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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The Way You Do
Devil Doll Lyrics
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No one lays me down the way you do
I got a bit more curl in my heel when you get through
And the way you keep your eyes on mine until we're through.
I said no one makes me feel the way you do
Just name the time and place and I'll meet you
I can't get that kind of loving where I'm from
Chorus:
I said come on baby and show me how it's done
Say my name and tell me I'm the one
And since your loving I ain't been the same
Make me want to wear a ring and forget my name
I can't keep my mind away from you
No matter what I do, I think of you
And when I look at your picture I start to sweat
And when you touch me, baby, I get so wet.
I need a little bit of sugar in my bowl
And when you dit your spoon it just feels so
You've got this way of bringing out my best.
Baby let's get dressed up and make a mess.
All this and more I'd do for you,
I'd jump right on a plane just to see you,
My legs are crossed until we meet again,
You're my lover, don't want another,
You're my hero, my best friend.
Chorus
The song “The Way You Do” by Devil Doll talks about a passionate love that one person experiences with their partner. The lyrics are filled with raw, emotional expressions of how this person is unable to resist the physical and emotional pull of their lover. The song starts with the singer confessing that no one else can make them feel the way their lover does, leaving them feeling vulnerable and completely at their mercy. They go on to say that they have a bit more confidence and sass in their step after being with them.
The next verse talks about how the singer cannot help but think of their lover all the time, and their mere picture makes them sweat. They use a metaphor of needing sugar in their bowl to express how they crave their lover’s touch. The lyrics also hint at the idea of a long-distance relationship since the singer seems to be missing their lover desperately and will jump on a plane just to see them. The chorus of the song is a plea to their lover to show them how it’s done, and the singer wants to be acknowledged as the only one the lover ever wants.
Overall, the song “The Way You Do” portrays a deeply emotional, sexual, and passionate relationship between two individuals. The singer seems to be caught up in the spell of their lover, and nothing else can satiate their craving for them.
Line by Line Meaning
No one makes me feel the way you do
You make me feel special and unique, nobody else can make me feel this way
No one lays me down the way you do
You have a special way of holding me and making me feel safe, nobody else can do it like you
I got a bit more curl in my heel when you get through
I feel energized and lively when I am with you
And the way you keep your eyes on mine until we're through.
You keep looking into my eyes while we are together, that makes me feel connected and special
Just name the time and place and I'll meet you
I am always available to be with you, you don't need to worry about it
I can't get that kind of loving where I'm from
I haven't felt this kind of love before, and I can't find it anywhere else
Cause this is how with you my bell was rung.
Being with you is a transformative experience for me, and it feels amazing
I said come on baby and show me how it's done
I am eager to learn from you, and experience true love with you
Say my name and tell me I'm the one
I want to hear you say that I am special to you, and that I am the one you want
And since your loving I ain't been the same
You have changed me, and I no longer feel the same way about love as I used to
Make me want to wear a ring and forget my name
Being with you makes me want to settle down and forget everything else
I can't keep my mind away from you
You are always on my mind, I can't stop thinking about you
No matter what I do, I think of you
Even when I am busy, I can't stop thinking about how much I love you
And when I look at your picture I start to sweat
Just looking at your picture makes me feel excited and passionate
And when you touch me, baby, I get so wet.
Your touch excites me and makes me feel alive and sensual
I need a little bit of sugar in my bowl
I need you to fulfill my emotional and physical desires, to make me feel happy and fulfilled
And when you dit your spoon it just feels so
Your touch is so special and unique, it feels amazing
You've got this way of bringing out my best.
You have a way of making me feel confident and strong, and I am my best self when I am with you
Baby let's get dressed up and make a mess.
Let's have fun, and be ourselves, and make each other happy
All this and more I'd do for you
I am willing to do anything for you, because I love you so much
I'd jump right on a plane just to see you,
I am willing to go to great lengths just to be with you, because you are worth it
My legs are crossed until we meet again,
I can't wait to see you again, and I am eagerly anticipating our next meeting
You're my lover, don't want another,
You are the only one I want, and I am completely devoted to you
You're my hero, my best friend.
You are everything to me - my partner, my confidant, my support system, and my inspiration
Chorus
The chorus repeats the main themes of the song, expressing the singer's deep love and commitment to their partner
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