Dodie has previously performed this song live on her 2017 Intertwined Tour, and she uploaded a version of the song on her YouTube channel “doddleoddle” on September 18th, 2016 and another version with her band on the tour bus for the 2017 tour.
Would You Be So Kind
dodie Lyrics
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It might seem strange
How are your lungs?
Are they in pain?
'Cause mine are aching
Think I know why
I kinda like it though
Oh would you be
So kind
As to fall in love with me, you see
I'm trying
I know you know that I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
I think it's only fair
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere
Wanna share?
'Cause I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love with me
Let's write a story
Be in my book
You've got to join me on my page
At least take a look
Oh, where are your manners?
You need some time?
Let's swap chests today
That might help you decide
Oh would you be
So kind
As to fall in love with me, you see
I'm trying
I know you know that I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
I think it's only fair
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere
Wanna share?
'Cause I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love with me
Oh
Oh, do me a favor
Can your heart rate rise a little?
Do me a favor
Can your heart rate rise a little?
(ooh)
Oh do me a favor
Can your heart rate rise a little?
(ooh)
Do me a favor
Oh, would you be
So kind
As to fall in love with me, you see
I'm trying
I know you know that I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
I think it's only fair
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere (wanna share)
'Cause I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
Oh I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love with me
The song "Would You Be So Kind" by Dodie is a sweet and playful tune about falling in love. The first verse sets up the scene with the singer asking a slightly unusual question – how are your lungs? The question might seem out of sync with the topic of love, but the reason behind it is that the singer's lungs are aching due to the butterflies she feels in her stomach when she's close to the person she likes. She then makes a suggestion for the person who's caught her eye to try it and see if they like the feeling too. In the chorus, she jumps straight to the request – to please fall in love with her. She acknowledges that liking someone is not enough and expresses a desire for something more meaningful.
The second verse shows off the playful character of the singer with a quirky invitation to write a story together and be a character in her book. She suggests swapping chests to help the other person decide if they want to be with her, indicating a willingness to compromise to make the relationship work. The pre-chorus and chorus repeat, concluding with the singer admitting her feelings for the person and asking them to do her a favor, which is to see if their heart rate rises when they think about her. Overall, the song is a lovely, upbeat representation of the giddy, light-headed feeling of falling in love for the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a question
Can I ask you something?
It might seem strange
I hope you don't think it's weird.
How are your lungs?
Are you okay?
Are they in pain?
Are you hurting?
'Cause mine are aching
I am hurting.
Think I know why
I have an idea why I'm hurting.
I kinda like it though
It's a strange feeling, but not entirely unpleasant.
You wanna try?
Do you understand what I mean?
Oh would you be
Would it be possible?
So kind
To be generous?
As to fall in love with me, you see
To develop feelings for me?
I'm trying
I'm doing my best.
I know you know that I like you
You're aware of my feelings for you.
But that's not enough
Just liking isn't sufficient.
So if you will
If it's possible for you.
Please fall in love
Have deeper feelings for me.
I think it's only fair
It's reasonable to ask for that.
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere
It's important to have strong emotions towards each other.
Wanna share?
Would you like to experience that with me?
'Cause I like you
I have feelings for you.
Let's write a story
Let's create something together.
Be in my book
Be a part of my life.
You've got to join me on my page
We should be together.
At least take a look
Consider the idea.
Oh, where are your manners?
You're not being polite.
You need some time?
Do you need to think about it?
Let's swap chests today
Let's switch bodies so you can understand how I feel.
That might help you decide
That could help you make a choice.
Oh do me a favor
Can you do something for me?
Can your heart rate rise a little?
Can you start to feel something for me?
Oh would you be
Is it possible?
Please fall in love with me
Feel deeply for me.
Oh I like you
I have feelings for you.
But that's not enough
Just liking isn't sufficient.
So if you will
If it's possible for you.
Please fall in love with me
Have deeper feelings for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: Dorothy Clark, Joseph Wander
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