Isobel
Dido / Dido Lyrics
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When I rang you at home they said you left yesterday
I thought it was strange when your car was found
By the tree in Ennis where we used to hang around
Dear Isobel
I hope you're well and what you've done is right
Oh it's been such hell
It's been a long day coming and long will it last
When it's last day leaving, and I'm helping it pass by loving you more
And who he would become, all the things he'd have done
Would he have loved you, and not let you down
And would he be stronger than his father
Don't punish yourself, leave it well alone
Dear Isobel
I hope you're well and what you've done is right
Oh it's been such hell
I wish you well I hope you're safe tonight
It's been a long day coming and long will it last
When it's last day leaving, and I'm helping it pass by loving you more
It's been a long day coming and long will it last
When it's last day leaving, and I'm helping it pass by loving, loving you more.
The song is a heartfelt and emotional message from the singer, addressed to a woman named Isobel. The lyrics indicate that there was a romantic relationship between the two of them in the past, but Isobel has since moved on with someone else. The first few verses are tinged with a bit of suspicion and confusion, as the singer mentions missing trains and strange car discoveries. However, the tone soon shifts to one of concern and love as the singer expresses his sadness over their separation and his wish for Isobel's well-being. He wonders about what the new man in her life is like, and whether he will treat her better than the singer was able to.
The chorus of the song repeats the message of wishing Isobel well and hoping that she is safe. The final verse reflects on the passage of time and the singer's commitment to continue loving and caring for Isobel even though they are no longer together. The lyrics are raw and honest, demonstrating a deep emotional connection between the two characters in the song despite their distance.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought it was funny when you missed the train
I found humor in your error of missing the train
When I rang you at home they said you left yesterday
I discovered that you had already departed when I called your home
I thought it was strange when your car was found
I found it peculiar that your car was discovered
By the tree in Ennis where we used to hang around
It was peculiar that your car was located at the tree where we spent time together in Ennis
Dear Isobel
A greeting to my dear friend Isobel
I hope you're well and what you've done is right
I desire that you are doing well and that you made the right choices
Oh it's been such hell
I have been undergoing tremendous anguish
I wish you well I hope you're safe tonight
I hope that you are keeping safe tonight and that everything goes well for you
It's been a long day coming and long will it last
The day has been protracted in its arrival and will seem even longer in its persistence
When it's last day leaving, and I'm helping it pass by loving you more
When the final day departs, I will alleviate the pain by loving you more
And who he would become, all the things he'd have done
I ponder on what kind of person he would evolve into and the feats he could have accomplished
Would he have loved you, and not let you down
I wonder if he would have cherished you without causing disappointment
And would he be stronger than his father
I question if he would possess greater strength than his father did
Don't punish yourself, leave it well alone
Do not blame yourself and abandon the past
It's been a long day coming and long will it last
The day has been protracted in its arrival and will seem even longer in its persistence
When it's last day leaving, and I'm helping it pass by loving you more
When the final day departs, I will alleviate the pain by loving you more
It's been a long day coming and long will it last
The day has been protracted in its arrival and will seem even longer in its persistence
When it's last day leaving, and I'm helping it pass by loving, loving you more.
When the final day departs, I will alleviate the pain by loving you even more than before.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIDO ARMSTRONG, ROLLO ARMSTRONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KitsuneOniko
This song is very personal and a long time fav of mine because my old best friend, whom I lost touch with and we drifted apart over time, was the one who sang this to me back then when it first came out and introduced this song to me... and my name really is Isobel... spelled exactly this way~
@QuaintKawaiix
One of my favourites. The lyrics are so deep, the sentiment, the whole vibe... Dido's music is pure poetry in motion. #WeWantDido
@sankhlad
Real music. Real poetry. A real artist
@ugurdalyan7124
This song is the reason of my life.
Thank you so much Dido.
Love you π
@zezepepe
Dear Isobel π
We miss you Dido. πͺ
@sumisunohara
There are you making music for every time of my life. Thank you Dido β€π
@saradc2539
I love it, it will never be out of fashion, just great, she's a goddess
@saradc2539
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@beepst
This song has such a "crime scene in the woods" kind of sound, especially during this part 2:52.
@deanprocter4740
This song hits me every time π’