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.
Only The Rain
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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set my heart on fire
couldn't get enough
many took me higher
walking in the sun
feeling like I can't slow down
Now I'm standing in the dark
feelings sad apart
still I can hear your voice call
do I hear my name
I go into the night
Al right I get myself
he's back you just don't care
Only the rain can save me
it's all I have tonight
only the rain can save me
wash away the tears I cried
Now that we're apart
dancing with my shadow
I just bring my part
I have to play it solo
now could lost and found
I don't know where to run and hide
You all have your friends
people you can talk to
I'm just sit and wait
nothing there I can do
but I'm gonna fight
gonna be back no more
I want give up give in
I'm gonna to play and win
Than there come stormy weather into my life
and changing it for the weather
fighting for my feelings together love
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The song "Only The Rain" by Dolly Dots tells the story of a relationship that has come to an end. The first verse describes how the singer fell in love and felt on top of the world, but now finds herself alone and sad. Despite feeling lost and unsure of where to turn, she is determined to fight back and win.
The chorus provides the central metaphor of the song: only the rain can save her. The rain represents a cleansing force that can wash away the tears she has cried and help her move on from the past. In the second verse, she reflects on how she is now dancing with her shadow and has to play her part solo. Although she feels isolated and alone, she knows that she needs to keep fighting and not give up.
Line by Line Meaning
First you gave me love
You started our relationship with love
set my heart on fire
You made my heart burn with passion
couldn't get enough
I wanted more of your love
many took me higher
Our love made me feel elevated
walking in the sun
I felt happy and carefree
feeling like I can't slow down
I felt like I was on top of the world and didn't want it to end
Now I'm standing in the dark
Our relationship has ended and now I feel lost and alone
looking of the weepers
Searching for comfort in my tears
feeling sad apart
I feel unhappy and separated from you
still I can hear your voice call
I can still hear your voice in my head
do I hear my name
I wonder if you are still thinking of me
I go into the night
I retreat into darkness and loneliness
Al right I get myself
I will take care of myself
he's back you just don't care
You have moved on and don't care about me anymore
Only the rain can save me
I feel that only the rain can wash away my pain and sadness
it's all I have tonight
The only thing that can comfort me right now is the rain
only the rain can save me
I feel that only the rain can wash away my pain and sadness
wash away the tears I cried
I hope that the rain can wash away all of my tears and sorrows
Now that we're apart
Now that we are no longer together
dancing with my shadow
I feel like I am dancing alone, with no one to share my joy or pain
I just bring my part
I am left with my own thoughts and feelings
I have to play it solo
I have to face this alone
now could lost and found
I feel lost and unsure of what to do
I don't know where to run and hide
I am struggling to find a way to escape my pain
You all have your friends
You have your own support system
people you can talk to
You have people you can confide in
I'm just sit and wait
I am left sitting here, waiting for something to change
nothing there I can do
I feel powerless to change my situation
but I'm gonna fight
I will not give up, I will keep fighting
gonna be back no more
I will come back stronger and will not let myself be hurt again
I want give up give in
I do not want to surrender
I'm gonna to play and win
I will keep playing the game of life and I will come out on top
Than there come stormy weather into my life
My life has been hit by a metaphorical storm
and changing it for the weather
This storm has changed my life in a significant way
fighting for my feelings together love
I am fighting to keep my feelings of love alive in the face of this storm
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HanzSygnal
Greats song, beautiful voice, gorgeous woman
@debeier
Zoveel jaar later en ik ken de teksten nog letterlijk uit mijn hoofd…live was dit zo een heerlijk nummer.
@carmenismyname
Angela Groothuizen has such a powerful voice
@erwinstada1811
Not only that,she was also looking very beautiful, a wonderful woman 😍❤😍
@liquidninja6654
She is an amazing singer. Most of the Dolly dots had great voices but she was the best
@wilmah9002
always my favorite and much powerfull singer Angela
@johannmessmann-booder7248
Angela is a great singer 👍
@LtdBoomer
Yes..amazing
@korberdekraai4017
Geweldig nummer 👍ook geweldig die look 😍Zou terug in de mode moeten komen. Die kapsels en make up is zo mooi ❤️
@liquidninja6654
I’m blown away how clear this videotape is. Really fun song too