Dogstar was a rock band featuring Bret Domrose (vocals, guitar), Keanu Re… Read Full Bio ↴Dogstar was a rock band featuring Bret Domrose (vocals, guitar), Keanu Reeves (bass), Robert Mailhouse (drums), and Gregg Miller.

The genesis of Dogstar was a chance encounter between Reeves and Mailhouse in a supermarket in 1991; Mailhouse was wearing a Detroit Red Wings hockey sweater, and Reeves (an avid hockey fan and a keen player of the sport) asked if Mailhouse needed a goalie. Their shared interest in the sport developed into a friendship. Initially, they began jamming together in private. The band went through several lineups before Domrose joined in 1994. .

Mailhouse found the name in the book Sexus, written by Henry Miller.

In 1995 they opened for Bon Jovi in Australia and New Zealand and shared a stage with David Bowie.

The group released a four-track EP in early 1996, Quattro Formaggi (distributed by Zoo Entertainment) and followed this up with their debut album, Our Little Visionary, which was only distributed in Japan, but their fanbase was worldwide, and they played to audiences in the U.S., England, Australia and India. Whilst in India, they performed at the equivalent of the Academy Awards in India, the Zee Cine Awards. They also performed at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival.

Although the band members had other work commitments, a second album, Happy Ending followed in 1999, produced by Michael Vail Blum and Richie Zito. Domrose called the music on this record more "pop-aggressive" than the band's earlier work.

Their last performance was in October 2002 in Japan, and they have since folded. Reeves and Mailhouse later performed together in band Becky. Reeves left the band because of his working schedule, but he still plays with the band sometimes. Mailhouse has gone on to create the swedish band Sparhusen with Todd ''Cavedog'' Spahr.

The band later reformed in 2023 for a third album, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees.

It has been announced that Dogstar will be performing in Niagara Falls sometime in October 2023.

Forgive
Dogstar Lyrics

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Sometimes we fly away too soon
Sometimes we live our lives a little out of tune
Sometimes in fear we don't look back
We find it so hard to forgive someone for being bad
Everything's o.k.
I'm staring at a better day
If I forgive today
Will this pain go away

Sometimes we tire from the anger down inside
Sometimes the fire gets a little too hard to hide
When you are speaking to me I'll believe it's true
And if you're lying then there's really nothing I can do
Everything's o.k. I'm staring at a better day

If I forgive today
Will these memories go away

Overall Meaning

The song "Forgive" by Dogstar explores the theme of forgiveness and how it can be difficult to grant forgiveness when someone has hurt us deeply. The opening lines suggest that sometimes we rush to escape from our problems, or we unknowingly live our lives in a less-than-optimal way. The next line hints that when we are fearful, we tend to avoid confronting of our past mistakes and the wrongs done to us. Often, we harbor resentment and anger against those who have wronged us, which makes it difficult to forgive them for their actions.

The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that everything will be okay, and a better day is ahead of us if we can find it within ourselves to forgive. The pain of the wrong inflicted upon us may subside if we can forgive, but it is not a guarantee. The second verse suggests that we can get tired of this anger and frustration brewing within us, and it can be exhausting to keep it all inside. It becomes impossible to hide it when it is as intense as a fire.

As the song progresses, the lyrics imply that if we believe someone is telling us the truth and they betray us, we feel helpless and unable to respond. The song ends on the same hopeful note that forgiveness will free us from these memories of hurtful events and that it will ultimately make them less prominent in our hearts and minds.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes we fly away too soon
Sometimes we leave situations too quickly without giving them a chance to truly develop and reach their full potential.

Sometimes we live our lives a little out of tune
Sometimes we navigate through life a little aimlessly and without direction or purpose.

Sometimes in fear we don't look back
Sometimes fear prevents us from reflecting and learning from our past experiences.

We find it so hard to forgive someone for being bad
Forgiveness can be a difficult and challenging process, especially when the person we need to forgive has done something hurtful or wrong.

Everything's o.k.
Despite the challenges and struggles we face, everything will ultimately be okay.

I'm staring at a better day
Hopeful thoughts and optimism for a brighter future.

If I forgive today
Acknowledging the importance and benefits of forgiveness for our own personal growth and healing.

Will this pain go away
Wondering if forgiving someone will help alleviate the emotional pain and hurt we are feeling.

Sometimes we tire from the anger down inside
Anger can be a draining emotion that takes a toll on our mental and emotional well-being over time.

Sometimes the fire gets a little too hard to hide
Strong emotions can be difficult to control or suppress, and may eventually become too overwhelming to manage.

When you are speaking to me I'll believe it's true
Trusting others and taking them at their word, even though we may not know for certain if what they say is accurate or honest.

And if you're lying then there's really nothing I can do
Accepting that sometimes we are powerless to change the actions or behaviors of others, even if they are unethical or dishonest.

If I forgive today
Reiterating the importance and benefits of forgiveness in order to move forward from negative experiences and emotions.

Will these memories go away
Questioning if forgiveness can help lessen the impact of difficult and painful memories from the past.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: REBECCA LYNN HOWARD, TREY BRUCE

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