D.O.A. was a hardcore punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. T… Read Full Bio ↴D.O.A. was a hardcore punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They are often referred to as the "founders" of hardcore punk, along with Black Flag, The Germs, Negative Trend, and Middle Class. Their second album Hardcore '81 was thought by many to have been the first actual reference to the second wave of the American punk sound as hardcore. Singer/guitarist Joey "Shithead" Keithley is the only founding member to have stayed in the band throughout its entire history. However, original bassist Randy Rampage has been active in the band in recent years and has played on one of the band's last three albums, although he is not in the current lineup. D.O.A. has often released music on Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles Records, and they have released an album with Jello Biafra titled Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors.

D.O.A. has always maintained an uncompromising leftist political stance. The band is known for its outspoken political opinions and has a history of performing for many causes and benefits. Its slogan is "Talk minus Action equals Zero." The band has been active on many issues, including anti-racism, anti-globalization, freedom of speech, and the environment.

Communication Breakdown
D.O.A. Lyrics

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Communication breakdown
Hey, girl, a-stop what you're doin' hey, girl,
You'll drive me to ruin
I don't know what it is that I like about you
That I like it a lot

Won't you let me hold you,
Let me feel your lovin' charms

Communication breakdown it's
Always the same having a nervous breakdown drive me insane hey,

Girl, I got something you ought to know oooh,
My baby, I want to tell you that I love you so I want to hold you in my arms,
Yeah I'm never gonna let you go, cause I like your charms.
Communication breakdown it's always the same having a nervous breakdown drive me insane

Do do do do do do,
Yeah I want to do little mama babe yeah
But I don't seem to mind I can't stop the feelin',

Baby mama, I'm givin' you a ride yes,
Yes ohh ohh ohh yes oh, I don't want ohh ohh ohh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D.O.A.'s song "Communication Breakdown" describe a situation in which the singer is struggling to communicate with a girl he likes. He admonishes her to stop what she's doing, worried that her actions will "drive [him] to ruin." Despite his frustration, however, he also admits that he doesn't know what it is he likes about her so much. He pleads with her to let him hold her and feel her "lovin' charms," but all he seems to get in response is a breakdown in communication that makes him feel like he's on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Nevertheless, he persists in his attempts to communicate with her, telling her that he loves her and wants to hold her in his arms and never let her go.

The song's lyrics capture a common experience in romantic relationships, in which communication difficulties can lead to frustration, confusion, and feelings of helplessness. The singer's repeated pleas for the girl to let him hold her and feel her love suggest that he is seeking some kind of emotional validation or reassurance from her that he is struggling to get through words alone. At the same time, however, the song's overall tone is upbeat and energetic, suggesting that the singer is determined to keep trying to communicate despite the difficulties he is facing.

Line by Line Meaning

Communication breakdown
The lack of proper communication is causing problems between two people.

Hey, girl, a-stop what you're doin' hey, girl,
The singer is trying to get the attention of a girl who is doing something that may cause problems.

You'll drive me to ruin
The singer feels that the girl's actions may lead to disastrous consequences.

I don't know what it is that I like about you
The artist is unsure of the reason why they are attracted to the girl.

That I like it a lot
Despite being unsure of what draws the artist to the girl, they are very fond of her.

Won't you let me hold you,
The singer is asking the girl for physical affection.

Let me feel your lovin' charms
The singer desires to experience the girl's alluring qualities.

Communication breakdown it's
The lack of proper communication is starting to take a toll.

Always the same having a nervous breakdown drive me insane hey,
The constant misunderstandings and lack of communication are making the artist feel anxious and frustrated.

Girl, I got something you ought to know oooh,
The artist has something important to share with the girl.

My baby, I want to tell you that I love you so
The singer loves the girl deeply and wants to express it to her.

I want to hold you in my arms,
The artist desires to embrace the girl affectionately.

Yeah I'm never gonna let you go, cause I like your charms.
The singer is adamant about keeping the girl close to them due to their fondness for her.

Do do do do do do,
The singer makes an indistinct sound or melody.

Yeah I want to do little mama babe yeah but I don't seem to mind
The singer desires to engage in intimate activities with the girl, but they are open to any outcome.

I can't stop the feelin', Baby mama, I'm givin' you a ride yes, Yes ohh ohh ohh yes oh,
The artist is experiencing intense emotions for the girl and wishes to be physically intimate with her.

I don't want ohh ohh ohh yeah
The artist is uncertain about something and hesitant about expressing it.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page

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