Sand in My Shoes

Dido

About Sand in My Shoes

"Sand In My Shoes" is the fourth and final single from Dido's second album, Life for Rent. The single under-performed in the United Kingdom, reaching number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics describe a single woman returning from a holiday to the drudgery of everyday life, reminiscing about a romantic encounter she had while away. Its music video represents the song's plot, with surreal and symbolic images of a beach city and the partners in a house, playing domino sitting in the street and in a party, mixed with images of Dido alone and a truck unloading sand in the street. It was directed by Alex De Rakoff and Dido's love interest was portrayed by Erik Fellows. 


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Two weeks away feels like the whole world should have changed,
But I'm home now, and things still look the same
I think I'll leave it 'til tomorrow to unpack,
Try to forget for one night that I'm back in my flat
On the road where the cars never stop going through the night,
To a life where I can't watch the sun set
I don't have time
I don't have time

I've still got sand in my shoes,
And I can't shake the thought of you
I should get on, forget you
But why would I want to?
I know we said goodbye,
Anything else would have been confused
But I want to see you again

Tomorrow's back to work and down to sanity,
Should run a bath and then clear up the mess i made before i left here
Try to remind myself that i was happy here,
Before I knew that I could get on a plane and fly away,
From the road where the cars never stop going through the night,
To a life where I can watch the sun set,
And take my time
Take all my time

I've still got sand in my shoes,
And I can't shake the thought of you
I should get on, forget you
But why would I want to?
I know we said goodbye,
Anything else would have been confused
But I want to see you again

Two weeks away,
All it takes,
To change and turn me around, 
I've fallen
I walked away,
And never said,
That I wanted to see you,
Again

I've still got sand in my shoes,
And I can't shake the thought of you
I should get on, forget you
But why would I want to?
I know we said goodbye,
Anything else would have been confused
But I want to see you again

I've still got sand in my shoes,
And I can't shake the thought of you
I should get on, forget you
But why would I want to?
I know we said goodbye,
Anything else would have been confused
But I want to see you again

I've still got sand in my shoes,
And I can't shake the thought of you
I should get on, forget you
But why would I want to?
I know we said goodbye,
Anything else would have been confused
But I want to see you again
I want to see you again
I want to see you again

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Dido

Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong ( /ˈdaɪdoʊ/; born 25 December 1971), known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: RICHARD W NOWELS, DIDO ARMSTRONG, ROLLO ARMSTRONG

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist and Release
"Sand In My Shoes" is a popular song by British singer-songwriter, Dido, originally released as a part of her second studio album "Life for Rent" in 2003.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart and positioned on various other international charts, including reaching number one on the US Dance Club Songs.
Genre and Style
"Sand In My Shoes" beautifully represents Dido’s typical style of blending pop, electronic, and soft rock elements. The song is often referred to as a synth-pop or trip-hop track.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of the song depict the story of a fleeting holiday romance that still lingers in the protagonist’s mind. It's a commentary on escapism and the longing to return to happier, carefree times.
Music Video
The music video for "Sand In My Shoes" was filmed at glamorous locations in Palmdale, California. It centers around a woman still clinging onto a past summer love, mirroring the song's lyrics.
Remix Versions
Following its success, the song saw several remixes from prominent artists including Above & Beyond, Steve Lawler, and Filterheadz. Many of these versions gained significant traction in dance clubs and electronic music circles.
Reception
Critics generally had positive reviews for "Sand In My Shoes", praising its catchy tune, meaningful lyrics, and Dido’s hypnotic vocal delivery.
Use in Other Media
"Sand In My Shoes" was used in the 2006 movie "Tristan + Isolde", adding to its prominence.
Live Performances
Dido has performed "Sand In My Shoes" at numerous live events and shows. Her emotional and soulful rendition of the song always resonates with the audience.
Songwriting
Like most tracks in "Life for Rent", "Sand In My Shoes" was co-written by Dido and her brother, Rollo Armstrong, who is also a founder of the electronic music group Faithless.

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