dodie - Human

Human, taken from the new EP of the same name. Pre-order from my official store to gain exclusive access to my upcoming UK + EU tour: dodie.co
Digital pre-order + pre-save: ffm.to/dodiehuman
Additional vocals: Tom Walker @iamtomwalker
Directed by
Hazel Hayes - / thehazelhayes
Produced by
Sammy Paul - / icoepr
Cambria Bailey-Jones - / cambriabailey
Starring
dodie
Oscar Scott-White / oscarscottwhite
Director of Photography
Ciaran O'Brien - / ciaranobrien
Art Director
Guy Larsen - / thisisguido
Edited by
Jack Howard - / jackhoward
Visual Effects
David Post - / hoolopee
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[@TheAMaazing]

This feeling of innocent optimism with an underlying feeling of desperation... damn. Dodie you kill me every time ❤️❤️❤️😭😭

[@juliettenothing]

TheAMaazing huh i wouldn’t expect you here

[@sunjaek1537]

TheAMaazing omg maaz

[@sunjaek1537]

l i l o s ikr wtf

[@sonnypurden8872]

Boi your like on evey music video comment section ever 😂

[@bananamananimations1296]

Amaazing?

[@katejessener]

One of the best things about Dodie's music is how the lyrics can change meaning over time. I feel like when this was written it was about being excited to get to know someone, feeling drawn towards them and wanting to unpick their brain. Now it feels like the message has changed to the dangers of the human condition- wanting to be loved so bad that we fall in love with the idea of someone, and not who they truly are. We fill the gaps in our lives with manifestations of who we need other people to be.

[@skylarsa]

Woah.. I can totally see that.

[@talytasbarcelos]

YES! Exacly!

[@anadeleonb]

truth

[@ElsieMiles]

i thought the EXACT same thing oh my gosh

[@yourlocalpunkkid6136]

...woah

[@cesialeonalvarez]

This is so detailed. I love how ‘his’ voice isn’t harmonising with hers, it’s like a shadow, it’s just an exact mirror of how she sings. He doesn’t have any original thoughts. Even tiny vocal flourishes are exactly the same as hers. He doesn’t have anything she didn’t give him. And she’s gazing at him with all that love, waiting for him to respond to her meaningfully, and she’s so disappointed that he doesn’t. But when she leaves him in the attic, he turns to watch her go, but she doesn’t turn back in time to see it. I love watching this. The worldbuilding is so rich and the song is so beautiful that I can’t get tired of it.

[@heenakim2333]

Cesía León-Alvarez U make an excellent point! That’s such a good observation, and I would have never thought of that myself! However he sings the harmony and not an exact mirror of her voice several times

[@hxrry_cs]

I think it’s bad

[@leagueresurrection]

There are so many vocal harmonies in here what???

[@salmonache1601]

Iterative Wisdom thats what i was thinking lmfao

[@epochii2756]

@@hxrry_cs hey, people have opinions. You have someone who hates you're favorite song, don't you?

[@marahc5252]

Anyone else notice how Tom is singing even when the boy isn’t talking, almost as if she’s thinking his words do him? Idk just an idea.

[@busyralana_]

Oh wowwwww this comment blew my mind a bit

[@prettycurls3529]

Yeah, I totally see it...theres an earlier comment about the gap we fill our minds with about what we want people want to be...how we manifest them almost ..falling in love with an idea...

[@morgrugyn]

🤯

[@jusong]

I find it hard to believe that the same Dodie and Hazel goofing around and facepainting are the same people who created this amazing art.

[@my_past_selves]

Thats the best part though!

[@eleanorrennie3228]

the duality of man

[@sarahburgess7306]

^^

[@dodiekind]

ok but the fact that the sculpture never actually looks at dodie until the end makes me so sad?? like he looks in her direction but never at her until he's being abandoned, and she doesn't even notice when he does. ughggh i love this so much

[@f4wneyes]

hwkdkdjs i never noticed that

[@maggie-maeenticknap6262]

Looks at her a few times x

[@helengrace565]

i cri

[@Maccaroney]

Sometimes we don't acknowledge something good until it's too late.

[@Sladeonslade]

This is a song about coming out.

[@frogdaddystar9694]

Computer: Confirm you're not a robot Dodie: Im. So. Human

[@michaelkinley6422]

Human - I'm so human Monster - I guess I'm human no more

[@babygirl6697]

Its her thoughts vs others

[@Jess-zm5xt]

baby girl I heard monster was about Jon

[@edengallagher1044]

@@Jess-zm5xt that's what I think, so this parallel makes a lot of sense

[@cea1671]

@@Jess-zm5xt where did you hear this from :o

[@MichaelMAFox]

that's what I was thinking lol

[@imharuyuki]

now I can die in peace💖

[@alidragon7034]

Haruyuki ah but you see, there's the rest of the ep to come...

[@maxelroy]

it's moments like this when i think of "pasta is good life is SAD". and i couldn't be prouder.

[@mirasfingerbandages]

It reminds me of Jon Cozarr

[@portiawearsplaid]

OMG Bobbie hiiii

[@fiona-6693]

Hey Bobbie❤️❤️❤️

[@juliettenothing]

b o b b i e ! i knew you were a dodie fan with all my heart

[@gracelewis8346]

Exactly, I think of the same thing (´･_･`)

[@ferventfei]

i love how dodie's songs can have a thousand very different meanings

[@abilogie5129]

yes for example this song could be about wanting to now your partner better than anyone else or cannibalism

[@yasirbek2666]

@@abilogie5129 LMAOOOO

[@stegosaurus6654]

@@abilogie5129 was not ready for that second option 😂

[@SomeRandomDudeOnTheInternet1]

Abi Logie know*

[@angelochristofero9975]

True art

[@tbstrash5536]

1:37 totally acceptable reaction to being kissed by dodie

[@foxysquash734]

LMAOOO

[@natecavenmiller6766]

the boy's lucky

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

THE LAST SHOT GAH 👏🏻💚

[@oliquinn]

Melanie Murphy I have goosebumps kmg

[@cristinas333]

Reminds me of a certain Black Mirror episode

[@yammy]

Is this an episode of black mirror? Seriously though how AMAZING is this 👏🏼

[@caitlynking6745]

It's an amazing song ✨

[@summerjohnson2820]

didn’t expect to find you here🤪this song is beautiful right!?

[@missmushroomii7992]

Wow... I didn't know Yammy listens to these music

[@maceeelaine5939]

Yammy!!! It truly is a wonderful song and music video

[@tk7586]

Your right, it’s fabulous!!! ❤️

[@MiniFlightlessBird]

Me at the beginning: Oh this is kind creepy, kinda cute Me at the middle: Oh no he doesn't, oh no it's sad Me at the end: Oh no wait it's creepy again.

[@jonnypayne598]

My favourite part is the pile of bodies at the end!

[@d.c.3346]

@@jonnypayne598 the way his head moves too......

[@GermaeAnne]

Ever since Hazel pointed it out on the behind the scenes video, I can't get over the seemingly continuous deep breath across two shots at 2:20. Dodie does breath along to the swells of the music and it's all too perfect

[@JR-pf9in]

It is such a gorgeous detail to notice upon a rewatch. Beautiful

[@Shreya-to7ec]

THE END WHEN HE TURNS TO LOOK AT HER BUT SHE DOESN'T KNOW THAT BC SHE'S TURNED AWAY AND NOT LOOKING AT HIM SO HE STOPS LOOKING AT HER AND SHE LEAVES HIM BEHIND GOD THIS CONCEPT IS BEAUTIFUL it's VERY pygmalion-esque and gorgeous

[@yumisy111]

Rey i’m not crying you are 😭😭

[@MirandaElined]

WAIT I DIDNT EVEN REALISE NO ITS EVEN SADDER NOW WHY DID YOU INFORM EM OF THIS

[@turd6701]

Rey omfg I even thought of pygmalion & galatea too! AHHHHH

[@iamtomwalker]

SOOOOO PROUD to be a part of this truly beautiful song. Massive congratulations to the amazingly talented and lovely dodie. I absolutely adore this tune.

[@caitlinagnew3461]

Love it!

[@valerianicole610]

Tom Walker Omg I love you !

[@jeffblimsfalcetto3748]

I got an ad for you before this

[@bugjmoss]

oh my god I love you

[@potatofanatic4066]

You have a beautiful voice perfect for this song

[@tovekauppi1616]

Being asexual, I always projected this song to be about someone ace trying to find a relationship in this overly sexualised world. I always knew the song isn’t actually about that, but the lyrics fit surprisingly well and it has vibes I can relate to a lot.

[@helltheofficialsequel2730]

Glad you found such unique meaning in this song! I think that that is what music should be about: interpretating it to fit into our own lives and experiences and coping with this wonderful but sometimes confusing world with beautiful pieces of art.

[@rainbowfirewolfisepic8327]

I totally agree

[@sisikaddams]

im ace and damn, this comment is making me cry

[@pablo0418]

Wtf?

[@evlynnnnnn]

Agreed!

[@anniejayne]

I wanna pick you up and scoop you out I want the secrets your secrets haven't found Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh Will you share your soul with me? Unzip your skin and let me have a see Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh Oh, I'm so human We're just human Lean for me, and I'll fall back You'll fit so nicely, you'll keep me intact Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh I want to give you your grin So tell me you can't bear a room that I'm not in Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh Oh, I'm so human We're just human

[@mallorielouann546]

Jon Cozart flashback. Great song.

[@lexipoo8886]

Mallorie Louann when she talked about using this song i was hoping jon was going to sing in it but i guess not ;(

[@sydneynoelle1650]

@@lexipoo8886 same

[@sydneynoelle1650]

@Winnie Welch okay when you say break up that indicates that they were dating which not tru because I believe Jon is like gay af

[@sydneynoelle1650]

@Winnie Welch my entire life has been a lie

[@lexipoo8886]

Winnie Welch WHYYYY

[@freyawinter6700]

is it just me who got toy story vibes when she’s painting that eye ?

[@AbbyMiracle]

Freya Winter I did!!

[@chuumyfavorite4890]

Freya Winter omg

[@katies7415]

Freya Winter yes!!!!

[@katejessener]

Omg I thought this too!

[@dawn8293]

Okay, so it looks like people are taking this music video poetically, which is way cool. I took it rather literally. To me it looks like some girl is unable to find the companionship she wants among real people (either because she's just a bit demented or because of a post-apocalyptic scenario) and she has convinced herself to create the companion instead. She has the power to do so, driving herself mad by being able to create everything about a companion except companionship, making me horrified both by her and for her. It's very ray bradbury to me and I love it. It has a flavor from the episode of the Twilight Zone called "the lonely" where a man is banished to a planet alone, but has been granted a robot woman companion, and convinces himself that she is a real person.

[@hufflepuffbadger2931]

So basically... Five and Delores’s relationship in a nutshell?

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

@@hufflepuffbadger2931 FUCK WHY THERE'S UMBRELLA ACADEMY REFERENCE HERE

[@nattt505]

UGH I LOVE THAT TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE

[@tillyfoxes8778]

HufflepuffBadger THATS THE FIRST THING I THOUGHT OF!!! Ahhhhh!!! I love umbrella academy!!!!

[@lovemaakhe]

underated comment

[@paymorrison3334]

SHE. IS. UNDERATTED

[@sophiatran08]

YES. SHE. IS

[@lasyagopi398]

I. KNOW. RIGHT

[@shawnrurodenm3640]

Agreed

[@raspberrycandymilk]

I think she has enough rats lmao, but ye vERY UNDERRATED 😭😭😭

[@natecavenmiller6766]

INCREDIBLY

[@mikee177]

i think this is about someone that’s fallen in love so deeply with someone that doesn’t love them back that they’ve made their own kind of fantasy for that person.

[@geekwithglasses2897]

geeky mikee is We all remember the legend that is "Pasta is good life is SAD" So yeah probably about her going down relationship avenue and him going down casual lane

[@reggiepollock4669]

Big mood

[@seignee]

too real

[@KhanajaScottProductions]

ME

[@sylvie9012]

wow @ me next time

[@Hallieisntbritish]

I love when dodies music videos take a perfectly good love song and makes it unsettling and dark. 10/10

[@nina-lf4wt]

Hallieisntbritish even better because my headphones were broken so the entire song was static and fading in and and out so it was like “wiLL yOu ShARe YoUr SoUl WiTh Me unZzip yOuR sKiN AnD lEt Me HaVE a See”

[@love1bug1]

Don’t you mean... 6/10

[@itriedagaineat_sleep_music8990]

It’s kinda weird how this song feels like how I find relationships. I’ve never been in one but I’ve always liked the idea of being in one. So I think of the first person I see, convince myself I have a crush on them and my “feelings” run wild. But since I really don’t have a good grasp on reality it takes me a couple months, even years to realize it was all lies. One time I ended up hurting someone because of it. I feel awful that this happens and I can’t tell when I actually have feelings for someone or if I just imagine that I have feelings for someone. .....But oh well.

[@irishwarriorq1338]

I am demiromantic and ace, so for years I tried to convince myself that I had crushes, to the point where I can't even tell anymore, and everytime i do get a crush I keep thinking that I am faking it. It is not fun...

[@panicasap5120]

Irishwarriorq I relate so hard to you, I'm asexual and I'm not sure of my sexuality and I do the same thing, I've faked a ton of crushes to point I'm not sure if I've ever or ever will have a real crush

[@KnightShave]

@@irishwarriorq1338 big same

[@bintujumaat2179]

Did we experience the same thing?!?!? HSBHDEBBDDB

[@danivee8572]

Aromantic here. I was in an almost-relationship (ldr), but ended it on my own terms. I don't regret it, and we're still friends. It's kind of hard to define "being in love" for me, and I felt this song defined what I felt being completely in love with someone was like. Realizing the meaning was "unrealistic" makes sense, but is it wrong to still feel like this could be applied to a healthy perspective on relationships? I don't know. I just like the idea of having this person you can trust and care for so much, romantic or not. I don't have unrealistic standards seeing as I don't actively seek out potential partners, but I wouldn't view anyone as someone who can "fix" me or be the perfect piece to fit into my life. Is it wrong to find this song kind of... comforting?

[@enias8504]

After watching the new Venom movie the phrase ‘unzip your skin and let me have a see’ has a WHOLE new meaning

[@prettycurls3529]

Lollll🤣

[@avivastudios2311]

I thought it was 'seat'

[@TheHazelHayes]

Thank you for all the kind comments, folks! I couldn’t be prouder of Dodie for writing this masterpiece and I couldn’t have chosen a better video to direct for her. Everything just seemed to fit so perfectly and I’m honestly honoured to have had the chance to work on this project with such an incredible team 🖤

[@melododie]

It's so amazing! You and the team did so so well on this video and I totally agree that the song is amazing and the video fits so perfectly!

[@pranavlimaye]

You are extremely talented!!! OMG I'm gonna explode

[@shelbymartin5418]

Hazel this is an amazing video! Not only is it extremely aesthetic, beautiful, and heartbreaking to watch, but it's also something that can be analyzed over and over like an English project. I swear, it's like you could watch it again and again and find more symbolism and deeper meanings each time. (Maybe I should really get back to my English homework...oof). Anyway, I'm seriously blown away by how artistic you, dodie, Sammy, and the rest of your friends are. I hope more people can become inspired by all of you ; I know I am .

[@greensteve9307]

She's just so pretty and talented.

[@phoebeallistair9604]

💕

[@barelysurviving767]

I love how dodies music videos range from beautiful to mildly disturbing. It exactly my aesthetic

[@user-bz5vn1kv5g]

Ahh yes, especially this one and Intertwined. Love it!!!

[@macaroni90]

To be fair....it was directed by the one and only hazel hayes the wonderful lady who manages to do the beautiful yet disturbing!

[@jason.simone]

AAAAHHHHH I just realized that my favorite Dodie song was remade on her EP! (will always love the simple acoustic version with Jon Cozart too though)

[@elennacruz9697]

Thiswas my favorite love song. My ex's favorite song was PERFECT MACHINE by Starset. Recently I noticed how beautifully complementary those songs are if you consider them as the perspectives of each partner in a toxic relationship and I can't stop thinking about it. (I'll use him and her because that's the singer's pronouns and it's simpler to write ok, I'm not even straight.) One starts with "I wanna pick you up and scoop you out , I want the secrets your secrets haven't found", while the other starts with "Show me your insides, show me your secrets, show me what you desire, I can fake it" So you have this idea of her to figure him out organically, this craving for intimacy and being true to one another, while he wants to artificially shape the situation into what she'd like it to be through means that don't involve any vulnerability on his side. 'Paint me in trust, I'll be your best friend'' "I didn't want you, I wanna watch you change from a butterfly and into chains", how differently they see each other, how they want something entirely different from that relationship, how unilateral it is. "Lean for me and I'll fall back, you'll fit so nicely you'll keep me intact" and "Lay your heart into my perfect machine, I will show you what you wanted to see" as if she'll desperately hold on to whoever she finds and he agreed to play that role. Like she's searching for words of comfort and he'll just say whatever she wants to hear, not even knowing if he means it, leading to a toxically codependant situation. "Unzip your skin and let me have a see" and "I will never let you see what's beneath", again, vulnerability. He doesn't want anyone to get too close and that's the one thing she wants the most, the one thing he won't give her. "I want to give you your grin, so tell me you can't bear a room that I'm not in, call me the one, this night just can't end" and "Even you know this was all for nothing, just a sad show, just an ego, I suppose though, as far as I know we were both pretending, I suppose so, but what do I know" as if to say, "this meant everything to me", "We both know that's a lie". "I loved you", "No, you didn't. You loved the idea we made of me in your head." Like she wrote herself a fairy tale and cast him in the main role, and wasn't he the best actor in town? The very opposition of "I'm so human, we're just human" and the perfect machine, and how the music itself expresses it, how dodie's voice is so soft and organic while Dustin's so sharp and clear, and don't even get me started on how beautifully harmonized each element on those songs are and how they reflect all of this. _Just the vibes bro,, the vibes._ Given the difference in style, I'm probably the only one who noticed, so I had to share. I could go on, but to sum it up, I'm really glad I got out of that relationship.

[@Pielobyte]

I have been the bad guy in this scenario 😬

[@elennacruz9697]

@@Pielobyte it happens. The whole thing was born out of trauma, really, so I guess what matters is that you recognize your own toxic traits and make yourself a better person now so you don't hurt anyone, including yourself. Basically, off to therapy we go

[@sirig8]

Inredible analysis and so cool to read, thank you!!!

[@SuicideBunny6]

The myth/ story about the Greek sculptor Pygmalion who fell in love with the female statue he made ...

[@lexipoo8886]

SuicideBunny6 why do i know what you are talking about

[@valerialozano9774]

Galatea was her name

[@timidelle1127]

the last scene gave me chills ohmygod!!! it's got such a beautiful meaning, even though she was trying to build herself someone perfect, there is no such thing like perfection, we're all just *humans*

[@Idontcare1314]

timid elle I saw it differently, it was like she got bored of her boyfriend and now she’s off to find a new one

[@abigaildurant5925]

I love the line "im so human"to me its saying "im so flawed..but im still worthy"

[@carrieb1983]

This is my song for my dog. Every day since his cancer diagnosis he gets nearer to his night that "just can't end." He's been my best friend, kept me in tact, and seen me completely unzipped but still trusted me. He has taught me more about what it is to be human than anyone I've ever known.

[@gabbym6607]

perfectly represents what it's like to fall in love with the idea of someone

[@mihadanegra]

*EVERYBODY GIVE IT UP FOR HAAAAZEL HAAAYEEES* **cheerings and love yous**

[@keilanihong6237]

From 2:20 to 2:45 are my absolute favorite moments of the video. The way Dodie lined up her breathing with the swells of the cello and violin. It's such a fine detail that made a huge difference to me. Then when she gets to "I'm so human" again in the minor key, I always get chills. The way her face says all we need to know about how the relationship is going. She knows it's not what she wanted nor what she could ever learn to love but she doesn't want to admit to it quite yet. 25 seconds of absolute beauty. Damn

[@kerstendekker]

I love everything about this video. It’s the most pure and emotional representation of my biggest struggle as an enneagram 4- making up who people are in my head before even getting to know someone. It’s a struggle to meet someone and involuntarily mold and shape him to be who I want him to be, regardless of whether he’s even close. It makes relationships impossible because it’s comfortable to live in fantasy. Just thank you dodie, thank you.

[@smolpotato7347]

I came here to watch the music video but I got attacked by this comment instead- I can completely relate to that.

[@aryhalstead9693]

This reminds me of that Black Mirror episode where the woman buys/makes her husband perfectly in a robot form after he died. Hauntingly beautiful

[@maryam9769]

Aryanna Halstead what episode?

[@margaritatowl7248]

It’s called “be right back”

[@tasnimupoma354]

exactly!

[@RSRobStar]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@shelbymartin5418]

This reminds me of an idealized relationship. Like loving the idea of being in a relationship but not it in itself. You think you’re happy, but it’s just sort of empty. I always used to think this was a love song, and now it makes so much more sense. Almost like thinking you’re in love but you’re really not. I've had an experience like this a few years back, so watching the video really struck a chord. But seriously, this is absolute art.

[@alidragon7034]

I'd rather date an idea, something I'll never find...

[@shelbymartin5418]

Alex EXACTLY

[@lauren1207]

The song and the way Hazel directed this video fits so well together. Props to everyone who worked on this

[@jack_edwards]

if every artist made music videos as clever as yours then the music industry would be a much more interesting place... INCREDIBLE as always

[@Livthecattt]

Jack Edwards +Twentyonepilots I love music videos and songs that have deeper meanings and aren’t just all mush about hearts being broken or “thick ass girls.” I like things that have a meaning behind the meaning

[@annalangston6567]

Yay hi Jack!!!! Love your channel and so happy you like Dodie!! :)

[@Okay-sf5pz]

Agree

[@emmaknowler1945]

oh hey Jack! Didn't expect to see you here!

[@c00bmaster]

Oml. What is jack doing here

[@lishpayumo]

Was it ever explained what happened to her and Jon's friendship

[@olive324]

i’m just now realizing how much the boy & dodie’s body language mirrors that of jon and dodie in the original video. even down to the boy finally looking back at her in the end. it’s incredible.

[@G03TH3]

the fact that the rhythm of the drums resembles a beating heart makes me very emotional

[@secretfrecklemusic]

Reminds me of the episode of black mirror where the woman brings back her dead husband but it just isn’t the same

[@alexandra.pulit1]

bob yelling I was literally just thinking that

[@Slothball101]

Was scrolling looking for this

[@blushingbrunette]

Omg that's exactly what it reminded me of!!!

[@AuliaRisyda]

Yasss!!

[@ColinFilm]

Was also thinking this. Great minds!

[@michellemybelle9286]

When you're so lonely you BUILD a boyfriend. *MOOD* I love dodie ❤️

[@your.a.sandbox]

their voices go sooooooooooo well together and i love howthey arent trying to harmonise its jsut a perfect little match

[@megalyssa]

Aw. This used to be a duet with Jon Cozart.

[@OliverTwistedd]

Meg Alyssa he’s in the background still!! You can hear him still

[@OliverTwistedd]

Meg Alyssa OH WAIT I WAS WEONG NVM WHOOPS

[@sofiachavarria2663]

Did something happen between them? ☹️

[@JBGirl117]

Sofia Chavarria they used to date and I imagine they’re not close anymore

[@kajawojtkowska6306]

@@OliverTwistedd the other dude is Tom walker!

[@juliettenothing]

dodie’s music is watercolour painting on a raining day and tea and shortbread with a friend and the sun coming out from behind clouds. it’s walking on a warm fall morning under the red and orange and yellow trees and it’s sleeping in in a bed that smells like lavender and lemongrass and it’s a sunny spring morning in the countryside.

[@annam6774]

~she smells like lemongrass and sleep~

[@Curlygirly16]

What a beautiful description :)

[@ijustshitmyself]

Her music is human. It’s just so incredibly human

[@SuperMusicalPassion1]

l i l o s the most incredible description.

[@calebhenderson9413]

l i l o s I don’t like tea. Or the smell of lemongrass...

[@ziazaidi3]

The emotional rollercoaster of a Pixar movie condensed into a 3 minute song

[@cryptid6279]

You can make a person from scraps, but no matter what you do, you can't make them love you.

[@BerthaGundo]

😢and thats just so sad

[@Oremoose]

black mirror in under 4 minutes, I loved it.

[@jorisaugust__21]

Haha yeah exactly

[@ratimahieu3389]

Be right back

[@coziclair]

oh my gosh i just commented something like this haha

[@roseo4498]

TAHTS WHAT I THOUGHT OF

[@Karin-fj3eu]

Yup what I thought about as well

[@claudia-ph4hd]

did this make anyone else think of the way the "IS THAT ALLOWED" vine was exposed and it was a mannequin??

[@SquishSquish]

YES i just commented this ahahah

[@tatianamarques2219]

KSKS YES

[@nealeellis4455]

Stop.

[@starwhale3797]

Wait it's a mannequin

[@zowee7077]

I can't stop coming back to this song. A masterpiece lyrically, melodically. Even the video is a true artwork and I absolutely love every inch of this song.

[@lolamcgreed]

I feel so safe with Dodie's music, like being in my mum's arms💛🧡💙

[@itsdivyag]

Who put onion juice into my eyes

[@tdog3753]

we all cryin in da clurb divya, we all cryin in da clurb.

[@rainepenny7900]

Oh sorry that was me I should stop doing that but really dodie is very good at making you cry

[@audiovisual.architect]

what does the g stand for? great sense of humor~

[@rowanthomas6018]

itsdivya It was Dodies beautiful singing

[@itsdivyag]

@@tdog3753 why I cry

[@yasminbragatto]

She looks like a Disney princess aww this video is beautiful

[@lilyarcher2241]

JASMIN

[@yasminbragatto]

lilypilli *YASMIN

[@sidwilloughby1788]

yoyooyasmin but not as dumb as Disney princesses are😂

[@cashorash9852]

she really does!!!!

[@minaisabelle4627]

Yes, I was thinking that she reminded me of Belle!

[@FilledWithDetermination]

I'm blown away by this comment section man, 4 million of these folk is worth a billion to me.

[@risingson3116]

Dodie youe done the most with the best on this one. You pay homage to your sources so well. It’s perfect.

[@jessi-ow6je]

*wig has left the chatroom*

[@TaunellE]

8 months later.. and I still say. "Wow!..seriously.

[@megalyssa]

I think we all project onto others what we want them to be. In time, that illusion gets shattered because their true selves aren’t what we expected them to be or wanted from them.

[@Zahra-nm3pf]

Meg Alyssa yeah and then we can end up falling for the idea of someone rather than who they actually are

[@felixnavarro9842]

Truer words have never been said.

[@timotheemoth6797]

this comment made me cry.

[@riverintothedeep]

I completely agree. Too often we end up disappointed because people act differently than we hope they would. We create different versions of them in our minds, forming unrealistic versions of them, are easy to get caught up in. People can end up falling for that idea, rather than who the person truly is. Real people are never perfect but they can surprise you in ways their imaginary self never could. For better or for worse, that's the way it is.

[@brendanblakemusic]

Oh wow. I knew the song, but I didn’t know the song. This is hauntingly good.

[@AlenBear]

Lyrics: I wanna pick you up and scoop you out I want the secrets your secrets haven't found Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh Will you share your soul with me? Unzip your skin and let me have a see Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh Oh, I'm so human We're just human Lean for me, and I'll fall back You'll fit so nicely, you'll keep me intact Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh I want to give you your grin So tell me you can't bear a room that I'm not in Paint me in trust I'll be your best friend Call me the one This night just can't end Oh Oh, I'm so human We're just human

[@musical_trashie0952]

Why is dodie’s voice so calm, it’s so soft! I love the concept of her making a doll/mannequin to know what really makes to be truly human. To have a best friend, someone to love, to know the secrets and call them the one. In the end, she knew that they couldn’t really make her exactly human, maybe she got bored of them because they were all just the same. All in all this was so beautifully made :)))

[@rebeccahawkes6498]

Theory that the original husband died, so dodie has been spending years trying to replicate the man he used to be, but has to start all over when one tiny detail, or he’s not “human” enough. She’s in pain, but whenever a new sculpture is made, she’s momentarily overwhelmed with happiness because she thinks this can finally be the perfect one

[@sarahbartlett8917]

Cool theory and it fits well, but you might be thinking of that Black Mirror episode

[@Alex-nj4cg]

honestly everything is connected to black mirror these days

[@sarahbartlett8917]

Alix Avacado You just made this the scariest episode of Black Mirror yet

[@iameveryoneelse3792]

Rebecca Hawkes Black mirror who?

[@rebeccahawkes6498]

i am everyone else lollll, I haven’t watched that show yet! But I heard it was good

[@bernarddodd9788]

The night never ended. Danced to this at our 20th anniversary. I want to give you your grin ❤

[@sugarfreeskull3008]

Oh my god. Dodie, this is an amazing song. It has so much meaning behind the catchy lyrics and tune, and it made me cry. Love you Dodie

[@acoyaaa]

I loved this. The idea that she was building someone immaculate; someone idealistic. Hoping that he would be the one. How she learnt that we’re human. Perfection cannot be defined. This is so beautiful. Hazel, you did amazing. But Dodie, you too. This song pours emotions out. But well done to everyone who pitched in. The end result of this music video is wonderful.

[@joguevara7051]

Ahh I luv your comment !

[@ZOD4]

So basically they just ripped off that one episode of Black Mirror. Got it.

[@acoyaaa]

It’sjust Jo THANK YOU AHHH

[@acoyaaa]

ZOD4 I haven’t watched Black Mirror but this is original and I respect Hazel for her wonderful idea.

[@ZOD4]

It's unoriginal. The metaphors are very hamfisted and I have no respect for Hazel for her bad idea.

[@enchantedbreez2891]

"you'll fit so nicely, you'll keep me intact" i feel like thats referring to her filling up the hole inside her heart with the idea of a boyfriend, instead of the boyfriend himself to keep her from going insane

[@Commenter339]

Hazel Hayes, Jack Howard, Sammy Paul, Guy Larsen...so many amazing people worked on this. Great to see it come to life❤

[@elina4043]

Can I just say, the gradual realisation that who she has imagined for herself will never be true is so beautifully visualised, it gives me chills. Amazing ideas (letting go of his hand and his still being moulded into place) and gorgeous acting, agh.

[@gabriel-dx9hw]

Holy SHIT THIS WAS SO GOOD!!! When he turns his head at the end to watch her go and you see he’s actually alive?????? And then he’s doomed to the same fate as the failed ones??? Poetic cinema!!!!

[@samarkriaa]

Doddie and tom walker's vocals together phew

[@rsgldprsdntl6443]

Samar Kriaa but I miss Jon

[@ADHlexia]

Samar Kriaa IKR

[@mirasfingerbandages]

@@rsgldprsdntl6443 JOOONNNN

[@shibabratabhowmick8141]

Samar Kriaa agree😍

[@xeno1387]

I've listen to the live acoustic version of this for the longest time now, SO happy there's a studio version. It's amazing.

[@juniperyates83]

The difference between the first time you made this song to now is incredible. The meaning changed, the view changed and the entire video's vibe is absolutely admirable. I adore the soft beginnings and the somber ending. The first one was giving me a much more soft vibe and this one is more about pressing matters. it's lovely all around. Thank you for this video. I cant even explain how much this video gives it so much more meaning and backstory. The whole 'build a boy' style is something so cool and interesting :) can't wait to see more from you, dodie.

[@majortom2231]

*_when the guy comes in i get major oh wonder vibes but it's still so much YOU i love this omfg_*

[@loresparrow]

YES oomf i love it so much

[@noorwitteveen2406]

major tom Same omg

[@JoaoGabriel-fm3ho]

YESSSS OH WONDER IS LIFE

[@rebeccaogden4583]

Freaking superb you funky little musician

[@rainepenny7900]

Is it dodie yellow though Dodie auto correct not do die

[@doddleoddle]

funky little musician should definitely be in my tinder bio

[@slightlyannoyingpterodacty9]

best comment yet

[@maggiebenison7399]

the transition at 2:19 with the inhale is amazing

[@ToxicDerg]

Been listening to this for so many years now. Makes me tear up still.

[@duckyymomo]

irrelevant but i really like dodie's hair in this

[@vaedrizzy971]

Relevant

[@hanpines3808]

Always relevant

[@carlyhoffman5318]

morgan neville no very relevant

[@cez8951]

Not seen anyone mention it yet, but Dodie looks so differently beautiful in this. New, fresh, happier. Absolutely glowing as well. Agh Dodie, how do you do it. You have the heart of a million and more, whos hearts skip a beat when they hear your voice, see you in a picture, or hear your name from someone else’s mouth. This world does not deserve you.

[@LemonSte]

I mean she's wearing a lot of makeup

[@cez8951]

Lemon Ste that’s not what I mean though. Her skin looks beautifully clearer, and makeup cannot hide the lumps and bumps. She also looks more youthful, in a way that makeup doesn’t affect. Hard to explain but

[@valaya.3]

She deserves the world

[@cez8951]

Valaya Hart I could not agree more.

[@LemonSte]

@@cez8951 I mean first of all you're implying Dodie has lump bumpy skin which is a bit weird lol. Second of all as someone who's worn makeup on days my skin is the worst it's ever been and had people comment on how clear and nice my skin is, it absolutely can camoflauge that. On camera though they use softening filters. I can tell she's wearing a lot of makeup and faux lashes because her eyes don't normally look like that, and I think it's what stands out most from her appearance in this. Regardless she does look absolutely stunning

[@wat5713]

I'm a pretty tough dude, but i always come back to this song when I'm hurting after a bad relationship. It's a good reminder that the hurt I feel isn't exclusive to me.

[@a_i_neptune]

Dodie is one of the most beautiful and inspiring artists I know. I love this. It was absolutely amazing in every sense and really touches on something many of us struggle with. I love how the lyrics adapt and mean so many different things.

[@basketjunkies1082]

Make this a movie with the song being its soundtrack.

[@justinwilliamson5648]

OMG hey tyler joseph! I love you!

[@BethBoulevard]

0:53 reminds of that one scene in toy story 2 when woody is getting all cleaned up by the toymaker dude.

[@iaskedfordogsnotloafsofbre213]

Beth Blvd I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT

[@vinnyvince1354]

Literally the best scene in any film ever

[@SasuKarinChIdOri]

That was such a satisfying scene

[@autumnzachary5288]

Agreed

[@emilymeyer3857]

LITERALLY WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@julissaarroyo3053]

This video was honestly so creative and well filmed. The song fit perfectly, the video just left in awe. Good job to everyone who made this.

[@mekko902]

I've listened to this song so many times, and I'm just now finally watching the video. Definitely crying, seeing as I just went through a breakup and this hits so close to home. Beautiful.

[@sophieallison4040]

Ugh, the contrasts when she starts to see his imperfections are beautiful. This got me. The way she gets passed ‘the honeymoon stage’ and the excitement of a new love only to realise the relationship is flawed, speaks to me. It’s the disappointment of falling in love with someone so hard and realising, although they might love you, the passion can’t be matched.

[@doddleoddle]

omg !! Yes

[@mikylaviloria1141]

Ey!!

[@sophieallison4040]

Dodie, i think it’s so real of you to tell your audience that, actually, as you’ve grown and changed so has your music. This song is still relevant to you despite it not meaning the same thing to you anymore. It’s so genuine. It just shows how art can be interpreted by, not only different people, but different versions of the same person- even the artist.

[@katejessener]

JESUS the ending

[@peyton8472]

You can tell that there is not much auto tune because her vocals are so good I'm so proud of you dodie

[@santhemumlilith]

the amount of meanings has in a dodie song

[@GingerPale]

I think her sculptures may be encountering a little bit of same-face syndrome- but no worries. Hyper-realism is incredible in the pieces anyways! Critical Analysis: 6/10

[@GingerPale]

but also the song is really nice :D

[@higuerap1975]

O: hello gingerpale i love your vids my dude

[@emmaberger3748]

Have you considered that perhaps it was purposeful?

[@anonymousmeraki4904]

Emma B. it's a joke XD just like the 6/10

[@oliviawhelan5495]

Gingey :D

[@FupaGlue]

Wow something depicting what having unrealistic and unhealthy expectations of people has. I like, I like a lot

[@thesarahwillner]

I'm so proud of dodie. I've been here since she basically started her youtube channel and it was so amazing to see her rise to fame

[@nataliadowner3896]

How have I never heard your music before??? Your songs are so beautiful I could cry

[@artnerd3727]

this is so beautiful and sweet but also so lonely and empty at the same time

[@sfs95101]

ArtNerd37 that’s exactly how i feel ahha.

[@aidanknee7820]

Bittersweet

[@diegodehaan9755]

Irmin Baum damn. you’re ignorance is astonishing.

[@Cherryyb0mbb]

Irmin Baum Who hurt you?

[@cuddleswithphan]

Irmin Baum the common depression of LGBT kids stems from people like you, who are so ignorant there's no hope of explaining to them why they're wrong

[@donnatastic1457]

so right now i have a few little things i thought of through my first viewing of the video. - the warehouse is very worn down and empty, a symbol of the world dodie is living in mentally - the man is a perfect creation of what dodie wants in a partner but he’s unresponsive and robotic as she realises humans are too complex to simply make in your mind - the multiple bodies in the end signifies her persistence to keep trying to make her perfect partner - the man only responds to romantic gestures, a sign that dodie is only able to think of what her partner is able to do with her romantically rather than individual quirks (what makes him human)

[@fish-nu6vt]

this needs more likes wtf

[@crocalion4415]

Good job! Dodie is truly a outstanding artist...

[@reagan8820]

thank you, you have perfectly explained the song to me

[@flowerfloss5143]

I love your take on this. I also love how there’s a theme in dodie’s work about being so poetic about love that you sort of live relationships out before they even happen, and how, despite the alternative realities you can create, you’re still stuck as a human with feelings in a world with rules you don’t determine, and no control over the way others will respond. The only way to control what happens to you is to be alone, and this song just really shows you the vicious cycle of that isolation and the idyllic love you imagine while you’re trapped in it.

[@astral-xd5zi]

Thankyou