Since its inception, DHARMATA has quickly created a large, loyal, and growing fan base in the Florida music scene, garnering buzz for their ability to combine polished song craftsmanship with captivating high-energy live performances.
A dynamic sound captures the collective best of each member's influences, a wide-ranging spectrum that includes everything from Pantera to Jeff Buckley. In their brief existence, DHARMATA has already shared stages with artists such as 10 Years, Skindred, Sick Puppies, and Nonpoint, and has been invited to participate in large music festivals such as SunFest, MoonFest, Crue Fest, and Buzz Bake Sale.
In 2007, DHARMATA's very first song and recording, "The Fall," had an immediate impact at radio, with airplay on West Palm Beach's influential rock station, WPBZ 103.1 The Buzz. "The Fall," an apologetic homage to vocalist Jay Slim's previous band, nationally-recognized rock outfit Presence, showcases the emotionally palpable lyrics and soaring, powerful melodic hooks that have been seducing South Florida audiences.
In 2009, popular British ragga-metal rockers Skindred stumbled across a live DHARMATA performance and asked DHARMATA to join them on a tour of the Midwestern United States. DHARMATA’s first tour outside of Florida proved fruitful, as they fetched massive merchandise sales and a brand new ravenous fan base in select Midwest cities. At the request of Madison, Wisconsin’s WJJO, DHARMATA performed live on-air to immediate rave reviews. In December 2009, Benji Webbe, lead vocalist of Skindred, spoke highly of DHARMATA in a live South Florida radio broadcast, calling the band “soon-to-be international rock stars.”
DHARMATA completed sessions at Tony Bongiovi's Power Station Studios with producers Rob Roy and Joe Butera in late 2009. The single, “The Awakening,” garnered airplay on WPBZ 103.1 The Buzz as well as WHDR 93.1 (93 Rock) in Miami.
DHARMATA is currently finishing up their debut full length album with producer Matt LaPlant and Benji Webbe (Skindred) at Beiler Bros. Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida. In November 2011, the first single off the new album, “Do It Again,” was picked up as an official add at WPBZ 103.1 The Buzz with 14+ weekly spins during mid-day and evenings. In December 2011, due to a swell of positive feedback from listeners, WPBZ asked DHARMATA to headline a stage at the Buzz Bake Sale and was one of the most talked-about artists at the event, after playing to an audience of thousands.
DHARMATA will release their debut album in early 2012, followed by relentless touring in support.
Do It Again
Dharmata Lyrics
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You caught me
Apologize for all that I've done
Reduce me
And strip me
Humiliation
A form of fun
And that's the way I am
As long as this world's turning
I'll do it again
As long as hell keeps burning
I'll do it again
From lessons I'm not learning
I'll do it again
I won't say no
I just need it
What you see
What you get
Bad habits lost
But not forsaken
Strong urges
Controlling
Devouring
All you tried to show me
I'm just a falling star
And that's the way I am...
As long as this world's turning
I'll do it again
As long as hell keeps burning
I'll do it again
From lessons I'm not learning
I'll do it again
I won't say no
I just need it
When push comes to shove
Where ya gonna go
When push comes to shove
This is how it goes
When push comes to shove
Where ya gonna go
When push comes to shove
This is how it goes
When push comes to shove
Where ya gonna go
When push comes to shove
This is how it goes
When push comes to shove
Where ya gonna go
When push comes to shove
Never gonna know
I'm an animal
Living like I have it all
Rabid. Like a lion in the bush
I can take it all
Trust I ain't scared at all
Haters I just shake em off
Any motherfucker point a finger
I'ma break it off
As long as this world's turning
I'll do it again
As long as hell keeps burning
I'll do it again
From lessons I'm not learning
I'll do it again
I won't say no
I just need it
As long as this world's turning
I'll do it again
As long as hell keeps burning
I'll do it again
From lessons I'm not learning
I'll do it again
I won't say no
I just need it
The song "Do It Again" by Dharmata is about the idea of addiction and the struggle to break free from it. The lyrics convey a sense of remorse and shame for past actions, but also a sense of resignation that the cycle will continue. The singer admits to being controlled by "strong urges" and being "devoured" by them.
The opening lines express regret and a desire to make amends for past mistakes, but also a sense of being caught, as if the addiction has a hold on the singer. The line "humiliation, a form of fun" suggests that the singer is resigned to the idea of being reduced and stripped of their agency.
The chorus expresses the idea that the addiction will continue as long as the world keeps turning and hell keeps burning. The repetition of "I'll do it again" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to break free from the cycle.
The bridge ("When push comes to shove...") suggests that the singer is aware of the consequences of their addiction and the harm it may cause, but still feels unable to resist the urge to continue. The line "Never gonna know" implies a sense of fatalism and acceptance of the idea that the cycle will continue unabated.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of powerlessness and resignation in the face of addiction, while also acknowledging the harm it can cause.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry
I apologize for the things I've done and the trouble I've caused.
You caught me
You discovered my wrongful acts.
Apologize for all that I've done
I apologize for all of my past actions that have caused you harm and trouble.
Reduce me
Make me feel inferior and lower than before.
And strip me
Take away my power and control over the situation.
Humiliation
I find amusement in being embarrassed and demeaned.
A form of fun
I enjoy being humiliated and degraded in this way.
I'm just a falling star
I am someone with potential and talent that is quickly fading away.
And that's the way I am
I cannot change my nature or tendencies.
As long as this world's turning
I will continue to repeat my past mistakes and harmful behavior.
I'll do it again
I will repeat my past mistakes and harmful behavior.
As long as hell keeps burning
I will continue to repeat my past mistakes and harmful behavior, no matter the consequences.
From lessons I'm not learning
I am not taking any lessons from my past mistakes, and am not learning anything.
I won't say no
I will not resist my impulses or say no to my harmful behavior.
I just need it
I have a strong desire and need for this harmful behavior or action.
What you see
What I am showing you.
What you get
What you see is what you will receive.
Bad habits lost
I have tried to lose my harmful habits.
But not forsaken
I have not completely given up on my harmful habits.
Strong urges
I have a strong desire or impulse to engage in my harmful behavior.
Controlling
My harmful behavior is controlling and overpowering me.
Devouring
My harmful behavior is consuming me and taking over my life.
All you tried to show me
I did not learn from the good examples you tried to set for me.
When push comes to shove
When faced with a difficult situation.
Where ya gonna go
What will you do or where will you turn to when faced with this difficult situation?
This is how it goes
This is the reality and outcome of this difficult situation.
Never gonna know
I will never truly know how I would handle a difficult situation.
I'm an animal
I am acting on my basic instincts without regard for the consequences.
Living like I have it all
Acting like I have everything under control and do not need help or support.
Rabid. Like a lion in the bush
Acting out of intense aggression and desperation, like a dangerous wild animal.
I can take it all
I am strong enough to handle anything that comes my way.
Trust I ain't scared at all
Believe that I am not afraid of the consequences of my actions.
Haters I just shake em off
I do not let the negative opinions of others affect me or my actions.
Any motherfucker point a finger
Anyone who tries to blame me or criticize me.
I'ma break it off
I will not tolerate any criticism or blame and will respond with aggression.
Contributed by Wyatt H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CanTurioN_One_And_Only
love it👍
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Love it
@constellar1260
Great band! I tell u, there are so many bands I've found through Spaceuntravel. This vid was published on my birthday whoo hoo :D
@vg_2957
I think we’re call of duty black ops 4 will take place using this awesome song on the old tranzit crew tbh (I’m hoping sure...)
@michaelgaffney4619
anyone else realize the intro sounds like stricken by disturbed?