You've matured so much as a song writer. Lovely Dodie, really lovely.


Tessa Violet oh hey so do you- love, 3 years late and not dodie


As someone with social anxiety...This touched me. I know it's been 2 years since you posted this, but...<3 This song makes me happy, despite it being a sad song. Your voice is just so beautiful & soothing.

bangTan packs but you understood what he wanted to say :/

+Goku Kudosaki  i'm really sorry because i know it makes me look like a bad person but you spelled college,typing and people wrong

Kaelen Kidori I feel you on that part, I've talked to 2 pepole since I got to collage,  and i really want to socialize,  but it's just super hard for me . even typeing this 😅😶☺


Beautiful, Dodie! I like the way that you put the words up on the video, filling the empty spaces. Additionally, I didn't realise you wear glasses! Sneaky missus.

teehee! Ps I LOVE YOUR NEW VIDEO omg so perfect <3


Dodie how is it that you write music that speaks to my soul?

Robin Fox she has special powers like her eyebrow haha


Ahh Dodie, the reason for many breakdowns in the middle of class.

I agree w both your user and your comment


Oh Dodie you look so sad I just want to wrap you in a blanket


you're such a songwriting genius! This is awesome!


I find it funny that everyone is like "I wish I could be such a social person " But then the social people are usually worried about being too outgoing and people think that they they are annoying and loud. It's just so UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

me and my bestfriends are these. I'm the "i wish i'm brave enough to be social" and she's the "am i annoying? sometimes i wish i can be less outgoing"

Oh my god, that's my problem. <br>I feel like "oh my god, probably they hate me. I talk too much, I smile too much, I speak too loud..." And that make me feel anxious. But I'm still a "happy" person. I think that you never feel completely happy with yourself, even if you are "popular". You just have To live, and enjoy living.

Oh my god, that's my problem.
I feel like "oh my god, probably they hate me. I talk too much, I smile too much, I speak too loud..." And that make me feel anxious. But I'm still a "happy" person. I think that you never feel completely happy with yourself, even if you are "popular". You just have To live, and enjoy living.

+Alyssa Gidman I'm the exact same way wow

I'm really friendly person who's out going but at the same time im very shy and have social anxiety. So even though I want to be super friendly I'm to shy.

+the_amazing_tardis_is_not_on_fire same . Also, your name is amazing!!!!

+the_amazing_tardis_is_not_on_fire I'm both of these. I struggle talking to new people but the minute I make friends with someone I talk loads I'm scared i'll annoy them

i am both of these people at different times oh my lord

+the_amazing_tardis_is_not_on_fire I always feel like I'm annoying and my voice is to loud and that some people don't like me cuz of that. Even though almost every girl in my class is my friend and almost every boy in my class has a crush on me. I have no idea why I feel like this lol its weird.

+the_amazing_tardis_is_not_on_fire IM THE SOCIAL OUTGOING one UGH IM SO annoying

same tbh.
Me: "AM I TOO CLINGY TELL ME"
Them: "No..."
Me: "ARE YOU SURE I FEEL LIKE I'M ANNOYING"
Them: "No, you're not annoying."
Me: "REALLY"
Them: "Wow, you're scaring me.."

I can't help thinking that I'm annoying af

That's how I am, I tend to to think I'm very loud and annoying even though all my friends say I'm not. It's all a matter of perspective because you always make yourself feel worse than you actually are.


uh, it is painful how true the lyrics are


For any of those wondering the chords for this song they are:
-Verses & intro
0033
0011

-Chorus
0030
0043
0030

And it all repeats itself after that :3

i figured out the plucking

if you think from left to right if you plucking
string 2
string 3&4
string 2
string 3&4
etc.

@PAY YOUR FUCKING TAXES o i found a plucking for this but i dont remember it but i recommend you search the tabs on ukulele tabs .com or smth

@Rylee Stewart oh yeah yeah yeah plucking sorry

+Amanda the Bear  its not strumming, its plucking

thank you, but does anyone know the strumming? thanks again ~

@LilahIsAPotato the four numbers represent the strings and the number represents which fret your fingers go on and if its 0 the string is open :)

I have no understanding of those numbers lol I can only tell with the letters

+Kit-Kat Dunn if you put a capo on the 5th fret and ignore the two top (lowest) strings then it will work

@Applesaresowow ill try both lol thanks :)

I think the chords for the chorus are actually
0010
0013
0033

+Kit-Kat Dunn guitars have 6 strings while the uke has 4. the chords written here are made for ukelele, with 4 numbers for the 4 strings. so, no, unless she said the actually letter of chords, which sometimes is the same for guitar, this will not work for guitar.

will they work for guitar as well as ukulele


The tone to this song reminds me of Coraline for some reason, but yeah, I can totally relate to this. But in my case it's not SOMETIMES, it's ALWAYS.


Dodie, you! I really liked this. Go you. EP soon, yeah?

Ashlyn De Barros and now we have a second EP :,)

It's out for pre-order and I love it AHHHH

hopefully maybe eh eh eh and THANKS luv u <3


This song makes me wish I could write my own

Why can't you? You ate an awesome human being. Go ahead do what you want! Because you should not waste life on wondering. Be curious, and do what you love! 😃😃😃 :)))))).  8D


every couple years i come back to dodie’s old songs & they make me feel so nostalgic 🥺


Holy feels, Batman. Even at 23 years old, I can still relate SO MUCH to this song, Dodie. There are times when I feel so lost in how I should act and what to say and what to do to not come across as "weird", and I wonder how it seems so easy for so many other people. I feel fairly confident in myself and who I am as a person, don't get me wrong, but I still have a lot of moments where I'm like, "Yeah, if I could just get the "How Not To Be Such A Weirdo" Handbook, that'd be swell. Thanks, universe."

Fantastic song. Stay gold.

I totally read this in your voice, man :D


I can relate to the lyrics so much! And the song in general is so beautiful and catchy. I'm in love with this!!! You're amazing


2 and a half years later and i still find myself coming back to this video every now and then <3


This song is so amazing! I've literally just discovered this channel and I already know I am going to be an avid viewer haha. You have such unique and catchy originals and your covers are just superb!

I was also so happy when I heard about the gig at Lush because I am a big fan of Lush's products (thanks to a few friends who introduced me to them) and I was all excited, but then I remembered I am all the way on the other side of an ocean and seeing you at one of these events is extremely rare with a little to no chance of actually happening. It's alright though, I can still support you from here and introduce you to others!

I haven't really watched much, but I really, really love your Little Room song (them feels man, I totally bawled), your birthday song to Alice "From Braces to Lipstick" (reminds me of myself when I had braces haha! Really a beautiful sweet song), your On My Own cover (I never actually heard the original since I never saw Les Miserables but your voice is just flabbergasting in that one!) and especially Stuck the Way We Are with Hedy (sUCH a genius song like wow. But I really wish it could be sang again in a better quality!). I'm sure there are many other songs on your channel that I will love, but I will have to keep looking! :D Thank you so much for sharing your precious voice and I can't wait until you release an album or something of its kind! Sorry for making for a long comment. >.<


This is my favorite song, but the chorus just really outstretches to me and I feel like I can relate to it with all of my heart.

It's a very nice song. She has a great voice, and she is great at writing songs in my opinion. She reaches a large audience.


Yaaaaay Beckie and Dodie! I love both your videos! :):):)


She has less make-up on, and she’s cuter,  I thought it was supposed to be the other way around lol


Thank you Rhys :D you are also REEEEALLY GOOOD


You're quite brilliant when it comes to lyrics. Wow.


I’m American, and I love the way the British pronounce the phrase “at all”. I mean, everything they say sounds proper, but that specifically always hits me right there!

Don’t mind me. I’m just afraid of everything.


I know I'm a couple of years late, but this song is so simple, yet so perfect! I relate to this so much is painful... I'm always worrying about what other think about how I look, or what I say or do. I think I may have social anxiety but I'm not sure, and I'm afraid to talk to anyone about it because I think they'll only think it's an excuse to my sometimes antisocial attitude. Anyway, thanks for this song and for all this comments, at least I know I'm not alone.


She's so cute and just so UGH. My heart can't take it.


your song writing skills are amazing, everyone is so clever and catchy and beautiful and well thought out and ahhhhh im obsessed. you are going to go sososo far <3 (i mean you already are :)


I think you are the kind of person with twinkling eyes and souls of sunshine and lilac pastel skies :)


I love reading dodie’s book. Because whenever I get to a song, I listen to it on repeat whilst reading. She so talented 💛 thank you dodie for all you do x


I seriously enjoyed this song. Particularly enjoyed the hummed harmonies, I do rather like trying to do things with the voice, just to see what can be done, and I think it's just great when something like this turns up. Once again, I seriously enjoyed it, both for the actual song, and because I struggle to talk to new people so at least on one level this song seemed to strike a chord with me.

I'm glad, but it was intended as honest feedback. I nearly didn't post it. Yum.

aw! Thank you. I appreciate comments like this :D <3


I watch this video daily. after weeks, it has become a routine. I can say I'm addicted, but I like it. I love this wonderful song and I'm so glad it exists.


You're songs are always so relatable! Keep writing!


You have grown so much, Dodie. I am proud of you, yum!


You made me cry with this it's everything i feel but can't express 3


another lovely song... and still no album! get on it miss clark xx


It is so lovely! What are the chords? I'd like to learn this song! :D yum


There are some who don't even need to try
Born with a warm heart, a twinkle in their eye
Glitter in their words, perfume in their breaths
Souls of sunshine and lilac pastel skies

You will find no such shimmering in here
Oh, there's a wish for some that's shoveled down by fear

Am I happy or just hopeful? Confident or boastful?
Do people smile holding back a sneer?

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder, better me for all
Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all

So off you go, perform your social dance
Outstretched opinions and a flexible stance
Pirouette for show but never let them know
That really, you're just begging for a chance

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder, better me for all
Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all

Can someone please tell me how it feels
To say the perfect words, a model of appeal
Should I spill secrets inside or should I just hide?
I'll never be okay to reveal

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder, better me for all
Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all


This was truly beautiful, I wanted to jump through the screen and hug you, gosh darn it :) I'll try my best to come to the Lush gig, too ^-^


This was honestly amazing. I fell silent watching it. So relatable and lovely<3


What are the chords of this song? I really want to learn this song! I love it! 💕


HOLY MOLY HOW DID I JUST DISCOVER THIS?!?! I love this SO SO MUCH <333


This song was beautiful and so relateable :) I was listening to every word


omg I can relate to this. and I started crying


This is such a lovely song,  does anyone know the chords? <3


Beautiful as always!! Your originals have inspired me a lot in my own, so keep it up and keep inspiring :)


This is absolutely beautiful! I'm so jealous of your writing skills and your voice and your harmonies and...

I'm just going to stop. This was amazing <3 thank you so much for sharing it <3


God I remember watching this 6 years ago (side note: SIX years have passed omg) and relating to the lyrics completely- I can happily say that these days I feel a lot more confident in myself and not as socially anxious as I did before. If anyone reading this comment feels like social anxiety is getting them down, don't worry! Take it from me, things can and will get better :)

Thank you, I really needed to hear this today


I always look forward to hearing your originals Dodie! Keep it up! Honest to God, beautiful.


This is amazing :')<br>But does this remind anyone else of the movie "Coraline" for some reason?

This is amazing :')
But does this remind anyone else of the movie "Coraline" for some reason?

+Jane Demunbrun I agree and the humming too! :)

For sure it's composed in the same way plus I love that film ahhhh

yes very much! I think it's the strumming pattern (or picking I guess) that sounds like that cat and the garden parts. i love it!

+xTheTabbys Now that you mention it, I kind of see it!


It was extraordinarily lovely, i allways feel that way around those super-social people , although one thing botheres me, during the song your face looked like you cryed just a moment ago.<br>yum :D

It was extraordinarily lovely, i allways feel that way around those super-social people , although one thing botheres me, during the song your face looked like you cryed just a moment ago.
yum :D


I really liked this song, well done! <3<br>You could do some videos with Jamie, that would be cool :)

I really liked this song, well done! <3
You could do some videos with Jamie, that would be cool :)


i actually think this is my favourite song by you dodie. it's gorgeous x


Oh my gosh dodie, I discovered you like half an hour ago and I am already in love with your channel, first of all you're a musical artist, you play amazing music, you play the best instruments ever, you're so hipster I love it, and you work at Lush. FREAKING LUSH. You've blown me away


Just came back to this after watching the Vevo DSCVR performance and I just- the comments from Lucy and Tessa and Sammy and Nathan, and ur uke w the bow, and the gig at Lush I am just EMOTIONAL u have come so far


beautiful as always, you inspire me to make covers! Hope I someday get the chance to meet you, stay awesome :)


You are the cutest most adorable human ever! This song was beautiful and ugh, ukulele skill envy.


This literally describes my entire life, this was beautiful Dodie ❤


This is so lovely and has literally made my day because I've been revising all day. Thanks for putting a smile on my face dodie


The song is so cute! As always, love your stuff! I'd like to suggest some things for you to do, but I'm really bad at thinking of things, whoops.

Kind of sad that I'm not able to go to any of your gigs because I'm too far away, but I hope it goes swell! (It's the day before my birthday, woo)


You’re so lyrically and vocally talented it’s awesome and you convey your emotions in such a sick way you help me out so much.


I got a tear in my eye. You so super talented. Keep going you're amazing.:)xxx


This is so lovely. When I listen to Dodie's songs I literally feel like I'm floating <3


I stumbled upon this song by watching Connie Darling, and I love it! I have social anxiety, so this really reached me. I love your voice!


This song is great, you have an amazing voice and a wonderful musical talent, keep up the awesome work!!!


awwwwh DODIEEE <3 this song is so so so so so PERFECTT!!!! loved it so much. Literally summed up my life xxxxx

<3 naww you are welcome. Missed your youtube videos xxxx


This is so beautiful, I can relate to the lyrics too well......... It made me cry

Well done dodie great song!!!!


This is just utter brilliance. You have a great tone to you're voice. Glad I heard you at SiTC. And was nice to chat briefly at new years. I suggest "Do You Want To Build A Snowman" from Frozen! :D


Gosh I'm so happy my friend showed you to me! You have put the emotions I thought nobody else felt into song.


This is my favorite of your original songs. It's so lovely and true and elegant! I've been binge watching your video a lot today


Oh my glob..... Been watching your original song videos all night. I'm currently in love and these songs make me amazingly happy! Even this one which is somewhat sad.... I will always love your music and your voice, and I will always write down the lyrics so that I can sing your songs to my friends to show how amazing you are! Thanks again for always making me so happy and.... I love youuuuuuuu!!!!!! <3<3<3<3<3


ooooh, this was simply beautiful! Wonderful as always, Dodie. You're so talented :) xx


Dodie I love the tune to this and the lyrics are moving. Your voice is amazing Xx !!!


I love this song. It's so pure and relatable, yum!❤


The tone and disonance of this song just makes it so beautiful. I love it <3


From when this came out to now it's in my top 3 dodie original songs


LYRICS...so i can now badly sing along to your beautiful sweet voice :D i love you<3


I love this! I love writing poems and stories so much and we have a similar style but you're just amazing! I wish I could meet you irl. =P


I love this one too, all of them amazing! Extremely beautiful song, still love it, it's still in my favourites


dodie you're so good at writing songs, extremely jealous! beautiful song, beautiful voice x


That was amazing! My Daughter and I love all you songs and Hedie too!


This is beautiful, it's so relatable and calming, also, I love your ukulele!


This song is beautiful and definitely epitomises what I went through for most of my teenage life. You're very talented, Dodie :)


This was amazing as usual Dodie :) lovely meaningful song to listen to on a Sunday night x


Seriously enjoyed this song :) Lovin' the harmonies! great job :D


AHH I cannot get over how amazing this is <3 made me tear up a bit. amazing <3 Buying it now :)


This song is beautiful. I'm waiting till my birthday when I can get my first ukulele.


You're so talented, Dodie <3 <br>I love all your original songs

You're so talented, Dodie <3
I love all your original songs


Man, I sure do love your originals ^^. Thank you for the music, Dodie!! :).


Aw Dodie, this song is so lovely! I sometimes feel like this when see all these people who are totally fine with what they say and do and this song touched my heart :') Thank you <3 :*


You are so so talented! I could listen to you singing all day. <3


Dodie, I love you so much!! You match melody and words to emotions so well <3


More original songs they're great! Covers would me awesome to. You'd sound lovely singing Jason mraz or Newton Faulkner.


the lyrics are lovely, as is the music. This is beautiful!


Your voice is so lovely and relaxing and your lyrics so heartfelt.


I just discovered you and your music is beautiful. Amazing writing!


This is exactly how I feel thank you for a perfect song <3


I'm so excited to see more of you every week, you're lovely! The song was great but you looked so sad I wanted to give you a hug. I wish I could come to your gig but unfortunately I live on the other side of the pond. Best of luck though :D


Dodie, this is such a beautiful song! <3


You have such a beautiful voice! and thank you for making this I love it and I relate I wish I wasn't myself sometimes xx


This most definitely is painfully relatable 😂. Its so beautiful.


This song is the soundtrack to my life. Thank You, Dodie. I love you :)


you seriously deserve so many more subs Dodie that was beautiful <3


I know this is kind of old, but I love this song!! It is everything I have ever felt! Thank you for writing it! It so beautifully written, and you have a wonderful voice:).


in 4 days this song turns 4 years old, she has grown so much <3 i'm so proud!! yum x


Even though this is really sad, you always bring a smile to my face.


This song is beautiful and makes me want to cry at the same time


this song is just a beautiful master piece

dodie i know it was siz years ago but this is amazing


this song still slaps so hard please put it on spotify Dods


Lovely cover!!! I really enjoy listening to them and really wish i could write songs and play as well as you. Looking forward to the next cover and wish i could come see you at your show :(


This is amazing! God Dodie your so talented it hurts! Such good lyrics and sung so beautifully, well done you've wooed me again :) xx


Thank you for writing this song. I've been having a really hard time at school and this is exactly how I feel, wanting to be someone else. It felt good to hear this because I really how, I guess, silly it sounds to not want to be you. Thank you, again.


Reading your book and loving it ♥ wish that someone bought this for me when I was younger.


wow, this song is amazing! thank you for writing it, it describes how I feel perfectly!


These words are beautiful especially with your voice and playing.<br>I'm happy I found your tube through a small movie.

These words are beautiful especially with your voice and playing.
I'm happy I found your tube through a small movie.


This is so beautiful, really enjoyed it!:)


Great lyrics, music, video quality,it's all AMAZING! Good job dodie you're an extremely talented person. ;)


Dodie, your songs always make me feel feelings. And those are the best songs. Just beautiful!


You are so amazing and talented; I was half in tears by the time it was over!! I love you!


This is honestly me at high school because I'm a freshman and I have "friends" but not like friends...you know? Idk because all of my closest friends went to a different school then me and i am so grateful for those friends because honestly im not really good at making friends so it's hard when everyone easily knows how to talk to people and I'm just here like :/

joyce n. You're now a junior how's life now?

Kinda glad I'm not the only one but kinda sad too because this isn't a song people would want to relate to :/ ••• ❤

you've basically described how I feel at highschool right now

The exact same thing is happening to me, except I'm pretty sure I used to be that shiny person, and now, somehow, it's all faded away.


this is one of the best songs you've written, keep going!


i absolutely love this song :') i'm still waiting for an album dodie hehe


You inspire me to continue playing my ukulele, and it's because of you that I've gotten back into guitar and vocals. Thank you <3


This is such a beatiful song! I wear your t-shirt proudly as I listen to this:')


I would love to know the cords to this song. It's one of my favorites.


Woww! These lyrics are incredible! Simple and perfect <3


This song's style reminds of Regina Spektor. It's really lovely. :)


I love all your music and video's you are also very inspirational and if my YouTube video's are ever anywhere near as good as yours that would be a dream come true


the lower harmony of those mmm's was absolutely swell :)


I loved this so much, each time I watch one of your videos I become determined to play guitar or ukulele :P


Your voice is so freaking mesmerizing😍 and you seem do down to earth and funny. Your as of right now my favorite YouTuber!!!


this makes me kind of sad but relieved as well <3 i love this.


Wow, this is wonderful! I really love the ukulele, you strum it so softly, and your voice is absolutely heavenly. Can't wait to hear more from you :) Oh, and you could cover Naive by The Kooks? I think it would suit your voice.


Dodie you're amazing, this song is just yum! :D


Really awesome song Doddle, love it :D Resonates with me a lot, thank you for writing it :D


im learning to play this song. thank you for giving me another song in my own personal play list. your an inspiration and the reason i moved on to my second uke


This was so beautiful and i think it applies to a lot of people c:<br>I can't wait for a video every week though! Eep!

This was so beautiful and i think it applies to a lot of people c:
I can't wait for a video every week though! Eep!


I can relate to this so much, love it Dodie!


I was really inspired by you, so I picked up the uke :D and I really want to know the chords of this because it's just an amazing song :D YUM


Truly amazing!!! Oh such talent, art you have created a door way in to each of are souls! Oh Doddie so sweet just outstanding in general!


im totally in love with you and your writing!! id love to see another tag video as well, they make me giggle. love you xx


I hope I can find an album version of this song sometime soon <3


You are as brilliant as ever Doddleoddle! As an idea for the future I know I would love to know the chords to some your songs(like this and paint as a couple examples) yum


Yaaaaaaaas Dodie you uploaded! I can totally relate to this song, its inspirational and has a lot of meaning behind it, you've inspired me to learn ukulele and it makes me smile when i see that you've uploaded. I LOVE YOU!!!!! Xx


That song is beautiful! Made me cry little because of how much I related to it hehe:3


there's so much emotion in this I love it so much<3


I love your music, i swear you need to have your own album with all your original songs they're perfect yum


This is the type of song I would listen to when I go to bed💤 your amazing💫🙈💖


That was a lovely song! I think you're one of the few people who can make a ukelele sound sad.


I love all your originals songs so much I can't wait for you to release an album someday ! ;)


That was amazing!!! I'd loved it if you covered All I Want by Kodaline :)


Ah this is such a wonderful quiet song, I love it ^_^


Hey! Love this song, do you think you can tell us what the chords are? :)


So inspiring and moving and AHHH i love it! I really wish I lived in the UK so I could come to your gigs and meet you:) Btw, please come to spain:')


Oh Dodie this is such a nice song!!:) And I cant wait to see you play live! I will do my very best to come down to bath to see your gig!:)) x

+doddleoddle could I help you with a song


whenever you sing it's like you're singing to my heart


This is an amazing song dodie you're so talented


I love your videos and it always makes me smile when I see you've made a new one! :)))


Such a lovely song Dodie! You have the best voice! xx


This song says everything I think !!!!❤thanks u Dodie !


This is on repeat oh wow. You've done it again girl :D x


This was the very first video i saw of dodie.. I have had very bad social anxiety all through my life.. After i graduated high school  I fell into a depression and anxiety spill.. Finding a job, making friends, or leaving the house.. Was hard. Watching ur videos helped a lot.. Dodie you're never gonna see this. But thank you.. Youve helped me and many others just by being you.


This song is just so beautiful and speaks to me <3 xx


Oh my god, this is incredible beyond words, there was so much emotion. Did you start to cry there?


Can't stop listening to this song I can relate to it as well and I just love it so much <3


You managed to portray EXACTLY how I feel but I'm crap at explaining:D Thanks so much Dodie love it x


I keep coming back here. never has a song ever described how my brain works better than this song.


I love your music, please continue to sing. I cannot explain how good you make me feel.


These lyrics are beautiful. Great and catchy tune as well, I'll be singing it all day (nowhere near as well as you though). Gonna go and buy it off bandcamp straight away


It's been so damn long and I still came back here and listen to this again. <br>It's so damn goooood! Can really relate to it. Love it!

It's been so damn long and I still came back here and listen to this again.
It's so damn goooood! Can really relate to it. Love it!


lovelyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ♥♥♥
i'd do my best to realise the chords so i can cover this song (tribute to you ☺)

i luv u


Hey dodie! You've been a real inspiration to me and I've started self teaching on the ukulele. I would love it if you could do a video either teaching a song or just helpful tip? I would be very grateful, love you!


This is amazing. all of your songs are amazing!!<br>


You are amazing. The lyrics is so deep and accurate too.


This is such a lovely song, congratulations Dodie !


Sadly this is relatable for me. Great gob gurl! You totally captured the feeling of jealousy and self-consciousness and being insecure. <3


This video is exactly how I feel all of the time. I'm quiet and introverted with a little social anxiety and I see all these people who are social and happy and outgoing and I envy that SO much.


This is a beautiful song and I am a new subscriber and I love all of your songs (original and covers) keep doing what your doing love the content. :)


this is one of my favorite songs of yours :)


re-discovering these songs through reading your book 💗 I love it Xx


The ukulele reminds me of the Tim Burton adaptation of Coraline, for some reason.


I wish I had your talent uwu I'd love to write music to express myself but I'm helpless... <br>You're so lovely and you're musics' yum :)

I wish I had your talent uwu I'd love to write music to express myself but I'm helpless...
You're so lovely and you're musics' yum :)


This is beautiful, every song you write tops the last. Go Dodie! <br>......yum. Hehe.

This is beautiful, every song you write tops the last. Go Dodie!
......yum. Hehe.


Does anybody know the chords please? I would love to play this on the uke <3


I relate to this so much? Why?

Oh right. I'm the most anti-social, not-so-confident 14 year old in my entire school and life 😂


1/3 best songs I've heard her sing (my favs at least) :))


Lovely, Dodie, I've missed your songs :)


This is just so nice. I don't always feel like this, I'm usually quite confident, but thank you for writing it all the same. Love you x


Just found your channel and I am so happy I did. You are so talented!


This song is beautiful, you are beautiful, the fairy lights in the background are beautiful. I love how smiley and bubbly you always are Dodie! You really make me smile :D


you're so so talented, these lyrics are so poetic and clever! subscribed x


The lyrics are so relatable and beautiful (:


How do you come up with this?? <br>It's amazing, the lyrics the back up voices you made and the humming it's just perfect!

How do you come up with this??
It's amazing, the lyrics the back up voices you made and the humming it's just perfect!


You are so very talented! Your lyrics, tunes, voice, and uke playing are just amazing.


I relate to this so very much and the lyrics are perfect and wow ok I love this


this song is literally how I feel all the time. I now know how to tell people how im feeling :) thanks dodie xxxxx


Your voice is literally so freaking precious Dodie


I love this song!! Dodie it's brilliant (as you are too) :)


I don't think I've ever related so much to a song. Thank you so much Dodie!


Part of me applies this to Severus Snape's life, and that makes me really happy. All in all, this is a beautiful song, and I've really enjoyed all of your originals so far!


Can relate so much to this makes me want to cry. I love you dodie <33 x


Oh wow... I am so glad I found you! You are literally my favourite YouTuber and I only found you, what, 3 hours ago? I play the uke, you don't realise how inspirational you are... I don't know if you'll see this, but if you do (I hope you do) I hope it made you smile :) because smiling is great...

Tumblr is also great, reblog my winking dog :)
-sophiskibob :')


Dodie you are my inspiration. Last summer I watched your videos non-stop and when I went to Hawaii I got my first ukulele. You are my favorite YouTuber. Ily. <3


I LOVE this song!! love Dodie's work xxx


Wow this used to be my favourite song now I'm listening to it and omg memories I'm crying alot!


This is a simply beautiful, melancholic piece. Just like to add that you're actually a fantastic actor - I loved your work on Tomska's Valentine's Lies. Hope you get more acting gigs as well!


Dodie your the most amazing songwriter ever, do you come up with the melodies or lyrics first? x


This is such a lovely song, and you look beautiful Dodie


You are just so adorable and your so writing skills are amazing!


This song explains my life so much. Over the past few years I have changed my image, the way I talk, dress and act completely. I hope you know that I have been listening to this song almost 30 times a day! I love it, you, and your voice. I hope that you can come to the USA soon and I would for sure to see you. Love you and keep singing!!!!


Could you do a song like 'absolutely smitten'!!!! I love that song!! You are such a good singer/songwriter and your beautiful :) oh and this song is YUM! Xxx


I feel like this is such an underrated dodie song. Like I love it and I relate so much


This is my favorite song by you! I really hope it will come on an album or something in the future so I can listen to it all the time. I started watching you in like November 2016, but you're already sharing the place as my idol with Taylor Swift! You are so real and kind, and your music is so amazing. You help me everyday. I have a hard time getting through life right now, but you're always here to help me and actually make me smile! You probably won't read this, but even though I've never met you, you mean a lot to me. I hope that you can keep on playing music and doing what you love in the future💛


omg I can relate to this. and I started crying


This is just plain and simply beautiful! Wow!!


this song speaks to me in such a personal way :')


I am absolutely obsessed with all your originals, especially Fickle, She, Adored By Him& this song, Social Dance! You're so talented I love it. <b>__</b>

I am absolutely obsessed with all your originals, especially Fickle, She, Adored By Him& this song, Social Dance! You're so talented I love it. *__*


this will forever be my fave dodie vid + song haaaaa... <3


Dodie you make me want to cry 😭 but that’s a good thing 🙂


Thank you for writing this! There are so many people that this would help. I think you are sooo amazing!!!


@doddleoddle I can’t believe how smol you were and yet how completely brilliant and relatable you were and still are. I needed this. Thank you.


This is amazing! You should just write a song with a bunch of random words YUM! x


Amazing, my favourite of your songs yet!


ilysm dodie and all your songs are amazing please do a tutorial on this song!!!!


^u^ Im so envious of your talent! I started ukulele 2 months ago, and I'm working hard to be just like you, you are my role model. I just watched your absolutely smitten tutorial and I'm practicing it now. :D  I wish I could sing though... It would be nice to sing to the songs I learn. Also, how long have you been playing the ukulele?


Wonderful.....you've got another sub :) So gorgeous and soft!! Defo listening to more of your music


This is exactly how I'm feeling right now :')


I've decided that this one is my favorite  <3


This song is perfect. Your perfect, your my idol Dodie.


hello 2020 friends, let's enjoy old dodie songs together <3


your soo good at putting thoughts into words and songs<br>beautiful song n_n

your soo good at putting thoughts into words and songs
beautiful song n_n


man I am so obsessed with dodie right now!! <3

TheBaristaGamer right now? I think you mean constantly ;)


This is WOWZA Dodie! A little hint of Sondheim in there. You're so clevah!


I love it! Could you post the chords for this?


I love your accent! You sound so sweet and i love your voice 💕


I just love this song, I love the idea of calling being what society wants you to be a 'social dance'.  And for a video you and Tom law should write a song, you're both so talented it's bound to be amazing


Your lyrics are absolutely stunning. I hope you find much success in your life, I think you are an excellent role model and human in general. lots of love :)


Amazing dodie!!! Can you pretty please do a cover of a Jessie J song? :D


I'm in a Dodie-original-songs marathon. It's crazy all she's accomplished during these past few years. I've been following her for so long it seems, she's definitely one of my favourite youtubers, she's incredibly genuine and inspiring <br>I'm real proud of you Dodie 🌞🌿

I'm in a Dodie-original-songs marathon. It's crazy all she's accomplished during these past few years. I've been following her for so long it seems, she's definitely one of my favourite youtubers, she's incredibly genuine and inspiring
I'm real proud of you Dodie 🌞🌿


In quarantine this isn't possible, it made me cry to see this. I can really relate to this even when it isn't possible. Thank you Dodie.


Can you post the chords to this somewhere? This was lovely, and id love to know how to play it!


This was the first video I ever saw from Dodie and I've been listening to her music ever since


Beautiful song, Dodie. I love your music!! (yum) ^_^

@Steve Starbucks X'D Read the description


Omg this is amazing! I just want to give you a huge hug! In fact, I actually got a ukulele yesterday! Just because YOU inspired me.. Now I've just gotta learn how to play it.. Lolz ily xoxo :] <3


Beautiful song, it really spoke to me <3. You are a very talented songwriter! :)


Your so inspirational you should make tutorials on the uke :)


Such tremendous sensitivity to this <b>sniff</b>. Shared on Facebook. Yum!

Such tremendous sensitivity to this *sniff*. Shared on Facebook. Yum!


This hurt me on the inside because it was so relatable


This is absolutely perfect. This is how I sometimes feel and you've portrayed it perfectly. I would love to go to your gig and my auntie lives in bath but I'm so busy in half term :( lovely as usual, cheered me up a little as I'm a bit down :) x


havent stopped listening to this!! love it! yum <3


There is a dodie song for every stage of my life. This one is my life rn. when you talk to someone and they start to smile and you don't know ur they're laughing at you or genuinely happy. when you see the popular girls who can say anything that everyone agrees with but you say something and everyone disagrees


I love this and you. <br>(Video idea: I'd love to hear you sing a song from Frozen, or another Disney song)

I love this and you.
(Video idea: I'd love to hear you sing a song from Frozen, or another Disney song)


This song made me cry a riverrrr! But i loved it. Nice work.

-star


Dodie, you looked really sad! so here's a * Laptop hug* to make you smile :) I loved the song, its really sweet as usual ^.^


also, you are the queen of harmonising! the 'mmhs' were completely in tune and ahh just so tuneful :) xx


i relate to this so much and this is really beautiful!


OMIGOODNESS so let's see... Not only do you have a spectacular voice, but you write your own songs and poems that are actually very good, you are also very pretty and funny which is a bonus AND you are so cool in many ways that I don't feel like getting into at the moment cause it's 2:23am ( yes I know this is a run-on sentence but give me a break I'm tired). Soooo... Yea, u are officially one of my favorite people on earth next to my mom and lil' bro 🙉


Really nice, everyone has those feelings at some point so it's relatable to lots of people, anyway keep up the good work.


Woaw Dodie.... Wonderful lyrics, very very nice song, made me feel very sad and happy at the same time, if that makes sense... Your best one yet!


You made me cry, I relate to this so much


I love this song Dodie, but I just wish it had a happy ending, ya know </3


So wish I could get to Bath, the gig's on my birthday :D good luck with it, and well done for the beautiful song! <3


Literally in tears I love this sing so much!!!


One day we'll look back after she's made over 5 EPs 😲

Jessica Marylou Jordan She has two now! Haha 😊

It's so weird to think that she has now though lol


Those little bursts of harmony make that song! I keep coming back to this song because I love it sooooooo much xx


I love this :) can't wait to meet you at summer in the city! Xx


amazing, soo amazingggg, i love your songs x


hey dodie! just wondered how you do covers without having problems with copyright because i'd like to do some covers, thanks!xx


Souls of sunshine and lilac pastel skies <3


dodie!! this is so amazing and relatable n such a good song and it kinda sounds like it could of been in Coraline ya know it just had that kinda feel to it and it was beautiful the harmonies were so fab and so pretty sounding and I wish I could come to your gig that would have been soo cool but I cant <b>cries for 8 days</b> n I may have replayed you saying "very nourishing for the skin" about 12 billion times you are such an amazingly lovely and talented person and who needs punctuation when your feeling this darn exited!!

dodie!! this is so amazing and relatable n such a good song and it kinda sounds like it could of been in Coraline ya know it just had that kinda feel to it and it was beautiful the harmonies were so fab and so pretty sounding and I wish I could come to your gig that would have been soo cool but I cant *cries for 8 days* n I may have replayed you saying "very nourishing for the skin" about 12 billion times you are such an amazingly lovely and talented person and who needs punctuation when your feeling this darn exited!!


Im not mad about some of your other stuff (though i have recently come to appreciate mosquito) but i really loved this one! really sweet lyrics! thank you! (the glasses are gourgous! ;)


I love this so much dodie :) You are so talented


Please cover I see the light from tangled!! I would literally cry, you are so stunning xxxxx


You're just a refreshing Kate Nash in her peak


THIS MADE ME CRY HELP. also thank you for the picture earlier it was lovely meeting you again<333 i seriously love this song eeep

LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU keep popping in you make my day eheh


Wow u can sing and make original songs omg your amazing!!!!!!! 💛💚❤💙💜


this is amazing. you are lovely and it makes me a tiddle bit sad I hadn't found you on the youtubes until now.


I literally can't stop singing this song in my head.  It's really pretty to say the least. :)


Dodie this is amazing and so relatable! And also- yum ;) see I read things ;) xxxxx


this is really,really absolutely truly beautiful! please do a video where you show us how to play it!!:D


OKAY PEOPLE I GOT IT! (not 100% sure this is right. Also I don't know the names of the chords so sorry)
0033
0011(repeat 4 times i think)

0010
0013
0033(repeat 2 times? idk)
then repeat the whole thing, that's all the chords (idk sorry if i'm wrong!!!!!)


I wish I knew someone like you Dodie x <3


This song is so incredibly beautiful and so is your singing!! <br>You are really inspiring, as I so often think my singing is too quiet and that everyone only wants to listen to those people screaming their hearts out when singing ;) I just discovered you and subscribed instantly. Keep up the good work!! lovely greetings from germany <3

This song is so incredibly beautiful and so is your singing!!
You are really inspiring, as I so often think my singing is too quiet and that everyone only wants to listen to those people screaming their hearts out when singing ;) I just discovered you and subscribed instantly. Keep up the good work!! lovely greetings from germany <3


This is possibly my favourite dodie song even though it's from 3 years ago. I love your newer stuff and how you've changed as a person but this, as well as down, just speaks to me so much :)

Frances Ivy its my favourite dodie song too💚


Three years ago I could relate to this song so much, but now I am really happy with who I am.


For video ideas, a song from frozen with Tom would be fabudabulous yum


Aw this is so sweet how do you do the talent? <3


THIS SONG WILL FOREVER BE MY FAVORITE SONG BECAUSE OF THE GREAT, MEANINGFUL, AND RELATABLE/EMOTIONAL LYRICS TO ME. YOUR VOICE LITERALLY MAKES ME SMILE AND I COULD LISTEN TO YOU ALL DAY KEEP IT UP GORGEOUS YOU BRIGHTEN MY DAY BY BEING YOURSELF THANK YOU


honestly, i just get happy every time you talk <3


DODIE THIS IS BEAUTIFUL IM CRYING AGHHHHH


I'm not very musically inclined, but I love to write and I can honestly say that you're inspiring me to write songs :) Thank you so much!


I think it was the humming,like the other mother when she cooks

Omg yes I think it's the chords/picking pattern :)


Wow... you are amazing. I could listen to you all day.


ur original covers are well composed and relatable!


What are the chords to this song? I'd love to cover it cause I relate so much <3 and of course it is beautiful

oh golly I don't really know! C and then some kind of Bb chord. Then F, Fm, and c in chorus <3


Made it:
Clue 4:
Let's take a quick trip down memory lane,
It's getting cold now and the clouds look like it might ....

Either rain or there's a storm coming tonight

+tasminemma a little treasure hunt kinda thing, clue one is on intertwined if you want to give it a go X

OH THIS IS TOOK ME SO LONG IM SO HAPPY IM HERE

+emilyisla yay! I was rooting for you, haha!x


This song was just amazing, I love it! Also it'd be really lovely if you did a song / medley from Frozen, because wow you'd sound amazing yum x

OOH sounds fun! I shall try <3 and thank you <3


I looooove this so much<br>I hope you write more stuff like this because this is perf

I looooove this so much
I hope you write more stuff like this because this is perf


Can you do a tutorial on how to play this song? Amazing by the way!


Please could you give the cords I love  listing to you songs and it would be great to play them


i really identify with this song, love ya dodie


Liked and subscribed. Thank you. That's one of the most honest songs I've heard in a while.


dodie can you do uke tutorials? I love the way you play


Thanks for letting me just randomly,  but necessarily burst into tears. Ily so goddamn much doddleoddle


this is so fkng beautiful. it makes me happy.


I've watched a lot of dodie's videos and this is the first one I've cried at


maybe your 50th vid should be 50 facts about me to just keep the theme going


Love the song, it is totally different to your usual super happy tunes. Can't wait for the gig/my gathering.  I'm in bath next week, hope we can go for that tea. (Was thinking bubble tea, if you know what it is)


I freaking read social DISTANCE. corona what have you done to me


i love this song more than anything i just wish it could be louder so i could blast it and tune out everything around me


This is amazing!!!!! This song describes me!!


I read this as “Social Distance” very 2020 of me lmao


This songs so beautiful!:') Just going to listen to it so much, definitly going into my faveorites!:)

your so welcome:) i love it so much! thank you so much for replying


You should do a video about outfits and what goes with what. Yum hehehehehehehe xoxoxoxox


Aw young dodie's voice was so much higher than now


This song is just so perfect for how I and a lot of other people feel and it is just so....yum!!!


You are so adorable and you have the sweetest voice! Why don't you have more subs?! I'm so confused because your so amazing! Don't let it stop you though! I love you dodie!!


Ekkkk @doddleoddle  I stumbled across your amazing channel and I'm so glad I did, I love all of your original songs, and I was wondering if maybe you could tell me some of the main chords you play on the ukulele?  I'd love it if you could :) ,also, ever considered making a tutorial on some of your songs? Cause that'd be AWESOMEEEE! okay bye bye, and good luck in everything you do


i just cannot stop listening to this. it's so beautiful. the lyrics are so poetic and your voice is so soft and angel like.


i love this song. can you please make a tutorial for the ukulele to this song? I cannot believe i just discovered you. You are so amazing.


Why hasn't anyone ended their sentence with yum?


This is really pretty :) but I just thought of Jamie in the next room painting while listening to Dodie singing


Such a lovely soft song, so reflective x


Does this song remind anyone else about the movie Coraline?

The tune? Yes,  a bit, but the actual lyrics? not really

I was just thinking that, I think the song is in minor so it sounds a little odd like the music in Coraline. I love that film :3


I wish I could sing and compose like you Dodie! Yum! What editor do you use?  Could I do I cover of one of your songs? x


Very beautiful song and a very fitting video! Great job!


2020 I read the title as social distance 😆😖


This song is beautiful!! Especially loving the harmonies! :D xxx


This song is absolutely lovely and beautiful yum yum ^~^


Awh I love your videos dodie! Gonna miss your sister though haha x


Can I just say that this song is great! When I clicked on this I was half expecting some song about prom... But this was so creative! I was so happy that your lyrics weren't crap!!!<b>applause</b>

Can I just say that this song is great! When I clicked on this I was half expecting some song about prom... But this was so creative! I was so happy that your lyrics weren't crap!!!*applause*


love the music note when you hum... made me feel closer to the song


this is so beautiful man you seem super happy ee it makes me happy


you really don't know how much this song means to me. This is everything I think/am. So anyway thank you and I love your orignal songs😊💕


hey dodie, please can you do another life in letters video? I loved the one before! :) x


I really liked that and it seemed to me to be full of emotion which I really liked.


I just noticed there's lyrics on the screen haha lovely song d! ☺


It's so funny, because I always thougth, that Dodie is all of those things she describes in the first verse and I am the one adoring those poeple...


this song kind of just summed up everything I have felt in the past year,,, thank you dodie, you are exceptionally talented. ((and id love it you could cover a passenger or ed sheeran song ^_^)) stay lovely dodie. xx


As someone who struggles with social cues and have trouble engaging in conversations, this really resonated with me. Thank you.


wow this is beautiful, got me chocked up


VIDEO IDEA: you and Jamie should to some collaborations :) (blind folded makeup challenge, and other funny things)


I LOOOOOOOOVE IT!<br>(Still, it's been 4 years <3)

I LOOOOOOOOVE IT!
(Still, it's been 4 years <3)


this is still so lovely. why do I relate so much ??


Completely relatable and absolutely lovely. Yum


I love this Dodie, it's so cleverly written and the harmonies are beaut! :D What chords are you using?


So cute. You are so good at what you do, man. Never change.


Dodie, you deserve so many more subscribers than you have omfg


I find this song one of Dodie's saddest, and yet I relate to this the most...


seriously this is too beautiful your so gorgeous and talented and just amazing and so just, <b>sighs</b>, i wish i could be your friend...xoxoxo

seriously this is too beautiful your so gorgeous and talented and just amazing and so just, *sighs*, i wish i could be your friend...xoxoxo


I love this song so much (I made a cover of it) though of course it doesn't sound as lovely as you do. I would be absolutely honored if you watched it and probably would cry a little bit :')


Every song of yours is so good and you're so pretty. WHYYYY?!


You're actually a very cute and talented man I might add!


I love this song... I am pretty sure that you invented some new chords there though. Would you be so kind as to share please?


This is so relatable, socialising is just so confusing to me tbh.


Just been trying to teach this to myself on the ukulele. Harder than i thought!


Does anyone know the chords for this song because I want to learn how to play it 😌


This is painfully accurate- songs don't speak to me often but now I'm kicking myself I didn't write it I feel it so hard


I love the waltzy 3:4 timing of this song


This is so beautiful! Also you look adorable in glasses ok bye


here appreciating this - 3 years later as i read dodie’s book!!!!!


I love at the end when you say "so I wrote a song about it"


For the love of god, someone get this woman a cup of tea!


Is it alright if I call this my favourite song now?
It's my favourite song now.

...yum... ;)


Can someone show me a ukulele tutorial? I really want to play a cover of this.


ahh dodie the harmonies and the tune and the lyrics are perfect and omg this is so cute aasdkfdsa


i'd love to see an updated video of this song ahh


So I just picked up the ukulele and this is the first song I ever want to play on it. I just tried playing up to tempo, and sort of sing, but dang is this hard lol. Not gonna give up though! Thank you for this wonderful song and being a good inspiration 💖💖💖


Such a beautiful song and voice.  Your original songs make me smile every time.


Did I already tell you that you inspired me to get a ukulele? I don't think I did. Super huggable song as always!


Dooooodie this is so cute and lovely and relatable and coool :)x


Would you ever be interested in someone making a music video for one of your songs?


ahh I can relate so much!! also Does anyone know easy sad ukulele chord progressions?


I was listening  to an "1 hour of calm dodie songs" to study and I had to stop when this song started. How I've never listened to that song before?? I feel every word written here deep in my heart. I just had to write something, I felt so inspired(and a little sad) that I wrote a poem/a text or something and I'm listening to that song on repeat forever


bahh i don't know how you do it! you compose, write, and sing your songs!! AND YOU DO IT REALLY WELL!!! bwaahh you're awesome :) good luck on your gig!! i'd go if i lived in Britain....


This is so unbelievably beautiful in every way


Hi writing from 2017 but I just wanted to say that this song that I have fallen so deeply in love with is exactly how I feel on a daily basis I could never had said it better thank you so much for your beautiful voice ❤❤❤


ahh I can relate so much!! Does anyone know easy sad ukulele chord progressions?


Sometimes I really do feel like being someone else because I feel like im not as good as my friends but I realize that were all equal😊 BTW I LOVE THIS SONG SOOOO MUCH <3


the humming part really reminds me of coraline. it's really pretty


Bath, beautiful things from LUSH, and music from Dodie = Yum!


You should definitely do a cover of the song from 'Frozen' called 'Let it go' you have an amazing voice and I can't wait for more videos ^.^ yum
hehehehehhehehehehehe
xoxoxoxoxox


I might have an idea of a possible sweet taste........ Yum! How about hm a showing of your ukeleles! Or tips about choosing ukuleles. Love the songs by the way okay bai!


for some reason this reminded me of marceline from adventure time! love you dodie xxxx


nice :) sounds like how Marceline would sound if she was happy in Adventure Time


I've become quite the optimist over the last couple years. But tonight was a bit of an off night for me. I'm glad was able to hear this song tonight. It is exactly what I needed. Thank you. <3


Where can i get lyrics?! I love this song. I feel the same!


Please please PLEASE do a draw my life!!!! Love you dodie x


Really really pretty song :) what are the chords? Xxx<br>


Lyrics are masterful! Deserves to be in a film! PLEASE. Make this happen. Music video. Movie.


i really love this song, the whole video was quite .....yum!


Do a ukelele cover of Royals? I wanna see it done differently. (:


this explains my whole life which I guess is sad but I've gotten used to it and you help me not feel as bad for myself which I guess is a worse habit


I absolutely love your songs :) You have such a beautiful voice! Can I just ask you what you would suggest to look for in getting a Ukulele? I really want to learn to play and wondered if you have any recommendations on what's good to buy :D

doddleodle was the reason i wanted to get my uke. if you were wondering.

Thanks :) I ended up buying a Stagg in the end, was cheap, but it's a lovely little Uke so far :D

I think Kala makala ones are great for beginners:D


No words can do my love for this song justice


Rewatching this after Dodie's depression surfacing is really heartbreaking. I just watched Down and I think I might cry. I really hope she feels better soon.


Another cute song! I love them! <br>But you're also going to give moisturizer to your male fans that show up? yum!

Another cute song! I love them!
But you're also going to give moisturizer to your male fans that show up? yum!


I've had this stuck in my head for days yum.


Wow, is is actually so good beast absolutley smitten :)


dodie we need more videos ahhhhhhhhhh >.<

p.s i adore this song
p.p.s i adore you bc youre beautiful
p.p.p.s have a wonderful day/night


okay i've watched this 5 times now and i'm starting to tear up ahhh


you sound beautiful in this song, not that you don't in your other songs but I can relate to this song so much and it made it unique and special for me.


twenty seconds in and I know I'm going to fucking love this


Dodie. Very sad, but beautiful song. One of those lovely simple-melody songs where the lyrics are really cleverly crafted and make you think and such. I loved it :3


Hi Dodie, love the song.
Now you know I don't usually ask you to do covers but this is an exception. Can you please do a uke cover of Lily Allen's "Not Fair"?
Lily Allen - Not Fair

I think it would be .... yum


Hon u r a rare talent indeed - I enjoyed "Social Dance" very poetic and amazing song for someone of your age ... of any age... for that matter..... just great... wish I written it.....but alas... I'm stuck with my array of wannabe songs    Gerry


I absolutely adore this song. Is there anywhere I can go to learn how to play it?


This is exactly how I feel, as I'm painfully introverted and I have social and normal anxiety -.-


This was shown to me by a friend and I thought it was really good :) Yum.


does anyone have the sheet music for this song i really want to learn how to play it


Oh my goodness! 1st of all you're adorable!2nd this song speaks to my soul 3rd I want to go to that bath gig now :c Mann i want to hug you so much :c <3 ~virtual hugs and kisses~


Eeeee, this song is just perfect ^.^ and I so wish I could go to that gig, sucks that Bath is on the other side of Britain from me. But have a great time Dodie!! :) <3


can you please cover a panic at the disco song because I think you would do it so well, and your voice is so beautiful I guess it is to match the singer. xx


Oh my god Dodie can you pleeeeeease do a cover of in my life by the Beatles?


Absoulotley beautiful dodie  come to Ireland again soon x


My, My, Miss Clark. This one really touched me. You have quite the possible EP line-up here I hope. Another great song, Dodie :D

yum


You should totally do a cover of one of my original songs:P


my mams on the verge of tears after seeing this dodie! after meeting you shes seriously become your biggest fan!!


Wonderful song! A very mature observation and astute use of people's comments! Lovely!


I love it! You da best :D I have a silly question though, what font did you use in the video? O: Thanks!


Thank you for not screaming at the screen like some singers do.


Awww, this is so cute! Like that is abnormal for you, But omg, my eyes watered! I just want to give you a hug now! :D


I loved this so much and this song was yum


Omg such a good song it is literally describing my life at the moment and can you do a video with Jamie?!?!xxx<3 OH and also come to Nottingham PLLEEAAASSE


I want to put a ribbon on my ukulele too now!


I think you and tom should cover falling slowly (:


Can you sing Let It Go by Demi Lovato ? I really want to learn the chords for it on ukulele (:


Could you make a tutorial on this song please? (Yum)


I relate to this song soooo much. Wonderful.


Omg you're so good and I'm soo happy that you are going to (or at least try) to do a video a week!! ☺😊😊 and i want to go to you gig at lush so baaad... But i live in sweden soo that ai'nt gonna happen 😔😣


Would you mind if someone did a cover of this?


please can you do a cover of any song by Haim? they have recently become one of my favourites and would love it if you could cover one :) x


It scares me how much i can relate to this


Cover owl city! other than fireflies or good time, and keep being amazing :D


Do a video explaining your insecurities so we can comment how perfect you are x yum


You inspired me to buy a ukulele dodie aha love you x

Brilliant!!! :D <333 love you too oxoxox


#musicvideo    Fellow Music Enthusiasts,  Dodie Clark has created a thoughtful original song, entitled "Social Dance."  Please 'like' and share on YouTube; buy on Bandcamp.
Social Dance - Original Song


Oh Dodie, this song is absolutely splendid, it has a slightly quirky feel to it that brings the song to life. I find the lyrics to be quite easy to relate to. I adore this song to a great extent, and am definitely looking forward to your next. So much talent!


You should do a cover of Ed Sheeran Small Bump. It would be the best


There are some who don't even need to try
Born with a warm heart, a twinkle in their eye
Glitter in their words, perfume in their breaths
Souls of sunshine and lilac pastel skies
You will find no such shimmering in here
Oh, there's a wish for some that's shoveled down by fear
Am I happy or just hopeful? Confident or boastful?
Do people smile holding back a sneer?

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder, better me for all
Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all

So off you go, perform your social dance
Outstretched opinions and a flexible stance
Pirouette for show but never let them know
That really, you're just begging for a chance

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder, better me for all
Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all

Can someone please tell me how it feels
To say the perfect words, a model of appeal
Should I spit secrets inside or should I just hide?
I'll never be okay to reveal

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder, better me for all
Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all


Its feels like this vid is where depression hit if you look at previous vids


this is so underrated and you look so sad little dodie :(


Ahh your songs keep getting better ^-^ For a video idea, a Frozen cover or a cover of The Water by Johnny Flynn? :D


This so is so relatable!! I love it. You look so sad😭😭💓


Can you please just do some really cue arty videos with jamie because you are some of the sweetest people there are xxx


I find it really sad how I relate to this song so much


i love this more than life can you make a tutoriallll?


if you become a patreon you can get a free download xx

type in youtube downloader on google and copy the url of this xx


Do a video on a song about 1st live or heart break I think that would be cool xxx


3 years and 364 days since this masterpiece


YEA Doddleoddle is back on there regular :)


Dodie hits the sharps better than I hit my outdated dab


Y R THESE ALL AMAZINGGGGGGG AND LOVELY IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAYS AND ALSO RELATEABLE AND THEY LITERALLY MAKE MY LIFE A BLISS I LOVE U


What's the font called that you used for your lyrics, looks awesome. Yum.


Wow this is relatable, just like Lindsey said it was for her


I was hoping that this song would never end. Very touching song. Great voice.


This song relates to me so much I love you


This song makes me sad! Only you can be the best version of you, and you should never wish you were someone else. As Eminem once said "The best thing about me is I am not you, I am me"


nice to see something not overly cheesy played on the uke


stumbled upon this song today thanks to TomSka having you in his valentines lies vid and now this song is gunna be my favourite song for when i'm down so thank you :D


this is a really good song. all of yours are good.


you should do a cover of Riptide by Vance Joy!


This song is so underrated it makes me so sad


You know, I relate to this song a lot. If I told my family this, they would just go "oh but you're so talkative, and you have so many friends!" Most of the people in my school only tolerate me, if that, because I do well so they want me to choose them for group projects. And my family only sees me around my friends and family, people I can be talkative around without having to worry, mostly. They don't know me for who I am when they aren't with me. I have 9ish close friends. And I'm growing away from them as the days go, and I'm not growing closer to anyone new. I'm slowly becoming more and more alone and I can't talk to my friends about it because I'm afraid they might think that I don't like them anymore, and my family doesn't believe me.


Perfectly describes trying to fit in with those naturally social beings and ur just sitting there like DRACO DORMIENS NUMQUAM TITALLUNDUS hey hey yeahhhhhh no yum 🦄✨


Hi I just got a ukulele today I was wondering if you could do a full guide on how to tune and play a ukulele thanks!


You said covers you said covers can you do them now lovely?!:']


This is amazing. I agree with jack howars


looking back at this and i hate the fact that i still relate to this so hard .


Just beautiful, all of this beautiful...


Have you forgot about top doddler of the week??? btw this is beautiful


can anyone convert the chords into guitar chords please :3


This song reminds me of the tune of one of the songs in Coraline.


You should do something with Lindsey sterling yum :)


Wow. My best friend is that one guy who is amazing in every way. Opinions, body, appearance, academic and sporty. So who am I compared to that? Wow. The spotlight looks so bright from behind the scenes.


Please do let her go by passenger.<br>Nice voice btw

Please do let her go by passenger.
Nice voice btw


Someone mentioned this song on a sponsored ad of her BRAND NEW ALBUM and here I am 7 years later


Watching this in a French class watching my boyfriend flirting with other girls and realising how stupid I was to think he’d stay with someone as awkward as me


I somehow manage to be both very social and antisocial at the same time. I kind of think of it as a stage play


You should do a song about a teddy bear picnic or something;)


I think a ukulele version of I'm Not Afraid of Anything from the show, songs for a New World would sound amazing:)


one will fold their arms <br>one will do the dance

one will fold their arms
one will do the dance


I love ur lyrics and I'm trying to write a song.. Do you have any advise?


Can you post the lyrics and chords please? :) Yum heheheh :P


I know you made this year's ago but thankyou I relate weirdly so much.


Okay I keep coming back to this IT'S JUST SO LOVELY


Beautiful song. Perfectly describes my social anxiety.


Your so welcome!:') can't believe you actually replied eeep... ^.^ :)


Wow this is great, it would mean so much if you checked out my band's new single "Chameleon" on this channel!!! thank you to anyone who does. One Love.


This is gorgeous! The lyrics are so touching and this style of music really suits your voice. I admire anyone who writes and performs their own songs..you have so many as well! I'm also a singer songwriter and i have recently released a music video of my lateset song 'Best Days of Your Life'...please check it out! Would love to know what you think :)

Best Days Of Your Life (Original) by Sophy Purnell


Hey could you post the ukulele chords for this? If you did that would be yum Hehehehehehhe xoxoxoxoxoxo


summed me up. Thnx Dodie, I found my song. ^-^


Does anyone know where I can find the chords for this?

@jade browning I actually managed to work it out for the most part, but this is much clearer and simpler - thank you! x

on the ukulele
pluck the 'C' string then the 'E' and 'A" string together

the intro and verse
0033
0011

chorus
0010
0013
0033

hope this helped X


As a suggestion you should do another video you should make up another song on the spot like Little Mosquito. Impromptu songs are fun


why would you make people fall in love with you then tell them where you work? Either way, great song hope the gig goes swimmingly


Ii relate so much from this song. because im the kinda person who dont talks at school. i always feel alone. but now, im still trying to socialize and i feel a lot better about myself


I only just realised how much I relate to this


I'm watching this incredibly late but well, all I have to say is yum!


Minty song. So fresh, ya know? I like you...so I'm gunna subscribe to both channels, K? Bai. YUM!


You're so beautiful.  I wish could find a girl like you ;)


This is perfect and you're so beautiful oh my goodness can I be you because 'sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all'


I can't stop listening gah IT's Cute AND AWKWARDLY AMAZESKITTLES YUM


so glad I ran into this while researching social dance lol.  I do wish I could be a better me


damn dodie really had a gig at lush on my 15th birthday and i didnt even know about it,,,,,,rude


that song sounds like it was a match made in heaven for a Disney movie


Try to reply to every comment? Bold decision Dodie, hope it goes well :) Oh, love the song as always by the way :D


See the insanity workout has worked... beanpole arms lol! Love the song tho' especially the words.

twig arms sigh<br>THANKS MAM Love you <333333333333333333

twig arms sigh
THANKS MAM Love you <333333333333333333


please please please do a short tutorial of how to play the basic chords on the ukulele!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yum<br>


When she hums, it reminds me of Caroline


She's honestly so cute at the end awh <3


can you teach us how you proceed to write a song pleasee?!


Could you do a video on your make up and hair, wow you're very beautiful dodie


you should never wish that :( you are so amazing and perfect :( it makes me sad that you feel like that, in fact i now exactly how you feel bud it sucks bum cheeks :( <3


I always find the perfect thing to say..... The night after


Hey great song that's pretty awsome if you wrote that your self, you should totally extend it longer cuz its good :)


Erm.. could you possibly make a video/tutorial type thing for beginner uke players please? Yum


Just many <3's to you, still, because I know it's not a quick fix. I kind of don't know cause this sounds very much like rambling now. but please remember It get's better. I hope your current situation is helping you <3


Hiya lovely song! You have a fab voice. I wonder if you cover any vintage stuff like cat Stevens, bob Marley -high tide or low tide, Paul Simon. Would love to see it sometime, cheers!


@doddleoddle  what are the chords for this?


Oh my gosh I love you! Will you be my spirit animal?


Is it bad that i shed a tear listening to this?


let's be honest. we don't want to be like those perfect people. Perfume in their breath sounds disgusting.


You have such a talent, it would be awsome if you did some busking and filmed it :D xox


do Missguided Ghost by Paramore that would be so beautiful!


it is very funny to watch all you videos from the last to the first, all happening in your life backwards!


I actually clicked this thinking it was someone else's videos...<br>And then I subscribed. Yum.

I actually clicked this thinking it was someone else's videos...
And then I subscribed. Yum.


does anyone know the name of the original video she posted it on?


Could you do another sherlock song related to season 3?? X


Took me four listens to get "Fair Trade Cocoa Butter" instead of "Third Rate Cocoa Butter" :)   Each time until the last, "That can't be what she said." <b>chuckle</b>

Took me four listens to get "Fair Trade Cocoa Butter" instead of "Third Rate Cocoa Butter" :)   Each time until the last, "That can't be what she said." *chuckle*


Can you put this on Apple Music pleaaassee


This makes me sad because you're normally all happy and you looked like you were in the brink of breaking down in tears. Beautiful songwriting though.


Does anyone know what dodie used to edit this?


i just went to prom recently, and i initially didn't want to go. i expected it to be boring, and that i'd be alone and out of place. my mom pushed me to go, saying it was for experience, and so i did.

the day for prom came, and i was already dressed. my sister styled my hair and my mom put on my makeup. now, you see, one reason why i didn't want to go, is that i compare myself alot with others. i know for sure that once i see the other people at prom i'll be thinking how everyone looks prettier and bright, how their words are glitter and how they shine unlike me.

and my worst fears came to life. it was by far, one of the worst nights for me. i didn't want to look glum and gloomy in front of anyone, so i smiled and laughed as much as i can. but there was this nagging thought that told me i was fake, or ugly and that i'm trying too hard. i just wanted to go home and cry. i didn't want to stay in there anymore.

everyone was so dashing and happy and stunning, and i wondered if i should be even there...

now that i'm at home, i could cry and listen to music, and haha, well this song just kinda fits. and the title too, since prom is basically a big social dance.

overall this song just made me feel better, and i'm definitely more attached to it now, now that i experienced such an experience, hahahaha. thank u dodie. ♥

You're not alone in this. I hope someday you'll feel like you can belong, even among something like a big social dance


YOu're amazing. Will you ever do a Q and A?


Dodie please please please do a cover of the song 400 Luxe by Lorde it would really make my day:) this was amazing too!


you should write a song about FOOD! "yum" ;)


can you do a cover of love me again by john newman?


I. Strive. To. Learn. Every. Single. One. Of. Dodie's. Songs. On. Uke


i literally can never hear your voice in your videos when you sing. it doesn't matter if i turn up my volume way high all i can hear is the ukulele or nothing at all. and it's kinda sad, because im unsubscribeing because of that. you have a beautiful voice (the little I've heard of it) so it's really a shame that you audio volume is way too low

I can hear it well at a low volume, i think its just you!!


If you weren't you, what would your fans do with their lives ;)? Who would we adore and listen to when we were sad/happy/wantingtolistentododie? :D


I always wait for people voice there opinions on a topic first so I don't be the only way thinking some way


Any 1 else triggered by the spot on the camera ? Love the song tho, very relatable <3


Could you do a cover for ssomeone like you by adele?


This is amazing my gosh ily dodie yum<br>hehehehehhehehehehehe

This is amazing my gosh ily dodie yum
hehehehehhehehehehehe


Dodie you look so down and sad in this video, are you okay? Btw Its your 49th Video so yay!!!!!! :)


yum xx yur amazing and beautiful dodie <3 xx


You can. Just throw it away. You can always change for the better. Throw every insecurity right out the door. If it hurts you, why is it even here? It all starts with your brain. How you see things is entirely up to you. XOXO


make a tutorial on how to play this song :)


please cover Bound To You - Christina Aguilera :)


holy crap that song was sad. but very good.


There are some experiments.
I was born in a warm heart, flash in her eyes.
Brightness of his words
The perfume smell
Sun soul, is empty pastel of lavender.
You cannot look at the past
Oh, it is feared that there is a desire shoveled.
I am very pleased that all the confidence, true or boast?
People smile or hold snear?


Dodie, Your singing face is so sad... cheer up chuck <3


We feel the same. Except we want to be like you ;--;


I just posted a cover of this song and it would mean so so much to me if you would check it out. I adore you and your music so much.


woah its a dodie face i always forget that this is the same amazing beatiful human that i am mAdly in love with bc cHaRaCtEr GrOwTh amirite


i'm honestly about to cry my seVENTH GRADE GRUNGE WAS 2014 DODIE AHAHA


just listening to this cos my friends making me (hi sarah)

and omg ur so cute aw


Am I happy or just hopeful? Confident or boastful? Do people smile holding back a sneer? <3 hm


can you please cover bound to you christina aguilera? :)

@doddleoddle yes you can dont lie! listen to the song though ;)


@***** don't you just love it when one of your favourite people comments on another one of your favourite people's videos and you just get all warm and fuzzy 💜

And then we get all warm and fuzzy when you guys say that you feel all warm and fuzzy <3.


Am I the only one hoping she revisits all these older songs to put on either another ep or full album??


haha :3 But none of us is themselves :D Try intesive of enlightenment, or, more quickly if it happens to be just the thing for You: transcendental meditation - it will kick in within just a half an hour if You can do it right :D Cheers, Doddie!


Cover of Let It Go from Frozen? Or the song Olaf sung about summer?


Show us the process of you writing a song:)


DO A DUET WIRH CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER!!!!!


Could you do a video of a girl who doesnt know what to do


Can you do a cover of the only exception by paramore?  xx


Is working in Lush what you want to do for the rest of your life?? X


Haven't done a video every week yet!!<br>


Ok on the instrumental I got serious coraline flashbacks and I don't know how to deal with this.


I relate a lot. I feel awkward, weird and ugly. It hurts to be alone and have no freinds. I not cool or probably inspiring. Thank you so much dodie


I'm not the only one who at first read the title and thought this would be a song about going to a social dance, was I?


further confirmation of my endless love for you


I kinda relate to this and kinda don't Im actually incredibly sweet I'm the cinnamon roll of my friend group but still sometimes I wish I wasn't me


Please do a vlog where you go outside and stuff (if you ever do something so exiting you would love to show us :3) also  yum<br>hehehehehhehehehehehe

Please do a vlog where you go outside and stuff (if you ever do something so exiting you would love to show us :3) also  yum
hehehehehhehehehehehe


The world would be a better place if all music was as good as this song


"at lush, in Bath!"<br>was this meant to be a pun orrr

"at lush, in Bath!"
was this meant to be a pun orrr

I never noticed. Thanks for puntin' that out


Hi can you please do something with Carrie xxx


Amazing song! heheheheheheheeh xoxoxoxoxoxo


Wow this video is yum! (Idk how to use it in a sentence.)


Yukele-madness-awesomeness no sneers here


Can you please make a toturial to show me how to do it<br>


pirouette for show, but never let them know, that really you're just begging for a chance

wtf is a chonce


Am I the only one who thought about Coraline during the humming part?


that was ... what was the word again ... sophisticated!


haii !! i am not sure if you have already, but if you havnt then could you maybe do a Draw My Life video ?:) it woulc be really superduperly cool and make mee smilee!!:D


Here from the genius lyrics for hate myself


This was great! Thanks! yum
hehehehehhehehehehehe
xoxoxoxoxox


Wait why didn’t I know she worked at Lush


Well social insecurities are a habit that people get which is not a good self esteem booster (Great song btw) I don't know about anyone else but I have not really cared about what people think about me but I cannot lie that sadness can happen. If you are feeling insecure and you feel as if you cannot or do not want to be you , you need to find your outlet. Find what makes you happy and go with it that is what matters. Anywho I LIKE PIE


It's been over three years now... geez...


Quarantined me read the title as "social distanced"


I may or may not be actually sniffling ah♥


Cover Sinéad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2U in 1 take just you singing into the camera, you dont have to shave your head though


*adored
Cause I cannot spell
And also I just liked it cause sometimes I feel like that


My plan arrived in Bristol at like 8 on the day of the lush gig, might just half to be extra-keen and arrive like 7 hours early


This song is amazing I love it yum hehehehehehehe oxoxoxoxoxoxoco

I love you I wish I could go to your gig but I'm not allowed I'm so happy


Uggggh I just want to teleport myself over there and hug you

OH MY GOD. I'm literally screaming on the inside right now. Am I dead? Have I gone to heaven? Am I dreaming? This obviously isn't possible. You. Just replied. To my comment. What? WHAT?


This is me i'm not kidding, I do wish that i was some else who was kinder (apparently  to my dad i'm not kind by you see, i'm the one helping my friends get through stuff and he still thinks i'm not kind)


Ok why haven't I seen this song until now??


More strange facts about you!!! Hehe lol. Yum! Xxx


Oh of course I didn't manage to get my English teacher to out this on


if I weren't heterosexual I would ask u to marry me c:


Well... I am coming. Oh wait ! I am living in Germany -_- Damn you PARENTS !!!


to all.... just a thing... just a better be.... to all, just lovely.... no guilt just that being....


Is she wearing a rubber band or is it just me? );


How does she puts more voices? (Sorry i don't spii vero well english)

she records voiceovers and adds them into the video


I wish I lived closer to Bath, I'd definitely come to most of your gigs, but sadly I am East Kent, which is miiiiiles away


You're a really good lyricist and composer and singer and gah talent. Ummm video idea.. Day in the life of dodie? And yum hehehe xoxo? Is that right or just yum. I dunno


Is it just me or is the camera shaking a lot?

I think it was sitting on her bed, which would make it shaky :)


I THOUGHT I COULD COME BUT I HAVE TO GO ON A STUPID UNI TRIP UGHHHHHHHHHHH


Ps.... has bath changed much in the last 12 years? I lived in Melksham as a youth and Bath was for the cool kids ;-)


If being bad at dancing is having two left feet, Then would this be having two left teeth?

But seriously, this rocks Dodie. Keep being you, no matter how much you think you have flaws. Don't let your opinion get in the way of the things you can do. Keep being incredible, because no one else in the world is compared to the lusciousness of your soft voice. You rock!! ily!!


i wish i could come but i live in the usa!


Plane* arrives* gosh what's wrong with me today<br>


I SAW YOU COMMENT ON JACKMAAATES VIDEO OMG CAN WE HAVE OUR UNICYCLE BABYS NOW!!!!


Germany is a little bit too far away i guess :'(


I might make an animation for this asdflshsjdk it'll take months but maybe it could be my d of e omgomgomg


@TheDoodleHorse you should get something like a stagg us10 if you are just a beginning.


New videos every week? Are you sure you'll be able to manage?;) :P


So it's been about 3 or 4 weeks and there hasn't been any more vids WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY


Where have you gone? You haven't uploaded in ages?  :(


Just beautiful x yum hehehehehehehehehehehe xoxoxoxox :3 ^-^


I'm some like that who can talk to everyone and honestly people say I would be nice to be able to do that but the anxiety starts and I feel like that other person is not listening like they don't care like they are only listening to be nice it's just I feel like they don't want me to talk to them it's not fun and I hate it so I've started not talking and yes I'm kinda letting the anxiety win but I don't care I would rather mean something to someone and feel like they care instead of feeling like no one cares about me and that I have no one so I've been come quiet


NO ONE ELSE IS WRITING YUM AT THE END OF YOUR SENTENCES yum


What are the full lyrics?
yum
hehehehehhehehehehehe
xoxoxoxoxox

Hullo Complete stranger, here I took the time to write you out the lyrics love, enjoy!

There are some who dont even need to try born with a warm hearted twinkle in their eye.
Glitter in their words, perfume in their breaths. souls of sunshine and lilac pastel skies

 you will find no such shimmering in here. Oh, theres a wish for some thats shoved down by fear.

Am I happy or just hopeful? Confident or boastful? Do people smile holding back a sneer?

Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all. So off you go perform you social dance. Outstretched opinions and a flexible stance Pirouette for show, but never let them know. That really your just begging for a chance.

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder better me for all. Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all

( Humming )

Can someone tell me how it feels, to say the perfect words a model of appeal.
Should I spill secrets inside? Or should I just hide? I'll never be okay to reveal.

Sometimes I wish that I could be a kinder better me for all.
Sometimes I wish that I could be someone who isn't me at all.


why do people put bows on there ukuleles


Was the camera on the bed or was it on shaky Jamie Jo holding the camera?


you looked so sad.... i dont like it if you look so sad...


Where you from? Sounds like your from Nebraska.


I act all confident and stuffs and sometimes I actually do feel that way but a lot days I'm thinking:

 "Are they staring at me? Is my hair stupid? Oh shoot teacher asked question. Not raising my hand I'll be an embarassment if I get it wrong! I'll be an outcast! Oh wait I had the right answer.... AGH I'm socially awkward I'll never be able to make friends and I'm going to die alone watching YouTube."