Dido

Another classic song from Dido. The video is particularly evocative.

I think this song from Dido is interesting lyrically. It captures well the modern angst of trying to form a permanent relationship with someone while simultaneously wanting to hold onto your independence. An impossible balancing act for some.

Countdown to the year anniversary of Covid Island Discs T -2 Well we’re just two days away from completing a year of Covid Island Discs. The second song of Covid Island Discs I cited was Dido “Sand in my shoes. I really love this woman’s voice and she consistently produces great hits. This song is

I think it is time for another Dido song. This one has Dido’s signature laid back percussion feel to it. The perfect song to unwind to after a hard day at work. The video to this song is also pretty clever.

So I thought this song was not about her but her brother who messed up a relationship. However I then found a live version of this song on Youtube where Dido seems to intimate that writing the song caused a major hassle in her life which suggests she did write it about a lost lover.

I loved this woman’s voice. This was her first hit that made me notice Dido. I have already posted another hit of hers many moons ago (day 2 in fact). Unfortunately, her voice live is not as good as the album recording.