Dokken was initially composed of founder Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on lead guitar, Juan Croucier on bass, and Mick Brown on drums. The southern California group pursued a heavy yet melodic sound reminiscent of prior bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, finding success in the 80s hard rock and metal boom. The band recorded and released 'Breaking the Chains', their first studio album, in 1983. Though their fortunes struggled somewhat in the United States, they picked up a big popular response in Europe.
In 1984, Croucier left Dokken in order to join Ratt. He was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Jeff Pilson, who soon became a rock idol alongside Don Dokken and George Lynch. Their next several albums and singles showed them to be a powerful commercial force, particularly winning fans with their music videos (their one for "Dream Warriors" even featured the band facing off against Freddy Krueger himself). Their 1988 live album 'Beast from the East' earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance as well. However, Don Dokken's and George Lynch's creative differences, as well as their growing personal conflicts, brought about tension and even caused the group to break-up in 1988, though they had released multi-platinum work appealing to numerous hard rockers and metalheads.
The band has faced many changes over the years since. It wasn't until 1995 that the group resurfaced and released new material, facing a rather tepid response. As time went on, only Dokken and Brown remained from the original line-up. After several personnel alterations on guitar, Dokken's former attorney Jon Levin even stepped in to fill the role in 2004. In 2009, Sean McNabb (formerly of Great White and Quiet Riot fame) took the bass guitar slot. Mark Boals (formely of Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force) then took McNabb's position in 2014.
A series of successful web commercials for Norton Internet Security 2010 put the group back in the spotlight, the comedic spots depicting the band as a malicious computer virus. Dokken's tenth studio album, titled 'Lightning Strikes Again', was released on May 13, 2008 via Rhino Records. Several critics recommended the work as a comeback to their 'classic' sound. Their 11th album was released in 2012, 'Broken Bones'.
In 2023, Dokken, now consisting of frontman and founder Don Dokken, guitarist Jon Levin, bassist Chris McGarvill and drummer BJ Zampa, unveiled 12th album, 'Heaven Comes Down', which will be released via Silver Lining Music on October 27, 2023.
Seven Thunders
Dokken Lyrics
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And the fate is coming down on you
Fire in her eyes
The love she gives she says is all for you
Come the night
You will pay the price
In the night
In the night
She will come to you
In the night
She take you down
Seven thunders
In her eyes
Seven thunders
And no where you can hide
If you can
Won't stop to look at where she's been
All the same
She's telling lies if you believe its true
Comes the night
You will pay the price
In the night
No one by your side
In the night
She will come to you
In the night
She'll take you down
In the night
You will pay the price
In the night
She will come and take your life
In the night
She will seal your fate
In the night
She'll take you down
Seven thunders
In her eyes
Seven thunders
She threw the dice
Seven Thunders
You pay the price
Seven Thunders
Now she took you in the night
Seven Thunders
She told you lies
Seven Thunders
The love she brings is not for you
Seven Thunders
Seven thunders
In her eyes
The lyrics to Dokken's song Seven Thunders depict a story of a woman with demon eyes who comes to take down her victims at night. She offers them love, but it's only a facade to lure them into her trap. The lyrics speak of how the victim will pay the price, and no one will be by their side, leaving them vulnerable to the woman's attack. The repeated phrase "seven thunders" is meant to signify the inevitability of the victim's fate, as they cannot escape the woman's grasp. The lyrics suggest that the woman is not to be trusted, as she tells lies to those who believe her, and the love she brings is not genuine.
The metaphor of "seven thunders" adds depth to the lyrics, with "thunder" being a powerful force of nature that symbolizes the woman's strength and control over her victims. It also adds a sense of foreboding, as the number seven is often associated with luck or destiny. The lyrics suggest that the victim has no control over their fate, and the woman is the one who holds all the power. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song drives home the idea that the victim's fate is sealed and there is no escaping it.
Overall, Seven Thunders is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for someone who may not have your best interests at heart. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is not to be trusted, and a victim who becomes ensnared in her trap.
Line by Line Meaning
Demon eyes
The woman has an intense gaze
And the fate is coming down on you
The woman's intentions will result in consequences for the man
Fire in her eyes
The woman has a passionate look
The love she gives she says is all for you
The woman claims to love the man exclusively
Come the night
During the night
You will pay the price
The man will face negative consequences for his actions
No one by your side
The man will be alone in his plight
She will come to you
The woman will approach the man
She take you down
The woman will bring the man to his downfall
Seven thunders
The woman's gaze is powerful
And no where you can hide
The man cannot escape the woman's hold
If you can
If it's possible
Won't stop to look at where she's been
The woman keeps her past hidden
All the same
Regardless
She's telling lies if you believe its true
The woman is dishonest if the man believes her
She will come and take your life
The woman will harm the man
She will seal your fate
The woman will determine the man's future
She'll take you down
The woman will bring the man to his downfall
She threw the dice
The woman took a gamble
Now she took you in the night
The woman has captured the man
The love she brings is not for you
The woman's affection is insincere
Seven thunders
The woman's gaze is powerful
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, MICK BROWN
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