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.
Where Were You
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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Can still recall the day
Where are you now, what is left of our love
You can't let it vanish this way
Where were you that day
Where were you
When I needed you
You know you get the best out of me
Where were you
When I needed you
Forget all the sad lines, think of the good times
I know that we can make it somehow
So where are you now…
What is left of all the things you said
Of all the love and care you've showed me
Here I am and I'm just feeling bad
'Cause I don't know where I'm going
Don't walk out on me this way
It's so easy so tell me where were you that day
Where were you
(Where were you when I needed you)
When I needed you (oehoehoe)
Just try to remember, I'm not an amender
I want you just the way that you are
So where were you
(Where were you when I needed you)
When I needed you (oehoehoe)
Just give me a break
That's all that it takes
Try it 'cause I know you know how
But where are you now…
What's the use of staying - home alone
If I don't know if you're coming
Still I know we'd have a better time
If you would try instead of running
We can take down the wall we made
So come on let's not waist on more day
Where were you
(Where were you when I needed you)
When I needed you (oehoehoe)
Oh - forget all the sad lines, think of the good times
I know that we can make it somehow
So where are you now…
(Solo)
Where were you
(Where were you when I needed you)
When I needed you (oehoehoe)
Don't be a pretender, won't you surrender
You know you get the best out of me
Where were you
(Where were you when I needed you)
When I needed you (oehoehoe)
So forget all the sad lines, think of the good times
I know that we can make it somehow
Where were you
(Where were you when I needed you)
When I needed you (oehoehoe)
Just try to remember, I'm not an amender
I want you just the way that you are
So where were you
(Where were you when I needed you)
When I needed you (oehoehoe)
Just give me a break
That's all that it takes
Try it 'cause I know you know how
But where are you now…
The Dolly Dots’ song "Where Were You" reflects on a past love affair and highlights the uncertainty and longing that can arise when a partner is absent. The singer reminisces about the love they shared and wonders where things went wrong. She expresses her frustration and disappointment with her partner's absence and attempts to reconcile their relationship. The song's chorus asks the question of where they were when she needed them the most and urges them to stop pretending and surrender to the love they share. The verses discuss the hurt and confusion that the singer experiences in the wake of their lover's absence and encourage her partner to remember the good times and not give up on their love.
The lyrics of "Where Were You" play on themes of love, loss, and communication. The song highlights the importance of being present for the people we care about and encourages us to be honest in our relationships. The song's structure is reflective of the singer's emotional state and the uncertainty of the relationship, with the verses expressing confusion and hurt and the chorus encouraging reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
When we had our little love affair
Referring to a past relationship that the singer wishes to rekindle
Can still recall the day
The singer has a clear memory of the time when they were in love
Where are you now, what is left of our love
Wondering about the current state of the relationship
You can't let it vanish this way
Urging the other person to try and save the relationship
Where were you that day
Asking where the other person was during a specific moment in time
When I needed you
Expressing disappointment at the other person's absence when they were needed
Don't be a pretender, why won't you surrender
Asking the other person to be honest and open up
You know you get the best out of me
Acknowledging that the other person brings out the singer's best qualities
Forget all the sad lines, think of the good times
Encouraging the other person to focus on positive memories
I know that we can make it somehow
Believing that the relationship can be salvaged
What is left of all the things you said
Questioning the sincerity of the other person's words
Of all the love and care you've showed me
Reflecting on the past actions of the other person
Here I am and I'm just feeling bad
Admitting to the other person how they feel
Cause I don't know where I'm going
Feeling lost and uncertain about the future
Don't walk out on me this way
Pleading with the other person not to abandon them
It's so easy so tell me where were you that day
Asking again for an explanation of the other person's absence during a crucial moment
Just try to remember, I'm not an amender
Asking the other person to accept them for who they are
I want you just the way that you are
Stating a desire for the other person to love them without changing them
Just give me a break, that's all that it takes
Asking for a chance to make things work
Try it 'cause I know you know how
Encouraging the other person to give the relationship another chance
What's the use of staying - home alone
Expressing the futility of being alone
If I don't know if you're coming
Feeling uncertain about the other person's intentions
Still I know we'd have a better time
Believing that being together will make things better
If you would try instead of running
Encouraging the other person to commit to the relationship instead of backing out
We can take down the wall we made
Suggesting that the obstacles in the relationship can be overcome
So come on let's not waste one more day
Urging the other person to act quickly and not delay
Contributed by Levi G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leon Kuijs
Blijft mijn all time favo band uit Nederland. :-)
jose claudio da silva
estas dançam maravilhosamente bem o som é muito bom
MusicBlue22
This could've been a hit in the US
Liquid Ninja
They have tons of songs that should’ve been hits in the US and UK. Very underrated group
funkjoker
This is sooo 80‘s!! 🤩
Shtwaan E.
A real eye-opener comment.
hubertgunpowder
Fantastic !! ♫
sam roozen
Wow. Bedankt voor het oploaden. Geweldig optreden.
jose claudio da silva
onde eu estava ? eu estava dormindo sonhado com este som pra-la de contagiante
jose claudio da silva
tudo de bom ( coreografia.musica e instrumentação )