“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
Lie To You
Damhnait Doyle Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
things I should not suffer for
for what I've done
you know not about
when in darkness
searching for sleep
it's not your face
but others that I see
allow me to dream
what I shouldn't dream of
allow me to be
what I might not be
chorus
I like to lie to you
I think you like to lie to me too
if you ever heard the truth
you'd think that I was lying to you
when I return home
will you ask where have I been
are you sitting scilent
waiting for the words to sting
and the lies we've told
are coloured by the light
I wanted to pierce the skin
never dreamed it could go
all the way
chorus
close your eyes
it won't hurt
chorus out
The lyrics of Damhnait Doyle's song "Lie to You" express the idea of hiding things and not telling the truth in a relationship. The singer confesses to suffering for things she should not suffer for, but at the same time, acknowledges that there are things she has done that her partner does not know about. The lyrics suggest that the singer is haunted by her past and is searching for sleep in darkness, but instead of visualizing her partner's face, she sees other faces, implying that the guilt of her actions is pushing her away from her relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of hiding things and lying in a relationship, as both the singer and her partner seem to enjoy lying to each other. The fear of being truthful is so intense that the singer suggests that if her partner ever heard the truth, they would think she was lying. In the second verse, the singer returns home and anticipates being asked about her whereabouts, which invokes feelings of guilt and fear of being caught. The singer emphasizes the ambiguity and uncertainty of lies, suggesting that lies are colored by light, and when pierced, they can lead to unintended consequences that the person lying never dreamed of.
In summary, the lyrics of "Lie to You" reveal the fear of being truthful and the guilt that comes with hiding things in a relationship. The desire to avoid confrontation and the fear of rejection make the singer lie, but at the same time, these lies push her away from her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I suffer for
I endure pain and discomfort for something that is not worth it
things I should not suffer for
for things that are unnecessary or could be avoided
for what I've done
for my past actions
you know not about
which you are unaware of
when in darkness
when I am alone in the dark
searching for sleep
trying to find peace in my mind to fall asleep
it's not your face
it is not your image
but others that I see
instead, it is someone else that I imagine or visualize
allow me to dream
let me imagine
what I shouldn't dream of
what is not acceptable or deemed morally right to dream or think about
allow me to be
let me live or act
what I might not be
in a way that I might not be in reality
chorus
repetition of the main theme that it is easier to lie than to speak the truth in certain situations
when I return home
when I come back to where I belong
will you ask where have I been
are you going to inquire about my whereabouts
are you sitting silent
are you waiting for me in silence
waiting for the words to sting
anticipating my response to hurt you
and the lies we've told
the untruths that we have shared
are colored by the light
appear less dark or more innocent than what they are
I wanted to pierce the skin
I intended to reveal the truth
never dreamed it could go
never intended or expected it would escalate
all the way
to this extent
close your eyes
shut your eyes
it won't hurt
it will not cause any pain or harm
chorus out
repeating the main theme and signaling the end of the song
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gidge
There are some things and people we can't forget....girl, you're music is one.
The Insomniac Drive-In
Heard this on WEXT in Schenectady, NY. Amazing voice and great tune.
wayne oconnor
Can't wait to hear this live when you join us on upcoming Crash Test Dummies tours in November and January!
Susan Mason
Awesome Damhnait!!! Love your voice doll xoxoxo
Trudy Veitch
Beautiful, powerful words!
Kszysiuu11
I'm here because of warframe, and I regret nothing. Girl, you rock!
D. bigelow
just beautiful singing.
Fred Flinstone
Nice tune Damhnait...
P E A K
Here cause of sleeping in the cold below and im glad i did
WealWest
Sleeping in the cold below, below
Sleeping in the cold below <3