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Dido — Honestly OK
Album: No Angel
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Released: 1999
Length: 4:37
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I just want to feel safe in my own skin
I just want to be happy again
I just want to feel deep in my own world
But I'm so lonely
I don't even want to be with myself anymore

On a different day
If I was safe in my own skin
Then I wouldn't feel lost and so frightened
But this is today
And I'm lost in my own skin
And I'm so lonely
I don't even want to be with myself anymore

And I just say oh, oh
I feel, oh, oh

And I'm so lonely
I don't even want to be with myself anymore.

I just say oh, oh
And i'm so lonely
I feel oh, oh
I dont even want to be with myself anymore.

I just want to feel safe in my own skin
I just want to be happy again.
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 SmackDaddy wrote:


Well, they have a hole
 
Oh. No. You. Didn't. {#Rolleyes}
Posted 14 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Love this album.  Love Dido.  She was definitely not in the same group of female popsters like Brittany.
Posted 14 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
 alph wrote:


What does a female CD look like exactly?
 

Well, they have a hole
Posted 14 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Good times.
Posted 15 years ago by Crawlmeister    [ Reply ]
Import CD with bonus trax - 2008. Quite nice

 derekd wrote:
Is this a remix? I have this album and just don't remember it this way. In fact, I thought it was Thievery Corporation at first...Odd.
 


Posted 15 years ago by sherf    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
Is this a remix? I have this album and just don't remember it this way. In fact, I thought it was Thievery Corporation at first...Odd.
 
Nope, this is the original.  My fave on the album.
Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
This has been my song many a-time.
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
This has a Moorcheba feel to it..
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Is this a remix? I have this album and just don't remember it this way. In fact, I thought it was Thievery Corporation at first...Odd.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
 Montyontherun wrote:

And you lost her? Crazy fool!
Unless she was a cow.. in which case.. well done!

 

No, I was a complete f**kwit.

Back on topic, great song {#Mrgreen}

Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
 snowcat wrote:

Sucks when a singer you like looks so much like your ex-girlfriend...


 
And you lost her? Crazy fool!
Unless she was a cow.. in which case.. well done!

Posted 15 years ago by Montyontherun    [ Reply ]
Don't think I've heard this before, kind of has a Thievery vibe to it.
Posted 15 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Love this album, and can really relate to this song.
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]

Sucks when a singer you like looks so much like your ex-girlfriend...


Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Damn, she's fine!
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Like this, haven't heard it in ages, sounds especially good coming not long after Talk Talk and Goldfrapp trippy numbers...
But then see the elevation here is significant, it's 9 on a Friday, and Modest Mouse if already in the offing, love this interface.
CLASS ACT, RP GANG!

Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Oh is it over...nodded off there
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
alph wrote:
What does a female CD look like exactly?
They're usually pretty bashful and won't show you everything they've got. You really have to get to know them first.
Posted 16 years ago by jgeyer    [ Reply ]
Pharlap wrote:
My favorite female CD of the 00's
What does a female CD look like exactly?
Posted 16 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
Honestly, not OK.
Posted 16 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
Help!. Earlier today it was Katie Melua. Once again like Dido I agree she looks cute. BUT and it's a massive BUT this is just MUSAK. Come on RP, what are these MOR artists doing on your playlist? A solid 1.
Posted 16 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
My favorite female CD of the 00's
Posted 16 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
I guess with a first name like Dido, you really don't need to use your last name.
With a name like Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong, it's probably best to stick with "Dido," her stage name.
Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
andycollingridge wrote:
I remember liking this once and now I hate myself for it. Her voice sounds exactly like a blank white porcelain wall tile, utterly without character. Apart from the character of a total lack of character, of course.
O fickle man, thy folly eats thy heart.
Posted 16 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
I remember liking this once and now I hate myself for it. Her voice sounds exactly like a blank white porcelain wall tile, utterly without character. Apart from the character of a total lack of character, of course.
Posted 17 years ago by andycollingridge    [ Reply ]
She's OK in small doses. Over the course of a CD she starts to sound bland and repetitive, IMO.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
She melts me...
Posted 17 years ago by aronson    [ Reply ]
Confido Dido please!
Posted 17 years ago by rexi    [ Reply ]
I just love her Voice.
Posted 17 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
I guess with a first name like Dido, you really don't need to use your last name.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
trout_fisher wrote:
Saw a review for Dido somewhere that simply said "anyone with a penis should not own this album." Made me laugh... and think hmm... I really ought to give this back, or just get the damn op. A good litmus test for an album is to put it next (use your imagination to save costly mistakes) to those of some of your favourite artists and ask: "would this lot still want to be your bud if they knew you respected this un?"
The best comment I have ever seen on RP. Hands down. Works on so many levels I can't even begin to respond.
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
agnes wrote:
Agreed. I sold this album back after one listen. The songs were trite, too similar, and her singing never really went anywhere beyond a controlled, whispery mumble. I'm not usually this opinionated, but it really makes me crazy that there are so many amazing singers out there, and this stuff gets national recognition.
I personally like this tune, but I hate it when I buy a disc on the strength of one track and the rest is fluff. That's why I like iTunes! This has a nice Drum & Bass groove to it.
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
highwindows wrote:
OK she's fairly sexy - but unfortunately - and I hate to be picky - she just can't sing!
Agreed. I sold this album back after one listen. The songs were trite, too similar, and her singing never really went anywhere beyond a controlled, whispery mumble. I'm not usually this opinionated, but it really makes me crazy that there are so many amazing singers out there, and this stuff gets national recognition.
Posted 17 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
davin wrote:
Yes she is a miserable twenty something. Or at least she was. But I love that.
Actually, she writes the happy(er) tunes, it's her brother Rollo (Faithless) who writes the really dark stuff for her...!
Posted 17 years ago by ShepHeard    [ Reply ]
haven't heard this one before..kinda gotan project-esque, but thats a good thing. 8
Posted 17 years ago by rubenbeagle    [ Reply ]
rocteur wrote:
I thought exactly the same when I first heard it but after a while it isn't THAT bad..
it's pretty good music, but i can't stand her whining voice. not as terrible as the cranberries, but it's still sucko-barfo for me...
Posted 18 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
maplebed wrote:
Why is Dido always lonely or sad? Poor thing.
Yes she is a miserable twenty something. Or at least she was. But I love that.
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
Her name is missing the "L".
I thought exactly the same when I first heard it but after a while it isn't THAT bad..
Posted 18 years ago by rocteur    [ Reply ]
Why is Dido always lonely or sad? Poor thing.
Posted 18 years ago by maplebed    [ Reply ]
can you say Gotan Project
Posted 18 years ago by Ibis99    [ Reply ]
downtempo aways relax me
Posted 18 years ago by Ygrek    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
Her name is missing the "L".
Good one
Posted 18 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
Her name is missing the "L".
Posted 18 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Love this album
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
More mumbling than singing.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
OK she's fairly sexy - but unfortunately - and I hate to be picky - she just can't sing!
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
Wake me when it's over....
Posted 18 years ago by Desire    [ Reply ]
Yes, indeed. Dido is very sexy, very soulful, and I generally enjoy her stuff - macho bull$#!% be damned. Eat the quiche if it tastes good, I say! chillynne wrote:
I dunno, I always thought whether or not I liked the music would be a good litmus test, "respect" be damned. :-)
Posted 18 years ago by Spot_69    [ Reply ]
trout_fisher wrote:
Saw a review for Dido somewhere that simply said "anyone with a penis should not own this album." Made me laugh... and think hmm... I really ought to give this back, or just get the damn op. A good litmus test for an album is to put it next (use your imagination to save costly mistakes) to those of some of your favourite artists and ask: "would this lot still want to be your bud if they knew you respected this un?"
I dunno, I always thought whether or not I liked the music would be a good litmus test, "respect" be damned. :-)
Posted 19 years ago by chillynne    [ Reply ]
Saw a review for Dido somewhere that simply said "anyone with a penis should not own this album." Made me laugh... and think hmm... I really ought to give this back, or just get the damn op. A good litmus test for an album is to put it next (use your imagination to save costly mistakes) to those of some of your favourite artists and ask: "would this lot still want to be your bud if they knew you respected this un?"
Posted 19 years ago by trout_fisher    [ Reply ]
Anyone know if that's Gotan Project backing her up? Sure sounds like them. Very likeable tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I'm no wanker, and still consider this music to be for me :) On a conference I attended not so long ago, someone connected the (big) beamer to his apple laptop, and played her life concert that he had stored. That was great! She proves to be able to perform life.
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
strictly background. music for wankers.
Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
a really unique song and thorough composition
Posted 19 years ago by peter_connection    [ Reply ]
dido is perfect... don't panic!
Posted 19 years ago by siami    [ Reply ]
sounds like the tracks are skipping quite a bit this morning -- anyone else notice that? maybe it's me...
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
curious_cat wrote:
Like it!
Me too
Posted 19 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Like it! :propeller.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by curious_cat    [ Reply ]
Beth Orton lite ...
Posted 20 years ago by newfff    [ Reply ]
Ditto below on Dido! Feel free to play more of her stuff. I thought she was a bit Pop oriented till I saw her on a KCRW.com Videocast. She has a nice way with her music.
Posted 20 years ago by ScopArch    [ Reply ]
nice
Posted 20 years ago by agoston    [ Reply ]
Nice laid back groove.. good to hear some of Dido here...
Posted 20 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]