I keep getting goosebumps on the " I am burned out, I smell of smoke" part and believe me I have seen this vid way too many times. Thank you for touching my soul dodie.


I have never heard such a beautiful song before. It made me feel every emotion that I've suppressed throughout my life. Thank you for this song.


cant believe this is on her new album (coming out 18th jan on apple music) i love her and have loved this song for quite a while  i respect her so much 💘


when this first was released, this made me cry for three whole hours. this is a masterpiece.


This song made it feel like my whole body was basking in dodie's voice and I truly felt entranced. Edit: goosebumps. Reading other people's interpretations, pondering, and re-listening to the song made me truly appreciate its haunting beauty.

I was gonna like your comment but its at 799 and i know it would make someones day to be 800 so tell me when i can lol.

HandingOutStars Sick of Losing Soulmates is such a beautiful song. The music video was beautiful as well because not many people would do something like that.

I have this exact same feeling now and the day Sick Of Losing Soulmates came out 😍😍


I feel a false warmth beneath my skin when listening to this


I am currently listening to this on repeat 😭😭😭 Your music is so lovely I'm so happy I found  youuuuu


Her songs never fail to bring me to tears 😭 they're so beautiful 💓


4th December 2019, and i still am utterly in love with this song.


<b>I KEEP COMING BACK HERE, THIS IS INSANE</b>

*I KEEP COMING BACK HERE, THIS IS INSANE*

And i keep seeing this comment everytime i come back🌞😇

joy never fails to amaze me

joy from red velvet? the kpop group?? 🙌

I listened to it 45 times the day it came out so now i know the song by heary

joy never fails to amaze me its beautiful

joy never fails to amaze me I'm back again 😂

Same but like 1152377389282616 times a day 😂💛

Same it’s like she’s a siren pulling me back I love it 😂😂

I don't think I've closed the tab since listening to it the first time...

joy never fails to amaze me same!! It’s like the 30th time I listen to it


I got to play this for my school talent show and everyone went DEAD silent. I swear, you could’ve heard a pin drop. It even took a few seconds for people to realize it was done and there was thunderous applause. I can’t even describe the swelling I felt in my chest


This will always be my favourite dodie song, the lyrics are simply a masterpiece


This song is so beautiful, coming from Connie's musical version of it and loved it!


Still such a wonderful song. Even if its sad I enjoy the sound of the song. Easily in my top 5 for sure of Dodie songs :)


I absolutely love how the words to the verses appear and appear causing a slightly stressful state as the music speeds up, only to end up disappearing at the line "you waited smiling for this". You expected the verses to come to an end and give you relief, but instead, they leave you with a feeling of wanting something more, as if you waited for something that wasn't ever going to happen. The Chorus, on the other hand, leaves you with a feeling of optimism as if everything's going to be great, only to lead back into the stress and disappointment of the chorus.

All in all 10/10 song. We love you dodie.

Lilly Welp don't you mean <b>6/10</b> hehehe


I’d love an updated cover of this!!! <br>It’s rather quiet when i try to listen to it in my car

I’d love an updated cover of this!!!
It’s rather quiet when i try to listen to it in my car


This gives me chills every time I hear it. It’s absolutely beautiful


i love how she has an accent in her sinning , so enchanting


You're absolutely amazing! I'm listening to every single song on here one after one now that I've discovered you for myself. You remind me of Regina Spectre (my favorite)!!


An eerily wide passage into your sweet brain, dear. I wrote this in response to someone else who said this made them uncomfortable:  I think it's cause it's talking to us. It's about her relationship with her fame and her successes to this point. Thousands of eyes just like mine, were fans just like her. We can love her but there's one of her, so many of us, only so much she can give in return against our numbers. Words only get through if they're sharp, guilt about only thinking about the negative words when there's so much positive. I think it's a perfect metaphor.

28tayloranne ohhhh I understand this song so much better now!!


I am absolutely in love with this song. I have no words, it’s simply perfection


"words only get through if they're sharp" god I love that quote


THIS IS FINALLY ON SPOTIFY I CAN DIE HAPPY


Does anyone know where I can find the sheet music so I can cover it on my piano?


I kinda feel like this is about her fans a little and how she feels about being so popular? Like where she says "but they love you" and "thousands and thousands of eyes just like mine" is like us and how we relate to Dodie and some of what she's been through?
Or
When she says "I'm burned out, I smell of smoke" perhaps it anger? And she's been hiding it or keeping it in and it's all slowly seeping through.
Or maybe I'm completely wrong and this is kinda just how I relate to the song.
Holy crap wait now I'm having an existential crisis

Mariana in the description she said they were first drafts and might be fixed later. Maybe and "he" and "she" were like fans if the first part of what I said was true correct?

mAyA Rey yes to the beginning bit, but I'm convinced burned out is not anger. Burned out means exhausted both physically and mentally typically. :)

this is definitely part of what the song is about! nevertheless i think "burned out" can also been like a creative burn out, sort of like an artist's block or a writer's block especially after all that dodie has gone through this year!! it's quite a wonderful song ahhh

mAyA Rey yep. Got a little sad cuz of this. :c inspired to do some sad art now though haha

Alex Ket yeah. like what she wrote in the description

mAyA Rey i felt similarly, you're definitely not alone. "You waited, smiling, for this?" sounds like her doubting her content is good enough for us.

Yes it is good enough. It's great. I love it. I love you.


This song is still one of the best songs ever, it gets to  me every time I hear it :')


The lyrics are so amazing 😍💕 love the play on words!


Whenever I hear this song, I feel so understood. It makes me cry and let me think that I’m not alone with all those feelings... thank you so much💕


This sounds like this belongs to a broadway musical

@Tydye Drawings oh i forgot that, you are a wonderful person and you are one of the kindest people to ever exist :3

@Tydye Drawings you are so beautiful and amazing

Therese then u are my friend too! Have an amazing day!

@Tydye Drawings u are now my friend :3 i will give u compliments everyday c:

@Tydye Drawings well thank you, i hope yours will be great too, have an amazing day :3

Therese follow your dreams and do it! I’m sure it would be great!

Therese I would sooo do that too, I even already gave a plot for the story

I can write a script for this musical but ofc its not a broadway one, but i really wanna

Hamilton: Maria Reynolds reacting to how Alexander told the whole world and how she can’t talk about her pain bcs people don’t like her

Angelique reminds of Lifeboat from heathers

fuCK THIS SOMEONE MAKE A PETITION FOR THIS TO BE ON A BROADWAY MUSICAL RIGHT NOW WITH DODIE AS THE STAR YASSSS

it should. they should make a musical based around this song. 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.

legit currently coming up with a soundtrack for this dodie musical

This comment made me feel 'Breathe'(from In The Heights) vibes

any time i sing along i just HAVE to act it out because it seems like such an acty song that would appear at the turning point of a musical

Angelique Estanislao it really gives me 'Quiet' vibes from Matilda

Cliquey McPilot my first thought was that this sounded like something from a disney movie. like the melody sounded so familiar

it sounds like something from dear evan hansen lol

This is among some of the highest compliments I have ever read.

Angelique Estanislao I would watch the FUCK out of a Dodie musical

Angelique Estanislao especially I thought that the repetition in the "talk about it" lines mirrored the "even/r make a sound" lines in Waving through a Window.

Yes!!! Honestly, my first thought after how beautiful this is was "...I could use this for an audition."

I was just going to write this comment! Yes I totally agree!

I don’t know if you guys know what most musicals sound like. Sure, it sounds like DEH and ofc this song is amazing but it doesn’t sound anything like the style of most musicals.

I THOUGHT THE SAME LIKE IT WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THE LAST SONG OF ACT 1

it sounds like a mix of waitress and deh tbh???

yes! And later on in the story could come a reprise from a different character singing to her "but WE love you, over and over we love you!"

Cliquey McPilot I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING AND I WAS GONNA COMMENT THAT UNTIL I FOUND YOURS AND WAS LIKE DAMN

This song is honestly my favorite of hers

that explains why i love it so much lmao

that explains why i love it so much lmao

her "but they love you" chorus gives me DEH vibes

Madeleine Davis feels very much like waving through a window right?


I like how you can hear the piano action in this. It sounds like a heartbeat.


by far one of my favorite songs of yours


this sounds like it could be from Dear Evan Hansen at least the first half the second half sound so good though. dodie you continue to impress me every new song or cover.


For me, this song has such a special place in my heart. I listened to it when I was struggling through a long period of anxiety and relationship issues. Now I can hear it and feel a sense of freedom from that past, it helps me reflect on it with new eyes and have a little hope I guess!


i was about to comment being like 'congrats on getting noticed' but then i was like oh it's just evan

She is and you’ll never guess who’s got tickets to go and see her on tour in March

I listen to this everyday, the chorus... HELL YEAH

She has such a gift for song writing:) are you guys going on tour soon again? (p.s. I'm advertising for my beauty channel sorry in advance, I'd love to start a little community though!)

Evan Edinger she liked this aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Evan Edinger pick someone who's supportive

Dodie is very special to my friend and I it would be nice to meet her. I am so proud of her and she has helped me get through so much. I love you Dodie (not in a creepy way)


this is the most emotional and unique song i've literally ever heard, dodie is my favorite 💕


I can never get over this song. The key change gives me chills every single time I LOVE THIS SO MUCH


I love the tune and tempo she used for this song~! Her voice is very emotional and present in her music!


this song hurts. in the best way. i can relate to these lyrics on a different kind of level. “they love you.” over and over. “they love you.” it’s a different meaning to me than it is to her. the wording in this song and the layout and context strikes something deep inside me that i didn’t know existed. thank you for this dodie.


omg
fckn crying mate,
also,  "what I'm going to do iiiiis
ignore that lol." made me laugh so hard
Try not to feel pressured! We literally just want to hear drafts of songs and first versions and experiments, professional type of work comes later with more time, we know that ^-^

*omg*
fckn crying mate,
also,  "what I'm going to do iiiiis
ignore that lol." made me laugh so hard
Try not to feel pressured! We literally just want to hear drafts of songs and first versions and experiments, professional type of work comes later with more time, we know that ^-^


Loved this song so much I had to make a cover of it.😭 your music is so cute and impactful ugh!


THIS. IS. AMAZING it makes me have chills and my heart skip cause it's so good... Wow... Wow...wow...wow..wow..wow...wow


I just love the lyrics! The chorus is just amazing!!


i never get tired of this song, has such a special place in my heart. so much raw talent and emotion.


Chills. The accompaniment to this is so good, dodie. You’ve improved so much. You may have been having crises but...that’s the consequence of being an artist. It’ll never be perfect. Usually. Because we know what we’re capable of in our heads, and, like photography, it’s SO hard to capture not only what you see, but what you feel, and be able to put it down in a way that you are happy with. It’s the difference between a picture and a photograph. A picture is just what’s there in front of the camera, but a photograph captures the magnificence of a moment.

Thank you for your perfectionism. It may be a struggle but as someone who suffers with the same thing, it drives us to make the epitome of what we’re capable. A bit of madness is key.
❤

Bring Me The 1975 Pilots! at My Chemical NBHD I couldn’t agree more, that was a great read. A great honest conversation

Margo van Hilvoorde no problem at all. The best conversations are the ones with contradicting opinions. Thanks for sharing yours :)

Thanks for explaining. And you explain it beautifully, the never being satisfied. I really wasn't trying to undermine you post our anything, just wanted to add that. And I'm happy to hear you're a happy person overall:)

Margo van Hilvoorde I hear what you’re saying and I agree! Because I didn’t mean my post that way at all. I don’t think that being unhappy is an essential to making art. I’m a very happy person overall. My references to being happy has to do with being satisfied in what you’re making, and I was explaining things from my point of view only; I wasn’t trying to generalize art. And my quote about a little madness being key...in my head, as someone who doesn’t have mental illness, I relate it to never being satisfied and being a perfectionist, having passion that’s unique to you and not quite knowing how to express it. That’s all.

I'm sorry if what I have to say sounds a bit harsh. I don't mean it that way. I think you mean well, and I get what you're trying to explain here. It's just, you are wrong. I know there is some kind of idea in our society that artists are those who have trouble being happy. Their heads are just full of ideas and it's so hard to convey that the way you want to. When we hear about artists, we hear about people like van Gogh, Virgina Woolf, Kurt Cobain. People with mental disorders, people who struggle. And people kind of like that idea. The idea of the struggling artist. So it turns into kind of the norm. But please remember that that is absolutely not necessary. Of course, it is so hard when you live in a world you just can't explain to someone, whether you're a painter, a photographer, writer or songwriter. But don't ever ever think that being unhappy is a part of being an artist. It isn't. And it may be hard but you're not as lonely as you think. People are better at understanding you then you think. You talk to them.  Because when you start to think that you are the only one that can understand you, or that you need to be unhappy to be a great artist, things get dangerous. So to all the artists out there. Be happy. I promise you, it is possible.

I really don't want to sound like I think what you said is stupid or anything Juce, I know you meant well. I just really wanted to say this. So to you, Dodie, be happy:)

Also, my apologies for all the spelling mistakes!


its like dodie took my head, flattened it, and turned it into a beautiful song that felt like the inside of my head. so incredible


Dodie can you pleease do a piano tutorial of this song it is so beautiful i wanna be able to play it


You waited smiling for this? So powerful


"Words only get through if they're sharp." I adore this lyric.


It's gotten to that lovely point that most dodie songs reach where I listen to the song so many times, and then I get these lovely lyrics suck in my head at random intervals throughout the day. Today, as I was driving through some rain, and the chorus came into mind, and I 100% did the whole lean-against-car-window-and-fog-up-the-glass-while-singing-as-if-I'm-in-a-music-video thing. dODIE, I will gladly listen to whatever music you choose to put out, and there is no need to apologize for changes made between the YouTube post and the studio recording. It's all part of the process, and the creative decisions are yours to be made. <3

Nik well said, no one could have said it better!! 😊 👏

Myrto H hahaha I was in the passenger seat, not literally driving. Sorry I just realised how unclear that was 😅

how did you lean on the window while driving lol


This is amazing. There are no words for how good this is. That is all.


honestly, i think this song fits perfectly with social anxiety and depression. the lines about how they love you symbolize how people will complement you, and you feel like you just don't deserve it. the lines about talking about it represent social anxiety because you want to talk about your fears, but you feel like people will just ignore you, and let you down. this song really represents about how i feel on the inside.

anyway, great video, as always. <3


a mood:
listening to this while travelling on a train really early in the morning
this song kinda fits the dark , cold , cloudy mood of the early hours


Please release this and She on your next album!✨


Why do I feel a strong urge to wrap dodie up in my arms and never let her go?

when i met her the hug only lasted for like 3 seconds but so many thoughts were in my mind i was like i'm never ever gonna do this again and i never ever wanna let go of this i wish i could stay here forever i don't wanna have to leave and go into the real world again can i not just stay in her arms forever and ever and ever


I love her music! Sang with the same voice but none of it sounds the same! Could never get tired of her!


I literally love this song so much, i keep coming back to it ❤k


Truly lovely darling, I see the emotion you put into this.💗


I would love to have a video that talks about what this song is about.

It could also be along the lines of being exhausted but not wanting to let anyone down.  It's tiring being so busy, especially with people looking up to you.  It's hard work to reach your goals, but it's just as difficult to maintain that level of achievement.  On top of that, it's hard to want to or know how to "talk about it."

Layla Mantle I agree I think it has to do with the fans for sure , I'm not sure who the person she referred to as he is in the beginning though ? I know that she must be younger Dodie who wished for this and now is having trouble handling all of these hopeful eyes on her , at least that's what I got from this

Layla Mantle that’s exactly what i thought it was about!!

me too! i think it means something different to anyone that listens to it, but i'd love to hear what it was actually written about

Yeah I feel like it's about her fan base loving her and her feeling like she's performing for them and not living up to expectations? or feeling like she has to live up to them and can't? either way I think it's about her not feeling like she can be honest because she'll feel ungrateful or disappointing

Sophia Wilson i have a feeling it would be quite a sad one if she was to do that


dodie's music gives me hella chills and i love her so much<br>like i'm actually freezing now

dodie's music gives me hella chills and i love her so much
like i'm actually freezing now


Your voice is so soothing. I’m so late to the game with finding your music, but I’m SO happy I did. You are incredible. Keep making beautiful music. 💕


Her voice is so smooth, and sweet, with a silent but strong twinge oml this is amazing.


Can I say something?

So I have been watching and rewatching this video a bunch. And it finally struck me how hard I would be effected if dodie left YouTube. I have learned so much from dodie, all the songs, the things she says, even her wise words hidings in intros and outros. Dodie is not only gorgeous but has so many deep thoughts. She has changed who I. Am for the better because of her videos no matter if anyone thinks they aren’t perfect. When I subscribed... it was for the real true dodie... the one who wrestles with ideas and thought, who learns from her past mistakes, who is never mean to people or trashes them, who ALWAYS owns her mistakes and is always honest about herself and who inspires people like me to try and become a better person. All that said, I don’t know what I would do if you stopped YouTube. Life is crazy sometimes....it’s comforting to know that someone who I aspire to be like also goes through crazy things and sometimes you know!? Makes mistakes gasp cause your fucking human. Because it shows your lovely audience that everyone makes mistakes AND you always handle them so well and it shows how to fix your mistakes.

And maybe that didn’t help to think that people (or least me) use u an example, but here’s the deal. Nobody’s perfect, and it’s not your job to be this perfect role model or this perfect artist or crap like that. Because I know that I subscribed for the real dodie. And I can sure as hell bet you that most of the others did too.

Idk what I am saying but hopefully you get my point

I FUCKING LOVE YOU DODES AND you are great because you are you and don’t let anyone change or hide that!

Can I say something?

So I have been watching and rewatching this video a bunch. And it finally struck me how hard I would be effected if dodie left YouTube. I have learned so much from dodie, all the songs, the things she says, even her wise words hidings in intros and outros. Dodie is not only gorgeous but has so many deep thoughts. She has changed who I. Am for the better because of her videos no matter if anyone thinks they aren’t perfect. When I subscribed... it was for the real true dodie... the one who wrestles with ideas and thought, who learns from her past mistakes, who is never mean to people or trashes them, who ALWAYS owns her mistakes and is always honest about herself and who inspires people like me to try and become a better person. All that said, I don’t know what I would do if you stopped YouTube. Life is crazy sometimes....it’s comforting to know that someone who I aspire to be like also goes through crazy things and sometimes you know!? Makes mistakes *gasp* cause your fucking human. Because it shows your lovely audience that everyone makes mistakes AND you always handle them so well and it shows how to fix your mistakes.

And maybe that didn’t help to think that people (or least me) use u an example, but here’s the deal. Nobody’s perfect, and it’s not your job to be this perfect role model or this perfect artist or crap like that. Because I know that I subscribed for the real dodie. And I can sure as hell bet you that most of the others did too.

Idk what I am saying but hopefully you get my point

I FUCKING LOVE YOU DODES AND you are great because you are you and don’t let anyone change or hide that!

I feel the same about Dodie, I love her so much and she is such an inspiration and an amazing influence. Aslo, your comment is friggin wonderful! You should show it to my English teacher.

Sophia Wilson 'Don't build hope on something broken'....

Well know you’ve made me cry thinking about her leaving 😂

Sophia Wilson I feel the same, her videos made me realise I was in an abusive relationship, if I feel crap I listen to her and start feeling better, I just feel like I relate to her so much and her wisdom and journey have impacted me so much

this a thousand times. i love dodie so much. but i love her as a person, not simply an artist. i love her for everything that she is, and i know many feel the same way. without her i would feel like i had lost a true friend, someone who is always by my side, at her best and her worst. as long as she is taking care of herself, that's all that matters. dodie, I hope you don't feel that we are putting pressure on you to "perform" for us or always be brilliant. you are human. beautifully, terribly, rawly human. we will love you however you are, as long as you are.

while all of these sentiments are all well and beautiful i think one of dodies last lines was for fans like you guys, who seem a bit dependent on her. "cry for help i am not joking" is actually a call to her fans who are going through the mental health issues she is to go get help, ask for help if they need to. It comes right after her talking about not building hope on something broken that she is not cartoon, like you said she is not perfect, shes broken inside, and fans see that and see someone strong and powerful facing it all but she doesnt want fans to DEPEND on it. If you need help go get help, because she wont be around forever to find solace in. Hopefully she will for the next ten years, ten months, ten days, but if she left youtube you need to be strong on your own, just like shes trying to be. It's so much pressure to put on soemone whos broken to say things like "I don’t know what I would do if you stopped YouTube." itd be sad, but youd be okay, life would go on, hopefully youd get whatever help you needed if you needed any <3

I toatally agree with this, I subscribed because I loved that she was so raw and honest. I hope she sees this<3

Lika I miss Christina. She was an awesome person, and such a beautiful voice. If I'm ever not feeling great, I think of Christina and what she would do if she were still here. It helps me stay positive and enjoy each moment I can as it comes. That cover of 'My Anthem' is actually how I was introduced to Dodie. A year and a half later, and I'm still in love with Dodie's music.

Sophia Wilson I relate to this on so many levels.

Sophia Wilson Thank you for putting my thoughts and feelings into words

Sophia Wilson thank you for putting into words what I could not ❤

Sophia Wilson you can sure as hell bet that I subscribe for the real dodie and that I am still in love with the person she is.

I coudn't say it any bettet myself. I honestly don't know who id be. She made me feel wanted, helped me get over things, and helped me deal with alot. If she leaves i will support her but i really hope she dosen't. Dodie is so real about her mental illness, learns from her mistakes and is amazing how she is. I don't know if dodie will see this but if her or anyone sees this just know you are amazing perfect and wanted. I dont need big productions and award winning songs to make me happy. For most of your fans including me just want you, being yourself. You don't to live up to anything just be yourself and thats good. Im probobly sounding super cheesy but i mean it.

You've said what so many of us feel, beautifully. Myself and countless others would be deeply saddened if Dodie were to stop posting on youtube. There would certainly be a void. As you said, life is crappy sometimes. A post from Dodie is a little glimmer of sunshine into our lives and our hearts. Whether it's a new original, a wonderfully creative cover, or an informal doddlevloggle vid covering anything else under the sun. Those small moments are important. This song is no different. My heart feels more full for having heard this lovely piece of art. I selfishly wish Dodie would do this forever, as long as she is happy doing it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. At the end of the day, they're all we've got.

i don't know if it's appropriate, but that's exactly what i felt about christina grimmie (if you don't know her, you should look her up. dodie even did a cover of one of her songs after christina's death). it took me a year to understand she'll never post another cover and no new covers for new amazing songs her family's realising to keep her legacy. i don't know though. it just reminded me of her.

Sophia Wilson and for me at least, i'd been struggling with what i didn't know was derealisation for years. i heard dodie describe it and it fit what i wasn't truly able to put into words. i went to a therapist and they were like "well, yep, that's pretty much it." (plus a touch of depersonalization thanks to a multitude of surgical scars). it makes me feel less alone in so many things i feel and shows me that even with all the shit pulling me back i have a chance at my dream. idk. dodie has just /helped/ so much in these past few years.

i have, and you put into words exactly how i feel about her. i hope she sees this. <3


one of my favourite songs, I'm so glad you sung it on tour :)


This song brought me to tears, especially the last few lyrics. Great job Dodie!


That 'words only get through if they're sharp' gets me <b>EVERY TIME</b> ... such good writing

That 'words only get through if they're sharp' gets me *EVERY TIME* ... such good writing


I love this so so so much, when is it coming to Spotify?!


“words only get through if they’re sharp”
I M  O K A Y

“words only get through if they’re sharp”
*I M  O K A Y*

Melanie Anne Ahern we have the same last name

I read that right as she sang that lol it was beautiful

Melanie Anne Ahern right? riGHT? i was shook. my weave? honey it was snatched! i stopped i told my ignorant non-dodie loving friends and even they were impressed. my edges thEY ARE IN FRAGMENTS. gone are my edges! GONE!


This is stunning. Loving your music ATM Dodie. Touching. :-)


Your writing is amazingly beautiful and in ways reminds me of the unique sound that I love in talents like Tori Amos. I am glad to have stumbled upon this emotional minefield of lyrical and musical energy. I hope you can continue holding tight to that place inside that your words come from and that you can always sing for you first. Haters with words laced in bitter spite will always be there but they only have the strength their reader gives them - don't give them strength over your voice.


0:50 this time stamp is for me, I love this part :’)


This has become one of my favorite songs I listen to it everyday at work I wish it was on iTunes you are wonderful


things about this i LOVE:
1. the clarinet (i think that's what it is??? love)
2. the disonant chords that contribute to the mood WOAH
3. the lyrics are so vivid i feel like i know exactly what she's talking about (probably not though we all have our own interpretation lmao)

OVERALL my favorite thing about this song is that the music contributes to the message of the song, not just the lyrics. it amplifies the feelings. wowgreatsongdodie this one is my faaavvorite

I JUST HEARD THE CLARINET OMG ITS SO BEAUTIFUL

Katie Grace I NEVER NOTICED THE CLARINET BEFORE OMG THANKS it makes sense she plays clarinet she's grade 6 and all


Dodie makes me want to learn how to sing


This is actually so beautiful, it really touched my heart thank you so much Dodie


This song is helping a lot now 😪🤜🏻<br>Thank you ❤

This song is helping a lot now 😪🤜🏻
Thank you ❤


I randomly stumbled upon a playlist of yours and was mindlessly listening to you while working.
Then this song came on : You swept me away for real !! :o
The music and the lyrics both are reminiscent of Tori Amos...
Sorry to say I stopped the playlist and broke your replay button on this video !!


i really missed your videos, the raw, one take, authentic dodie videos. i love you. :)


Still so good! I love how you did the lyrics btw - it adds so much more


This is so beautifully haunting <br>It really moved me

This is so beautifully haunting
It really moved me


I love this, such a beautiful and touching song <3<3


You know what I adore about Dodie? The way she gets so into singing her songs, it's as if she's in another world when she's singing. And when she's finished, she opens her eyes and looks like she was in a whole other world not even five seconds before. Her songs are so magical and calming.<br>Sorry for the long comment. Love your work dodie!

You know what I adore about Dodie? The way she gets so into singing her songs, it's as if she's in another world when she's singing. And when she's finished, she opens her eyes and looks like she was in a whole other world not even five seconds before. Her songs are so magical and calming.
Sorry for the long comment. Love your work dodie!


Is there anywhere I can download/ buy this?? I keep coming back to it so much


Sometimes, I come back to this song and just cry:


MY GOD. this might just be my favorite dodie song ever. bold statement, because all of her songs are perfect, but WOW. the thing i like most about her music is it connects with us. it may be for completely different reasons, but that’s the thing. you can interpret it however you’d like! and the chorus oh mYYYY i want to cry every time i hear it. it’s so nostalgic and beautiful and ugghhhhh we are so blessed to be living at the same time as this goddess.

and can we talk about how smooth her vOICE is JKDKDK


this has become my calming song whenever the episodes are back. thank you. ive been listening to this at least once a month since january last year. thank you so much for creating this<3


will this be added to spotify? I would love to listen to this song on repeat ^^


It's really quiet unique, i personally (dont take this super like serious bc I'm no real singer-) take song writing as like...<br>Poem making and literature, make smth unique, keep the pen flowing, and be creative, then fix it up later!

It's really quiet unique, i personally (dont take this super like serious bc I'm no real singer-) take song writing as like...
Poem making and literature, make smth unique, keep the pen flowing, and be creative, then fix it up later!


I also really love how the lyrics appear,  all haphazard,  kind of representative of the sort of  anxiety in the lyrics(and music)


I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH. Please put this up on Spotify. Also, a tutorial would be nice. please...


Every single one of Dodie's songs always has some way to make me emotional, It's so beautiful, she is so talented it's insane.


I am SO obsessed with this song!! I absolutely love it!!!!!!


I love your music and singing so much! <3


I feel like you are singing to me in that massive ass line at Melbourne that seemed like a horror show. It's so hard to connect with so many people one after one and holding all of the pressure of everybody's hopes and dreams to catch a glimpse of you for a moment. You're just a person and it is so very strange that you can love people on YouTube and yet you don't know them. It's not the same. I don't expect you to fulfill my hopes and please my waiting smile, Dodie. Dash them all! I only want you to do things that make your soul happy and if you struggle at figuring that out, that's fine too.

doddleoddle Dodie, I'm sorry to bother you, but I just had someone recently pressure me into doing something I didn't want to do, but they didn't care. They only stayed with me for their own personal benefit. I really loved them. This song helped me through that, even though its been a while and I broke up with them. You haven't lost your spark Dodie.

doddleoddle you're so very welcome <3 :)

Thank you, you have just perfectly put into words what I wanted to say but couldn't. Dodie, just know that you can really do what you need to be happy, I just want you to be happy, whatever that means to you.

ammiella this is my favorite way of thinking about this song


My, this song... Truly powerful yet so soft, so delicate... Love It, thousands and thousands of times <3 :)


I really like the tempo and lyrics. The song really made my heart ache... You got talent girl! iTunes and Spotify is begging for your songs!


That is so beautiful . Thank you for writing and singing such a beautiful song


Whenever i hear this I feel like i'm suddenly standing alone on a stage doing an emotional solo

I feel like I’m saying this as a speech at the Oscars. Somehow this just makes me think of actors (mostly child actors)

I would like this in agreement, but you have the perfect number of likes


Love this song so much, need it on spotify!!


I love this song. I love your music; to say it speaks to me would be an understatement. Thank you, truly, for sharing yourself like this.


What a great way to channel the stress and the emotions, this is so beautiful!


I cry every time I listen to this song. I LOVE IT


Ah phew! just saw you in Birmingham tonight and was very worried when you played this one, fantastic show!


This song reminds me of the year when I suffered severely from depression. I had a show going on that same year. Every rehearsal felt like chaos to me, I didn't feel in the mood. But then, around December, I went on stage and I performed. My whole family was so proud of me. But on the inside, I was depressed and I didn't really want to talk about it. Soon, I found this video and this explains my past a lot. Thank you Dodie. <3


When I first heard this song, I actually thought the lyric was “there was comfort in her SIZE”, not “sighs”. Let’s just say, I personally interpreted the song very differently (pain about something else pretty specific), and it actually lined up as surprisingly fitting interpretation for the lyrics


Is there a point in listening again and again to this song where it will stop making me cry? I'm not sure. Don't care. This is so precious and real.

Update : still crying. And still feeling like this is incredibly raw and hitting a place I'm not sure I wanted to be touched.

dont think that point exists but i agree this song is so incredible 💛

Clara OnTheRoad nope, we will never find that point. But we'd better listen to it constantly just to make sure.


I finally learned how to play this and now I can play along with Dodie and that makes me soooooo happy


This songs HAS to get put on Spotify or iTunes it’s so lovely please dodie!!!!


I love how you write your lyrics. You are a wordsmith of great skill. I can feel that you believe these words, too. I was in just such a place a year ago, and it is so difficult to come out of. Songs like this helped me to get out of that dark place, so thank you for reaching out with this music. It just feels so alone, but like another song says, You Are Not Alone.


Is anyone else concerned? Beautiful song, but you can see the pain in her eyes. She's worn out :(

wow, thanks for the interpretation. I think its cool what people think of songs and lyrics and all that jazz.

I interpreted the song as being about her touring because when I personally go on stage I get so worn down and I just have to stay in bed for at least the next day

doddleoddle it was beautiful! I love how different your lyrics are. I like to write things occasionally and your songs and lyrics honestly make me want to write even more!! Also your voice is gorgeous ❤

expressing feelings in art is a great thing, i read the lyrics, they we're beautiful. Unfortunately over the last month or so my hearing is gone... so less beautiful dodie songs for me...

dodiiiiieeeeee you scared me!!!!!!! It's just you've written realistically about your life before, and we're scared to not take anything literally. and yes, we ALL love you. <3

doddleoddle ah. Never mind then ^-^ sorry for assuming. It's a gorgeous song. You really have unique talent

no! I'm okay lol. Just expressing feelings in art lol

Absolutely. I mean this is clearly to and about her fans and the pressure they put on her and the persona she sometimes has to present and how she's burning out. I mean stop me if I'm wrong but... we should all be concerned.

I wish i could talk to her, just to ask if she is okay. I would try to help fix her problems. I really, really hope she's okay.

Alexis Brianna I am...maybe I'm getting the wrong idea but people who continue to tell her "my life depends on you don't stop" would really put more stress and weight on her shoulders...I hope she feels better after and take a good relaxed break


This is the first song I ever fully learned to play and sing😊 I love it so much and it made me sit in front of my keyboard again.


Yes, I needed this in my life. Now all I want to do is learn this and make a cover...


bawling eyes out while listening to this song again, i needed this song at the moment


Dodie, honestly... you're a genius. Your lyrics are just magical and I love every single song you have ever released. You convey so many emotions through your words and melodies, and so many people can find meaning in them 💛

Cookies R us I don't know, bit I agree. It's great 😂<br> Welcome to the chain!

Cookies R us I don't know, bit I agree. It's great 😂
 Welcome to the chain!

Why is this comment chain the best thing ever?

Jill Stephenson glad to be in the squad 😂

Athanasia Tsi. You can be an honourary Jill Stephenson 😂

It's ya Watermelon well then hello fellow Jill Stephenson, how are your holidays going? 😄

It's ya Watermelon OMG NO WAY

THAT'S CRAZY!!

Jill Stephenson my name is Jill Stephenson too

It's ya Watermelon sorry I'm just confused as to what you're talking about

Athanasia Tsi. That's such a sweet thing to do, thank you! 🤗 😄

Jill Stephenson there was only one comment so I wanted to make it two... 🤗


13 months later and I'm still waiting on the day that it will be on Spotify


"Words only get through if they're sharp." I feel this as an artist as well. (I write and draw and sing.)


No one will probably ever see this, but this song holds so much meaning to me. I listen to this in dark times and remember that I can’t do it all. I need to stop and be happy once in a while.


I stumbled on this channel accidentally. And i immediately subscribed. I haven't regretted it since. Keep going Dodie xx

Like a wise one says: 'there are no accidents'


the song the piano the voice the lyrics the editing the angle the emotion this is perfect.


These are the types of videos I wish I could like a million times! I love you Dodie and this song <3


As usual, so much feeling. 💘 I feel all these words myself.


i think this is without a doubt my favorite song of yours, i keep coming back to listen to it :)


Her little laugh when she sings "I'm not joking" I AM NOT OK.

Talia Annie yes she sure is 💛 that line really helps me when im feeling bad and i love it so much

I'm not okay (i promise)

Im sorry i had to

TheLazyHeystack246 It's my favorite too! I'm planning on putting it on my wall as a nice quote I can look at for inspirtation! Isn't Dodie just wonderful?💛💛💛

Talia Annie lol one of my favorite lyrics of hers

Stardust foufa Don't worry, none of us are ok, but there will be a day where you can say ok and mean it...

I'll leave.


It brings tears to my eyes at how everyone can listen to one song and sing back for a million reasons


i just feel the need to say i absolutely love this song

it touched something in my heart that i didn't know, especially that "dreams and ideas should not be the same thing"


your music brings my anxious mind so much peace,, thank you :)


"Words only get through if they're sharp" is my favourite line, because it's just so real.


I don’t see how anyone could dislike this, I just don’t

Edwin and Mina's bich like if you know how shitty it is, then why do you not like her for showing awareness for it?

Edwin and Mina's bich yeah so why do you have to invalidate her struggle and try to make it seem as if she's explotiting it? The only way i see as if she was "exploiting" it is by shining light on it which isn't bad

Avalon Young lol I have derealization, anxiety and depression. I know what she's going through.

Edwin and Mina's bich don't mean to butt in but the only reason she talks about her struggles with depresonalization (god I can't spell lol) is not to profit or gain from it but to be authentic with her viewers whom she values more than people who just help her get money. She doesn't mean to whine but you do have to understand that's it's terribly frustrating for her and imagine what I'd feel like walking through the day in a daze. I mean that must suck dude

Edwin and Mina's bich nothing I was just noting lol I didn't think many people knew him

Edwin and Mina's bich Oof I don’t even have a tumblr, I also like how’s that then only comeback your mind can conjure.

Edwin and Mina's bich you’re not wrong you’re able to express an opinion but a fandom who enjoys listening to a person sing, doesn’t want to see a  negative opinion, hence the saying if you got something mean to say don’t say it at all.

Edwin and Mina's bich beige is pretty neat, but I mean whatever.

Amelia May well I'm allowed to express my opinion

Avalon Young beige, as in a boring colour that no one likes

@Edwin and Mina's b*<b>*</b> You didn't have to comment then.

@Edwin and Mina's b**** You didn't have to comment then.

That Pterodactyl I was just curious to hear what it's like, I'm allowed to watch something and dislike it

If you dislike her that much then don't consider watching it..?

OfficialLauraK I only watched it once to see, and as I expected, it's as beige as ever

Cerlina Chan I don't like this song. Or Dodie.

I guess when their tears fell onto the screen, they accidentally hit the dislike button


Your an amazing singer your what I listen to when I am falling asleep


Who caused such a beautiful voice this much pain...


Beautiful inspirational talented overall truly honest and brilliant 💜✨


Hey Dodie, this is insanely beautiful, but it also scares me.
Are you ok? I mean you literally say this is a cry for help, you're not joking?
I just really hope you're ok. You're so talented and inspiring to all. I struggle with my mental health and when I have a bad day, I say: Look at Dodie. She has bad days. Probably very bad days and you probably can't even grasp how bad. But she keeps going, even though sometimes it seems too hard. But look. She's creating amazing things and you can to if you set your mind to it.
I'm rambling but I hope you're alright and you get better and yes we do. We love you. We care for you. And we're here for you.


this is amazing.... love love love this song


Okay first of, I LOVE this song.

Secondly, whenever I try and sing this I ALWAYS accidently sing “it seeps through her CRABS”


This gives me such regina spektor vibes, i love it. possibly my new favourite dodie song ahhh

CrystalChubs yeah! Its definitely unique, it just gives me the same calming yet chilling feeling as reginas music. I love it so much

Shortly Quinn I don’t think so.. her music had always been so unique to me.. I love it so much

Shortly Quinn i thought the SAME THING. It's the piano for sure.

Shortly Quinn <br>that's what I was thinking!

Shortly Quinn
that's what I was thinking!


This is a very cool song Dodie! You are very good writer 😻💞❤


This is so beautiful keep on making music I can tell you will make more beautiful songs just like this one


Omg I love this song so much, its my absolute favourite of all your songs, and obviously the rest are amazing too. Xx


Your channel is a treasure trove. It is full of emotions captured and living in intriguing chests. Thank you for sharing your bond-less Art. Hugs!


This song is so powerful no matter how much I listen to it, it will still make me cry. 😭❤


I’m amazed at all of these songs they are absolutely stunning


still going back to this almost every month since its been uploaded... oh how it speaks so much of how i feel


Such a beautiful, touching song. I love how songs can mean different things to different people.  I'm glad that you are trying to combat that fear of releasing something you may not feel 100% happy with. We may never have heard this if you didn't. Sometimes if you focus on making something too perfect, you miss the realness and vulnerability of the song. Your voice always gives me chills. You need to believe in yourself the way we do 💖💖


Most amazing song on YouTube. So inspiring and honest lyrics song by a incredibly beautiful and talented woman


oh my goodness this song. i can't tell you how many times i've listened to it.


How your songs are so beautiful and meaningful is behond me. 💞


this song has become a safe haven for me. a comforting piece, i think. years and im still waiting for you to put it on spotify🥺


my, brief quick,  interpretation of this beautiful song describing social media culture and the weird construction it has become ;
the moral of the song is that fame is a weird concept on its self, let alone internet fame, where people litterly love you and are inspired by you, just because.. wel you are "you" Its about questioning validity and fame.

"coated and warm, but thats all they can do" links to the fact that she does appreciate the warmth and love of her audience (us, heheh) but it's not deep, raw, real maybe? even though she knows it is.

"I am not cartoon"
referse to the fact that she feels like Dodie, internet dodie, is just an widespread, saturated character she is expected to play. She doesnt feel like people care about dodie, the person. ( just like ed sheeren in 'eraser')

" but they love you!"
is about the people in her life telling her she deserves it, we love her, but she does not believe them and constabtly needs to remind herself of her audience beining actual people

" eyes just like me"
is about how individuals get caught in the flood of comments, and creator dont get the chance to make an actual "face to face" connection. It is hard to view us as individuals, with a life and a family, hobbies and favorite colours and dishes.

I am smiling because of this, thankyou Dodie, the person :) xx

Yeah, I think that line refers to being scared of dissapointing people, a terrible feeling, relatable to a lot of us. She doesn't understand why anyone would even come to her show, let alone get exited beforehand ( so they are waiting for the show, and then for her to come on stage) A lot of thought went into the lyrics, there is much more to be said!

i think this is about her tour, a lot of the imagery matches with concerts eg “coated and warm” like a crowd and waited, smiling is like how people bought tickets in advance and were super excited

So very true, a very good interpenetration of the song. I totally agree.


This girl covered this at my talent show last year it was beautiful I’m glad I found this

When I say last year I mean the show at the beginning of the school year


I adore how vulnerable and raw this is. An inspiration to the creative mind.


She makes me feel... things. I hate it but I want more.


I will never get tired of this song you truely inspire me so much!  Love u and even a year later this will never get old 💞💞💞💞


"Words only get through if they're sharp."  Oh my god, this hit hard. We tend to brush off compliments, even if we get hundreds and hundreds of them, but negativity finds its way into your heart, even if it's just one person or one dark thought.


I just happened upon your channel and just had to say you have great lyrics and a lovely voice :-)


It's so catchy and I love the piano music it's a story


I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR SONGS! every single one of them is filled with so much raw emotion some good, some bad, but regardless they help me feel more free and understanding of my struggles which makes it easier to move past them. and i know as an artist myself (albeit a visual artist) the struggles of feeling like your art isn't good enough to upload. usually i just tell myself it's a stepping stone to get to a better improvement and i should never feel ashamed of my current art or where i came from. anyway love your music and can't wait to hear more!


Your voice is so beautiful and it adds so much emotion to the song and I love each and every song I've heard so far


ok i'm aware that this might be a stretch but the fantasy-like quality of the song makes me feel like this is about a child getting caught up in her parents' divorce.

"he was certain, so was I / there was comfort in her sighs" -- the first sentence establishes the existence of 3 people: the mother - relieved with the decision of a divorce, the father - confident with the separation, and "I", the child caught in the middle.
"You waited smiling for this?" -- sounds like the parents told the child they had something to tell her, and the child being a child, is very optimistic and was hoping for something good and is instead faced with the heavy, bad news of a divorce.
"oh she'd want it if she knew / she could take it, I thought too" -- the child wants her mother to keep being with her father - she feels as though her mom doesn't think her dad loves her (if she knew she could take it - it being her father's love).
"you just wished harder, you waited smiling for this?" -- the child wishes things weren't this way, that the divorce wasn't happening, and still scolds herself for believing the news was good.
"but they love you / over and over they love you!" -- the child gets told over and over again by other people, including her parents probably, that they love her despite the divorce, that it isn't because of her.
"thousands and thousands of eyes just like mine / aching to find who they are" -- there are lots of children going through the same thing as the protagonist of the song, that tell her her parents love her still, children who are still growing into their own people and are affected by their parents' divorce.
"but that's all they can do / words only get through if they're sharp" -- the child finds it hard to believe her parents still love her. the statement "i love you" is common from parent to child, and it isn't strong enough of a statement for her to believe.
"oh how fitting for one so fake / make me a fairy, whatever it takes" -- the child is now angered at her parents, feeling like their love for each other and for her was fake all along. she desperately wants out, thus the wish to become a fairy (which might be in reference to neverland) a magical being unbound by mundane problems, a child-like wish.
"and just like a tale, my dream was a scam/ you waited smiling for this?" -- the child's dream, her perception of her parents love, is now a scam in her eyes, nothing but a fairytale, like her wish to be a fairy - she knows it's impossible and unrealistic. she is angry at herself for giving love she now believes is unreturned to her parents (you waited smiling for this?).
"i am burned out, i smell of smoke / it seeps through her cracks and so i start to choke" -- the emotional burden of the divorce is getting to the child and tiring her, she, as well as her mother, are burnt out - she notices her mother's pain and feels it as well, which frames her as very small and vulnerable, in need of protection, her relationship with her mother as strong as a fetus is with its mother in the womb.
"sentences sit in her mouth that are templated / you waited smiling for this?" -- the mother doesn't know how to handle the divorce herself, so everything she says to the child sounds rehearsed and emotionless, failing to fulfill the supporting mother role the child needs her to be.
"i cannot talk about it" -- everyone expects the child to talk about her feelings, but she can't bear to face the situation as it is, she can't accept the divorce.
"don't build hope on something broken" -- the child tells herself to not expect things to return to the way they were, to not hope for her parents to get together again.
"i might just leave soon" -- the child wants to run away from home, from all of her problems, believing it's the only solution to her betrayed feelings and the trouble with her parents.

the switch from minor to major for the chorus is the clash between the child's betrayed feelings and her anger, to her trying to convince herself of her parents' love. bad feelings = minor, good feelings = major.
the dissonance in the instrumental bits is to emphasize this clash of feelings.
also i call the child "her" just because dodie wrote the song and she is a girl but it obviously can be anyone.
i'm probably way off haha, but that's just what i got from this song.

That's exactly what it feels like, but thank you for making this 💛

This is beautiful, and has definitely added to my appreciation and infatuation with this song

Esme Hansen I'm really sorry about that. But if you need to vent or rant there are kind people on the internet who'd be willing to help. Also I know it's cliche but things will get better!

Ari Drago personally i don't think that's what was intended but that's the beauty of art. Also your interpretation makes valid points and fits beautifully with the song. Even if it's different it's still a gorgeous meaning for the song! Wonderful analysis!

Ari Drago all sings are interpretated differently there is no wrong or right way only your way and there's 😊

If you check her vlog channel, she explains in a few videos that she's been struggling with severe depression related to a condition she experiences called "derealization", whereby she's felt for the past few years like she's stuck in a dream 24/7 and sometimes even separated from herself (depersonalization).  The song seems like it could be about that in relation to her music career.  I hope that she finds a way to feel better.

Wooow, it makes so much sense! Cool thought

Wooow, it makes so much sense! Cool thought

Tellur1an the dissonance is pretty much the whole way through the song. For example the f and g played in conjuncture with the c. F and G are a whole tone apart so being played together means the frequencies of the note dont agree. This creates a kind of false happy sound because even though its great music, theres like an underlying buzz dissagreeing  showing the reality that is being covered up in the words

I was kind of thinking the same at one point, but more like the child's father just left? Or maybe her father is abusing her mum.

Creative. I interpreted it as someone like me who has severe depression and builds a wall of apathy.

“Cry for help, I, am not joking. I might just leave soon.” <b>after the explanation HIT ME WITH THE FEELS</b>

“Cry for help, I, am not joking. I might just leave soon.” *after the explanation HIT ME WITH THE FEELS*

my parents are divorced and this is just.... wow.

Ari Drago wow that is amazing well done 👍🏼

Ari Drago wow that is amazing well done 👍🏼

This is why I love Dodies fans if u wrote that kind of analysis any where else you would just get a load of replies like what are you doing with your life but not here

Ari Drago my favourite theory for so many reasons

The awesome thing about music is that people can find different meanings in a song, and can relate to songs in different ways. There are no wrong answers.

Ari Drago I love your analysis on this song so much! It’s so amazing how someone can take a song and make breath taking stories out of it

Ari Drago please, PLEASE , write a book or write a story I'm in love with your brain

Esme Hansen I’m sorry to hear that! I hope things get better for you, I know how hard it can be <3

Wow that’s a fantastic concept, this song hits a lot closer to home now. I’ve had so many thoughts like this.

Ari Drago currently how and why im feeling like this and its tearing me apart i was wondering why i feel these lyrics so hard

My parents got divorced recently and it’s been pretty hard. :(

I really want to be your friend now i mean that analysis is amazing you sure are a good person

Legitimately cried because damn. It's so fitting.

Ari Drago DEEP ASF  art can be perceived in many ways, this is a perfect thought

Ari Drago this is beautiful and made me think so deeply so thank you.

That is such a perfect analysis, and I super agree as someone who's parents are also divorced. I was actually able to apply the song to my ongoing experience with emotional abuse and I love how a song like this can just work for so many situations and help so many people.

Wow this is such a beautiful analysis and really hits home for me ❤

I love the amount of thought that obviously went into this

This is really beautiful. I'm a divorced parents kid and mine for divorced when I was one. I wanted so bad to know what it was like to have married parents, and I tried so many times for them to get back together. This is really beautiful.

Ari Drago that was really really beautiful

Ari Drago that was really really beautiful

Nice concept!! It’s actually about dodie and her just venting through a song though haha

Ari Drago I read this entire thing, I'm a divorced kid, and it was just absolutely beautiful

fuck...thats...a rlly beautiful concept, as someone who's parents divorced when I was young. Damn, thats just, feels


“You waited smiling for this?” has the same energy as “I can’t believe I shaved my legs for this” but sadder


We love you dodie<br>You can always rely on us, just like we can on you. Thank you and stay safe.

We love you dodie
You can always rely on us, just like we can on you. Thank you and stay safe.


Her talent is so captivating and inspiring wow


I've heard this song so many times and I cry every time wow you are so powerful


this made sense to me and my situation so specifically I’m in tears

I hope things will get better for you... I know this is so random but this song described how I felt a couple of months ago, so yeah, maybe I understand how you feel :/


so happy we're getting this song on the EP!!


Raw beauty. Thank you for that Doddleoddle 🙏🙏🙏


I went through a depressive episode yesterday and ended up convincing myself that everyone in my life hated me. I listened to the chorus of this song over and over and it helped me so much 💕


AM I THE ONLY ONE STILL PISSED AT THE FACT THAT THIS ISN’T ON SPOTIFY

Rainbow and I knew you once aren’t on there either

Kristen Marie it’s on Spotify now!!! Just btw if you didn’t know

this comment aged like fine wine - for anyone who doesn't somehow know, it is now on spotify!

potato tato it's there now if you want to check it out.

it's on human but it's very meh, not as emotional and beautiful as this version

Lmao now it’s on the ep so you’re welcome

dreams come true! only took <b>checks watch</b> 11 months but IT HAPPENED

dreams come true! only took *checks watch* 11 months but IT HAPPENED

ITS GONNA BE ON SPOTIFY WHEN THE EP COMES OUTTTT

itll be on there when thr human EP is out!!!

Kristen Marie it’s gonna be on the “Human” album that releases it January.

IT'S COMING WITH HER "HUMAN" ALBUM IN 2019 I THINK!!!!!!

she's releasing an ep & the studio version of this song will be on it ((:

Lorelei Teeter IT’S ON HER NEWEST EP IM HYPED

AM I THE ONLY ONE STILL PISSED AT THE FACT SPOTIFY ISNT IN MY COUNTRY

Connie's cover is on there but not Dodie's sobsobsob

Ive searched for it and I'm pissed that it isn't


OK. Basically, this probably gets to everyone in some way, and I'm crying.<br>Good day

OK. Basically, this probably gets to everyone in some way, and I'm crying.
Good day


For me the “but they love you” part means like <br>“Come one they love you, you are loved, what’s wrong? You are loved, there are people that don’t have that, why are you so down? They love you.”

For me the “but they love you” part means like
“Come one they love you, you are loved, what’s wrong? You are loved, there are people that don’t have that, why are you so down? They love you.”


This deserves to be seen by the world oh my gosh keep up the awesome work :)


Such a Regina Spektor sound to this one, it's lovely <3


This song is so ridiculously beautiful. The chorus is absolutely incredible. The lyrics are so honest and amazing. "but that's all they can do" really got me. we comment on her instagram posts about how she feels and we comment on videos about mental illness but we can't help. There's over one million of us and we can't hug her when she's crying or do a nice gesture for her out of the blue. we can give her lovely things in meet and greets and cheer for her when she performs but we can't help her. the worst part is this song isn't happy. and we can't really do anything about it.


could you do a tutorial on this?  I'm in love with this song xx


This is the first dodie song that I found. It brought me to tears and I immediately fell in love. 💛💛💛


Dodie ..I love your lyrics so much..your voice is so gorgeous😍😋


This is so lovely, Dodes!!
Keep pushing through, because every last one of us loves you :)

*This is so lovely, Dodes!!*
Keep pushing through, because every last one of us loves you :)


So beautiful, You are so talented Dodie, keep it up!


My stomach is churning from this. In a good way. A song never made me feel like this before wow..


This is simply, utterly, and undeniably breathtaking!


the ending. it's kind of unsettling (I have a feeling that was done on purpose), but there's one thing I notice every time I listen.

the slight, small, quiet laugh right at 3:20
the smile
right as she sings "I am not joking"

this probably means nothing, but to me it's kind of twisted and unsettling...
like when you've gotten in a fight and shouted and flung your arms in the air and argued all night
and right after
when you almost give up on trying to shake the other
you laugh
quietly
as if it's funny that you're still trying to fight with this unshakable person

which only fits with the idea that the song is sort of an argument with herself in her head

depression, as though it's a real person speaking to her, goes at it asking why her fans will wait for hours, so happy to see her, when... is she really worth it?
but she comes back saying how they love her. over and over she hears it. "i love you." "i love your songs." "I love your channel" so much love. it makes her happy.

the two battle it out until the end, when one or the other gives up, saying "i might just leave soon." laughing, giving up, questioning why they tried and why they want to continue.

my question is, if it is depression vs her...

who laughed?

I'm crying at this, at how unsettling it really is... I can understand it...

Finn MacCool the end of this comment gave me chills oml

Finn MacCool it could be directed at Jon if it was based on an 'old' feeling as she said

Finn MacCool SHOOOOOOOOT BEST INSIGHT EVER


PLEASE BRING THIS OUT ON SPOTIFY PLEASSSEE I LIVE FOR THIS SONG


Oh my god just under a minute I got goosebumps, I love this. The piano is so soft. I'd like to purchase a better instrument. Currently have only a First Act ukelele.


but that’s the genius of the lyrics, isn’t it? Hearing the song, I’m singing “but they love you!” because we do, and even though you hear that, you’re still struggling , and there’s nothing we can do because words only get through if they’re sharp.

Also, it doesn't really feel like real love, does it? Because they only know what you show them, and that is selective. It also doesnt feel real because it feels like no one knows you...

So your saying we have to cut her with our words? Got it!

words are fickle things, I think. sharp does one of two things; it either wakes or it wounds. sometimes, I wish the dull ones would work...


Oh my god...I can’t listen to this song without crying. Dodie have such a way with words


sooooooooo beautiful. you and the song, dodie. ❤


Dodie has an extraordinary talent of writing about things a lot of people can't relate to but in such a way that most people can interpret the songs in a way that relates to their life and experiences.


Ok. This is one of my new favorite songs. Gorgeous! The lyrics, and your voice keep improving so much!! you make me want to do more artsy covers and videos like this aah! Lovely <33


I’ve been listening to this on repeat for the last hour and just sobbing. I always hide my own feelings and emotions by helping others with their problems then ignoring mine. I can just feel myself slowly slipping away. I really relate to the last part starting with “Don’t build hope on something broken” to the end of the song.


this is honestly amazing, dodie is such a creative incredible person, there's always so much emotion and artistic ability in all her projects,.this is one of my favorite songs of hers, any way you interpret this it's a beautiful (if sad) story, it's honestly as if she's presenting a play to an audience. I salute you dodes, you're amazing! (love ya lots)


PLEASE PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY IT SPEAKS TO MY SOUL


this song is actually a masterpiece i feel like i could listen to it for weeks and still love it as much


I can relate, we need more songs we can relate too in this world!


This is the most beautiful song about guilt and sorrow I have ever heard...I cried while listening


Dodie, if so many people still love Dan (who posts once a decade), then we will still love you! Loving and admiring a creative person means giving them a break. We want you to be happy and healthy!

hpgirl62442 I probably missed something because it’s not Daniel Howell


Quickly becoming my favourite song by Dodie.


hoping this will make its way to itunes :') truly, such a beautiful song!


I’m laying on the floor with my fairy lights laying close to me on the floor also. I’m stressed as hell and can barely handle being alive. But, listening to Dodie, who’s voice calms most anyone, is helping, even just a little bit.


“Cry for help
I am not joking
I might just leave soon.”

That really hit me hard because, and although Dodie doesn’t mean it this way, my suicidal friend once told me that she might leave soon and my brother also said that once (when he was suicidal) and just hearing those words worry me and make me afraid.

Drawingdud #15 That's how I felt with the line too. :(


Omg dodie I love you so much PLEASE put this on iTunes or Spotify or ANYTHING omg I love this song


This is one of the only reasons I am still sane. Thank you for the empathy most don’t show.


I've been going through some rough times lately, without someone to talk to about it. On top of that, I have social anxiety, and like no friends. This song is like the sum of my life recently.


this is beautiful and raw, dodie you are so talented


I have had one line of this song stuck in my head for MONTHS and I just figured it was this song omg


I cried the first time I listened to this. You are truly beautiful.


Love it, very pure and that’s all that ever counts


i honestly can’t stop listening to this i keep coming back and crying this is the 11th time now

Isabel Leigh Yeah! I swear I recognise you xD

honestly same, i have it on repeat since yesterday and i literally want to cry everytime i listen to it because it is so beautifully heartbreaking, i think i developed a slight obsession with the song lmao

Isabel Leigh this might be my 100th time

Same already watched this like a dozen and a half times

I keep seeing you comments in a bunch of places and it's becoming really funny xD But yes, I entirely agree


thank you for clarifying the last lyric, dodie. ily <3


I watched this video the day it came out and the song has been on my playlist since


I might be singing this in choir class for a solo!!!!!! I just need to hear back from my teacher


*_don't build hope on something broken_*

I want this as a teeshirt... and a tattoo


This song is what made me realise that what happened wasn’t okay. Thank you so much


When I first heard this song, I was gonna comment "but we do love you". Then I got.


The beauty that rests in all of us, shines through from "burned out" in such a magical way,
like something is brewing, about to subside, but then rises like a moment caught in the wind, harboring the essens of understanding .

 Thank you dodie.


"Words only get through if they're sharp"
OKAY JUST HIT US WITH SOME TRUTH DAMN

"Words only get through if they're sharp"
*OKAY JUST HIT US WITH SOME TRUTH DAMN*


I can't express how soft and amazing dodie's voice is.


Best song ever. its so meaningful. well done!


OH MY GOOOOOOOODDDDD? YOU ARE SO SWEET OOOHHHH DAMN I JUST CANT BELIEVE HOW STUNNING IT IS


prepare for long emotional comment

This song honestly scared me. Dodie, I know that you've changed so many lives and helped a lot of people for the better. I know that we (including me) always say that we love you. And that can be shit ton of pressure. But I need to say, we don't love you because you're perfect. We love you because you're real, and strong, and human. Please, please, don't put pressure on yourself because we rely on you, or build hope on top of your foundation so if you do anything wrong we'll come crashing down, because that's simply *not true*. If anything, you inspire us because you're like us and you struggle and fall down too. Yes, we love you, but we don't need you to crush yourself into an impeccable role model, we just need you to be you. And we'll wait for you smiling no matter how imperfect you are because we're all imperfect, and you have every right to be imperfect too.

You have saved my life. You have made me a better person. You are so wonderful and I hope you know that. But along with that, I still see you as a person, and I wouldn't want to wish the weight of being put on a pedestal on anyone. Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. You don't deserve that. And anything who tries to force it on you, including your own mind, should be reminded that you are not a statue or a robot, you are a human. And we wouldn't want anything else.

I'm pretty sure this will get lost in the comments but I had to at least try to let you know. Thank you, Dodie, for everything you do. I only hope I'm able to give something back to you.

*-prepare for long emotional comment-*

This song honestly scared me. Dodie, I know that you've changed so many lives and helped a lot of people for the better. I know that we (including me) always say that we love you. And that can be shit ton of pressure. But I need to say, we don't love you because you're perfect. We love you because you're real, and strong, and human. Please, please, don't put pressure on yourself because we rely on you, or build hope on top of your foundation so if you do anything wrong we'll come crashing down, because that's simply *not true*. If anything, you inspire us because you're like us and you struggle and fall down too. Yes, we love you, but we don't need you to crush yourself into an impeccable role model, we just need you to be you. And we'll wait for you smiling no matter how imperfect you are because we're all imperfect, and you have every right to be imperfect too.

You have saved my life. You have made me a better person. You are so wonderful and I hope you know that. But along with that, I still see you as a person, and I wouldn't want to wish the weight of being put on a pedestal on anyone. Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. You don't deserve that. And anything who tries to force it on you, including your own mind, should be reminded that you are not a statue or a robot, you are a human. And we wouldn't want anything else.

I'm pretty sure this will get lost in the comments but I had to at least try to let you know. Thank you, Dodie, for everything you do. I only hope I'm able to give something back to you.


I've listened to this song at least once a week since it was uploaded


this song came out on my birthday a few years back and i just want to say its my favorite song from you and just this song and you in general mean so much to me ilysm stay safe everyone


Hello Dodie,

I know u probably won't see this but I'm just going to say this anyway. Dodie this song is just so wonderful and meaningful! The lyrics are so beautifully written and hit me real hard!! And they remind me of the one question I will forever ask:
Why do horrible and depression happen to the most wonderful human beings in the world? The ones with the most wonderful kindness and personality, the ones with the most beautiful smiles, the ones with the most beautiful and bright eyes! Why are they the ones who hurt the most? I find those people the most wonderful and beautiful people in the world!!

If ur reading this Dodie rn, or anyone else I might have realized i used the word wonderful over and over. I used it over and over again because YOU ARE WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL!! Dodie ur voice can make me smile and cry, ur smile makes me smile so hard my mouth hurts, ur laugh makes me laugh, and ur personality and humor  make me laugh at ur adorableness!!

And one more thing: Dodie, u are my "She" and probably and hopefully will be forevermore!! Even though I may not know u are ever speak to u in person, and am way younger then u I still will always love everything about you!! I wish u knew exactly how much u mean to me Dodie!! Everytime I think of u, ur voice, ur smile, ur laugh, ur personality, or ur humor I sit there in a pile of happiness and smiles!! And don't forget the plile of shy laughs as well! I want to say more but this has gotten so long lol and I don't know how else to explain things lol! So I'll end it here, 😊🙄😙!

Love,
Rainey C. 💙❤

(P.S. I smiled the whole time typing this lol 😊 Love you!!)

A Narnian Queen /Wizard, Demigod I think depression falls upon those who are kind and open because they for one, know what pain feels like and in turn would not wish that on anyone else, and two I think the more empathetic and intelligent a person is the more susceptible they are to being depressed. It’s sort of a vicious circle.


I cried when I listened to this oh my gosh... I can’t believe I’ve never seen this person before.


Dodie I’m sure you already know you’re loved. But I know it means nothing when you don’t fully love yourself.

So it’s hard. You’ve got the world spinning like a twister around you, and you’re tackling a lot. But it’s not falling down. You’re probably thinking about a lot and I’m sorry about this darkness you’re facing. I can’t imagine that pressure of having so many people you don’t know throwing good and bad judgements at you, regardless if you want them. You seem to be struggling with things I can’t put into words, but it doesn’t matter. Because I’m realistic and I know you won’t see this anyway. You have a flood of comments on each social media platform racing by the minute. And I’m sure a wonderful song like this is being viewed like wildfire. Hell, I’m late right now. But don’t let it get to you. I know even if by some miracle you’ve found this, cause it got one or two likes and you’ve spent too much time scrolling, it will probably go through you. And that’s not your fault. But I, and we, always mean every kind word.

The song is just-it took my breath away. Not only in the writing and lyrics but the delivery. I can’t describe how skilled you are in crafting art like this.

You’re so talented and beautiful. You have to be aware of that by now I’m sure. And I don’t know you, but yes, I love who you are.

Keep on doing you, and fighting. I loved the video and song a lot.

Mynames Ria <br>Thank you, wonderfully put.

+Captain French Fry • I liked, so that, your comment can make it to the top, I hope Dodie sees it. Thank you for being so kind & saying what I couldn't quite put into words. If Dodie is to see this, please know that you are not completely alone in what you feel. There will be people there for you. Please don't let your mind isolate you from them. I know that depression will do that bc I have had my struggles with it too. I want you to know that your song 'Secret for the Mad' has really helped me, and I hope it helps you as well. I love you Dodie.♡♡

Beautifully said!! I hope dodie reads this💕

Read this Dodie!! and yes agree completely with everything you just said you are an amazing person Dodie you have to know that!

Captain French Fry this puts my emotions for this wonderful person into words perfectly, thank you. We love you, Dodes.


are you going to put this on Spotify? please do


“sentences sit in her mouth that are templated, you waited smiling for this?” love this part so much


Listening to your music the past few months after discovering it earlier this year and this has been my favorite for a while now. Something in this song speaks to me and a lot of others.


i LOVE how soft but dark this sounds, it's almost haunting, the contrast is fuckin beautiful !!!!


PLEASE put this on Spotify I really want to listen to it I've and over


I'm certain Dodie, didn't intend for it to be interpreted this way, but I can't help it. Every single time I hear this song, I picture a poor mother drowning in the invisibleness that comes with being a mother. It was something that she hoped and wished for, but it turned out to be... different than she thought, and she feels guilty for struggling because those little hearts love her so much, and of course she loves them too, but it still hurts. <br>It really gets me guys... every single time.

I'm certain Dodie, didn't intend for it to be interpreted this way, but I can't help it. Every single time I hear this song, I picture a poor mother drowning in the invisibleness that comes with being a mother. It was something that she hoped and wished for, but it turned out to be... different than she thought, and she feels guilty for struggling because those little hearts love her so much, and of course she loves them too, but it still hurts.
It really gets me guys... every single time.


I think these "casual" uploads as some people call them are one of the main reasons why I love you and your music. It shows that you don't need this hugely produced creation to have a great and meaningful song, and I think that gives hope to other music writers to put their work and their hearts out there even if they don't personally think it's "finished" or polished enough. It is humble, warm, and beautiful 💛 Never stop Dodie and thank you


i can not believe it has been 3 years since this. time is not real


this is my favourite Dodie song and you can’t change my mind


Would you be able to do a piano tutorial on this? Its so pretty😆


This reminds of the toxic relationship I am in. My heart is telling me he loves me and my friends are telling me to leave because they know it hurts me and they love me. But his sharp abusive words are the only ones to get through.And I've waited for him every time he screws me over. And my mind is telling me why I would wait smiling for this. The petite little happy moments that last for 2 seconds. I want to talk to him about the problems but decide against it because I know it will make him angry. My heart just believes that he will change. But my head knows he won't. This love has burnt me out.


For some reason, whenever I hear this song I start to cry and I have no idea why


"Thousands and thousands of eyes, just like mine, aching to find who they are" i heard this so loud something about the way she says and the piano and the little jump her voice does just... i can feel that


This song compelled me to admire it by making a rare comment.
     Addressing audience and having a conversation with yourself are both difficult things to pull off well, and she did them both at once, with seemingly nuanced and deep lyrics. Also, yay for hard honesty. The impact of "I might just leave soon" is not lost, but let it be known that the fans will support even that if Dodie thinks it's healthy. (Assuming leaving is referring to concluding her YouTube career)
     Dodie always seems to sound great in a minor key, and this nails it.
     The voices in the background, the strong beginning and ending, the changing key, volume, and speed all contribute to make this very nice. Ironically, this seems well on its way to be "good enough for recording."

Thank you for your work, and thank you for keeping your fans in mind, particularly the group of young ones with depression that many of us and those we care about are a part of.


Seriously, Dodie, whenever I come back to youtube in my school holidays and see you have new music or new videos I'm always incredibly impressed. You're really, really musically talented and seem really strong. Your songs are honest and your videos are true to who you are. You care about your fans and your audience and we care about you. You are my inspiration and the reason I started writing songs. I always consider them not good enough and I haven't played them to anyone but seeing you say that you aren't always happy with what you do is really encouraging because even amazingly talented people who do this for a living sometimes have doubts. <br>I guess what I want to say is thank you for being you, for being true and for being honest. Stay who you are and grow into who you want to be (sounds kinda paradoxical but I hope you understand what I mean) xx

Seriously, Dodie, whenever I come back to youtube in my school holidays and see you have new music or new videos I'm always incredibly impressed. You're really, really musically talented and seem really strong. Your songs are honest and your videos are true to who you are. You care about your fans and your audience and we care about you. You are my inspiration and the reason I started writing songs. I always consider them not good enough and I haven't played them to anyone but seeing you say that you aren't always happy with what you do is really encouraging because even amazingly talented people who do this for a living sometimes have doubts.
I guess what I want to say is thank you for being you, for being true and for being honest. Stay who you are and grow into who you want to be (sounds kinda paradoxical but I hope you understand what I mean) xx


Ive just found you! I know I totally live under a rock, but hey I’m a stage performer and this song was so so relatable.


I just want her to release this officially so I don’t have to go on YouTube every time to listen to this rather than playing it 24/7 on iTunes


Every time I hear this song I want to write this comment but never do. But, I have to tell someone at some point, right?

For some reason this song just triggers certain emotions in me. Almost all of dodie's songs do, as I'm sure it is for a lot of people. But for whatever reasons, every time I go to cut I play this song in the background. It's almost calming for me. It makes it easier on me to do what I'm doing without feelings the emotional repercussions right away. At some points it feels like calming. It makes me angry and upset and mad at myself and I ask why I have to be this way. But even when it riles me up it can still calm me. Like so many people have said, they can't live in a world without dodie and can't imagine a world where they didn't find her. I honestly think I could've gone two different ways without finding her music: either happier, living oblivious to depression and anxiety and self harm or I'd be way worse, thinking I'm crazy and hurting myself even more, finding a different way to express these feelings. I still think I'm crazy but I wouldn't have ever understood why I'm like this. I wouldn't have been able to help and understand my best friend. I would've been down a rabbit hole of emotions and harm and a really clogged brain. Idk where this is going, I guess I needed to rant a bit. Thank the world for dodie. I know not to her treat her like this all mighty being but she really has helped me. Only a few have truly helped fix my brain, even if it only is "fixed" for a little while.


Can you stop, just a second, and appreciate that you as a human being in the billions of years that this universe is and will be alive, you are here at the same time as the wonderful dodie


ive  watched this probably a hundred times and its still amazes me


“Words only get through if they’re <b>sharp</b> “ hit me hard

“Words only get through if they’re *sharp* “ hit me hard


This is unimaginably beautiful and so are you.<br>Is it strange that this sounds so broken, yet fills me with so much hope?

This is unimaginably beautiful and so are you.
Is it strange that this sounds so broken, yet fills me with so much hope?


Dodie is one of the artists/musicians that has molded me into who I am. I finally was inspired to get out of my shell and post a video of my singing because of her. Thank you for being raw and beautiful and inspiring average girls like me Dodie!


Ah it's so so nice to hear your voice and words again. Your words are constantly like a huge hug when in tears. LOVE YOU DODIE!!!!!


I keep coming back here! <b>please</b> put this on spotify

I keep coming back here! *please* put this on spotify


It is the first time I have ever cried upon listening to a song for the first time. Incredible how you switch from minor to major key and reveal the contrast and contradictions of your own feelings. Truly amazing. x


“But we love you!”
Over and over, “We love you!”
Thousands and thousands of eyes
Just like yours
Aching to find who we are

“Oh, we love you!”
Oh can’t you feel how we love you?
We hope it’s enough
It’s all we can do
Words only get through if they’re sharp


im begging you to put this on spotify or itunes

Llama Life OMG SAME I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN I SAW IT

+mrs m00ny wait... ITS IN THE NEW ALBUM?!?!?!!?!?!?! NO WAY I'M FREAKING OUT YESSSSSS I LOVE HER SOMUCH


I think it’s funny how I came for your eyeliner tutorial and stayed for your beautiful singing and lovely soul


i remember when this first came out and i really wished it was on itunes and it’s in her new album and i’m so exciteddddd


Before looking up the actual video and genius analysis, I had this on repeat on spotify and interpreted it this way:

There are three sides of herself mentioned here, separated in the three povs: I is dodie's real, hidden self; you is what I call the mirror, perfectionism, that evil sickness in our head that pushes us to go higher and wish harder; and she is the artist/celebrity/influencer/idol that is technically upholded by the you, but suffers from imperfections because of the I.

When you see the line "you waited, smiling, for this?" imagine the mirror (and all its revulsion against you) strategically planned for dodie's persona's success and wonderfully flawless image at the cost of dodie's true self suffering, burning out, spiraling to deeper guilt. Then the parasocial relationships and the justification from the mirror itself that dodie shouldn't feel like this, because the fans love her. But can dodie feel the brunt of that love? Not anymore. She's grown desensitized to it, especially because they don't love I. They love she without even meaning to. Hence the line "don't build hope on something broken". No matter how perfect she is, she will be weighed down by I's humanity, and you's damaging "dreams"


I missed you Dorthy, welcome back home from the land of Oz. This song is amazing and the words make cuts on my body, seeping out parts of my soul ❤

Ralaxy Her full name is Dorothy. I think you mean she told them her full name because they didn’t understand her nickname.

No her name is Dodie but when she worked at lush she told them it was Dorthy so she didnt have to explain

Jessie Allen it's funny cause her name's Dorthy haha

I realized I just made that unfunny ...I'll go home😣😥


how am i just now noticing the clarinet line oh my goodness,,, beautiful,,,,


I went from your cutting ties video to this one to continue the cry (in a good way).  Thank you dodie


I can't get off this I come back every 10 seconds best song ever<br>!!!!!!

I can't get off this I come back every 10 seconds best song ever
!!!!!!


I absolutely adore this song. Its very brave to put this song out there, and its very powerful. Personally, i dont think everything you put on your channel should just be for business/ professional song purpose. Youre still dodie! Youre still the girl that sat behind a camera and made up a song about a fucking mosquito, which put a smile on all our faces, not because the song was "gOING TO BE A HIT SOMEDAY.!!1!1" but purely because it was silly and laid back. I do hope that you still make posts like that. But id stay here no matter what. Its been beautiful watching you grow as a channel, an artist and a person in general. Whichever way you choose to make your path, we'll all be here for you.


This gives me Regina Spektor vibes. Love it <3


I need this on my phone, I wish it was on iTunes...


"but they love you"

the feeling when your family insists that you have nothing to be sad about, but the truth is i am so depressed.  feeling so tired and burnt out. i wish i could remove the mask and show that i'm not this pretty painted face that is academically gifted. i feel so tired, my life is going down hill and here i am crying again while i have 50+ missing assignments. i feel so empty. life is just pointless. i'm wasting away.


I love this song so much dodie is so good at writing songs


I've seen your Snapchat and you said you're super nervous. Why? This is beautiful just like you by the way) and i am 100% happy you uploaded this. You inspire me so much and this channel and your other channel is such a safe place for me and many others. Thank you for inspiring me and everyone else. We all love you very much! <3


I'm singing this for a school concert and AHH I CAN'T DO IT JUSTICE


Listening to this with a thunderstorm in the background is so soothing, even when the thunder drowns out the lyrics


you don't even know how good you are. i love your music.


This is irrelevant, but your book is fantastic! I'd love for you to create videos with your opinions, and guidance. <3<br>Edit: OMG you noticed me twice! (Not sure if you remember but you commented on my video about Mckenna!)

This is irrelevant, but your book is fantastic! I'd love for you to create videos with your opinions, and guidance. <3
Edit: OMG you noticed me twice! (Not sure if you remember but you commented on my video about Mckenna!)

You should propably watch her 2nd channel, doddlevloggle, she's made lots of videos on there talking about her opinions and such

Gosh yeah. You're book is heartbreakingly beautiful.

she has heaps of those videos on her second channel!!


THIS IS AMAZING DODIE I AM SO PROUD OF YOU


I’m going to play this on repeat until I die


This song never ever ever ever fails to resonate with me.<br>The verses sound like cold, grey pavement and the choruses sound like honey and rain clouds

This song never ever ever ever fails to resonate with me.
The verses sound like cold, grey pavement and the choruses sound like honey and rain clouds


OOF! this gives me a musical theatre ballad feel, like something that would be in the last five years or something


How do you write such amazing music and lyrics??


I will ALWAYS wait, smiling, for  you Dodie. I love you, and everything you do. I don’t care if it’s a ‘rough draft’ or the final thing, it’s all beautiful, because it came out of your incredible mind. Hang in there, and take time to relax, don’t feel that you HAVE to do anything for anyone. XX

Jake Gillard aaaa this one or secret for the mad

livvv me too i couldn't have put it better asdfgh


please put this on your next album or EP, JUST MAKE A STUDIO VERSION DAMN IT, SO I CAN BUY IT


It's been exactly a year but I never stopped loving this


Why am I crying for like the 3rd time bc I’m so proud of you


"They love you" yes we do. I had chills listening to this, thank you Dodie. You looked very emotional, I just wanted to hug you. You have the ability to touch people with your songs. This one went straight to my heart. Don’t be nervous about posting original songs again, it’s great to try and to test different things. I personally loved it. Share all your original songs with us, don’t stress about it too much, what could go wrong ? We’ll tell you what we think about them as you post them, it’s simple. Like the song says, we’re people with eyes just like yours. We’re all people. We’re all the same, don’t be afraid of judgment 💕💕💕
You have so much talent !
You put so much emotion into your song, it’s beautiful.
Love you !


Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.. **Throws roses 🌹🌹


No words for this song. Woow. Every single line make me think a lot.<br>Greetings from Venezuela.

No words for this song. Woow. Every single line make me think a lot.
Greetings from Venezuela.


the lyrics "words only get through if they're sharp" sum up so many things so perfectly that i need to catch my breath every time i hear them.


When I first heard this song I could feel something deeply connected but also a lack of understanding, im 20 now and recently something with this song just clicked and hits so much harder whether thats the way i interpret it or the meaning behind the original writing of the song its something I do understand now for the better or worse