“Lights Down Low,” scheduled for release this Feb is a cd of cover tunes which may appear randomly diverse at first read – Joy Division, ABBA, Bob Marley, The Clash – but dav’s intensity and the musical ingenuity of her partner in the project, Danny Michel, create a disc that feels like a natural whole. dav explores every facet of her voice and reveals depths of tenderness and passion. She and Danny play with rhythms and arrangements that honour proven hits with fresh perspectives and a true love for the music. dav refers to the cd as “the perfect dinner party record” in its eclectic representation of musical genres and eras.
damhnait’s career is charging ahead on every level as she continues to explore a variety of creative outlets. In addition to her recent solo project, dav and Kim toured throughout 2007 to promote Shaye’s latest cd, “Lake of Fire.” The title track soared to #13 on the A/C charts and “You’re Not Alone” followed with similar success. The girls also shot a very well received 4-part reality/documentary television series with Global which featured an authentic, unscripted and sometimes hysterical glimpse behind the entertainment curtain. The show follows the girls as they promote “Lake Of Fire” which built on the momentum established by two huge radio hits from the first cd, “The bridge.” (“Happy Baby” and “Beauty” both shot instantly into the Top Twenty on the A/C charts and “Happy Baby” earned a SOCAN Award, A Canadian Radio Music Award and a Juno nomination.) Shaye’s self-titled show aired initially on the E! network and was picked up later in the fall and aired on CMT.
Whether with Shaye or performing solo, damhnait has toured Canada extensively, opening for legends like Willie Nelson and sharing the stage as special guest with such artists as Nelly Furtado, Dido and Jann Arden. With Shaye, she has represented Canada at Japan’s 2005 Expo and has performed on Canada Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. On her own, dav has travelled to Kandahar twice to perform for Canadian forces personnel – initially as part of a CBC Christmas television special and subsequently as a guest of General Rick Hillier. She also journeyed to Africa to contribute her talents to the documentary The Song for Africa, a project aimed at raising awareness about the AIDS pandemic in Africa among Canada’s youth. Her insightful and humorous recounting of her experiences is what prompted the publication of her first book, “Miscellaneous Female.”
damhnait dedicates a significant amount of time and energy to co-writing – efforts which have paid off with covers by Brian Melo, Eva Avila, Rex Goudie and Alexz Johnson, as well as multiple television and film placements. Never one to stray far from a microphone, dav has guested on recordings with Bruce Cockburn, Kevin Parent and Justin Nozuka – to name just a few. Her previous solo effort “dav-net” was a sophisticated, acoustic, roots/rock recording, with mature, powerful writing. “dav-net” garnered two 2004 East Coast Music Awards for Female and Pop/Rock Recording of the year and dav placed as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition for her song, “Afterglow.”
dynamic and innovative . . . emotional and intelligent . . .
QUOTES:
"...my favourite performer was Doyle, whose sassy energy lit up the stage, while her dazzling sequined mini-dress and four-inch heels lent an air of glamour to the occasion."
The Ottawa Citizen
“a versatile voice that is angel-pure one minute, deep and hurtin’ the next”
Here Magazine
“Raw acoustic sounding collage of songs full of angst, heart-breaking stories and stellar songwriting”
Newfoundland Herald
“This Newfoundland raised singer with the soaring voice just released a lovely new album.”
The Daily News
“This album is an extremely immediate, personal and moody folk-pop recording.”
The Calgary Sun
“damhnait has evolved into a great singer/songwriter.”
Times & Transcript
“The album has an earthly appeal that should click with fans.”
Canadian Music Network Magazine
“If you don’t like this cd for her sweet honesty, then you’ll likely fall for the enchantingly sexy vocals, but I promise real fans of acoustic pop that you’ll adore it for a dozen other reasons . . . I’m sorry but that girl is gold, solid gold.”
The Gate
“Her voice is now rich and mellow, with a tang, and her emphasis is firmly on the songwriting.”
New Brunswick Reader
“There are many moments of pure power.”
Metro Toronto
“Doyle’s pride in this album is deserved.”
FFWD
“Third time is a charm for Damhnait.”
The Record
Hyperdramatic
Damhnait Doyle Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We'll only meet again to go through the motions
And the things that endeared me will erode with every day
As I'd grow to resent how you led me astray
It's been six days since I told you not to call
Since when did you start listening to me at all
You sucked me in, spinned me round
And set me free
Hyperdramatic, that girl is me
Hyperdramatic, I can't believe
You never do as you say,
So why do this?
I thought the only thing
I could possibly miss might be your kiss
I'm not as calm as I thought I'd be
You sucked me in, spinned me round
And set me free
I wandered lonely till I was all I desired
My need for you had subsided
I'm not as calm as I thought I'd be
You sucked me in, spinned me round
And set me free
Out
The lyrics of Damhnait Doyle's song "Hyperdramatic" explore the emotions of a person who has recently ended a relationship that was not fulfilling. The singer is aware that they will never love their partner again, and the only reason they will see them again is to go through the motions. The things that once endeared them to the partner will erode over time as they begin to resent how they were led astray. The singer reflects on how they told their partner not to call, but they ignored them.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's dramatic emotions: "Hyperdramatic, that girl is me/Hyperdramatic, I can't believe." They question why their partner never does what they say and wonders why they even miss their kiss after all the harm they have caused. The singer is not as calm as they thought they would be after ending the relationship. They were once sucked in, spun around, and set free by their partner.
Towards the end of the song, the singer reflects on how they wandered lonely until they became all that they desired. Their need for their partner has subsided, and they feel free. The song ends with a final chorus of the dramatic statement that the singer is "Hyperdramatic."
Line by Line Meaning
I leave knowing it's the last time I'll love you
I am aware that this is the final moment in which I will love you and our relationship will end.
We'll only meet again to go through the motions
In the future, we will only encounter each other in a perfunctory manner.
And the things that endeared me will erode with every day
The qualities that caused me to love you will diminish over time.
As I'd grow to resent how you led me astray
As time passes, I will begin to harbor bitterness towards you for leading me astray.
It's been six days since I told you not to call
It has been six days since I instructed you to stop contacting me.
Since when did you start listening to me at all
It is surprising that you have taken my request seriously, considering your track record of not following through with promises.
I'm not as calm as I thought I'd be
Contrary to my expectations, I am not feeling calm.
You sucked me in, spinned me round
You entranced me and confused me with your actions.
And set me free
You ultimately released me from the entanglement of our relationship.
Hyperdramatic, that girl is me
I am prone to exaggeration and melodrama.
Hyperdramatic, I can't believe
I am incredulous at my own tendency towards excessive emotion.
You never do as you say
You consistently fail to follow through on your promises.
So why do this?
What is the point of continuing this cycle of unfulfilled expectations?
I thought the only thing
Previously, I believed that the only aspect of our relationship that I would miss is...
I could possibly miss might be your kiss
... your physical affection.
I wandered lonely till I was all I desired
After our breakup, I spent time alone until I became the fulfillment of my own desires.
My need for you had subsided
By this point, my dependence on you had lessened.
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stevetillcock7361
When I arrived in the big smoke in 85 I saw this video and fell in love as you do.
@thecovertelement5910
I wish this album was on Spotify. Hard to find a lot of my fave Canadian albums down in the US.
@pvtrichter88
AH the ever photogenic and talented Damhait Doyle , a great performer seen her live Happy times Happy ST .Patrick's day Cheers!!
@SCPackerfan
Great memories of this song and its video. It was all over Toronto (and MuchMusic) when my wife and I honeymooned there in April 2000.
@NathanielBaconX
I absolutely love this song... and this album. It's one of my favorites... I fell in love with Dav, after seeing her on Sonic Temple (a short lived Canadian show)... All of hyperdramatic is great. It's a masterpiece of claustrophobic tech pop..... So good!!!
@pvtrichter88
The ever photogenic Damhnait Doyle [who else sees more than a passing resemblance to Michelle Monaghan here!!] great video for obvious reasons !! enjoy the afternoon!!
@Heroyesterday
A shame the rest of the planet doesn't think so. <3 Doyle. She's a great singer.
@marieann4753
Miss Much so Much!<3
@paulawalsh8921
One of my fav Songs
⭐️
@chequer12
Damhnhait is a fabulous artist ... thanks for the video