In the video shared to doddlevloggle, dodie associates this song with how happy she had been feeling in a particular moment. After she had finished a recording session with Jacob Collier, for what we can assume now was them recording their cover of “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles, dodie had felt just really happy. She associates “Air So Sweet” most to her running down her street barefoot (“I was wearing shoes, but I liked the idea of not wearing shoes cuz that’s what it felt like; I felt so grounded for once.”) to her friend and fellow musician, Orla Gartland’s house. From what she shared, this was just focused on the moment of running to Orla’s house feeling excited that they were now neighbors and excited to tell Orla about how great and happy she had been feeling.
"I wrote this after I had a rare moment of feeling elated and in love with life. I just wanted it to burst through the door and be like, ‘All of life, hit me.’ It’s a great way of introing the album."
—via Apple Music
Air So Sweet
dodie Lyrics
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The air so sweet, I gulp and gasp for more
A night so still, I dance, I soar
Oh, this is what I'm living for
In "Air So Sweet" by Dodie, the singer expresses her love for life and the beauty around her. The opening lyrics depict a scene where she runs barefoot and leaves her shoes at the door. This suggests a sense of freedom and liberation from the constraints of society. Dodie is embracing nature and leaving behind material possessions, conveying the idea that simplicity can lead to happiness. The following line, "The air so sweet, I gulp and gasp for more," implies that the air is refreshing and intoxicating, suggesting a metaphorical interpretation of the air - life itself.
As the song progresses, Dodie talks about how the stillness of the night makes her dance and soar. This could signify a moment of peace and calmness in her life, where she is able to take a break from the chaos and truly enjoy the beauty of nature. She ends the verse by proclaiming that this is what she's living for. It is a simple yet profound statement about the importance of living in the present moment and taking pleasure in the little things in life.
Overall, "Air So Sweet" highlights the beauty of nature and emphasizes the importance of simplicity and living in the moment to find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I run barefoot, shoes at the door
I abandon my protective layers and embrace my vulnerability by running without shoes while leaving my safety behind.
The air so sweet, I gulp and gasp for more
I am captivated by the purity and sweetness of the air to the extent that I crave for more of it.
A night so still, I dance, I soar
I am in awe of the quietness of the night, and it inspires me to move joyfully and freely, experiencing a sensation of flying through the air.
Oh, this is what I'm living for
This experience of complete liberation and bliss is the reason why I exist and provides me with a sense of purpose.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dorothy Miranda Clark
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She's that type of singer that people wanna try to keep for themselves so nobody knows about it except themselves but at the same time you wanna show her out to the world because she's so amazing.
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@Liz Nelson yw :)
Liz Nelson
Oh my gos, I didn’t even know that’s how I felt until you said it.
Lily Castle
Yes! Except you've kept her to yourself so well that you have no friends to go to her concert with. D:
A Polyphemus Moth
That’s me with Aurora as well lol
Riah Ray
Hit the nail on the head there
Lydia H.
This feels like those fuzzy little moments where nothing hugely exciting is actually happening, but you feel a sudden joy and calm and you feel like life is worth living and everything is going to be alright <3
Lauren Peralta
The calm! I rarely ever have it but when I am sitting and realizing that it’s calm, im happy, life’s good right now, I do the ever so slightest smirk. I love it
Lydia H.
@misscookie206 I'm so happy for you and I hope you have many more in the future <3
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you phrased it so well and in such a familiar way, i love this song and i love these moments 🖤