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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Bourbon in Your Eyes
Devil Doll Lyrics
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Wishing you could be my man
But I can tell if it's truth or lies
When you've got bourbon in your eyes
Tell me something that I don't know
Then I Dare You to prove it so
I'd ask you to try this on for size,
But you've got bourbon in your eyes,
You're so Mmmmm
I find myself showing up at your front door
Although I can't come in I keep coming back for more,
And when you call me baby it feels just like a line,
And everytime you smile when you look into my eyes,
You don't have the guts to love me like you wish you could
I'm gonna find someone to make me feel the way I should.
Run your fingers through my hair,
I want you to touch me there,
But I will not open up my thighs
When you've got bourbon in your eyes,
You're the one that makes me smile,
And I know you'd make it worth my while,
But she's waitin for you and I think she cries,
When you've got bourbon in your eyes.
You're so Mmm,
I find myself showing up at your front door
Although I can't come in I keep coming back for more,
And when you call me baby it feels just like a line,
And everytime you smile when you look into my eyes,
You don't have the guts to love me like you wish you could
I'm gonna find someone to make me feel the way I should.
You're so sweet talkin
You're so fire walkin,
I know I shouldn't but I want some.
Little boy you're lost
I see you lookin around
But I think that you know more than you let on...
I must leave you 'cause I know your kind
You'd wake me up just to say goodbye
And I know that's not a tear in your eye
'Cause boys don't cry and neither do I,
I may be in love but I'll never say
So I guess I'll be on my way
At least I gave it a try but you had bourbon in your eyes.
The song "Bourbon in Your Eyes" by Devil Doll talks about a woman who is attracted to a man who has certain intoxicating qualities. The lyrics 'Call me angel and take my hand, Wishing you could be my man, But I can tell if it's truth or lies, When you've got bourbon in your eyes' suggest that the man is not being true to her while he is drunk on bourbon. The woman challenges him to prove his words true but he fails to do so. The line 'when you call me baby it feels just like a line' hints at his attempt to manipulate her with his sweet talk.
The woman knows that the man is not able to love her as she wants to be loved. She desires to have a physical relationship with him but she also knows that he is not the one who can fulfill her emotional needs. The lyrics 'You don't have the guts to love me like you wish you could, I'm gonna find someone to make me feel the way I should' explain her confusion and the realization that she will never be able to find the kind of love she wants from the man with bourbon in his eyes.
Overall, the song portrays the complex emotions that a person goes through when involved with someone who can be sweet, charming, and attractive but fails to be truly genuine and caring.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me angel and take my hand,
You are giving me false hope by trying to charm me, but I am willing to give you a chance.
Wishing you could be my man
I have a desire to be in a romantic relationship with someone, and at the moment the idea of being with you seems appealing.
But I can tell if it's truth or lies
I can sense your insincerity, and I am skeptical of your intentions.
When you've got bourbon in your eyes
Your alcohol consumption is impairing your judgment and clouding your emotions and thoughts.
Tell me something that I don't know
I want to hear something interesting or surprising from you, something that sets you apart from the rest.
Then I Dare You to prove it so
I am challenging you to back up your words and actually demonstrate what you claim to be capable of.
I'd ask you to try this on for size,
I would consider giving you a chance if I was sure you are genuine.
But you've got bourbon in your eyes,
Your impaired state makes it difficult for me to trust you, and puts me off from entertaining any ideas of a relationship with you.
You're so Mmmmm
I am attracted to you, but at the same time I am wary of your intentions and reliability.
I find myself showing up at your front door
Despite my reservations and doubts, I keep seeking out your company.
Although I can't come in I keep coming back for more,
Even though I am not able to be with you intimately, I continue to pursue a connection with you.
And when you call me baby it feels just like a line,
Your overly flirty attitude and lack of commitment makes your affection seem insincere and fake.
And everytime you smile when you look into my eyes,
Although your intentions are unclear, I am still drawn to your charm and charisma.
You don't have the guts to love me like you wish you could
You know deep down that you are not ready for a serious, loving relationship.
I'm gonna find someone to make me feel the way I should.
I know that I deserve to be treated better, and I will not settle for anything less.
Run your fingers through my hair,
I am willing to be physically intimate with you, but only under the right circumstances and with mutual respect.
I want you to touch me there,
Although I am attracted to you, I am still cautious and protective of my own boundaries and desires.
But I will not open up my thighs
I will not compromise my own values and self-respect by engaging in a physical relationship without a deeper emotional connection.
When you've got bourbon in your eyes,
Your drunken state makes me doubtful of your intentions and ability to be sensitive and respectful of my boundaries and emotions.
You're the one that makes me smile,
Despite my misgivings and skepticism, you still manage to bring me joy and happiness.
And I know you'd make it worth my while,
I am aware of your potential to bring me pleasure and fulfillment, but I am still wary of your reliability and commitment.
But she's waitin for you and I think she cries,
Although you may be giving me attention, I know that you are still in a relationship with someone else who also desires your love and commitment.
When you've got bourbon in your eyes.
Your impaired state only reinforces my hesitance and uncertainty about your true intentions and loyalty.
You're so sweet talkin
Your words and promises may sound good at the moment, but I know not to trust them unless backed up by action and sincerity.
You're so fire walkin,
You exude confidence, charisma, and passion, but I am skeptical about whether you can maintain these qualities over the long term and in all circumstances.
I know I shouldn't but I want some.
Despite my misgivings, my attraction to you is still strong and hard to resist.
Little boy you're lost
I know that despite your outward appearance of strength and conviction, you are still uncertain and indecisive deep down.
I see you lookin around
You are searching for something or someone to give your life meaning and purpose.
But I think that you know more than you let on...
I suspect that you are hiding your true feelings and motives, and that there is more to you than meets the eye.
I must leave you 'cause I know your kind
I am aware of your tendency to make promises you cannot keep, and your inclination to hurt others without remorse.
You'd wake me up just to say goodbye
I know that you have a pattern of toying with people's emotions, and that you may not be the right person for me to build a healthy relationship with.
And I know that's not a tear in your eye
I recognize that you are not emotionally invested in me or our connection, and that any displays of affection or sadness are merely a facade.
'Cause boys don't cry and neither do I,
We both have a tendency to repress our true emotions and hide behind a veneer of toughness and self-reliance.
I may be in love but I'll never say
Although I may have deep feelings for you, I am unable or unwilling to fully articulate or act on them at this time.
So I guess I'll be on my way
I am ready to move on from this situation and explore new possibilities without you.
At least I gave it a try but you had bourbon in your eyes.
I am proud of myself for being open and taking a chance, but ultimately your drunken state was too big of a hurdle to overcome.
Contributed by Aiden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.