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
Let's Do the Things We Normally Do
Dido Lyrics
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And I'll try for you to be a little more on time
I know you need to say you know you've let me down
But you haven't, and it's hard to talk with people all around
Please don't say how proud you are
Let's do the things we normally do
Well I'll say see you later
From your rebel songs sung out of tune
Don't hold my hand for longer than you need to
Lets forget that we're here and make some plans
We'll go for walks
Sit together on the bench we always sat
I'll tell you every little detail of my day and so will you
But don't try to stay awake
I'm feeling tired too
This is just another day
Let's do the things we normally do
Well I'll say see you later you'll sing a line or two
From your rebel songs sung out of tune
Don't hold my hand for longer than you need to
Armored cars and tanks and guns, came to take away our sons
And everybody stood behind
The man behind the wire
There's a fight to love
A fight to have
Your bed's a battlefield and back
And all of this will just be stripped away
Let's do the things we normally do
I'll say see you later you'll sing a line or two
From your rebel songs sung out of tune
Don't hold my hand for longer than you need to
Don't look me in the eye more than you need to
Don't try to say goodbye if I don't want to
Don't say how proud you are
And say I'm far away
And take along
And say a word
And I can say I fade away
In these lyrics, Dido seems to be expressing a desire to hold onto the fleeting moments of life and cherish them while they last. She invites her partner to join her in this sentiment by suggesting they pretend that they will be here tomorrow, even though there is no guarantee of that. She then addresses an issue in their relationship, punctuality, and expresses a hope that her partner will make more of an effort to be on time. She acknowledges that her partner may feel guilty about previous letdowns, but she reassures them that no apology is needed.
Dido then sets the scene for their time together, which includes walking, sitting on a bench, and sharing details about their day. She acknowledges that they may each feel tired and suggests that they don't need to stay awake for each other's sake. She emphasizes that this is just another day, and they should do the things they normally do. The final verse shifts in tone and becomes political, referencing armored cars, tanks, and guns taking away sons. She alludes to a fight for love and acknowledges the battlefield that is sometimes their bed. Through it all, she concludes that everything will be stripped away and they should cherish the time they have together.
Overall, the lyrics seem to convey the idea that life is fleeting and holds no guarantees, and we should make the most of the time we have with the people we love. The song's gentle melody emphasizes the bittersweet nature of the lyrics, creating a poignant message that lingers long after the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's pretend that we'll be here tomorrow
Let's enjoy this moment as if we have all the time in the world.
And I'll try for you to be a little more on time
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and pretend to trust you.
I know you need to say you know you've let me down
I understand that you feel guilty and need to apologize.
But you haven't, and it's hard to talk with people all around
But in my eyes, you haven't done anything wrong so let's not talk about it in public.
Please don't say how proud you are
I would like to avoid the emotional burden of hearing how proud you are of me.
Let's do the things we normally do
Let's enjoy each other's company doing the things we always do together.
Well I'll say see you later
Our time together is not over yet, I'll see you later.
You'll sing a line or two
You'll do what you always do and sing me a few lines of your favorite songs.
From your rebel songs sung out of tune
Your singing may not be perfect but it's always sincere and enjoyable to me.
Don't hold my hand for longer than you need to
There's no need to prolong physical contact, let's enjoy our time together without being clingy.
Let's forget that we're here and make some plans
Let's escape reality for a while and make future plans for ourselves.
We'll go for walks
One of the things we love to do together is going for walks, let's do that again.
Sit together on the bench we always sat
Let's relive happy memories by sitting on our favorite bench.
I'll tell you every little detail of my day and so will you
Let's catch up on each other's daily lives and share our thoughts as we always do.
But don't try to stay awake
We don't need to force ourselves to stay awake if we're feeling tired, we can just enjoy each other's presence silently.
I'm feeling tired too
I'm just as tired as you are, let's not force it.
This is just another day
Let's not add any unnecessary pressure to this moment, it's just another ordinary day.
Armored cars and tanks and guns, came to take away our sons
The world can be so cruel and violent, even taking away our loved ones.
And everybody stood behind
Despite the violence, we stand together in solidarity.
The man behind the wire
In the midst of chaos, there's always someone calling the shots and making the tough decisions.
There's a fight to love
In this harsh world, there's a constant struggle to find love and hold onto it.
A fight to have
The fight doesn't end with love, there's a never-ending battle to have and keep what we desire.
Your bed's a battlefield and back
Even in our own personal space, we face challenges and struggle to find peace.
And all of this will just be stripped away
In the end, everything we know and love will eventually fade away or be taken from us.
Don't look me in the eye more than you need to
We don't need intense eye contact to share a meaningful moment, let's keep it relaxed.
Don't try to say goodbye if I don't want to
Let's not force any goodbyes if we're not ready to part yet.
And say I'm far away
Let's not pretend that we'll be apart for long or that our connection would ever fade.
And take along
Let's take each other's presence and love with us wherever we go.
And say a word
We don't need words to fully express our love and bond.
And I can say I fade away
Even though everything fades away eventually, our connection and love will never truly disappear.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON BRION, DIDO ARMSTRONG
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Let's pretend that we'll be here tomorrow
And I'll try for you to be a little more on time
I know you need to say you know you've let me down
But you haven't and it's hard to talk with people all around
Please don't say how proud you are
Lets do the things we normally do
I'll say see you later
You'll sing a line or two
From your rebel songs sung out of tune
Don't hold my hand for longer than you need to
Lets forget that we're here and make some plans
We'll go for walks
Sit on the bench we always sat
I'll tell you every little detail of my day and so will you
Don't try to stay awake
I'm feeling tired too
This is just another day
Let's do the things we normally do
I'll say see you later you'll sing a line or two
From your rebel songs sung out of tune
Don't hold my hand for longer than you need to
Armored cars and tanks and guns came to take away our sons
And everybody's stood behind
The man behind the wire
There's a fight to love
A fight to have
Your bed's a battlefield and back
And all of this will just be stripped away
Let's do the things we normally do
I'll say see you later you'll sing a line or two
From your rebel songs sung out of tune
Don't hold my hand for longer than you need to
Don't look me in the eye more than you need to
Don't try to say goodbye if I don't want to
Don't say how proud you are
And say I'm far away
and take along your
and say a word
and I can say fade away
@pupuldevnath7661
Listing after 13 years ... still Touches my Heart ❤️
@virgilmoldovan175
Always and forever! and, as we can see, everywhere!
@zuks345
"Safe Trip Home" album is just beautiful. Cheers from Poland, can't wait for some more music :)
@toffeenut1336
Love this song. The short film that accompanies this is so well done. So many emotions and brilliant use of color and stories. I'm so glad to see this again
@omkarverekar1304
It's such a peaceful song. Duh! Every Dido song is 🥺❤️
@adprsto
Seriously, this beautiful song only get 579k views? Unbelievable.
@joreceptorfun2516
+Aulia Prasetioadi I agree. What a song ! A jewel !
@gonzaloarvietti4920
Anaconda thing have the rest, and the ganga style
@lelutton
Aulia Prasetioadi agree, and also say, all this álbum is just perfect.
@viniciusmgabriel
I think that just sensitive and profound people can appreciate artists like Dido. I feel lucky I (we) can.