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.
Love Me Just A Little Bit More
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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'Cause you and I can live in perfect harmony
Oh baby, oh baby, don't take it away from me
I am tired of living all by myself
Reach out for live don't leave it laying on the shelf
Oh baby, oh baby, don't take it away from me
Love me, need me
Love me just a little bit more
Take me, hold me
Love me like you loved me before
Call me and I'll be knocking on your door
So love me just a little
Love me just a little bit more
Take my hand and I will lead the way
To find the road which led us to our dream that day
Oh baby, oh baby, please let me lead the way
Stay around, don't turn your back on me
Before we know it all will be a memory
Oh baby, oh baby, don't turn your back on me
Chorus
I have tried to live without you
I have tried to get away from you
But what could I do
It's not easy to
Keep on fighting like this
It's you that I miss
I'm totally hooked on you
Chorus
The lyrics of Dolly Dots's song Love Me Just a Little Bit More convey a plea for love and attention from a significant other. The singer expresses a fear of being left alone and a desire for the relationship to be a source of harmony rather than conflict. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the need for more love and affection from the other person. In the second verse, the singer takes a more assertive stance by expressing a willingness to lead the way towards a shared dream, and urging the other person not to turn their back on the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of the song capture the vulnerability and uncertainty that can arise in romantic relationships, as well as the hope and determination to make things work. The upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a classic pop song that resonates with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me love, don't take it away from me
I need your love and I don't want you to stop giving it to me.
'Cause you and I can live in perfect harmony
We can have a great relationship together.
Oh baby, oh baby, don't take it away from me
Please don't take your love away from me! I need it.
I am tired of living all by myself
I am lonely when I am not with you.
Reach out for live don't leave it laying on the shelf
Don't let love go to waste, reach out for it!
Oh baby, oh baby, don't take it away from me
Please don't take your love away from me! I need it.
Chorus
Love me more than before!
Take my hand and I will lead the way
Let me show you the way towards our dreams.
To find the road which led us to our dream that day
Let's find the path towards our future together.
Oh baby, oh baby, please let me lead the way
Please let me be the one to guide us.
Stay around, don't turn your back on me
Please don't leave me.
Before we know it all will be a memory
If we're not careful, everything we have could be lost forever.
Oh baby, oh baby, don't turn your back on me
Please don't leave me.
Chorus
Love me more than before!
I have tried to live without you
I can't imagine my life without you.
I have tried to get away from you
I can't resist you, even if I try to leave you.
But what could I do
I can't help myself from loving you.
It's not easy to
It's hard to resist my feelings for you.
Keep on fighting like this
It's tiring to constantly try and resist my love for you.
It's you that I miss
I miss you when you're not around.
I'm totally hooked on you
I love you and I can't help but feel attached to you.
Chorus
Love me more than before!
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.