She has said that, “This is such an old song! I was ready to leave it well be until I played it live at a specific show and realised I wanted to give it a new life”
She
dodie Lyrics
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Could it be wrong when she's just so nice to look at
And she smells like lemongrass and sleep
She tastes like apple juice and peach
Oh, you would find her in a polaroid picture
And she means everything to me
(Oh)
I'd never tell
No I'd never say a word
And oh it aches
But it feels oddly good to hurt
She smells like lemongrass and sleep
She tastes like apple juice and peach
Oh, you would find her in a polaroid picture
And she means everything to me
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
and I'll be okay
Admiring from afar
Cause even when she's next to me
We could not be more far apart
Cause she tastes like birthday cake, and storytime, and fall
But to her I taste of nothing at all
And she smells like lemongrass and sleep
She tastes like apple juice and peach
You would find her in a polaroid picture
And she means everything to me
Yes she means everything to me
She means everything to me.
The lyrics of "She" by dodie capture a feeling of longing and unrequited love, as the singer pines for someone who seems out of reach, even though they are physically close. The first verse expresses the singer's internal conflict, as they question whether it is acceptable to feel attracted to someone who is simply pleasant to look at. Adding to the sensory experience of this person, the singer describes their scent as "lemongrass and sleep" and their taste as "apple juice and peach." The image of finding this person in a polaroid picture suggests nostalgia or a desire to hold onto a fleeting moment.
In the chorus, the singer declares that this person means everything to them, but they will never tell, indicating a fear of rejection or ruining the potential for a friendship. While the idea of this unfulfilled desire "aches," the singer admits that there is some strange pleasure in the feeling of longing. The second verse continues to describe the sensory experience of this person, and the ways in which they evoke a sense of comfort and familiarity for the singer, like birthday cake, storytime, and fall. However, the painful truth remains that the object of their longing does not feel the same way in return, as the singer "tastes of nothing at all" to them.
Overall, "She" is a poignant exploration of the bittersweet feeling of being drawn to someone who cannot reciprocate those feelings, and the struggle to continue admiring them from afar, despite the pain it can cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I allowed to look at her like that
Is it socially acceptable for me to admire her appearance?
Could it be wrong when she's just so nice to look at
Is it morally wrong to appreciate someone's beauty when they exude positivity and kindness?
And she smells like lemongrass and sleep
Her scent invokes memories of tranquility and calmness
She tastes like apple juice and peach
Her taste is sweet like a delightful fruit cocktail
Oh, you would find her in a polaroid picture
Her beauty is timeless and could be captured in a vintage photograph
And she means everything to me
She is incredibly important to me and has a significant impact on my life
I'd never tell
I would never confess my feelings for her
No I'd never say a word
I would never express my emotions verbally to her
And oh it aches
The pain of unrequited love is overwhelming
But it feels oddly good to hurt
Despite the pain, there is some satisfaction in holding onto these feelings
And I'll be okay
I will learn to accept the situation
Admiring from afar
I will watch and appreciate her from a distance
Cause even when she's next to me
Even when we are physically close, there is an emotional distance between us
We could not be more far apart
Our emotional disconnect is profound
Cause she tastes like birthday cake, and storytime, and fall
Her essence is reminiscent of joyous moments and whimsical memories
But to her I taste of nothing at all
In contrast, I am not important or significant to her
Yes she means everything to me
Reinforcing that she is incredibly important to me and has a significant impact on my life
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Written by: Dorothy Clark
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