dodie explains on her 2018 tour that this song could describe a loving, close relationship, but could just as easily describe an unhealthy, obsessive relationship.
Intertwined
dodie Lyrics
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Heat
Hair in your mouth
Feet touching feet
Oh you
And I
Safe from the world
Oh, I'm afraid of the things in my brain
But we can stay here
And laugh away the fear
Numb
Fine
You create a rarity of my genuine smiles
So breathe
Breathe with me
Can you drink all my thoughts
Cause I can't stand them
Ooh, oh
O-oh, oh, oh
Intertwined
Free
I've pinned each and every hope on you
I hope you don't bleed with me
I'm afraid of the things in my brain
But we can stay here
And laugh away the fear
Hmm, hmm
Hmhmm
The song Intertwined by Dodie is a love song that explores the feeling of being safe with someone special. The opening lyrics are simple yet evocative in setting the intimacy and closeness of a moment shared. The mention of "Skin, Heat, Hair in your mouth, Feet touching feet" immediately brings to mind the physical sensations that come from being physically close with another person. The next line, "Oh you and I, safe from the world" sets the tone for the rest of the song, that in this moment, nothing else matters but the two people together. However, the line "though the world will try" hints at the struggles that the couple might face as they navigate their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks candidly about their anxiety and fears, stating "Oh, I'm afraid of the things in my brain." Despite this, the singer still feels safe and secure with their partner, stating "But we can stay here and laugh away the fear." This sentiment beautifully encapsulates the feelings of comfort that a loving relationship can bring, even in the face of our most profound anxieties.
The chorus, "Intertwined, Free, I've pinned each and every hope on you, I hope you don't bleed with me" is a poignant reminder of how deep and interconnected love can be. In this moment, the singer is expressing not just physical closeness but emotional closeness as well. There's an underlying sense of vulnerability in these lyrics, as the singer acknowledges that when we love someone deeply, their pain is our pain, and their joy is our joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Skin
The physical connection between two people
Heat
The warmth and intensity of the moment
Hair in your mouth
The small details of being close with someone
Feet touching feet
The simple act of physical proximity that can provide comfort and safety
Oh you
The person that is the subject of the singer's affection and comfort
And I
The singer, in this case Dodie, who seeks comfort and security from the other person
Safe from the world
The two people are in their own little bubble where nothing can harm them
Though the world will try
Despite the outside world potentially trying to disrupt this moment of peace
Oh, I'm afraid of the things in my brain
The singer is admitting to being vulnerable and afraid of their own thoughts
But we can stay here
Despite that fear, the two will remain in their little safe place
And laugh away the fear
The two will distract themselves from negative thoughts by finding joy in each other
Numb
The feeling of being so content and happy that nothing else matters
Fine
Everything is good in this moment
You create a rarity of my genuine smiles
The other person is responsible for bringing out the singer's genuine happiness
So breathe
A reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment
Breathe with me
A request for the other person to also be present and not get lost in their own thoughts
Can you drink all my thoughts
The singer wants the other person to listen and understand the thoughts that are causing them anxiety
Cause I can't stand them
The thoughts are too overwhelming for the singer to handle alone
Ooh, oh
An expression of vulnerability and openness
O-oh, oh, oh
A continuation of that vulnerability and openness
Intertwined
The connection between the two people is strong and can't be separated
Free
Despite being intertwined, the two people are still free to be themselves
I've pinned each and every hope on you
The singer has placed all their trust and hope in the other person
I hope you don't bleed with me
Despite the trust, the singer doesn't want the other person to hurt or suffer with them
Hmm, hmm
A quiet moment of reflection and appreciation for the other person
Hmhmm
A continuation of that quiet moment of reflection and appreciation
Contributed by Kayla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emilielacasse5470
Skin
Heat
Hair in your mouth
Feet touching feet
Oh you
And I
Safe from the world
Though the world will try
Oh, I'm afraid of the things in my brain
But we can stay here
And laugh away the fear
Numb
Fine
You create a rarity of my genuine smile
So breathe
Breathe with me
Can you drink all my thoughts?
'Cause I can't stand them
Ooh, oh
O-oh, oh, oh
Intertwined
Free
I've pinned each and every hope on you
I hope that you don't bleed with me
I'm afraid of the things in my brain
But we can stay here
And laugh away the fear
Hmm, hmm
Hmhmm
@_marimarimari
ok i think i kinda get it now. this is about how when you are so "intertwined" with someone, and the relationship eventually falls apart, everything becomes strange and different. i don't think this is about actual barbie murder. it's a representation of how loving sometimes changes you (barbie cutting her hair). the first time i heard this song i thought it was about being afraid of your problems becoming someone else's. i think that's what the video is about. they had too many problems, but they were so intertwined that when they finished their relationship, they weren't the same person as they were before. beautiful.
@emmaroombaasmr8036
That's a really good interpretation. It makes a lot of sense.
@pinathefangirl3964
mari sandstad thats like really smart
@klarakeuroeaton5737
mari sandstad makes sense !
@ddawn8561
I think the video represent what you're saying, and what Dodie thinks the song is. She made a video about it where she explains how she and a guy (Sammy) were in a relationship and then they broke up, but they still want to be happy and friends
@ddawn8561
Represents*
@mei-ud4tu
1:30 when you suddenly get your period in your sleep
@alyssavocadoo
'hashtag relatable'
@StarMintaka
LlamaKittens Hahaha
@mayaattivi
LlamaKittens lmao