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 Give Up
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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I'm coming back to life
Don't give up, let's hold on
We've got to live again
All that is left for us
Is waiting for the tide
Don't give up, let's move on
Don't give up, let's move on
And we'll pick it up from where it all went wrong
Let's hold on
There's no time to cry
We have to carry on
In times of trouble
It's so hard to find a friend
Don't give up, let's hold on
We've got to live again
We're all for one
And one for all until the end
Don't give up, let's move on
We've got to live again
Dolly Dots' song "Don't Give Up" is a powerful and uplifting track about persevering through difficult times. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep pushing forward and not to give up despite the challenges they may face. The first two lines, "I'm looking up again, I'm coming back to life," may be interpreted as the singer of the song having experienced some type of hardship or trauma, but is now starting to come out of it.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't give up, let's hold on, we've got to live again," which reinforces the message of hope and determination. The second verse explains that sometimes all we can do is wait for things to improve, but we must keep moving forward nonetheless. The line "There's no time to cry, we have to carry on," shows that the song's message is not focused on wallowing in one's emotions, but rather, taking action to improve one's circumstances.
The final verse mentions the importance of having support during tough times and that we are all in this together. The line "we're all for one, and one for all until the end" suggests that the struggle is not an individual one but a collective one, and that we can support each other through it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking up again
After being down, defeated, and hopeless, I am beginning to feel hopeful again and see the positive possibilities around me
I'm coming back to life
After feeling dead, numb, or depressed, I am starting to feel alive again - full of energy, passion, and purpose
Don't give up, let's hold on
Even though things may be tough and discouraging right now, let's keep our heads up and persevere through the challenges together
We've got to live again
We must not let the difficulties and setbacks of life rob us of our joy or resilience, but rather bounce back and continue living the best life we can
All that is left for us
Despite all we've been through, there is still something worthwhile waiting for us in the future, like a bright horizon beyond a dark storm cloud
Is waiting for the tide
The tide symbolizes a change or turning point in our life where things will hopefully get better, but we must patiently wait for that moment
And we'll pick it up from where it all went wrong
Rather than dwelling on our past mistakes or regrets, we will learn from them and use that knowledge to move forward and make better choices in the future
There's no time to cry
While it's understandable to feel sad or overwhelmed during challenging times, we must not let our emotions control us and instead focus on taking action to improve our situation
We have to carry on
Even though we may feel like giving up or giving in, we must remember that we are capable of enduring through the hardships and moving forward with our lives
In times of trouble
When we face adversity or crisis, it can be difficult to find people who will stand by us and support us when we need it most
It's so hard to find a friend
There are times when we may feel isolated or alone, and it can be hard to find someone who truly understands what we're going through
We're all for one
Despite our differences or individual struggles, we are all part of a larger community and can support each other in times of need
And one for all until the end
We will stick together and help each other until the very end, whether that means overcoming individual battles or facing larger societal issues as a united front
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Freedomforall9499
Beautiful! The good old days ❤
@Burgieking1
Sentimentjes met flashbacks maken dit zo geweldig
@roryobrien2318
Loved the Dolly Dots.
@dennyswift8049
Came from the greatest decade of Music.
@offbeat65
So it must be good. :D
@redrheino
That’s just a matter of personal opinion
@karelpieterbuijse4171
Hun beste nummer!
@poeha007
Samen met Only the Rain
@Burgieking1
Love Me Just a Little Bit More en Radio waren minstens zo goed
@Dirk-van-den-Berg
Een van de beter gecomponeerde nummers, inderdaad. De melodielijn zat hier goed in elkaar.