6/10
dodie Lyrics


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I feel like a six out of ten
I've gotta get up early tomorrow again

What goes on behind the words?
Is there pity for the plain girl?

Can you see the panic inside?
I'm making you uneasy, aren't I?

What goes on behind the words?
Is there pity for the plain girl?
I'll close my mouth, I won't say a word
A nod of pity for the plain girl

I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
Oh I'll just call a taxi, I gotta get up early tomorrow again
Oh I'll just call a taxi, I gotta get up early tomorrow again

What goes on behind the words?
Is there pity for the plain girl?




I'll close my mouth, I won't say a word
A nod of pity for the plain girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in dodie's song "6/10" express a sense of self-doubt and insecurity. The first line, "I feel like a six out of ten," represents a less than average rating on some imaginary scale. This rating could refer to self-esteem or feeling mediocre. The line "I've got to get up early tomorrow again" implies a sense of being stuck in a routine, possibly one that causes stress and anxiety.


The chorus of the song repeatedly asks, "What goes on behind the words? Is there pity for the plain girl?" This line reflects the singer's insecurities about her appearance and how others may perceive her. She wonders if people are kind to her out of pity, rather than genuine interest or friendship. The repetition of this question throughout the song emphasizes the self-doubt and scrutiny the singer feels about herself.


The final lines of the song convey a sense of isolation and rejection. The singer acknowledges that she doesn't feel welcome in the situation and decides to call a taxi to leave. The nod of pity for the plain girl may imply that the singer feels like she is being pitied for being plain, rather than accepted for who she is. Overall, "6/10" expresses a sense of anxiety, self-doubt, and the fear of being rejected or dismissed.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like a six out of ten
I don't feel good enough, and I lack self-confidence.


I've gotta get up early tomorrow again
I have responsibilities that I can't avoid, and I'm anticipating a tiring day tomorrow.


What goes on behind the words?
I'm curious if people truly mean what they say or if they have hidden intentions.


Is there pity for the plain girl?
People seem to look down on me because I'm not conventionally attractive.


Can you see the panic inside?
I'm anxious, and I don't know how to hide it from others.


I'm making you uneasy, aren't I?
My insecurities are affecting the people around me, and I'm aware of it.


I'll close my mouth, I won't say a word
I'm too afraid to speak up for myself, so I'll just stay quiet and accept pity.


A nod of pity for the plain girl
People view me as a pitiful figure, and they feel sorry for me.


I know that you don't want me here
I'm aware that I'm not wanted, and it hurts me.


Oh I'll just call a taxi, I gotta get up early tomorrow again
I'd rather leave than be a burden or feel unwanted in someone's presence.




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Written by: Dorothy Clark

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jaimes6152

The arm: I first noticed the hitch of her shoulder is upward. While walking up the stairs, she even manages to reach up and forward fully before she can bring herself 'back under control'. That this looks like dancing is no mistake: what she's holding back is something more beautiful and fundamental than ordinary motion.

The half-completed movements are about self-imposed limitations. The woman in the red dress even reaches with her left hand to PUSH her own right arm back down. Dodie's 'character' leaves the audition without even trying. When we hem ourselves in, when we hide our ambitions or refuse them because we don't believe we can ever be enough, we are the ones holding ourselves TIGHTLY in place.

I would say that the message is "let yourself reach forward" but it's almost more like "there are some people who can't help but doubt themselves, and this prevents them from fully living." That makes Dodie's refrain even more plaintive. Is there pity for someone who prevents themselves from moving forward because of insecurity alone? Dodie obviously isn't "the plain girl" and neither are the objectively beautiful women in the waiting room. They THINK they are plain -- or have some other, central flaw that prevents them from achieving their dreams -- but they are all literally holding themselves back with their own bodies, their own hands.

Yes, that's pitiable. But changeable.

Just some thoughts on this.



@alicesarjeant8592

Lyrics:

I feel like a 6/10
I've gottta get up early tomorrow again.
What goes on behind the words,
Is there pity for the plain girl
Mmmm mmmm

Can you see the panic inside
I'm making you uneasy aren't I
What goes on behind the words
Is there pity for the plain girl
I'll close my mouth, I won't say a word
A nod of pity for the plain girl

Mmmm mmmm

I know that you don't want me here x4
So I'll just call a taxi
I've gottta get up early tomorrow again
So I'll just call a taxi
Gottta get up early tomorrow again
What goes on behind the words
Is there pity for the plain girl
I'll close my mouth, I won't say a word
A nod of pity for the plain girl.



@carmencornibus7228

This music video/song made me really emotional so I turned it into a duet....

Edit: ohmygod i didn't expect this feedback- thank you all SO much im gonna cry now bye-
And if you guys end up making a cover pleasepleaseplease let me know I'd be so hyped to listen to your renditions !!

Lyrics:

She looks like a 12/10

I watch her walk outside in the morning again

I listen to her silent words

I feel affection for the plain girl

They can’t see the heartbreak inside

But they don’t really see you, that’s why

I see just what’s behind the words

Can’t I talk on with the plain girl?

Don’t close your mouth

I hear all your words

God, can’t they listen to the plain girl?

(Please stay. Just wait. I want you here.) x5

No please don’t call a taxi

Don’t have to walk outside tomorrow again

No please don’t call a taxi

Don’t have to walk outside tomorrow again

Tell me what’s behind your words

Let me listen to the plain girl

Don’t close your mouth

I love all your words

Just let me listen to the plain girl



@fallinfIower

Alternate Lyrics (Inspired By Another Comment);

you look like a 10/10

your smile is what makes my whole world brighten


why do you just hide your words?

do i've feelings for the 'plain girl'?


you know i see fear in your eyes

i've tried to see under your disguise


why do you just hide your words?

do i've feelings for the 'plain girl'?

no, please don't go, just give it a whirl

i think i've feelings t'wards the 'plain girl'


don't go away, i need you here (×4)


(don't go away)

no, please don't call the taxi

your smile is what makes my whole world brighten

no, please don't call the taxi

your smile is what makes my whole world brighten


why do you just hide your words?

do i've feelings for the 'plain girl'?

no, please don't go, just give it a whirl

i think i've feelings t'wards the 'plain girl'



@brooklyn7908

I feel like a six out of ten
I've gotta get up early tomorrow again
What goes on behind the words?
Is there pity for the plain girl?
Can you see the panic inside?
I'm making you uneasy, aren't I?
What goes on behind the words?
Is there pity for the plain girl?
I'll close my mouth, I won't say a word
A nod of pity for the plain girl
I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
I know that you don't want me here
Oh I'll just call a taxi, I gotta get up early tomorrow again
Oh I'll just call a taxi, I gotta get up early tomorrow again
What goes on behind the words?
Is there pity for the plain girl?
I'll close my mouth, I won't say a word
A nod of pity for the plain girl



@stayforthepeelpronpls4774

Going into high school I became friends with people who are very talented but like to make you feel worse about it and dismiss any talents you might have.
They tell me I’m so immature just because I like to have fun but deep down i know I’m a very mature girl who has lots of empathy.
My friends constantly bring me down because they know I can take it and they need that validation.
I have to constantly bring them up.
If it weren’t for the fact that I have the urge to solve everyone’s problems (which can be bad) I probably would have left them ages ago.
They tell me to stop being so silly in front of other people so they don’t look bad.
They hate it when I do something similar to them.
They hate it when I succeed.
I can’t wait to be free from their constraints and live my life as i want to.
They treat me as this stupid silly friend who can’t do anything smart or express a serious opinion.
They treat me like they know my opinions are and what I’m going to do and leave me out of things because I “would be bad at it” but they never even let me try in the first place.
They did the same to my friend from primary school. She used to be so full of life and pure joy. But they turned her into a self conscious wreck with low self esteem who won’t do anything “weird” out of fear. All because my “friends” kept bringing her down.



@pidge6084

I didn’t understand at first like many other people in the comments.

But now I know I want people to know that you think your plain but your a 100/10 sometimes I think I’m a 6/10 but I know I put my all in everything I do.


School may kill you.
Friends may hurt you.
Family may leave you.


But you have to keep your head up high and believe in the future! ❤️❤️❤️



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@ConanGray

chills the whole entire time. how do you do this to me so consistently?

@kathrynmccallum2350

Conannnn

@idekha7956

Conannnnnnn

@colleen4110

Eeeek! I me too! I relate to this song a lot. Nice to see you here in the comments Conan c:

@oceanfarmer420

conan!!!

@isabelleigh2390

wowza love ya

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@MirorR3fl3ction

Dodie: "Can you see the panic inside?"
Me: sobbing uncontrollably

@blueboy697

Ouch. U okay?

@Link-el3ns

Aaron Blue I'm not sure if this is for certain, but I think about half the people who listen to Dodie aren't

@blueboy697

@Link773 big oof

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