Dutch all-girl group the Dolly Dots formed in 1979. The group consisted of … Read Full Bio ↴Dutch all-girl group the Dolly Dots formed in 1979. The group consisted of Angela Groothuizen, Ria Brieffies, Esther Oosterbeek, Patty Zomer, Anita Heilker and Angéla Kramers. Their first single "(Tell It All About) Boys" was an immediate hit in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. 26 other hits followed between February 1979 and October 1988. The girls were also quite popular in Germany, Turkey, Lebanon, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and most of all, Japan. In 1983 the girls starred in their own TV series, which included many old and new songs.
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.

Ring Ring
Dolly Dots Lyrics

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Hello...

Well if it's you who'se standing at my door
You better give a sign
If you will ring that bell and knock three times
I'll answer any time

You are the only one who knows my secret

You're the only one who I let in
So remember the sign, it's the way to be mine
I'll be waiting for you to let you in

You better ring ring ring don't give up
Or better knock knock knock on my door (My, my, my)
You're the only one I'll answer for
So better knock a few times more
You better ring ring ring don't give up
Or better knock knock knock on my door (My door)
First ring the bell then knock three times
And I'll be answering the door (Oh baby, baby, baby)

Well baby keep on knocking on my door
And I will let you in
So tonight you will get it your way
Allright - okay, you win

You are the only one who knows my secret
You are the only one who I let in
So remember the sign, it's the way to be mine
I'll be waiting for you to let you in

You better ring ring ring don't give up
Or better knock knock knock on my door (My, my, my)
You're the only one I'll answer for
So better knock a few times more
You better ring ring ring don't give up
Or better knock knock knock on my door (My door)
First ring the bell then knock three times
And I'll be answering the door (Oh baby, baby, baby)

You are the only one who knows my secret
You are the only one who I let in
So remember the sign, it's the way to be mine
I'll be waiting for you to let you in

You better ring ring ring don't give up
Or better knock knock knock on my door (My, my, my)
You're the only one I'll answer for
So better knock a few times more
You better ring ring ring don't give up
Or better knock knock knock on my door (My door)

First ring the bell then knock three times
And I'll be answering the door (Oh baby, baby, baby)

Overall Meaning

The Dolly Dots song "Ring Ring" is an upbeat, playful tune about someone waiting for their lover to come knocking at their door. The lyrics suggest that the person has a special code that they use to let in only certain people - in this case, their lover. The code involves ringing the doorbell and knocking three times, and if the person on the other side of the door hears it, they will open up and let their lover in.

The lyrics are simple but effective in conveying the excitement and anticipation of waiting for a loved one to arrive. The repetition of the phrases "ring ring ring don't give up" and "knock knock knock on my door" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, while the repetition of the line "you are the only one who knows my secret" emphasizes the intimacy between the two people.

Overall, "Ring Ring" is a fun and catchy love song that captures the feeling of falling in love and eagerly anticipating your next encounter with your partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Well if it's you who'se standing at my door You better give a sign If you will ring that bell and knock three times I'll answer any time
You are the only one who knows my secret and I'm willing to let you in, so please follow the instructions and ring and knock in a particular way that only we know for me to open the door for you at any time.

You better ring ring ring don't give up Or better knock knock knock on my door (My, my, my) You're the only one I'll answer for So better knock a few times more
I'm urging you to keep trying to reach me by either ringing the bell or knocking on my door multiple times until I answer, because you are the only one I'm willing to open the door for.

Well baby keep on knocking on my door And I will let you in So tonight you will get it your way Allright - okay, you win
If you persistently knock on my door, I will finally let you in, and as a result, you will get what you want. Alright, you win, I'll give it to you.

You are the only one who knows my secret You are the only one who I let in So remember the sign, it's the way to be mine I'll be waiting for you to let you in
I trust you with my secret and I've only let you into my life, so don't forget the way we communicate for you to be able to enter again. I'll be waiting for you to open the door for you.

First ring the bell then knock three times And I'll be answering the door (Oh baby, baby, baby)
To enter, you must first ring the bell and knock three times, then I'll know it's you and open the door for you. Oh baby, I'll be waiting for you.

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