I've always loved your content. I always wanted to start my own channel for music but I know that I'd probably not get any recognition.. I've taught myself 5 instruments and can sing pretty alright. I just wish I could have someone as amazing as you to help me alone the way! It would be so cool to talk with you and have you as my musical mentor. Anyways, amazing cover! You both sound swell.


THIS IS VVVVV GOOD even though this song is really creepy, but either way, yall both have beautiful voices


Anyone else been waiting for dodie to sing this? IN LOVE ❤


I love how candid and improvised this seems even though they probably had to film 30 takes lmao its a great ability to have the endurance to still enjoy it!


so happy you two did this cover together - best birthday present ever ☀☀


A Dodie video on my birthday how honoured. :) I love this song never mind the controversy! love you Dodie carry on being amazing!


FAVORITE COVER ! I love this song sang by you 2 i'm gonna listen this on repeat until February for sure. Yes haha it sounds sooo rapey but still think it's a beautiful song though


I love Lewis and I'm so happy they did this omg


I haven't felt very festive at all this month but this coveR I'm ready for Christmas 💜


Thank you for adding the link in the description, Dodie. It definitely helped to clear up some misconceptions I had about the song. Lovely cover ♥


Your accents compliment each other so much 👌🏼❤


ugh ur voice is so beautiful i cant handle it my poor little heart can't handle it dodie ur too perfect for the world.


0.25 never has anyone sung such a simple word as "nice" so flippin beautifully, like what happened there, that caught me off guard XD


Ok i loved this and you two were amazing BUT IMAGINE JODIE SINGING THIS


Lewis' first gig in Academy 2 in Dublin was the first gig/concert I went to when I was 14, and Dodie's Dublin meetup was the first meet-up I went to and to see you both collab is the loveliest thing and I love you both so much as artists and creative people ahhhh


we used to play this song in jazz band and i never liked it yet here i am, enjoying this<br>thanks dodie

we used to play this song in jazz band and i never liked it yet here i am, enjoying this
thanks dodie


I've read a number of takes on why this song isn't actually rapey, and I definitely understand the context, etc. But the thing is, you shouldn't need in depth analysis, especially for a song so culturally pervasive, for people to realize it's 'not actually about rape'. I really don't think we should have to justify this song over and over. It needs an update.

I fully agree that it's a beautiful song. So why hasn't anyone updated it so that it has that same playful attitude without the rapey overtones? Any re-writes I've seen have been humorous, which might point out how problematic the song is, but no one else is going to sing those new lyrics. Also, really need to point out that aside from all the rapeyness (ha) this song reuses so many lines and rhymes it makes me cringe almost as much.


Ah so beautiful! I like how you provided a lil analysis at the end; here's another lil snippet of cultural context for that particular line: "'Say, what’s in this drink'” is a well-used phrase that was common in movies of the time period and isn’t really used in the same manner any longer.. It’s a nod to the idea that alcohol is 'making' them do something unusual. But the joke is almost always that there is nothing in the drink. The drink is the excuse."  Grabbed that out of an article I read a while back, you can find it if you google the quote. Of course, this is subtext that nowadays would be lost on most of us without doing research, and everyone has had different experiences - for some this song could take on a very negative, triggering connotation.  In general, though, I hope no one is offended by it!


this song is so creepy but damn, this was a nice cover!


You should totally upload your songs onto iTunes


dodie your vocals were so ON POINT here omg!


How do you set your Zoom H1 to have such great sound, I have been testing out my flatmate's one but it doesn't sound nearly this good. (Also, awesome video, as usual. Your voices sound so good together)


Yeeaaah I really liked this but I feel somebody else would have complimented Dodie's voice better...But I did love this! And Lewis is good don't get me wrong! And merry christmas everyone! x


I got goose bumps in the first 30 second ugh so good!


this was so good and oh my god that christmas tree is so pretty !!!! also what lipstick are you wearing? x


he is one of those people that just makes you feel calm and lovely and just ahhhh :))))


This is a beautiful cover 😍💕 And I am immediately subscribing to Lewis's channel now ✨ <br>I totally agree with that link about the lyrics; as it's more the Tom Jones Music video, that suggests that the song's linked to rape - Because in my opinion that video is disgusting, in the way that the woman is portrayed (sorry I can't remember her name at the moment) next to him. Especially as on my last day of school we were watching Christmas songs on YouTube in class, so some of the "popular" girls asked for this song and it was the first time I think I've ever watched that video properly; nearly everyone was sat in shock, and silence, I think our teacher nearly changed the song.

This is a beautiful cover 😍💕 And I am immediately subscribing to Lewis's channel now ✨
I totally agree with that link about the lyrics; as it's more the Tom Jones Music video, that suggests that the song's linked to rape - Because in my opinion that video is disgusting, in the way that the woman is portrayed (sorry I can't remember her name at the moment) next to him. Especially as on my last day of school we were watching Christmas songs on YouTube in class, so some of the "popular" girls asked for this song and it was the first time I think I've ever watched that video properly; nearly everyone was sat in shock, and silence, I think our teacher nearly changed the song.


OMG i love lewis!!! windows is my fave song by him


Aww I love this song and the both of you


omg , I've seen Lewis Watson live , it was at king tuts 2nd of May I still have the ticket. AWESOME


ah ah your voice is so beautiful.. you make me so happy


THE LOOK WHEN SHE SINGS "SAY WHATS IN THIS DRINK" DODIE IM SO PROUD OF MY CHILD


love you dods and been listening to lewis for years but i feel this song makes a lot of people uncomfortable


omgeee Dodie the very end you are absolute ASMR trash I love it


In this video you look a lot like Jess from New Girl! You're good as always!


I NEVER KNEW THAT I WANTED THIS COLLABORATION SO BADLY BUT IM SO HAPPY SKAJKDKS


Yes, other than the "what's in this drink" line (which, by the way, that tumblr post you linked explains nicely), I've always seen the song as flirty, as in the woman CAN outright say no but is choosing to be flirty and make excuses as to why she SHOULD leave, even though she really doesn't want to. Also this is a beautiful cover <3


I can understand both perspectives when it comes to the lyrics of this song. On one hand, its lyrics can be interpreted as "rapey" and creepy. However (and this is how I personally feel), the song can also be perceived to be flirtatious and coy and wonderfully romantic. I believe the second interpretation is what the lyricists had in mind, but I definitely can see how a "rapey" tone could seem to be present.


OMG IVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED FOR A VIDEO WAAAAHHH

my two faves this is so beautiful my oh my


this is so cute and reminiscent of the shower scene in elf ❤❤


The fact my friend knows lewis watson  makes me feel somewhat connected to dodie lmao


Oh god this song is actually one of my fav songs why y'all calling it rapy 😭😂


wow Lewis really grew up since I first listened to his music. It wasn't even that long ago.


NO FUCKInG WAYyYYYY!!! Lewis is by far my favorite artist out here, and this made my day! Holy shit.


Oh man, i didn't recognise Lewis! I love his song "stay" :3


the lighting in this video is lush actually everything about this video is lush xxxxxxxxxx


WHAT THE FUCK THIS IS ALL I'VE EVER WANTED WITHOUT KNOWING I LOVE IT


I always try to imagine it less as, "you actually drugged me" , and more as "I want to make this drink for myself sometime, how did you make it" it eases the whole roofie implications tbh..


This is my favourite Christmas song Dodie lols, it's totes cute and flirty in my eyes.


Great stuff, would sub to him if he had a channel


omg a lewis watson & dodie duet??? im CRYING


MY TWO FAVORITE PEOPLE MADE A VID TOGETHER AND IM SO HAPPY


"thank you, manager josh" IM CONFUSED BUT STILL LAUGHING


BUTIFULL!! Also, good of you to comment on the rapiness it always bugged me 👍


i love how british you sound when you sing (this is a weird comment seeing as i'm british too) (but normally people sound a little american when they sing idk?) (i'm not mad i swear)


I think of it like when you know you should leave because you have to be up early tmrw or have other responsibilities but you really want to stay and keep enjoying the other person. So dodie's part is the one that's like I really want to stay but I "should" go.
Lewis's part is more like I know that you're enjoying this as much as I am and you wish you could stay.

I think that's the modern day interpretation of it. Definitely intended to be rapey but I like it bc of the way I hear it.


This song made me realize your singing voice reminds me of the chick from elf.


Lewis was in my school a few years above me, never spoke to him or anything but it's cool to see this now


The song gives me the vibe like he just will not take no for an answer.


I fucking love dodie and Lewis and this slightly strange but fantastic song wow  what a treat


you're like your own little version of zooey deschanel and will ferrell in elf


i've just realised what these lyrics sound like.......i'm not usually a christmas person clearly. dodie and lewis sound swell though! youtuber singer faves x


love dodie but gotta love Ally Hills's version


FELIZ NAVIDAD para el que hable español :)


i read the article you put in the description, but i can't get over the lyric "what's the sense it hurting my pride?" from the man. this implies that she is obligated to stay and it is her duty to please men.


I remember finding Lewis through watching videos of cheese toasties in like 2002


i didnt think the song sounded rapey until i read the comments. and even then i still dont think it sounds super rapey. i like the song


i didnt know i wanted this until it happened


Apparently the "what's in this drink" was a common joke in the 40's meaning that there was practically nothing in the drink and she's just gonna blame it on the alcohol.


DODIE YOU ARE SO LUCKY I WOULD DIEEEEEEEEEEE

(also u look really cute in your glasses :3 )


Every single year, my ma complains about this song.  She just thinks it's annoying.  I'm like ma, just change the channel on the radio, it's not that hard.


So not rapey, written in the 40's. It's a dance so she plays coy and hard to get and he chases. Definitely more innocent than people are making it out to be. Since I can remember the line about what's in this drink always made me think it's partially cause she likes it and partially cause she is feeling it as well as the temptation to stay.


When I heard "say what's in this drink," as a kid I thought the woman was just trying to keep the conversation going so she didn't have to say goodbye. I dunno it can be a rapey song if you want it to be but I think it's banter between a couple:]


i slept for 12 hours and went to sleep at 1:00 cali time so this is the earliest ill be and <3 u dodie


I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO LEWIS WATSON SINCE MIDDLE SCHOOL HEY BUD


I JUST THOUGHT ABOUT THIS SONG<br>MY FAVOURITE

I JUST THOUGHT ABOUT THIS SONG
MY FAVOURITE


aww you look so cute in this video :3 <3


i agree with what dodie said at the end about how she was flirting at first but then "what's in my drink?" sorta changed things. also she said "the answer is no," yet he still is pressuring her to stay. i feel like this song was like this half was just because women were supposed to have this certain "closet flirtation," and play hard to get, but towards the end when the man is trying to get the woman to stay after she's clearly blatantly said no, that sets off a big red flag for me.

however, the fact that it's so so so catchy makes me so confused because i really want to like it but that aspect of the song doesn't allow me to do so.


You should do a collab with dan and Phil!!


Reads the title twice, spits out my orange juice


What's in this drink would have been perceived as a coy jokey thing to say at the time of the song, giving her another out as to why it's not her fault she was out that late. Yeah it could mean drugs, but also possibly how strong he made the drink, or even just saying she couldn't possibly leave yet because it's just so delicious. It's a rough line, but at the time it would have been another coy joke.


when he said "god, your lips look delicious"... not so cold anymore, innit?


AHHHH AHHHH AHHH AHH I CANT NOT EVEN JOKINNG MY FAVORITE SINGERS ANJFNFJDJD


'what's in this drink' is a joke from the '30s, referring to the alcohol-ban during that period. it was a common joke used to 'excuse' your actions, even though the drinks around that time had little to no alcohol in them!


Dodie you should collab with Haley Blais


this song is so much better with a British accent


LEWIS MUTHA FUKIN WATSON AND DODIE I AM LIVING


The what's in this drink is just her being like I can't believe I've had this much. I'm a woman.  Blah blah blah. I just be modest. Blah blah blah. Not rapey.


your eyebrow game is getting stronger :)


omg the whole time I was like what is that fuzzy white thing at the bottom and it was the mic! haha


Why did you have to cover this one? It was beautiful, of course, but the song's implications are terrible. :(


Currently insanely sick and feel like killing myself, so thanks for at least taking away my headache!


Dodie where is your skirt from its gorgeous


my too favourite people 😍😍😍 my least favourite song... but my favourite people 🙄


Omg dods ily but this song is so rape-y 😂

Lava Lyra this song isnt rapey the what's in this drink line is because she wants to stay the night but society tells her she shouldn't so she blames the drink


click the Tumblr link in the description y'all


wot u going to sing this christmas, song angel? Cos I'm born ready!


is this the same lewis watson who sang slumber and lamplight?????


BACK OFF SHES TAKEN BY JON COZART!!(jk shes not)


What did they say at the very beggining ?

Lucas D It sounded like he said Save rep


ITS DECEMBER 1st YOU KNOW WHAT THAY MEANS