1) A dark and heavy pr… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A dark and heavy prog band from Italy & Slovenia whose music is inspired by old silent horror movies. Devil Doll’s music has been described as “an elaborate and bombastic collision of styles” and “a perverse, yet brilliant soundscape of some forbidden netherworld”. Bands like Jacula can be pointed as an influence to this (at least) very different band. Mario Panciera, the brains behind Devil Doll, was anonymously known as Mr Doctor for 20 years following the project's inception. His name was made public with the release of his 2007 book, "45 Revolutions (A definitive discography of UK punk, mod, powerpop, new wave, NWOBHM, and indie singles 1976–1979, Volume I)."
Devil Doll’s albums are a journey into the unknown theatres of the unexplored soul and mind, they are like a sick cabaret of unsuspecting and, at times, soul-possessing opera. “The Girl Who Was… Death” is an interesting modern symphonic sound with a pervading air of menace. “Eliogabalus” is like a prog-metal symphony, a grandiose, overarching structure that works like a suite. I certainly didn’t take a trip to heaven when I for the first time became familiar with Devil Doll’s many masterpieces. The music is not for everybody, but recommended to those who like their singers dominant. Recommended to fans of Silent horror movies.
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2) Devil Doll is the stage name (and band name) of Colleen Duffy, an American singer. Colleen started using the name Devil Doll in the late 80's, inspired by the Roy Orbison song, and her first recording was released in 1995.
Colleen Duffy has a voice that has been described as Jessica Rabbit meets Joan Jett. She blends jazz, rockabilly and swing on a pop punk palate and affects a classic pin-up look.
You are instantly transported into a timeless, silk-lined speakeasy. You close your eyes and your ears begin to weave a sonic tale upon the folds of your brain. It’s a tale of seduction and strength…agony and ecstasy. Rose petals that cut like razor blades. As the first notes slide into your ear, you are under the spell that is Devil Doll. Your mind starts to intertwine around her aural strip tease. As the frost off of your martini fades, it becomes clear: spice that hybrids musical genres, and it’s all stirred up by a woman that creates trends, not follows them. The essence as heard through hotel walls on hot, humid summer’s nights.
As Devil Doll slides into “St. Christopher”, she beckons you to follow. She’s talking to you… yeah you… With a vice-like grip from a satin cocktail glove, she grabs you by the reproductives. She appears vulnerable, yet obviously never a victim. With a Latin flavor served over brutal honesty, Devil doll tears into “You are the best thing, and the worst thing”. Your heart pounds deep within your chest to the rock solid of “heart sized crush”. As she continues to weave her tale so intimately, you can feel the warmth of her sultry tones penetrating the base of your skull. Devil doll is pure sex with a sorrow chaser. She eases into the haunting lament that is “Walk with me”. Track after track after track, like the angelic opera of a Tommy Gun. With her last ounce of energy, Devil Doll peels away her final layer of harmonic lingerie on “If I died in your arms”…. You don’t know what has happened. . You look up to see only the barrel as it retreats, leaving the milky smoke rings that spell Devil Doll.
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16 Days
Devil Doll Lyrics
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I'm gasping for air, I'm being swallowed by the sea
The sun hasn't shown itself for 16 days
But I'm still in love with you let me count the ways
You make me weak, crazy, can't find my way home
I'm waitin' in the rain and I'm soaked to the bone
And every time you promise I don't know if it's true
You can draw my mind so effortlessly
And I can feel it everytime you think of me
Why don't you let me go why do you put me through this?
I should have known that I was fucked from the very first kiss
You make me weak, crazy, can't find my way home
I'm waitin' in the rain and I'm soaked to the bone
And every time you promise I don't know if it's true
And everytime you say you love me I don't know if you do
You make me weak, crazy, can't find my way home
I'm waitin' in the rain and I'm soaked to the bone
And every time you promise I don't know if it's true
And everytime you say you love me I don't know if you do
You make me weak, crazy, can't find my way home
I'm waitin' in the rain and I'm soaked to the bone
And every time you promise I don't know if it's true
And everytime you say you love me I don't know if you do
"16 Days" by Devil Doll is a song that speaks about the overwhelming, suffocating feeling of being in love with someone who may not reciprocate the same feelings. The opening lines convey the theme of drowning in the intensity of emotions and being unable to breathe. Metaphorically, the singer is being swallowed by the sea of unrequited love. The sun hasn't shown itself for 16 days, implying that the singer has been struggling with their emotions for a while. Despite this, they are still deeply in love with this person and counting the ways they love them, even if they don't feel the same.
The song also details the confusion that comes with being in an unrequited relationship, the singer can't find their way home, and they are waiting in the rain, soaked to the bone. There's no surety in the promises this person makes, and every time they say they love them, the singer is uncertain if they mean it. Being in love with someone who keeps changing their mind and cannot make up their mind creates confusion and disillusionment, as expressed in the line, "Why don't you let me go, why do you put me through this?" The singer is ensnared in a love that is detrimental to their emotional state, but they can't seem to shake away from it.
The song's lyrics show the emotional pain and confusion that come with being with someone who can't love you back. The lyrics use haunting imagery to depict the feelings of being trapped and suffocated by the love that is not being returned. The song words paint a picture of the human heart's uncertainty and vulnerability when dealing with unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drowning in you I can hardly breathe
I am so consumed by my feelings for you that it's overwhelming and suffocating me.
I'm gasping for air, I'm being swallowed by the sea
I feel like I'm drowning in my emotions because of my love for you.
The sun hasn't shown itself for 16 days
I've been deeply unhappy and struggling for a long time now.
But I'm still in love with you let me count the ways
Despite everything, my feelings for you haven't lessened and I still love you deeply.
You make me weak, crazy, can't find my way home
My love for you is all-consuming and it's making me feel lost and unstable.
I'm waitin' in the rain and I'm soaked to the bone
I am enduring difficult conditions and emotional pain because of my love for you.
And every time you promise I don't know if it's true
I am unsure if I can trust you and believe the things you say.
And every time you say you love me I don't know if you do
I am uncertain if your love for me is genuine or if you are playing with my emotions.
You can draw my mind so effortlessly
You have a great power over me and it's easy for you to influence my thoughts and emotions.
And I can feel it everytime you think of me
I am constantly aware of your thoughts and feelings towards me.
Why don't you let me go why do you put me through this?
I am questioning why you are keeping me in this emotionally painful situation and if you truly care about me.
I should have known that I was fucked from the very first kiss
I am regretful that I allowed myself to fall for you because it has caused so much emotional turmoil and pain.
Contributed by Luke G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.