Christopher Ellis’ song Ragdoll provides an in-depth lens to a world of loneliness, objectification, and identity. Through the lyrics, it tells of a person that is endlessly looked at but never noticed. This highlights the world’s practice of looking after credentials instead of trying to understand an individual. 

Ragdoll perfectly highlights how a human can be defined as disposable, only kept around for entertainment purposes. It brings a sense of regret for reminiscing one’s past life only to realize it is too painful and destructive to be useful. The visuals of a “ragdoll” sprinkled all over the lyrics perfectly encapsulates the idea of possessing no power or control hence weeping inwardly. Ellis brings forth the sad existence of an imprisoned animal, one that experiences too much pain yet, is forced to suppress all emotions to avoid rejection or even the sadder, judgment. 

There’s a hint of mockery in the song as well. The people around the person in question fail to grasp the nuances too, as usual. Instead of offering solace, they put her on a pedestal and assume she is happy, only extending her invisible struggles. People who “have it all” feeling distorted and sidelined is a societal issue that will always be present. 

Ragdoll, despite its heavy-hearted tale, weaves something truly poetic on a cloth of sadness, pushing listeners to reflect on the treatment they give to people. Ellis effortlessly transforms an ordinary item from childhood into a representation of deeper social issues which is why the song is not only easily consumable but also profoundly life changing. The words are timeless and serve as a reminder that we must all show empathy and look out for the people around us.