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Dido - Thank You

Thank You is a song by British singer and songwriter Dido. The song was released on her debut studio album, No Angel (1999). The song made its first appearance in 1998, on the soundtrack of Sliding Doors, although it was not released as a single until late 2000. It later featured on Dido's debut album, No Angel, becoming the album's biggest hit. The song samples the "Theme from the Planets" drum break. The song's first verse is famously sampled in the song "Stan" by Eminem.

Dido wrote the song as a tribute to her boyfriend, entertainment lawyer Bob Page; they got engaged in 2001 but split the following year. It remains Dido's biggest hit single in the USA to date, and her only one to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. "White Flag", which features on her second album Life For Rent, is about their split.

"Thank You" received critical acclaim from music critics, who thought the ballad was very "touching and soft" and an instant standout to the album.

Jeff Burger from Allmusic had highlighted "Thank You" as an album standout.

Christian Ward from NME had said "'Thank You', which, far from conjuring up images of lunatic fan-worship, is more reminiscent of The Corrs. Now that really is sick."

Reviewers from Sputnikmusic gave it positive reviews, who many felt the song was a "well written pop song".

About music video

Dido recorded a music video for "Thank You". In the video, Dido has not paid her bills, and the government comes to tear down her house. The construction workers put an eviction notice on her door and move her things out. Dido, who seems oblivious to the fact that her house has been barricaded, is seen simply singing the song. In the end, she is escorted out of her home and is forced to walk the streets with a backpack and suitcases. During the first chorus of the song, Dido has a cup of tea whilst moving and demolishing all the stuff outside her house into the van.

The end of the video implies that her house is being torn down for redevelopment (her home is sandwiched between two large skyscrapers). The video was directed by Dave Meyers and was released in January 2001.

The lyrics:

My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why

I got out of bed alone

The morning rain clouds up my window

And I can't see at all

And even if I could it' d all be grey

But your picture on my wall it reminds me

That it's not so bad, it's not so bad

I drank too much last night, got bills to pay

My head just feels in pain

I missed the bus and there'll be hell today

I'm late for work again and even if I'm there

They'll all imply that I might not last the day

And then you call me and it's not so bad

It's not so bad

[Chorus:]

And I want to thank you for giving me

The best day of my life

Ohh, just to be with you is having

The best day of my life

Push the door, I'm home at last and I'm soaking

Through and through then you handed me a towel

And all I see is you, and even if my house falls

Down now, I wouldn't have a clue because you're

Near me

[Chorus:](Repeat 2X)

And I want to thank you for giving me

The best day of my life

Ohh, just to be with you is having

The best day of my life