1) Dido Armstrong… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Dido:
1) Dido Armstrong (born 25 December 1971) is a British BRIT Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter.
Dido was born in London, UK on Christmas day; she was christened Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong. She lived with her poet mother and publisher father in London.
One day she looked up the story of her first name. "I thought it was strange that I was called after a woman who killed herself in ancient literature. It's great for me now but there's no denying that I hated it. That was just another thing that made me stand out."
Young Dido enjoyed reading and playing tennis against the garden wall; when she was just 6, she was accepted into the Guildhall School of Music in London. By 10 she could play the piano, violin and recorder.
Some of her teenage years were spent touring the UK with a Classical Ensemble and waitressing at Cafe Flo in Islington. She left school to pay her way through university, and eventually enrolled as a law student at Birkbeck University.
At 16 she became enthralled with the music of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and her brother's music collection.
Her brother, Rollo, plays in the group Faithless and she featured on the group's five million selling debut album Reverence in 1995 on the tracks Flowerstand Man which she co-wrote and Salva Mea. Dido later featured on another Faithless album Sunday 8pm in 1998 on the tracks Postcards and Hem of his Garment which she co-wrote.
In between recording those two albums Dido met producer Clive Davis in 1997 after he had heard demos of some of her own tracks.
Dido was later signed to the record company Arista and began recording her debut album No Angel.
The album was released in the USA in 1999 and about a year later in October 2000 in the UK. Two tracks off the album have featured in a TV show and in a film. Thank You appeared in the film 'Sliding Doors' and Here With Me was the theme tune to 'Roswell' a hit TV show in the USA and which has been doing well in the UK.
Her brother Rollo then did a solo project under the name Dusted, for which Dido co-wrote the tracks Always Remember To Respect & Honour Your Mother (Part 1) and Biggest Fool In The World, she features on the tracks Time Takes Time and Hurt U and she co-wrote and features on the track Winter. The album was re-released in 2005 having been completely re-worked, sounding bigger and better.
Dido really shot to fame when Eminem incorporated Thank You into the massive number 1 hit Stan. For the 'Stan' video Dido agreed to wear a padded pregnancy suit and lie in the boot of a car before being dumped in a river. "I did that for an adventure and a laugh. I'd just done a really glammy video for 'Here With Me' and suddenly I was on set choosing boxer shorts with Dr Dre while wearing this massive bump. I looked so pregnant I had to jump about on a sofa to flatten my stomach down." Dido said of Eminem "He's been nothing but properly nice to me. He's polite, funny and charming, nothing like his media image at all. If he was such an arsehole I wouldn't have played with him, would I? I had no contract to do that. I chose to."
A special edition of 'No Angel' was released in January 2001 with enhanced videos of 'Here With Me' and 'Thank You'. It also included a bonus track Take My hand and a picture gallery. The album went to number 1 and stayed there for a number of weeks. It has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. Her debut single Here With Me was released in February 2001 and became a hit getting to number 4. The follow up 'Thank You' was released in May 2001 and got to number 3.
The following month Dido featured on another Faithless album Outrospective on the track One Step Too Far. Hunter was released in September 2001; it didn't do as well as the previous two singles, only reaching number 17. A further limited edition of 'No Angel' was released in November 2001 with extra enhanced videos of 'Hunter' and live versions of 'All You Want' and 'Honestly OK'. It also included mixes of 'Here With Me', 'Thank You', 'Hunter' and 'Take My Hand' and an extra track Christmas Day. Also in November 2001 Dido won the Best New Act Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. A fourth and final single from the 'No Angel' album, 'All You Want' backed with 'Christmas Day' was released as a limited edition 3" CD single in December 2001; it didn't enter the charts due to it being a limited edition.
'No Angel' was the best selling album of 2001 and sold more than 2 million copies during the year.
It got to number 1 in 13 countries and was the best selling album in the world. In February 2002 Dido won Best British Female Solo Artist and Best British Album for 'No Angel' at the Brit Awards 2002. In April 2002 'One Step Too Far' the track which Dido recorded with Faithless was released as as single, it reached number 6. Also in April 2002 the track that Dido co-wrote for Britney Spears, 'I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman' was released, it got to number 2.
In October 2002 Dido featured on the War Child charity album '1 Love'. It featured the track Dub Be Good To Me that she recorded with Faithless which was a cover version of Beats International's number 1 from 1990. She also featured on Santana's album Shaman on the track Feels Like Fire. 'White Flag', Dido's first solo single in almost two years was released in September 2003 and became her biggest solo hit to date, getting to number 2. Three weeks later her second album 'Life For Rent' was released and entered the chart at number 1. The album broke Amazon's pre-order sales record and also became the fastest selling album in the last six years, selling more than 152,000 copies on the first day of its release and 350,000 copies during the first week of its release. The title track from 'Life For Rent' was released in December 2003, it got to number 8. 'Life For Rent' was the best selling album of 2003 and sold more than 2.2 million copies during the year. It got to number 1 in 20 countries.
In February 2004 Dido won Best British Female Solo Artist (for the second time) and Best British Single for 'White Flag' at the Brit Awards 2004. 'Don't Leave Home' was released in April 2004, it only got to number 25. 'Sand In My Shoes', the fourth and final single from 'Life For Rent', was released in September 2004, it only managed to get to number 29 which is Dido's lowest chart position to date.
In November 2004, Dido featured on the 'Bridget Jones, The Edge Of Reason' soundtrack with Rufus Wainwright on the track 'I Eat Dinner (When The Hunger's Gone)'. Also that month Dido was one of the many artists who featured on the re-recording of the 1984 Band Aid charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', under the name of Band Aid 20 to mark the 20th anniversary of the original song. 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' was the best selling single of 2004 selling more than 1 million copies, it was also the Christmas number 1.
Dido releases her third album Safe Trip Home on November 3rd. To celebrate the release, Look No Further, a new track was given away in late August on her official site. "Don't Believe in Love" followed as the lead single of the album with a music video. Due to the album being dedicated to her late father and the heaviness of some of the songs, Dido opted not to tour. As part of the creative process, Dido decided to have all the songs in the album have a short film as a music video, all shot in different parts of the world, showcasing different cultures.
In 2013, Dido released her fourth album titled "The Girl Who Got Away". The album would present a departure from the haunting, darker more acoustic sound of Safe Trip Home and wander more through the realms of electronica, folk-pop and folktronica. "Let Us Move On" was released as a promotional single featuring Kendrick Lamar. The lead single "No Freedom" would follow suit and has since become a fan favourite and seen an increase in interest, even being covered by Miley Cyrus. Dido gave birth while the album was being produced, so she opted to not tour for the album and focus on her newborn son, Stanley.
After five years of inactivity, Dido announced a new album titled " Still On My Mind" in late 2018. The promotional single "Hurricanes" saw her merging both the acoustic and electronic sounds of her previous albums. It appears on the Spanish version of TV show "Skam". She released the album on March 8th, 2019 and announced her first tour in 15 years. This also marked the first time she toured in Latin America. The first single released was "Give You Up" with the music video being directed by Sophie Muller. The song appears on the Netflix series "Locke and Key". The second single, "Take You Home" was released with a music video directed by Rankin. The third and final single "Friends" was released alongside a music video showcasing footage of her concerts while on tour. The album was critically acclaimed, reaching number 1 in the Independent Album Charts in the UK.
2) dido was a Japanese duo, consisting of singer and music artist おおたか静流 (Shizuru Ohtaka) and composer 加藤みちあき (Michiaki Kato). They debuted in 1989.
Alternative page: dido
Everything to Lose
Dido Lyrics
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I used to be so fearless so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me.
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast, and drink all night and dance alone
Mhhhhhmmmhhhhmmmmm
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
Woah
I've got everything to lose
I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead, and had no plans to keep.
No hand to told, no one to bring down with me.
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me.
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
Woah
I've got everything to lose
Woah
Since I've met you
I've got everything to lose
Mhhhhhhmmmhhhhhmmmmhhhmm
I've got everything to lose
Woah
Since I've met you
I've got everything to lose
Woah
I've got everything to lose
In the song "Everything to Lose" by Dido, the opening lines reveal that she used to be fearless, limitless, and free. She was happy being alone and nothing really bothered her. She had a desire to see the world, jump out of planes, and fly, and while she loved being alive, she wasn't afraid to die. Dido was sure of things about herself and was self-contained. She didn't feel the need to explain herself and it didn't matter if she never made it back home. She could go too fast, drink all night, and dance alone.
Dido's life used to be thoughtless, easy, and free. She didn't think ahead, and she had no plans to keep. She could walk away without a second thought, and she would not bring anyone down with her. However, since meeting someone special, Dido has everything to lose. She repeats this line twice, emphasizing the importance of this person in her life. Being with this individual has changed her perspective, and she is now aware of the potential risks and consequences of her actions. She doesn't want to lose everything that she has worked hard for or jeopardize her newfound happiness because of one wrong decision.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to be so fearless so limitless and free
At one point in time in the past, I had the courage to do anything and everything, unbounded and unencumbered.
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me.
Being content by myself, it didn't matter what happened, everything was all well and good.
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
I wanted to travel the world, experience life to the fullest, and even take risks that seem death-defying.
And I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
Living was a joy, but the prospect of dying wasn't something that caused me any concern.
I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
Previously, I was unshakable and self-sufficient in my faith and beliefs.
I could carry on with no need to explain
I could continue on regardless of anyone else's approval, and I didn't have to justify myself.
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
It didn't matter to me if I ever went back home. I wasn't bound by restraint, hesitancy, or responsibility.
Could go too fast, and drink all night and dance alone
I could live fast and do everything my way, without caution or anyone by my side.
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I appreciated life and everything it had for me, but I wasn't spineless or fearful of death.
I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
In the past, it was easy-going for me, with no obligations or worries.
Could walk away, not think ahead, and had no plans to keep.
Knowing that I could walk away and not think about the oncoming tomorrow, I didn't have to make plans or have a sense of foresight.
No hand to hold, no one to bring down with me.
Without someone to support me, I didn't want to drag anyone else down with me or have the responsibility of someone else's well-being.
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me.
I closed my eyes to the bad and the ugly, which only hurt and harmed me in the end.
Since I've met you
Since the time I met you.
I've got everything to lose
Now, I have everything at stake.
I've got everything to lose
I have a lot to give up.
I've got everything to lose
I am in a precarious situation where there is a high amount of jeopardy involved.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AYALAH BENTOVIM, DIDO ARMSTRONG, ROLLO ARMSTRONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karlokopejtko8458
[Verse 1]
I used to be so fearless, so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
(I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die)
I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
I could carry on with no need to explain
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast and drink all night and dance alone
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
[Chorus 1]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose
[Verse 2]
I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead and had no plans to keep
No hand to hold, no one to bring down with me
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
[Chorus 2]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I
[Bridge]
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I
[Chorus 3]
Ohhh, since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Since I...
@najda1311
Mhhhhhhmmmhhhhhmmmhhhmmm
I used to be so fearless so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me.
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
I could carry on with no need to explain
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast, and drink all night and dance alone
Mhhhhhmmmhhhhmmmmm
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
Woah
I've got everything to lose
I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead, and had no plans to keep.
No hand to told, no one to bring down with me.
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me.
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
Woah
I've got everything to lose
Woah
Since I've met you
I've got everything to lose
Mhhhhhhmmmhhhhhmmmmhhhmm
I've got everything to lose
Woah
Since I've met you
I've got everything to lose
Woah
I've got everything to lose
@ang3cha
It's unbelievable how soothing and relaxing her voice is. One of my fav tracks for summer chill on the beach.
@SafeTripHome33
Dido is the best,her voice is so pure,and she is beautiful inside and out. i wish we had more artists like her. Luv u Dido ♥
@kenz4real12
she has such a beautiful voice. it seems like shes singing from heaven with the Angels. :)
@alendebeluhar6807
good song dido i purple you mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)
@kristinakrstic679
Dido is an unforgettable singer..❤️❤️❤️🎶🎼🎵
@karlokopejtko8458
[Verse 1]
I used to be so fearless, so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
(I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die)
I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
I could carry on with no need to explain
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast and drink all night and dance alone
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
[Chorus 1]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose
[Verse 2]
I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead and had no plans to keep
No hand to hold, no one to bring down with me
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
[Chorus 2]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I
[Bridge]
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I
[Chorus 3]
Ohhh, since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Since I...
@Sn00pyDeluxe
Dido has changed my life. I love ALL of her songs!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
@CountAndre
This woman is adorable. I love her so much. Thank You Dido you have surely made a difference in my life. Bless us with more, please.
@michaelgerberg936
God bless DIDO.
@emilreads
Ten years and I still get the same rush of adrenaline in my veins every time I hear this song.