Song:White Flag

From Craig

This is a recent find for me. Actually, Dido (the artist who sings this song) is a new find for me. Even though another hit song of hers was published in 1999 (6 years ago!), I hadn't heard anything of hers until just recently.

The first thing that really gets me about this song are the lyrics. Incredibly original! Similarly, Dido's voice is equally original. She doesn't sound like any other singer. She isn't "generic female pop singer #4".

The Song has a simple structure:

Intro, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus (Repeat, Last time almost a capella)

I find the chorus particularly haunting.

Well I will go down with this ship 
And I won't put my hands up and surrender 
There will be no white flag above my door 
I'm in love and always will be 

You can just feel the torment of this poor woman who just can't let go.

This sentiment is also expressed by the bridge

And when we meet 
Which I'm sure we will 
All that was then 
Will be there still 
I'll let it pass 
And hold my tongue 
And you will think 
That I've moved on.... 

Listening to this song just makes you sad.