Dodie started vlogging in 2007 with a friend of theirs and started singing on YouTube in 2011 on a newly created channel, doddleoddle. They have over 210 videos, over 2 million subscribers and over 415 million views on their main channel (as of October 2022). On their side channel (doddlevloggle), they has over 190 videos, over 910k subscribers and over 98 million views.
On 18 November 2016, dodie self-released her first EP, Intertwined - EP. Despite its unsigned status, the EP reached number 35 on the official UK album charts during its first week of release. Her lead single Sick of Losing Soulmates also reached #1 of the Spotify viral 50 charts in the UK.
Dodie's second EP, You - EP, was released on 11 August 2017. In its opening week of release, the EP debuted at number 6 on the official UK Albums Chart—29 places higher than the peak of Intertwined, thereby marking a new personal best for them. It also debuted at number 55 on the US Billboard 200. Dodie embarked on a North American tour to promote the EP in 2018. On 2 November 2017, dodie published their autobiographical book titled Secrets for the Mad: Obsessions, Confessions and Life Lessons.
On 18 January 2019, dodie released her third EP, Human.The EP peaked at number 5 on the UK Official Albums Chart, Clark's highest charting album to date in her home country and her third consecutive entry in the top 40. To promote the album, Clark embarked on the Human Tour across the UK, Europe, and North America throughout 2019. In 2019, she was a part of the MOOMINVALLEY (Official Soundtrack) with a song titled Ready Now.
On 19 October 2020, dodie announced they would be releasing their first full-length studio album Build a Problem on 5 March 2021. On 8 February 2021, it was announced that the album was to be delayed until 26 March 2021 due to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit. They later made an announcement on 11 March that it would be further delayed until 7 May 2021. The album received positive reviews from critics upon release, and debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart, their charting highest position to date. The standard edition of Build a Problem consists of mostly unheard material, except for When, Rainbow, and Cool Girl, all of which were uploaded to their YouTube channel in 2016, 2018, and 2020, respectively. When - Live also appeared on their 2016 EP Intertwined - EP. The deluxe edition of Build a Problem contains bonus tracks composed of song demos that were released on dodie's YouTube channel during the COVID-19 pandemic. These were from two sessions called ALOSIA (A Lot of Songs In April/August). On May 26, 2021, dodie made their American TV debut performing Hate Myself on Late Night with Seth Meyers. In 2022, dodie embarked on the Build A Problem Tour across North America and Europe.
On 29 July 2022, Dodie released Got Weird, her first solo single since Build a Problem. On 2 September 2022, she released the follow-up single Hot Mess, and the Hot Mess EP was released on 30 September 2022.
On November 2022, dodie announced that they will be playing 3 intimate shows in Australia with the Hot Mess, An Intimate Tour Experience in February 2023.
On 7 June 2023, dodie announced that she is starting a band named FIZZ alongside Greta Isaac, Martin Luke Brown and Orla Gartland. Their first single, High In Brighton, was released on 14 June.
BOYS LIKE YOU
dodie Lyrics
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Can't you tell I love a liar?
I know what I look like to you
I would say it's excessive
Or maybe damn impressive
I'll admit I'm confused
I've gotta remember
'Til you got my hopes up
And now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me
And, damn it, you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
Hold my hand for just a second
See you soon, what do we reckon?
Maybe I'm not just a friend
But we're so close, I thought we'd kiss
Turns out you're just good at this
But how 'bout you do it again?
Oh no, I gotta remember
That I'm just a toy
'Til you got my hopes up
And now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me
And, damn it, you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
Guess I'll take it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
They tell me, don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?
They tell me, don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
They tell me, don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim?
You can't help it (they tell me, don't go there)
This is just how we were taught to love (we know you love a nightmare)
Oh, there's a name for boys like you (there's more than a crush here)
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines (why aim to be crushed here?)
I hate that they shake me up every time
Guess I'll take it (they tell me, don't go there)
This is just how we were taught to love (we know you love a nightmare)
Oh, there's a name for boys like you (there's more than a crush here)
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines (why aim to be crushed here?)
I hate that they shake me up every time
The song "You" by dodie is a heartfelt and introspective reflection on the singer's experiences with an untrustworthy partner. The lyrics showcase mixed emotions of vulnerability, confusion, and frustration as the singer comes to terms with being played by a charmer. The lyrics "Hold my head a little higher, can't you tell I love a liar?" suggest that the singer is somewhat aware of the partner's deceptive behavior but is still willing to continue with the relationship.
The chorus of the song, "You can't help it, this is just how we were taught to love," is a poignant commentary on society's preconceived notions of love and relationships. The singer is acknowledging that we are often taught to ignore red flags and fall for superficial charm, regardless of the consequences. The lyrics "Oh, there's a name for boys like you" further alludes to the idea that the partner's behavior is not unique and is a common pattern that people fall for.
Overall, "You" is a powerful and relatable reminder of how we often fall for societal expectations of love and relationships, even when they are not healthy for us. Through her introspective lyrics, dodie showcases the vulnerability and confusion that can come with these experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold my head a little higher
I am trying to put on a confident façade even though I feel low
Can't you tell I love a liar?
I am aware that the person I am with is dishonest
I know what I look like to you
I know that others view me as foolish for staying with a liar
I would say it's excessive
My feelings for this person are strong and intense
Or maybe damn impressive
Despite being aware of their deceit, I am impressed by their ability to manipulate me with words
I'll admit I'm confused
I am unsure about my own feelings and why I am allowing myself to be manipulated
I've gotta remember
I need to remind myself
That I'm just a toy
But I feel like I am being played with and used
'Til you got my hopes up
Until the person gave me false hope and made me believe that there was something real between us
And now I'm annoyed
I am frustrated with myself for falling for their tricks, and with them for using them on me
You thought you could charm me
The person believed that their charming words would work on me
And, damn it, you're right
Unfortunately, their charm is working on me despite my efforts to resist
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype
I am letting myself become the cliché of the person who falls for a liar's manipulative tactics
You can't help it
I recognize that they are just doing what they were taught to do - manipulate people with charm
This is just how we were taught to love
Unfortunately, society often reinforces these toxic relationship patterns
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
I am aware of the stereotypes surrounding people who behave like my partner
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
Despite knowing that they are lies, I am still drawn to the person's words and attention
I hate that they shake me up every time
I don't like how the person's words have power over me
Guess I'll take it
I feel resigned to the fact that I will continue to fall for their manipulations
They tell me, don't go there
Others have warned me about this person's behavior
We know you love a nightmare
People are aware that I seem drawn to toxic relationships
There's more than a crush here
I am starting to develop deeper feelings for this person, despite knowing they are a liar
Why aim to be crushed here?
I question why I am letting myself get involved in a potentially harmful relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dorothy Clark
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oggser8050
[Verse 1]
Hold my head a little higher
Can't you tell I love a liar?
I know what I look like to you
I would say it's excessive
Or maybe damn impressive
I'll admit I'm confused
[Pre-Chorus]
I've gotta remember
That I'm just a toy
'Til you got my hopes up
And now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me
And, damn it, you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype
[Chorus]
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
[Verse 2]
Hold my hand for just a second
See you soon, what do we reckon?
Maybe I'm not just a friend
But we're so close, I thought we'd kiss
Turns out you're just good at this
But how 'bout you do it again?
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh no, I gotta remember
That I'm just a toy
'Til you got my hopes up
And now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me
And, damn it, you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype
[Chorus]
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
Guess I'll take it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
[Bridge]
They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?"
They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?"
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
(They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?"
They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to—")
[Chorus]
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
Guess I'll take it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
(didn't see a lyrics comment, so i just copied this from Genius. double-checked and im pretty sure they're right though)
@PiggyLivi
Here’s my analysis:
A girl falls for a boy. She feels like she’s in love, like he loves her. She trusts him and gives herself to him, doing things with him she had never felt comfortable doing with anybody else.
When she sees the other couple’s shadows, it’s like she can see that this “dance” is not unique to their relationship, like he could easily have a different partner. Maybe she begins to suspect he will leave her after taking what he wanted.
She walks down a sea of men with hers facing the opposite direction. Perhaps he’s different from the other men that have hurt her...
She realizes at the end he was never that serious about the relationship. He got what he wanted, and he’s into the next fling. It leaves her feeling like she was used, like she was naive, childish for thinking the love was real. It wasn’t. She should’ve known better.
@victoriathompson310
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Hold my head a little higher
Can't you tell I love a liar?
I know what I look like to you
I would say it's excessive
Or maybe damn impressive
I'll admit I'm confused
[Pre-Chorus]
I've gotta remember
That I'm just a toy
'Til you got my hopes up
And now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me
And, damn it, you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype
[Chorus]
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
[Verse 2]
Hold my hand for just a second
See you soon, what do we reckon?
Maybe I'm not just a friend
But we're so close, I thought we'd kiss
Turns out you're just good at this
But how 'bout you do it again?
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh no, I gotta remember
That I'm just a toy
'Til you got my hopes up
And now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me
And, damn it, you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype
[Chorus]
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
Guess I'll take it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
[Bridge]
They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?"
They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?"
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
(They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to be crushed here?"
They tell me, "Don't go there
We know you love a nightmare
There's more than a crush here
Why aim to—")
[Chorus]
You can't help it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
Guess I'll take it
This is just how we were taught to love
Oh, there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time
@ratboygirl
to me, this song & mv represent the normalisation of toxic and exhausting relationships. leading to people feeling hurt, but watching the cycle continue with the next one.
dodie, having experienced poor relationships in the past, is cautious and self-aware. she has such low self-esteem, that the charm jordan shows is almost like a drug. when you've been belittled so much, a sweet-talking partner teaches you to be dependant on them. mainly through manipulation, you are told you are nothing without them, that no one will find you attractive as THEY do. you feed off that validation, and continuously come back, until one day they aren't there to greet you anymore.
throughout the song, dodie glances over at other dancers. on the first watch through i saw this as jealousy or envy. but after a few repeats, i instead thought of it as a comparison. with people posting their relationships on social media, it opens up for a lot of unhealthy comparisons from those watching. "their movements are perfect, why aren't mine like that?" causing self-doubt. of course, she is still enthralled with jordan, but her movements weren't as soft as the silhouetted dancers. of course, they were shadows, because the light would expose them for having problems as well.
the bridge, with the accompaniment of the green/turquoise lighting, tells me that dodie has attempted to ground herself. you can see that she is almost alone, until she meets up with jordan once more, and the cycle starts again.
"they tell me, "don't go there. we know you love a nightmare. there's more than a crush here. why aim to be crushed here?""
these words are so quiet, and soft. and are then drowned out as dodie talks to jordan, and expresses her guilt for loving the way he makes her feel even with the cliches.
and then, dodie falls, being caught and lifted up by jordan. however, jordan holds her by her head, covering her ears. "don't listen to them/they don't know you like i do/ i really do love you."
dodie and jordan go off "script," dancing more passionately than the people around them. she's swept off her feet, and now she truly DOES feel different than the other girls. so when she's spun out, she smiles harder than she has every other time. only to find that when she turns around, he's doing the same dance with another. the addition of "guess i'll take it," is even more heartbreaking here.
@tessaviolet
I get chills every time i watch this. fo the ENTIRE time
@sysskudlarczyk5367
OMG hi Tessa lol
@sofiam5357
Queen👑
@nightskystars0762
Same
@seydk
TESSA LISTENS TO DODIE-
deep breath
I can die now
@thaejussurya8488
I got this song suggestion while watching Crush...what a coincidence
@LoLo-yp1ez
I love how he spins her away and it's up to her to come running back
@shaunanicole931
I wish you could hear the audible gasp that left my mouth when I read that
@Jean_Watson.
That is such a cool observation!
@geekwithglasses2897
My jaw literally dropped
Like actually