“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
Love Will Tear Us Apart
Damhnait Doyle Lyrics
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And resentment rides high but emotions won't grow
And we're changing our ways, taking different roads
Then love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Why is the bedroom so cold? You've turned away on your side
Yet there's still this appeal that we've kept through our lives
But love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
You cry out in your sleep, all my failings exposed
Get a taste in my mouth as desperation takes hold
Is it something so good just can't function no more?
But love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
When routine bites hard and ambitions are low
And resentment rides high but emotions won't grow
And we're changing our ways, taking different roads
Then love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
The lyrics to Damhnait Doyle's song Love Will Tear Us Apart express the struggles and difficulties that arise in a failing relationship. The first verse sets the scene by describing how routine and stagnation can take a toll on a couple's ambitions and create resentment that hinders emotional growth. The chorus acknowledges that despite efforts to fix things, love will inevitably tear them apart again. The second verse adds another layer of tension by depicting a physical disconnect between the couple. The singer wonders if she has mistimed her advances and laments the lack of respect in the relationship. However, there is still an undeniable appeal that has kept them together. The final verse hints at a deeper desperation as the singer dreams of her partner exposing her failings in her sleep and wonders if the love they had is simply something that cannot function anymore.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the inevitability of this pattern in their relationship, and the phrase "love will tear us apart again" has become an iconic line associated with doomed romances. The emotional delivery in the song, with Doyle's powerful vocals and the driving rock rhythm, adds to the urgency of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
When routine bites hard and ambitions are low
When we get stuck in the same old habits and don't feel motivated to do anything new or challenging
And resentment rides high but emotions won't grow
When we feel bitter towards each other but can't express our feelings openly
And we're changing our ways, taking different roads
When we're trying to move on and start living separate lives
Then love, love will tear us apart again
Despite our efforts to move on, we still have unresolved feelings for one another that will bring us back together
Why is the bedroom so cold? You've turned away on your side
Our physical and emotional distance is causing a divide between us
Is my timing that flawed? Our respect runs so dry
I wonder if the reason we're falling apart is because we can't communicate effectively and our feelings are not being respected
Yet there's still this appeal that we've kept through our lives
Despite the challenges, there's something that has kept us connected all these years
You cry out in your sleep, all my failings exposed
In our subconscious minds, we can't help but reveal our deepest insecurities and fears about the relationship
Get a taste in my mouth as desperation takes hold
The situation has become so dire that it's causing us to feel anxious and hopeless
Is it something so good just can't function no more?
We're struggling to figure out if our love is worth fighting for or if we need to let it go
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.