issues like depression or anxiety or even childhood trauma

Don’t build hope on something broken I am not cartoon

Younger me idolising now me and me being like lol don’t do that I’m a mess

Cry for help I am not joking I may just leave soon

I feel like this is obvious, but clearly indicates to the feeling of being suicidal


Spotify please! I’m poor and need to listen to this on a regular basis!


I don’t know if I love this or hate it but either way I can’t stop watching it.
...”words only get through if they’re sharp”.
Either way it’s great stuff!


this song is giving me MUSE vibes... this is everything i have ever needed in a song :')


Plzz do a piano tutorial on this song it is amazing!!


maN THIS MADE ME EMOTONAL

the "they love you" part reminded me of all the dozens of times my friends have told me my crush probably likes me just to make me feel better. it doesn't help, and while I understand they're trying to be supportive friends, I wish they would stop. but, of course, I'm too afraid to tell them to, so I just kind of suck it up and ignore their comments at this point.


words only get through if they’re sharp

excuse me while i DIE under the sheer brilliance of this line. i am collapsed i am GASPING


I want to download this song so badly but its not on iTunes, I’m so frustrated because I can’t stop singing it, and I NEED this song in my life.


love this song :) reminds me of well... me


words can not describe how much I love the chorus of this song. The gentle lyrics combine with your voice. It's just perfect! <3


MY FRIEND GOT ME SECRETS FOR THE MAD AND IM CRYING. im so happy because i wanted it so bad and then she got it for me as a late christmas gift and im so so so so happy. <br>plus this is so beautiful dodie

MY FRIEND GOT ME SECRETS FOR THE MAD AND IM CRYING. im so happy because i wanted it so bad and then she got it for me as a late christmas gift and im so so so so happy.
plus this is so beautiful dodie


i’m so happy i found your channel because if i hadn’t i probably wouldn’t be who i am today. i got a guitar because i wanted to play songs like you could. i joined choir because i wanted to work on my voice. now i play guitar, ukulele, and i’m going to start learning piano. you’ve been such an inspiration to me since i was 9 and i wouldn’t be the same person if i hadn’t found your videos. your song “she” also helped me feel more comfortable with my sexuality. anyways, that’s all i had to say.


Very relevent to my life right now. Doing a dance routine to this.


Ok damn 20 minutes on your channel and you have completely won me over

welcome to dodie, enjoy your permanent stay :')


Whenever someone writes stuff as this makes you wish you could write your life story on a page and have the ability to sing it too..to bad i sound like a ostrich screeching at the sun because i had flown to close and burned my wings away and may have loosened a couple nuts but knowing i still must reach for the only star i see


dodie I love this song you should put it on ITunes


Thousands and thousand of eyes just like mine adhering to find who they love oh they loved u over and over they loved u

I love that lyric

Nothing here haha

Except for 🤦🏽♀


i want helena b carter to sing this it would be so amazing it just remind me of her and tim burton idk why


Hey dodie :) please could you do a cover of fly me to the moon?


Strong, strong stuff.  Just enough... not too much... in every possible way. Left me on the edge of my seat wanting more.  Thank you for sharing your gift.


I am so new to your music but I love this song soo much!

welcome to dodie, enjoy your permanent stay lol


Please go on the voice or Britain's got talent cause you'd go all the way to the end with that voice!!!


“Sentences sit in her mouth that are templated, you waited smiling for this?”  As someone with social anxiety this hits hard, I can never say what I truly want to say and can never just be comfortable and be myself around other people. I just have these generic sentences and phrases that I’ve rehearsed in my head to get me through situations but that just ends up blowing up in my face because when someone tries to talk to me or be my friend I choke and I can’t just be me and I become this boring generic robot, hence “you waited smiling for this?”


I'M SORRY BUT WHEN SHE SAID 'MAKE ME A FAIRY' I THOUGHT IT WAS 'MAKE ME A FURRY' AND I WAS LIKE WHAT THE HECK

and just like her tail my dream was a scam

Rae Lee I'm British and I think that's an Australian thing but Idk

Brianna Roberts THAT'S WHY I WENT BACK AND WAS LIKE WHAT THE HECK

Lika "Make me a furry, whatever it takes."

I thought she meant to make her gay lmao i was vv confused (fairy means gay in the uk right? idkdkidkidkidk)


Dodie I dunno if you know how many lives you've saved. I personally know you've saved at least 2...


This is the most interesting/complex composition I've heard from you! And the lyrics are a bit vaguer, a bit broader... In some ways, this feels like a more "mature" song, and I don't mean the mood of it.

I'm seriously impressed! And I love all of your music!! Thanks for uploading it again, we've missed hearing from you!


Could really do with a friend like Dodie


Chills all over <br>Would love a lyric analysis like the one you did for intertwined 💜

Chills all over
Would love a lyric analysis like the one you did for intertwined 💜


The line "words only get through if they're sharp" is so so true. I think this song is so beautiful and just remember that we're all here for you if you need anything Dodie


i´m sitting here, in my bed, listening to this and sobbing because of all the wonderful memories from your concert in Cologne on Thursday. I don´t think you´ll remember me but I was the girl the blue polaroid cam who told you about losing her soulmate and crying during the concert (lol).
Thank you, Dodie. Really. <3
Love, Ally

(btw, there was so much more I wanted to tell you Thursday night but my mind was just going crazy over the fact that DODIE CLARK STEPPED OUT OF THAT DOOR AND STOOD IN FRONT OF ME AND HUGGED ME omg sorry for the caps)


"Words only get through if they're sharp" that line hits so hard omg


For some reason the ‘but they love you’ gave me real vibes of fans at dodie’s concerts but then I just love how there can be so many different interpretations of her songs they’re so maleable I love it xx


So i kinda have formed this into my own experiences. Basically i made it about social anxiety and bullying. I made the "but they love you" part about how people react when youre socially anxious and how they try and reassure you by telling you that everyone loves you. And the "words on ly get through if theyre sharp" part i kinda translated to only the evil words get in. Everyone can call you amazing but than one person says youre stupid and you believe them, because the sharp words are the only ones that get through. This can also apply to the words in your own head. And the "I'll never talk about it" line is about just kinda repressing emotions in general. <br>Btw this is not by ANY means trying to take away from the true meaning of this song. I appreciate it for its beauty in wording and meaning, but i like to be able to relate songs back to myself and im not really praised by tons of people so i cant really relate XD

So i kinda have formed this into my own experiences. Basically i made it about social anxiety and bullying. I made the "but they love you" part about how people react when youre socially anxious and how they try and reassure you by telling you that everyone loves you. And the "words on ly get through if theyre sharp" part i kinda translated to only the evil words get in. Everyone can call you amazing but than one person says youre stupid and you believe them, because the sharp words are the only ones that get through. This can also apply to the words in your own head. And the "I'll never talk about it" line is about just kinda repressing emotions in general.
Btw this is not by ANY means trying to take away from the true meaning of this song. I appreciate it for its beauty in wording and meaning, but i like to be able to relate songs back to myself and im not really praised by tons of people so i cant really relate XD

Sinead 2000 Lol it’s good to cry sometimes 😂

I has social anxiety too and this comment made this watery liquid come out of my eyes don’t know what it is


i have listened to this like 20 times but i just noticed the clarinet and it makes it even more beautiful


If a hiatus while you catch your breath is the price to pay for such emotional, personal, amazing work (even if it is a "first draft") then I think we would all gladly and patiently wait. I hope you know how deeply your work affects so many of us. I sometimes feel as it's the only time I truly connect with another person.
All the love and thanks in the world

If a hiatus while you catch your breath is the price to pay for such emotional, personal, amazing work (even if it is a "first draft") then I think we would all *gladly* and *patiently* wait. I hope you know how deeply your work affects so many of us. _I sometimes feel as it's the only time I truly connect with another person._
*All the love and thanks in the world*


I would love if you could do this song again but somehow reduce the tapping noise on the keys because I constantly think my housemates are tapping somewhere :'D


“Eyes just like mine”<br>Dodie, sometimes your lyrics just hit so hard. Thank you for sharing with us  ✨💕

“Eyes just like mine”
Dodie, sometimes your lyrics just hit so hard. Thank you for sharing with us  ✨💕


LMAOOOO me and my two best friends made my teacher play this during class :0


Dodie, I am saying this from my heart.

I love your patchy red skin, it makes you, you! You had picked them, you had a small habit of picking at them.

I flippin' love your ol' hug cat-eye. ITS SO CUTE ^_^

 I love how when you see a fan you treat them normally, yu understand that we all have that one person we fangirl over.

I love how your hair fits your face so good, it makes you look like the ukulele queen you are. Infact, I got your haircut and it looks good on me as well, just not as good.

I love that you are so professional on this space.

I love the way you smile. Its so f*cking perfect.

I love everything that makes  you, you!!!!


Hannah Margaret <br>I misread and thought you wrote ‘bleeding’ instead of blessed, and I was ready to FIGHT YOU

Hannah Margaret
I misread and thought you wrote ‘bleeding’ instead of blessed, and I was ready to FIGHT YOU


you know it’s ganna be good when dodie’s on the piano


I have watched this way too many times HAHAHAHA


This is the dodie I come here for. Give us all the raw music! And then produce it again later! Make it your art! Also "Words only get through if they're sharp." is a 12/10 lyric.


"Cry for help i am not joking. I might just leave soon". Dang i hope her friends where there for her as soon as she released this.


First you write this song, then you announce a tour.... do I detect, an upcoming EP?!


Every word to this hit me so hard, I don't know what she is feeling but everyword makes me feel. I can feel how she feels... It's like I know how she feels but I don't. I can see it in the lyrics and her body language. I was told that just by asking how someone is you could save there life. I just lost that chance yesterday so I'm going to do it now. Dodie, or ANYONE who is reading this PLEASE don't ever feel like you don't matter. You ARE loved maybe you just have not found the person that will make you see that so clearly yet. I hope you do. I hope you see that. Xxxxxx


Dodie is the most underrated artist in existence🙌🏻💛

amazingore I meant underrated in relation to the fact that my generation worships artists that have 0 talent and who have their songs written for them. Dodie is so unbelievably talented and her songs have so many deep meanings, and I just feel that people my age should really be paying money to see her live in concert rather than knockoff artists who don’t even care about their fans

Okay but she has 1M subscribers, a VEVO channel and sells out concerts worldwide.... what part of that spells underrated lmao

Special Kay And an artist who needs to be more known !


who else imagined a short film when listening to this?


Someone please call John green and put this in a movie 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Noah Is a fish NO PLEASE NO. HES A GOOD AUTHOR DONT RUIN IT WITH FANFICS

YES!! It would work for Turtles All The Way Down.

CALL JOHN GREEN TO WRITE A GIANT PHANFIC CALLED “Dan and Phil- they’re in love.” And BURNED OUT PLAYS AT THE END

Kendra Brecka <br>ooh yes looking for alaska is actually perfect

Kendra Brecka
ooh yes looking for alaska is actually perfect

TATWD Heck yeah! Or if it ever happened, it would be cool for Looking for Alaska...if it ever happens....

D.E. 3 Turtles All the Way Down probably


“Don’t build hope on something broken,
I am not cartoon.
Cry for help,
I am not joking;
I might just leave soon.”
Something about this line hits so hard.
I’m absolutely in love with this song.
Lovely work, Dodie~💛


<i>dont build hope on something broken</i>


for a 'first draft', this is insanely beautiful. I'm glad you're back with music, I've missed it!!💛💛


Sweet dodie. The reason I first subscribed to you all those years ago was because of how raw and real your songs were, and I always loved the “first” or “rough drafts” of songs. Production quality is lovely; but the best part of you is the real emotion you bring to every song, and I love hearing that in your sweet bedroom recordings. It makes me feel like you’re singing directly to me! Like I’m a friend sitting on your bed, eyes closed, listening to the words you’re singing, letting them melt into my heart. I’ve missed you. This is lovely. So lovely.

Goodness, I can't stop coming back to this.


Is this song about someone with Dissociative Identity Disorder? "Oh they love you! Over and over, "they love you!" Like her other alter is telling her everyone loves her and telling her to ask for help because of her depression? It seems like the girl is depressed while her alter is telling her everyone loves her and to get some help. While the other alter is telling her "you're worthless" and stuff she cant make up her mind if she should ask for additional help so she becomes confused with her conclusions "maybe ill talk about it, no i cannot talk about it, ill never talk about it." So basically, her being "burned out" is basically her being confused and anxious about her conclusions if she should get any help for it.

So it sums up, this song is a girl confused and cannot predict whether which alter of hers is right. Idk, but this I what i think. Tell me if im wrong or not, cause this song is my favorite so far and im very curious about what is the meaning behind it.


I need this song, why isn’t it on iTunes?


ur writing has gotten so much nicer over the years !!!!!! (not that it wasn't lovely before.) thank you for speaking so openly and creating such a safe space.


it's 10am and i'm not supposed to be crying but here i am now
continues to cry

it's 10am and i'm not supposed to be crying but here i am now
*continues to cry*


This is gorgeous. The "be careful, be cautious, but you just wished harder ; you waited smiling for this?" line (and the whole song actually) really resonates with me, since I've been infatuated with this guy for months and everybody has been warning me to be careful, but I just completely fell for him... Now my heart is broken because it's not going the right way. You waited smiling for this?


So at first I was all caught up in the beauty of this melody, and how that chorus reminds me of the days I used to listen to Regina Spektor on repeat. But then at the end, the song was over and I was stuck for a while, until I realised I was crying, and I hadn't taken a breath in a while. The intake of breath I took then was sweet in its painfulness.

Thank you for the beautiful song Dodie, you never cease to amaze. So many emotions are brought to the surface when I listen to your music. I never knew how one song could make me feel such a mix of happy and sad emotions one after another, until I discovered your music, however long ago that was. It must be magic.


I love how your voice and music has evolved over the past years. Also, the clarinet and chords on this are haunting.


Dodie, we loved your original songs on your channel before your ep and we will love them after your ep too. No matter what you create, whether it’s produced or not, we will love it. Trust me.


I think this is like the millionth time I've watched this


I'VE ONLY LISTENED TO 10 SECONDS AND THIS IS ALREADY PERFECTION<br>LOVE YOU DODIE💕

I'VE ONLY LISTENED TO 10 SECONDS AND THIS IS ALREADY PERFECTION
LOVE YOU DODIE💕


For  the first time in a while, I felt something. Thankyou, Dodie.
For the past 3 years I have felt nothing but emptyness. I feel alone all the time and there is no way out. Im stuck in a bottomless pit of nothing. I describe it to my friends like being in a volcano. I want to improve my mental health so i give myself a challenge to climb up the hill and get help. I make it to the top and feel normal for a day. Because of this my brain kicks in and i fall inside the volcano until i hit rock bottom. Due to this, the volcano erupts and takes evrything in its reach miles away from me. I have no-one. So i climb the hill again and the whole thing starts again.
I want to thank you Dodie. You keep me going when i push otshers away. On the days where im stuck i  bed, unable to lift my head i listen to you for help. You understand what it is like to be stuck. Thanks to you, i realise the future is worth living. Things like GCSE'S, A-Levels and work is worth living for. Thankyou, i no longer feel as alone when i feel like shit because of chemics in my brain. Thankyou for the constant help provided by videos you make. Thankyou for helping me feel worthy of life. Thankyou, Dodie

Youtube is life I want to reply, I want to thank you and agree but I don't know how so you can't have this.

Eh we will be ok ❤ we just gotta keep fighting day by day, some days we go up the hill, some we are normal and some we are erupting but at the end of the day we are only human and we will be ok and justice will come to serve the people who deserve it the most

It's going to be ok, at least that's what I keep telling myself

Youtube is life wow, this is an amazing analogy I'm sure you have lots to give to the world, keep fighting ❤


i'm still crying it's been almost 3 months


The support from this is ironically contradicting the song. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved it to bits but I just thought that was interesting

it's not really contradicting it at all from how I view the song. she's acknowledging the fact that people love her, but that doesn't always help her get through the day because there are other things that can tear down the barrier that the warmth creates.

Yeah I was thinking that too but from here what else can we do?


Crying  and screamin at the same time!!!! Amazing song!!! You're so amazing Dodie

jordan is a waffle I wish I could like this more than once


Listening to this for the perhaps fifth time today, and spilling a few more tears I just want to let you know that we will always, always be here. No matter what happens, we support you. You are not broken, just a little cracked perhaps, and that is okay because isn't everyone a little fractured? I love you, Dodes, and as little as one statement may seem, a loosely thrown 'i love you' at most as you may see it, I truly do appreciate you so much. My sister has severe disabilities meaning she can't talk or understand people, and my dad has severe epilepsy so things can get tricky sometimes, but your music and little chatty videos have helped me more than anyone will ever understand. You threw me into the world of music and for that also I won't ever be able to thank you enough. I love you, Dodie. You CAN talk about it, and although as it seems you are saying your young self thought this reality would be so different, that social media would be a lovely happy carefree place with no imperfections, nothing is perfect - nobody and nothing is perfect, but that is okay. You are brave, you are strong, you are kind, intelligent and free. Keep on pushing. You won't regret it and I KNOW you can make it through this. I doubt you'll see this, but I just wanted to thank you for helping me so much, and for being so brave. For being you.

Xx

Laurel McFarland loving the Dodie-ception 😂 but yes, precisely! Life is really a puzzle, there's gaps and bits you can't work out, but you can see what the picture is overall.

God I love that metaphor.

Laurel McFarland loving the Dodie-ception 😂 but yes, precisely! Life *is* really a puzzle, there's gaps and bits you can't work out, but you can see what the picture is overall.

God I love that metaphor.

My "She" (woah dodie-cecption going on there) once told me this: You are not broken. You are not something that has been shattered or destroyed. You are a puzzle, and you're just trying to figure yourself out. Maybe there are places where pieces are lost and some things don't match perfectly. But no puzzle comes completely solved in the box. Nobody is born perfect, and in the end we are all just trying to solve this puzzle. And it's okay that we don't get the whole thing, because the picture still makes sense, even with a few pieces missing. <br>(Obviously I've tweaked it some because when she said it it required more context that I'm not willing to share)

My "She" (woah dodie-cecption going on there) once told me this: You are not broken. You are not something that has been shattered or destroyed. You are a puzzle, and you're just trying to figure yourself out. Maybe there are places where pieces are lost and some things don't match perfectly. But no puzzle comes completely solved in the box. Nobody is born perfect, and in the end we are all just trying to solve this puzzle. And it's okay that we don't get the whole thing, because the picture still makes sense, even with a few pieces missing.
(Obviously I've tweaked it some because when she said it it required more context that I'm not willing to share)

Nick W wow, thank you for that reply. You've made somebody smile today :) I completely agree with all of your views. And you are important, everybody is important to somebody :)

"I doubt anyone will see this anyway, though" well that would be wrong. Not who you were hoping for, I suppose, and I may not be someone important anyway, but your comment made it to at least one person. I love your interpretation, that the song is about going from idealistic expectations to a grittier harsher reality. It's the case with life no matter who you choose to be. But at the end of the day, there's still more good than bad, and we can still share kindness and love with those around us. Funny thing about love; the more you share, the more you have.  :)


This song is so beautiful! I love the difference between the verses and the chorus and going from a minor to major sound. BUT the only thing is that after listening to this on repeat for a while I noticed your description edit where you said "Lol I am not suicidal"
Maybe I'm being a little too aggressive, but that comment really threw me off. I realize this could be a coping mechanism for you, but adding the lol there just makes it seem so cynical and like you don't take mental illness seriously.
Don't get me wrong, I love this song and all of your music a lot, and I understand that you didn't mean any harm and that's not really how you think, but it's important to think of the implication of saying things like that. Because I know a lot of people who have had problems with suicidality would be offended by you saying it like that.
And I couldn't not make a comment about it, because I just felt too strongly about it. So I'm sorry, but I hope you understand that my criticism comes from a place of love.


I'm so disappointed that she only has 1M she deserves so much more she deserves Jake Paul's subscribers 😿


personal analysis from a lit student;
this is clearly, to me, about fandom. she finds comfort in the fans when she meets them but she feels inadequate to their expectations, some of them dream to be famous, and she doesn’t know how to tell them. thousands of eyes, she sees herself as the same as all the fans, she doesn’t feel like she is above them or some kind of idol. our words of support can’t help, they’re soft and we’re strangers. then she says to idealize her, that she’s a scam because she has these templated meet & greet phrases and when she meets fans. she’s told how her fans love her but it’s difficult  to reconcile this much emotion. i also like when she talks about herself/when she speaks as “she”, showing depersonalization from the “i” in the song. she can’t properly talk about what’s going on as it’s essentially rejecting her fans. don’t build hope on something broken, she’s broken and doesn’t think she’s worth being an idol, she’s not a cartoon or on a pedestal. leaving probably indicates leaving the industry

I had a few more ideas but that’s my take :)

Mio Akiyama ahh thank you!  the song is cleverly written and it intrigues me so much!!

I couldn't agree more. Thank you for putting these words down.


Dodie I'm afraid. Not just of that ending but of myself. You're song 6/10 resonates with me becuase I feel like I am good, but only just enough. Listening to these songs means so much to me, and I can only hope that whatever shit happens <br>i will be ok

Dodie I'm afraid. Not just of that ending but of myself. You're song 6/10 resonates with me becuase I feel like I am good, but only just enough. Listening to these songs means so much to me, and I can only hope that whatever shit happens
i will be ok


Spotify, put it on spotify, please put it on spotify


zaina. Why do you have go and say that towards a loving comment? Or in a loving community?

Peggy Schuyler THE SCHYLER SISTERS

also she's fine but Dodie we really do love you! 😊


god dodie I watched this for the first time just now and I’m literally bawling my eyes out before piano lessons (which I started because of you!!!) this was so,, idk but it really moved me I literally got chills anyway I love this so much it’s beautiful


You remind me of a part of myself that I've forgotten. For that I thank you.


Congrats on party tattoos on Spotify! love this song and youuu 💛💛 could you maybe make a video about learning how to write songs? Not sure if you take suggestions but I can’t find any full guides.. 💛🌻💛🌻


I can’t stop listening to this song. I love this so much, you’re so talented, Dodie. I hope you’re doing okay. Keep being the wonderful sunshine that you are.


Goosebumps, tears and similarities

That's all I have to say about this wonderful song


"Words only get through if they're sharp", beautiful lyric Dodie! Thanks for the honesty.


holy fuck, coming back a month later and loving this song more than ever❤


I've never related to a song so much... <3


MYEEEEH I LOVE IT LOVE LOVE LOVE MMMMMMM DODIE YAS

also: perfect dodie font on google docs is Barrio
try it out ;)


0:57-1:02 just the melody of that part makes me want to cry and bring me an old feeling I forgot I had. Thank you for this beautiful song.


Ok this song moved me, your voice is incredible and this song is amazing💓


This is beautiful. I love how unique and gentle your voice is


I have heard this song over 10 Times in the past 2 days IT IS AMAZING I LOVE IT 😍 ❤


this is breathtakingly beautiful! Probably one of my favourite songs of yours dodie!! X


Pleeeeaaaseee put this masterpiece on Spotify!!!


I was having a rough time and hearing this just made me burst into tears. Somehow it was like a release of emotions. Thanks.


OMG I love this song so much!!!!!!! Please come out with a single just like you did with party tattoos!!!!


This might be my favourite song of yours 💕 it just makes something inside me ache so very profoundly


This is now my favorite song. I just can't get over the chorus, and honestly, I'm probably responsible for half of the views on this video lol. Keep up the good work.


This is so incredibly beautiful, I just...wow. The inclusion of both the minor and major chords worked so well. And never feel like anything you post on here is set in stone if you don't want it to be! You are such an inspiration and I absolutely love all of your music, finished or unfinished.


Amazing🖤I love listening to other songwriters as it gives me inspiration for my own x🎶


This song is so beautiful I really want to sing at my talent show I hope that is ok with you dodie


Beautiful. <3 wasn't able to sleep so I listened to this and was out in a flash. Your voice is beautifully soothing.


Hey, i have been listening to this song ever since it came out and now at the mist of my tears I came to this song again. You have no idea how you song made me feel and I would like to say. Thank you for this and many other songs you have created. You are amazing don't forget that, and to all that is reading this. You are amazing and we all need a little push from someone once in a while. Never live for expectations and never live with it. Live in he present and sure with goals but never with expectations. Thank you dodie. P.s I would love it if dodie puts this song on itunes.


wow, this song is just amazing! Your voice is so full of emotion and it fits so well with this song. The lyrics are also so deep and really make me think. However, I don't know the exact meaning of the song so I'd love to hear your explanation of this or anyone else's theories!


This is my favorite song that you’ve written.


Please put this on another album I’m in love!!


All of your music is so beautiful and delicate and i love it ohmygod 😍


This song is so beautiful and meaningful to me. Thanks for sharing with us!


So obsessed with this song at the moment <3


Your lyrics are always hauntingly beautiful, the melody has a nice flow, though this song especially hit me in a way that I have never felt before. Thank you, Dodie. Keep doing you. :)


I've heard so many times of your beautiful music, but this is the first time I've heard it. Its so beautiful. <3


God, this is so beautiful. Honestly, you are so creative, and talented.


The chorus is amazing but can we talk about how <b>wonderful</b> the writing in the verses is

The chorus is amazing but can we talk about how *wonderful* the writing in the verses is


Fave song now. Absolute musical GENIUS 😍


this is such an amazing song
great, beautiful, wonderful, unbelievable, EVERY SINGLE POSITIVE WORD
I mean
all her songs are wonderful so all these words APPLY TO ALL OF THEM I LOVE THEM I LOVE THIS AHHH


Your voice is absolutely beautiful i am OBSESSED with you and your songs, and all your support and truth on this channel. so much love for you!!


You are amazing, please never forget that
Every single one of your songs always leaves me with goosebumps and lyrics like these I'm left with tears on my cheeks
You're amazing dodie ❤


This is actually, hands down, my favourite dodie song. It's the "templated" and the little laugh on the second "I am not joking." that does it.


Absolutely beautiful! Ah please put this on google play :0


It's been a month and I still cry every time I hear this song. The lyrics.... there just so beautiful and real . You're amazing. Keep going Dodie ❤


i'm honestly sobbing, this is just pure and so beautiful


This continues to be one of my favourite songs that you've done dodie, I started watching you for the giddy happy songs about having crushes and sweets (your chuba chups videos are my all time favourite sponsored videos) but these ones, the ones that are real and hard hitting and full of emotion, are always the ones that make me really and truly feel something. I don't think I will stop watching you for an incredibly long time because you continue to blow me away, or make me smile, or make me feel something that I don't normally feel. Keep going dodie, you're amazing.


words only get through if they’re sharp.


How beautiful. Thank you. Hope you're doing great! Stay safe! Much love 💙


I love this so much it makes me want to fall in love 💕


listening to this fills me up with a lot of mixed emotions into the void space i had. thank you dodie. youre an actual goddess


i adore how dodie writes in 3rd person pov but it seems so personal as whenever i have written poems i tend to write in 3rd person pov for some odd reason


The lyrics is a fresh blast from the main-stream songs! You nailed a sub, girl!


Dodie can we have this on itunes soon please 💛


I actually almost cried :O This is amazing


Your voice is so beautiful and gorgeous yet so unique, i’ve never heard anyone with such an amazing voice. I would say i am quite musical and you are so inspiring, keep it up girl 😘


I’ve listened to this so many times I love it


wow this is so deep, you’re truly amazing.


What a somber song, the way she looked at us at the very beginning made my heart sink like she was sad. Wonderful video and song though


Dodie, your music is beautiful and touches so many people. I hope that I can see you in person someday


please please please make this a single. you’re so freaking talented and this song showcases it. I’m in love with this !!


Every time I have a really violent derealization phase, I listen to this song, and I sing along, and it always help me to calm down. Thank you so much.


My chest aches listening to this song and it's so hard to not cry. I love you and ive been a hardcore  fan since...forever ago. You're so amazing


This is so incredibly beautiful Dodie. The piano reminds me of one of my favourite piano pieces Rue des Cascades by Yann Tiersen. Your lyrics are amazing, yes, but i feel like not enough people recognize how well your instrumentals reflect the themes of each song in how they're constructed, its incredible. You're one of my biggest musical inspirations


Dodie's music makes me actually feel something, and that is saying alot.


This makes me shiver all over. I LOVE IT!<br>To me its about me not feeling confident about talking about my problems, because they're very weird- I know that sounds weird too but sush

This makes me shiver all over. I LOVE IT!
To me its about me not feeling confident about talking about my problems, because they're very weird- I know that sounds weird too but sush


i would looove a video about your thoughts and process behind this song!


This is her best song. I love it so much!!!


Listening to her songs while reading her book!!! Honestly Dodie has helped me when I was really struggling and her book is so amazing!


put this on spotify aahh i love it so much i can’t function


this song is so beautiful. I am so happy that you're getting a chance to work on new music in LA. I hope you have tons of fun. I'm just going to listen to this song on repeat now while I write my essay for graduate school. Wish me luck! (been applying to schools for three a years now lol) <3 <3 <3 <3 lots of love!


Hey! I don’t know if you will see this but this is one of my favourite songs and it’s the only song that speaks to my heart. I was wondering if you would consider putting it on Spotify!


This song wonderfull, could you do a video explaining it further?


“I might just leave soon” hit me so hard.<br>Dodie, Love, no matter what you you think or your brain makes you believe, you’re loved. Like seriously. I love you so much, you have no idea how many times you have saved me, made me stop crying and brought some joy to my life; and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

“I might just leave soon” hit me so hard.
Dodie, Love, no matter what you you think or your brain makes you believe, you’re loved. Like seriously. I love you so much, you have no idea how many times you have saved me, made me stop crying and brought some joy to my life; and I’m sure I’m not the only one.


Omg, I love this. When are you gonna release this on Spotify and Deezer? You should upload some of your other songs on there too, like She & Freckles and Constellations


something I really like about Dodie's videos (specifically the comments section) is that all the fan theories about the lyrics are genuinely well thought out and believable. This is one of the smartest (and sweetest) fan communities I've ever come across.


Is it possible that I love this too much? No, I'm absolutely smitten with this and the queen herself, dodie


dodie i really love your videos! u r the best youtube person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


You look like your about to burst into tears!! This song is truly inspiring to me because I an having a rough time, so this song is what makes me got out of bed in the morning. Truly inspired. Thank you for giving up your special time to put loads of amazing effort into this amazing price of work.😍


I haven't written a song in over two years. I feel like it's never GOOD enough and now I can't find anything. You're so right. Just know that everyone here does Really. Love. You. And all we can do is hope that it will eventually sink in. Your lyrics are genius and your voice really shines and you give me hope and a sense of normalcy, so thank you so much for that. ❤


i still cannot freaking handle this song it’s just so beautiful i can’t find the words to explain it


this reminds me of the soundtrack of the musical waitress (i think that’s its name) that sarah barellis wrote


dodie you'll never see this but some how every time i hear a song of yours the words fit so perfectly with how i feel. it aligns just right and i don't know how you do it but thank you so so soo much from the very bottom of my heart.


We really do love you Dodie, so very much. Getting burned out is something that happens to so many of us but each individual case has its own special circumstances which is why it is best to just be understanding with others. Your chorus got me choked up, but I loved it so much because it is the crest of the whole song and the hope in all of the chaos. Thank you for always sharing your life, thoughts, and feelings with us Dodie! We love you so much, and we will whisper it if we are ever too loud! <br>We love your joy in music, so please know that there is no pressure to make everything perfect when you post it. If you change anything you happen to produce, it will likely just be a pleasant surprise! As long as you still enjoy what you do, we will love whatever you give us! You're so awesome Dodie; please never forget that! :) <3 <3

We really do love you Dodie, so very much. Getting burned out is something that happens to so many of us but each individual case has its own special circumstances which is why it is best to just be understanding with others. Your chorus got me choked up, but I loved it so much because it is the crest of the whole song and the hope in all of the chaos. Thank you for always sharing your life, thoughts, and feelings with us Dodie! We love you so much, and we will whisper it if we are ever too loud!
We love your joy in music, so please know that there is no pressure to make everything perfect when you post it. If you change anything you happen to produce, it will likely just be a pleasant surprise! As long as you still enjoy what you do, we will love whatever you give us! You're so awesome Dodie; please never forget that! :) <3 <3


i'm so happy that you are in Los Angeles again. I see you post pictures of places that I've seen a million times before, but with you and you're friends in them they look brand new to me. I've been in LA my entire life and I feel like there's nothing more to my life than the buildings looming over me and the singing, and the stars. But you remind me that there's always more. There's always something new to feel and experience, even when I feel "burnt out".


I really hope this is on the uk tour setlist


Oml I love this please post it on the iTunes Store


if u want a song to give u the shivers it’s this one


I did waiting smiling for this and yes we love you


Dodie, you show how powerful and expressive words can be and it baffles me how talented you are. You are such an inspiration and I'm so happy that I found your channel in 2017 as you have enhanced my interest in the ukulele (I know so many more chords than I used to) and you have let me discover a strength in me that I never thought existed. Thank you for being so amazing as you have had a massive impact on the way I live my life.


Dodie even your drafts sound great. You can listen the song as a complete thing in your brain, and you know what is missing but to us it just sounds great. Cuz your drafts sound better than lots of complete songs out there.<br>Is like drawing, you can visualize the whole thing, so halfway there just looks awful even tho people like it. Relax, we will support whatever you do.

Dodie even your drafts sound great. You can listen the song as a complete thing in your brain, and you know what is missing but to us it just sounds great. Cuz your drafts sound better than lots of complete songs out there.
Is like drawing, you can visualize the whole thing, so halfway there just looks awful even tho people like it. Relax, we will support whatever you do.


Fucking hell girl put this on Spotify, I need to listen to this while I do shit


Dodie, your music is so raw in talent and always leaves me wordless and hopeful for my future! Your lyrics show so much pain and so much joy altogether, and it makes a wonderful song... Recently a band member of SHINee (one of my fav kpop bands) Jonghyun committed suicide... He was giving warning signs at every left and right turn, but nobody found it to be as serious as it was! He was suffering from depression all while he was smiling and fighting for his fans and the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea (South Korea is very criticizing on gay rights and such). Your music has helped me to cope with his passing, and I am very thankful for you! I don’t want to make a big deal out of it, but I’ve listened to your music and I’ve watched your videos for almost 2 years now, and I would like to say thank you for always pouring your soul into all of your music. Your videos and songs have really helped me cope with depression and suicidal thoughts.(which I am free of now!!!) I hope that you realize that you are so appreciated and so loved by your fans! I’m not sure if I would have made it this far if it wasn’t for your music and helpful videos on mental health. I’m not sure if I’ll ever get to meet you, but I hope that I will be able to. You have saved my life by creating songs and videos, and if it helps to grant you a piece of mind, the world would be a horrible place for so many people if it weren’t for you! I have found pride in being BI and I’m not afraid of speaking out about mental health awareness now... All of this is to say, you are wanted in this earth! You’re so beautiful and kind with your words. Have a beautiful day/night— XOXO anoni


I'm here for you if your hurt I recently lost someone to suiside and it's slowly crushing me but I'm here for you if need someone I care about you so please if something's wrong I'm here talk to me. You made a beautiful song


If these are all first Drafts of your songs, your finished pieces must rank among the likes of Franz Liszt


"You waited smiling for this?" <b>chills</b>


Dodie is honestly the only person that can give me 10x shivers and goose bumps in two mins wow.


Has anyone else listened to this on .75 speed? I am right now and it is gorgeous and haunting (not that normal speed isn't but it's just different somehow) and I very highly recommend it.


HALF OF THESE VIEWS ARE ME BECAUSE ITS ON MY YOUTUBE RED PLAYLIST I LOVE U DODIE


I'm sad so I'm listening to this song to try and cheer me up. It's a good song but I still feel like crawling into a hole and dying.


This is just a amazing song but I can't help but laugh at "i am not cartoon" haha I love it :)


She said that this was a ‘first draft’ of a song?! also how could anyone thumb this down


Hey dodes, how do you do your lyrics on the screen? the cursive bits? they are v v pretty


I hope you are okay. I’ve been struggling lately. And I make the jokes about wanting to be gone that aren’t actually jokes but a cry for help so it worries me you chose those words and I want you to know if I can find it in me to keep going so can you. We can make it 💛

cheyenne patterson Please remember that you are smarter than you think and smarter than you know. I know it can be hard to receive complements, but you are beautiful. ^^ 💛


The titles will also catch a lot of people, btw. Keep 'em out-of-the-box titles coming too!


I need it on an ep now thank you.

For the record though, my two favourite songs of yours are this (obviously I’m obsessed this is incredible) and down, and it would make my freaking year if you would put them on an ep mmk I love you bye now 🖤


I don't know if Dodie chooses the songs that play before her shows, but one that was played was 'New Person, Same Old Mistakes' by Tame Impala, and the lyrics have a similar feel to this song:

"I can just hear them now
'How could you let us down?'
But they don't know what I felt
Or see it from this way around"

And if she chose the songs, this would make a lot of sense considering that 'Burned Out' is about Dodie struggling to impress her fans and feeling discomforted by being idolised.


I saw the Snapchat stories about how you don't end up posting some songs and you said you weren't sure If you were going to post this but I feel like your songs connect with so many people and you shouldn't second guess yourself because all of them are amazing


The silences in the song make it even more powerful and deep.<br>Once again one brilliant masterpiece dodie 😉❤

The silences in the song make it even more powerful and deep.
Once again one brilliant masterpiece dodie 😉❤

Lucas D agreeeed at the silences part esp


The "I AM BURNED OUT" part really hits ya


I love that there is such a meaningful story behind this song, even if I’m not sure exactly what it is. I’d love to hear it one day.

I’m also quite intrigued as to who is “him and her and you and I” in this song. The point of view seemed to be a bit all over the place

Oh I just noticed Dodie had answered herself, so my comment is kind of unnecessary...

I think "she" is doddleoddle, "I" is dodie and "you" is her past self. "He" might be her father or something, I think someone who has warned her about the pressure that comes with fame, I'm not sure about that, though. "They" are her fans. The whole song is about having a fake personality, doddleoddle, and the pressure that comes with it. At least that's the way I interpret the song, maybe I'm wrong but it makes sense to me

doddleoddle aah I think I understand it better now. also, Dodie, we dó love you. You've helped me through so much. SO. MUCH. your book is amazing, I've read it about 4 times now, I've sang your songs over and over, I've told everyone about you. You deserve to know that, every part of you deserves to know how brilliant and intelligent and strong and beautiful you are.

we love you.

the first verse is about my past and the route I thought I was going to be one. The pronouns are my family :)

This is just how I interpret it......but I feel that "him" could be someone who had trust in her talent in the start of her career, and then "her" could be her younger self, who had all the dreams and was confident that she could take it. And "I" would then be her current self, who is struggling to grasp all the somehow abstract admiration and love she is shown. x


I feel like this song sends a different message to everybody based on their experiences. For me, it's like, I'm with people who make me feel loved, but then doubt creeps in and I feel empty again. What is it for you?

Skitty Kitty for me it's about faking happiness for those around or those who love you so you don't burden them

To me it's about a toxic a relationship you can't get out of, but no one understands how bad it is. So you just cry to yourself.

I tend to have to help my friends as they all have some kinda of issues. In a way it's like daily therapy except I'm too young and inexperienced to know how to help. The effort and energy I put into others leaves me exhausted, drained and..well burned out. The 'But they love you' is saying how if I ever stopped trying to help, the guilt would hit me because my friends love me. The 'talk about it' bit is how I never tell anyway just how exhausted I am. The 'don't build hope on something that's broken' to me is how my friends build hope on me.

Savana Abel aww i hope you're better now! I may not know you but if not please stay strong, you definitely are worth it and yes, I can say that with 100% certainty because everyone is, you are not less than anyone else, you are more than enough and matter and are important just the way you are!

when i was about 12 id had two best friends for years. and one day the both fell out MASSIVELY and i tried to help but eventually they made up, and pushed me to the side. thats what this means for me

Ginny Bee I AGREE! i feel like it’s about depression and people doubting themselves

Ginny Bee it's not to impose my view or anything but when you have a burn out, it's because you are put through too much pressure at work. To me, it's clear in the lyrics (and the description) that she wanted to express the pressure she was put in. If you ask me more details, I think I will put a link to a more solid analysis.

For me it’s about how I suffered depression and suicidal thoughts, and how I never told anyone but my sister.

Ginny Bee it’s about how I feel about a boy whom I’ve gotten back into a friendship with. I want to end it, but they friendily
“Love me”
So I feel bad if I leave it.


So my goal in life is to go to dodies show and meet her so dodie come perform in America.

P.S.
I love you and this is beautiful


I can only aspire to be even a quarter as talented as you are, Dodie.

chelsea I cant even aspire for that much wow


I really needed this tonight. Thank you for everything Dodie and if anyone needs another reason just for something as "small" as taking their next breath of air. Here is your little sign. You are important and beautiful and remember that there is/was a time when you didn't feel this crappy. Strive for a better life and let that be your reason to move forward. You may think that you are a shitty person and deserve this feeling or lack of feeling inside of you but you really don't. Please keep breathing. Keep living.

This may also be all just gibberish and maybe no one will read it. Even if someone does it may mean nothing after all, "Words only get through if they are sharp." I just hope that at least a word or the feeling of hope seeps into at least one person's skin.


1. This song is gorgeous.
2. Your voice is beyond beautiful.
3. What do you use to film your videos? They always look so stunning


I'm crying so hard, THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL DODIE. <br>YOU are beautiful.

I'm crying so hard, THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL DODIE.
YOU are beautiful.


Ngl I'm like a 28 year old bloke with what I've been told is the the emotional capacity of Charles Manson and yet this song made me feel for you. How TF did you do that 😂


GUYS DODIE IS IN YOUTUBE REWIND IM SO PROUD OF YOUUUUU

she’s been in 2014 also and more i believe

It's a shame she was in the shittiest rewind ever. But yeah, I'm proud, I guess

KayIsChill she was one of the people floating in space a little after the Poppy scene. She’s in a red shirt. Soz, can’t remember the time


wait, is Dodie playing the piano while singing because I've watched this a million times and always thought she was, but now I'm not so sure.<br>(Fucking amazing song by the way)

wait, is Dodie playing the piano while singing because I've watched this a million times and always thought she was, but now I'm not so sure.
(Fucking amazing song by the way)

I keep watching it back and sometimes it looks like it but I honestly have no idea at this point. It's not even that important, but idk.

Kate Fanpression i think she is or at least it looks like it idk


I feel like saying I love this isn't enough, but I can't express how good this is. But it feels like a warm hug when it's cold (if that makes any sense.)


Leave what? Youtube? Friends? Life?

We are here for you no matter what and understand. We respect every decision you have to make. X


"words only get through if they're sharp"

 that's so sad and true


I love this song so much and I love these versions of your songs such much! Everybody can post big production outcomes but posting raw ones is such a present to all of us waiting smiling for this!


I really resonate with this song... the way I see it, it’s like “but they love you! You have so many fans! You’re so successful! Why are you still sad? Why are you still depressed?”
That was my initial thought anyways... like, the whole thought of “you have a good life, things have turned around, you have so many people that love you! Why are you still this way?” And the “warm and coated” “words only get through if their sharp” it’s like a sugar coated “we love you” And it makes you feel good for a little while... but it’s not enough because they don’t REALLY love you do they? They don’t really love YOU, they love what you show on camera. And keeping up that image can be really hard because you have to act so magical and whimsical all the time

And I can relate because my friends have this version of me that they love, and when I can’t BE that person they get disappointed and I’m just so tired of keeping up appearances. I have a good life, but I’m still this way... and it’s just so exhausting

Anyways that’s how I interpreted the song... great job as always Dodie ♥


It's strange, but really fitting that this song doesn't end with the chorus. I'm left with this overwhelming feeling that I want it to. Like if I was singing along to the chorus, I'd want it to end with "But they love you" after the "i might just leave soon." I think this is just a stellar writing because it leaves us as an audience wanting a happy ending, and it symbolizes the debate between leaving youtube, but staying for your audience. Ultimately, in my opinion,  it's not simply about your audience, it's also about what you want in life.


Dodie never be scared to post a song on the channel! Everything that you sing even if you think it's not great, someone will love it including me!


At the “but they love you” part I feel like I have just been swept off my feet. Dodies music got me feeling all sorts of ways ❤❤❤❤


we know you're not joking
but we're not joking either when we say that we love you

promise


Hands down, new favorite dodie song. Her music never fails to be the best but this one just hit so honest with my life right now.

Mary Jane yeah. I think it's my favourite too.

No, it's definitely my favourite song.


Pleas do tutorial I love this song and you so much


I feel like everyone's overlooking the meaning of this song. Artists write things based on how they're feeling or an experience they had. Dodie tends to write from the heart and I don't think that's any different for this song...<br>(Nevermind!)

I feel like everyone's overlooking the meaning of this song. Artists write things based on how they're feeling or an experience they had. Dodie tends to write from the heart and I don't think that's any different for this song...
(Nevermind!)

hathats I don’t think anyone is overlooking it. But maybe you’re right. I, for one, am not. I think meaning makes Dodie’s songs just that much more beautiful.


Who Cares?  It's got me so worried too! The whole song... It sounds like she has lot on her brain.. and she's putting the words out. Few thoughts which do not necessarily make sense to us, but it does to her. And that, to me is scary.

I really hope she doesn't do anything.. I'm scared..

Im so worried and disturbed... I hope she’s okay


this is so amazing. honestly so proud of you dodie, you're an amazing person who inspires me every single day!! i'm currently learning to deal with a newly diagnosed anxiety disorder. it's really hard to deal with and i find myself feeling really lost and (as a 15 year old) it's hard to get my friends to understand that sometimes i'm not going to be able to do things because of my anxiety. i feel like everything that was so in reach just last year is now a million miles away. but seeing you perform and sing and write songs and be able to do it day in day out (granted with some difficulties) is in awe inspiring. truly one of my favourite artists at the moment. lots of love Emily xx


This is actually insanely incredible!!! I love this song so much that words can’t explain it!!!!! You are just incredible, this song you everything!!!! Ahhhhhh I can’t even describe how amazing your songs and you as a person are!!!💛💛


please can you do a tutorial for this at somepoint i am actually in love with this song, it’s so perfects the lyrics and the slightly contrasting uplifting piano in the chorus especially. dodie i simply don’t understand how you can write songs so good as this and it comes across effortlessly, i am a writer and a musician but i can not write songs, i just can’t, they always sound forced or too much like songs that already exist and i’m never happy with them. nevertheless, dodie, i am in awe of you and your song writing.


"words only get through if they're sharp"


Me: okay, not crying while watching it this time
Brain: ... Okay sure
Me: sobs

Me: okay, not crying while watching it this time
Brain: ... Okay sure
Me: *sobs*


idk why the chorus just hits me so hard.. as soon as she starts "but they love you" i'm just like...fuck.

Pointless J same, I feel like all my friends hate me at the moment. The chorus really gets me


The more that I listen to this the more the dissonance and the harmonies and the lyrics (and the lyrics and the lyrics and the lyrics) effect me and gosh sometimes it's too beautiful and I can't quite understand why this gets to me so much. But that's not exactly a bad thing


So eerily sad yet the chorus has a melancholy brightness.<br>Wonderful work, Dodie

So eerily sad yet the chorus has a melancholy brightness.
Wonderful work, Dodie


I think this is one of my favorite songs you’ve ever written.


Came home to a new original dodie song! Best day ever! ❤


People want real. This was real. Never stop being raw and real.


Alex Thompson I think I've predicted what'll be on the next EP! This one of them definitely!!


Anything you make, even if you think it's not good enough, is perfection to many of us! Dodie please don't ever feel like you need to make these grand hits for us to love because what we love is you! I will never ever think your songs aren't "up to best production" because I absolutely love your old songs and even when you sing on live streams! Much love from everyone!! ❤ (Also, so many people just love to hear your voice even if it's just a little bit of a work in progress song!) 💜💙💜💙


Daniel and Philip “COEM TOO BRAZEEEEL”!!!!


From that angle she kinda looks like the girl from "you're the worst" i forget her name ...LOOOOOOVE THIS SONG!!!!!


Well that was unsettling....

I'm kind of thinking she meant it to do that. To make us uncomfortable, and really get us to notice she is hurting. We all know she is... but we can never fully understand, and that can be frustrating. It also is really hard to tell people who look up to you that it is to much, and the thing that is to much is why they look up to you. And part of the reason it is hard to talk about is because you use to be the person who looks up to you, you still are, so you know how it feels. I think a really powerful part of the song is when she says " coated and warm but that's all they can do, words only get through if there sharp" what I get from that is, after a while it can be difficult to look at the love you get, just as seriously as the hate. She appreciates the love very much... but it can be hard to remember all of the people are real. Imagine a thousand people coming up to you and saying "Duck" and one person said "Goose". Who would you remember? Who would impact you?  Now replace duck with I love you and goose with I hate you. That's what I'm thinking. I'll probably add more to this later. Oh and dodie, if you read this, please remember that I LOVE YOU, and it's ok.

ADD ON: fame was not what she dreamed it would be. But she knows even if she told her past self about how different it is, she would still want it. She also says "dreams and ideas should NOT be the same thing" and i think that goes along with the fact that her dream is a reality, but it's not her dream, it's not what she wanted it to be. "She could take it, I thought too" people always say fame is hard, but she was sure she would be able to stay grounded, sure she could take it. "Oh how fitting for one so fake, make me a fairy whatever it takes" I think this is her trying desperately to not let people down. Trying to keep the fact that it is hurting her away from everyone.

Yeah, I agree with this...<br>and she says "try not to build hope on something broken" I think she may feel that part of her audience depends on her and she is afraid that she can't always be there for us because fame is tough so she tells us to "cry for help, I am not joking" because she might just "leave soon" (quit youtube, take a break at least?)

Yeah, I agree with this...
and she says "try not to build hope on something broken" I think she may feel that part of her audience depends on her and she is afraid that she can't always be there for us because fame is tough so she tells us to "cry for help, I am not joking" because she might just "leave soon" (quit youtube, take a break at least?)

Bailey Burrell oh my gosh yes. This is exactly how I interpreted it


When she's low key telling us she's transitioning out of youtube😭🎶


This might be my first ever comment on YT (and God knows how much time I spend - too much - around here), and I'm glad it's for you.  I love your work, I love your voice, you look gorgeous and authentic, you can make me smile or mess me up so easily that it could be frightening if it wasn't just great.  I hope you'll continue for a long time to write and interpret music.


I just lost my boyfriend and it hurts. This is the first thing I did when he dumped me😔


holy shit, maybe i just haven't heard this side of dodie's music but this seems different from anything else ive ever heard from her


can i like a video multiple times whilst also sending it to everyone ever


I’m interested to hear a break down of your lyrics, would you please do the same sort of thing as you did with Intertwined? Please?!


<b>DODIE PLEASE RELEASE YOUR EPs ON VINYL PLEASE</b>

*DODIE PLEASE RELEASE YOUR EPs ON VINYL PLEASE*


You have such control over your voice. It's amazing!


Dodie you should totally film a piano tutorial for this, I'd love to learn it!

that would actually be amazing. if you enjoy this video you may also like to watch my videos. it would be awesome if you gave my channel a little look.


Honestly this is the song I come to listen to when everything gets too much and I need to calm myself down. The lyrics and everything ALWAYS relate to how I’m feeling and help me escape from whatever is bothering my in the outside world. This song is amazing and ily so much. Thank you x


I’ve been listening to this on repeat since Dec 1st. It’s so poetic, I love it so much ☺


I wish you understood the feeling I have right now after listening to this


Is this the second part for in the middle? Thats just how i interpret it. I think its lovely i cant stop listening

Yeah because in the first bit it talks about a he and she and in the middle it's about a threesome right? Maybe they got fake or something happened and she felt left out or sth? Gosh this is so deep.

Kaily Grazar shit you’ve just changed everything


Dodie. We love you over and over we love you. I hope you can feel how we love you. You make us feel loved and i don’t know if you know how important that is. Whatever you are going through i hope we can help you through the same way you helped us. I hope my words are sharp enough.


The switch between major and minor is beautifully clever


DODIE PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY PLEASE!!💛💛💛💛💛💛


dodie i love you with my whole heart and i look up to you so much ❤


My favorite part is when she says "but that's all they can do" idk why it just sounds so beautiful


I've been subscribed for years. I think 5 years. This is the first time I've ever commented on one of your videos I think. Wow. I've seen your platform and content grow. Dodie, your voice has always been wonderful but I can really see here just how far it has come. The emotion, the range, the confidence. You are astounding. You've always inspired me and I thank you and even though you don't know me I'm so proud of you.


wow. the chord progressions in this are absolutely incredible, such raw lyrics and stunningly soft vocals. beaut x


hey so i want to constantly listen to this so add it to spotify please? thank you!


I don't know why, but I just think that this would be perfect if it were in a musical


Can u make a video about how to play this song on piano cause I really want to do it for my talent show audition :)))))


thanks for this song. im really late but this song is very important for me.


IF DODIE RELEASES ANOTHER EP AT SOME POINT I JUST WANT AT LEAST THIS SONG


I've gotten tickets to your show in London! Excited to see you in person!


Ah, I fell in love with this song. Could you, Dodie, or someone else give me chords for this? Thanks :)


This song broke me. The emotion during this performance was extremely intense and I related far more to the lyrics than I thought was possible. Thank you for creating and sharing.


I've listened to this on repeat for at least an hour, god this is beautiful


So I watch this everyday. I'm going to put the chorus lyrics on my wall they make me feel so much oml 💖🌄


Thank you, I have been going through a confusing part in my life and you songs are the thing I’ll always keep coming back to no matter how confusing and weird my life gets your always there


this song is PERFECT for harmonies! i love it!!


It’s midnight and I’m sat in bed rewatching all Dodie songs and balling my eyes out..... oh well


This song makes me cry. It’s so beautiful! 💕


I wish this was on Spotify! I love it so much!


We all love you dodie. So very much. This is heartbreaking and we're all here for you ❤


This song brings me to tears every time I listen to it 💛💛💛


Another amazing song, I wish I could write and sing like her


I fucking love her voice omg it’s amazing ❤


This song has gotten me through a panic attack and a sensory overload, thank you Dodie! Your music truly helps people!


at first i was like "i like this", i had it stuck in my head for days, came back and now I LOVE IT


O 👏🏻 M 👏🏻 G 👏🏻

This 👏🏻 Song 👏🏻 Is 👏🏻 Amazing 👏🏻


I listened to this song for about 20 times and never tired of it I love it so much.


I get musical theatre vibes from this and I will forever love it


Dodie you are literally amazing! This song is so good; it deserves so much more attention. The lyrics are so deep and meaningful. And your voice is so amazing. Over all both this song and you are perfect.


i feel like ellen page is singing this song everytime i hear it lol. love your music! 💖


I'm crying? But I'm happy? And once again dodie you have made me feel a bit less alone and I love you so much your music and your words and your voice and just you


I can't stop listening to this song. It's so beautiful.


I love this!! Could you please do a video on what this means that would be really lovely!! Xo


You are absolutely amazing in every way. You remind me of a beautiful night sky full of wonder and hope and everything good in the world. I wish you knew how amazing you really are.


This is so beautiful, Dodie <3 I really hope you write a musical someday. You have so much talent and, most importantly, heart. You're going to do incredible things! - One of your long-time fans :)


I absolutely love your music. We can see how much passion you have whilst singing, and how much effort you put in your work is beautiful. Hope i can be a s good as you one day!


This is my fave song of you, i just can’t explain it


oh..on a sad night..great song to listen too..i have it on loop and i love it .. :)


Please don’t lose hope I love your songs they have gotten me through my hardest parts of life don’t feel pressured it’s ok to change things the way YOU want them it’s not our choice what you do it’s YOURS. you are my biggest inspiration


Ahh I love this so much I listened to this in computer science in school even though numerous amounts of times my teacher would tell me off 😂I'm reading your book at home now and I can escape into a world where I don't have to worry about anything. So for that thank you dodie ❤