1984 proved their most succesful year, with a sell-out Twice Nightly tour, and their first Dutch chart-topping hit, Love Me Just A Little Bit More. A lot of merchandise was made, incl. the infamous Dolly Dots-dolls. In 1985, Anita left the band due to her pregnancy. In 1986 the Dots shot their Hollywood movie Dutch Treat, but it was not the smash hit they'd hoped for.
In 1987 the girls teamed up with producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman, in hope to crack the British charts. The song "What A Night" proved to be their last original single. The band split up in 1988. In 1993 a Disco remix of "Love Me Just A Little Bit More" was released to promote the Gold album, but the girls did not participate at all themselves. In 1998 all six girls gave a full concert again to promote their double CD The Collection and a R&B remix of What A Night.
In 2004 a musical featuring their best loved songs toured the Netherlands, but did not feature any of the members of the group. In 2007, the band reunited once more to perform during a concert series also featuring other Dutch bands. They also decided to give three (already) sold-out reunion concerts in May 2007. Angela, Ria and Anita were the only members of the band to release solo records, but none were as succesful as their joint efforts as the Dolly Dots. On July 20, 2009, Ria died of cancer. She was only 52 years old.
The Dolly Dots are still listed in the Dutch Guiness Book of Records as the longest running Dutch Girl Band.
Biggest hits: Love Me Just A Little Bit More, Radio, Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Hela-Di-ladi-Lo, PS, S.T.O.P., Don't Give Up, She's A Liar, Do You Wanna Wanna, Boys, Leila and All the Roses.
Don't Break My Heart
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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Why do fools break eachother's heart
Why do we let love pull us apart
Oh baby, oh baby
Why don't you try to mend a broken dream
Is not as hard, as hard as it seems
Don't break my heart
Don't let love fall apart
Don't go, please stay
Don't let it slip away
Don't break my heart
Don't let love fall apart
Don't go, please stay
Don't let it slip away
You got me wrong it's not a game I play
You'd understand if you'd listen to what I say
Oh baby, oh baby
Don't break my heart
Don't let love fall apart
Don't go, please stay
Don't let it slip away
Don't break my heart
Don't let love fall apart
Don't go, please stay
Don't let it slip away
Don't break my heart
Don't let love fall apart
Don't go, please stay
Don't let it slip away
Don't break my heart
Don't let love fall apart
Don't go, please stay
Don't let it slip away
The lyrics of Dolly Dots's song "Don't Break My Heart" express the frustration and confusion that can arise in relationships, particularly when one or both parties are afraid of being hurt. The first verse asks why people sabotage their own relationships, letting love pull them apart when they should be working to mend their broken dreams. There is a sense of pleading or desperation in the repeated refrain of "oh baby," as if the singer is trying to convince her partner not to give up on their love.
The chorus emphasizes the plea to stay together, not to let love fall apart or slip away. The repetition of "don't break my heart" suggests that the singer has been hurt in the past and is afraid of experiencing that pain again. The second verse directly addresses the misunderstandings that can occur in relationships, with the singer insisting that she is not playing a game and begging her partner to listen to her.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt appeal for emotional connection and commitment in a world where love can be fragile and fleeting. It is a reminder that while it may be difficult to open oneself up to vulnerability, the rewards of a deep and meaningful relationship are worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do fools break eachother's heart
Why do people who may not care about each other still engage in romantic relationships that could lead to heartbreak?
Why do we let love pull us apart
Why do we allow love to cause us to separate from each other?
Oh baby, oh baby
Affectionate term of address to the lover.
Why don't you try to mend a broken dream
Why don't you attempt to fix a broken relationship despite the difficulties?
Is not as hard, as hard as it seems
It's not as difficult as it may appear to repair a broken relationship.
Don't break my heart
Please, do not hurt my feelings by breaking up with me.
Don't let love fall apart
Please, let's try to salvage our relationship and not let love be the cause of our separation.
Don't go, please stay
Please, don't leave me. I want you to stay with me.
Don't let it slip away
Please, let's not let our love for each other slip away.
You got me wrong it's not a game I play
You misunderstood my intentions, my love for you is genuine and not just a game.
You'd understand if you'd listen to what I say
If you listen to me and hear me out, you will understand the truth about my feelings.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.