The band’s origins go back to before their university years during high school, attending Bedford Modern School, where they played their first gigs. However, it was not until after studying at Nottingham University that they decided to become a band.
The band name was originally going to be “DON LOCO” (Spanish for “crazy gift”); then Simon Delaney broke his wrist in a football accident, and they changed the name to DON BROCO.
They first toured England in November 2008, playing gigs in the UK. They played at several British festivals during 2009-2011, Camden Crawl, Dowload Festival, Boardmasters, Sonisphere, Slam Dunk, Underage Festival, Amersham Summer Festival among others. They have supported Enter Shikari in 2009 and 2010.
Don Broco released their debut mini-album, 'Big Fat Smile' on 14th February 2011. In the spring, they played support for We Are The Ocean alongside Lower Than Atlantis and Veara on their tour in April to May 2011. Don Broco headed out on another headline tour of 2011 with support from Burn The Fleet and Deaf Havana. Over the summer 2011, Don Broco played a number of UK Festivals including Download Festival, Sonisphere Festival and Hevy Festival, among others.
An accompanying video to the band's B-Side "We Are On Holiday" off their "Dreamboy" single was released in August 2011.
Don Broco supported Four Year Strong on their UK tour in January and February 2012. During this time, before the release of the debut album, Darren Playford and Luke Rayner left the band due to commitment issues and different interests, however they are still on good terms. The band played at several more festivals such as Hit the Deck, Great Escape and Slam Dunk and others in 2012. Don Broco were going to support Futures in April 2012, but their tour was postponed to July 2012.
On 23 March 2012, the band signed with Search and Destroy Records. The band's first single "Priorities" from their debut album of the same name was released on 20 May, with the album released on 13 August.
The band replaced original bassist with new bassist Tom Doyle. In April, the band supported You Me At Six in Dublin and Belfast on their Irish leg of their UK tour. The band replaced the support bill originally consisting of Kids In Glass Houses, The Skints and Mayday Parade, however the Irish leg was rescheduled after Josh Francheschi contracted tonsillitis. The band supported The Used on their April/May UK tour, alongside Marmozets.
In the summer and fall of 2012, Don Broco played alongside bands such as Lower Than Atlantis, Young Guns, Your Demise, Billy Talent and Awolnation.
2013 was filled with festival perfomances and tours, and the band concluded 2013 by releasing their new song "You Wanna Know" as a standalone single which also came as a bundled EP featuring various remixed versions of the song.
2014 was spent writing material for an upcoming album, as well as touring and playling alongside bands such as You Me at Six and Young Kato.
Their next album, "Automatic", was released on 7 August 2015. Their third album Technology was released on February 2nd, 2018. Amazing Things followed in 2021 and hit #1 in the UK in early 2022. In April 2022, Don Broco released the single "Fingernails" on the 25th of the month to help promote their 2023 UK Arena Tour that was announced on the same day, with Papa Roach and Dance Gavin Dance in support. In 2023, they went on to open for American rock bands Pierce the Veil and The Used on their Creative Control Tour in North America.
Yeah Man
Don Broco Lyrics
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We're sleeping, we're sleeping, we sleep in all day. Still you moan and you moan though I've heard it all before, how we're poorer than poor today.
And you grumble and groan no one gets rich any more, Though I don't really
Mind OK.
Is it really that bad? Is it really that bad?
You tell me, tell me.
Together. What you say man?
We're eating, we're eating, we're eating aren't we?
The sweetest, greasiest food, feasting away.
And we'll never get fat 'cause we jump around like prats, getting drunk,
Getting away with it.
And we do what we want, don't answer to anyone, every night and getting
Paid for it.
Oooh, Yeah man, I know that you are broke 'cause I'm broke, let's be broke
Together. What you say man?
Oooh, Yeah man, I know that you are broke and I'm broke, let's be broken
Men together, Yeah man.
Still you moan and you moan though I've heard it all before, how we're
Poorer than poor today.
And you grumble and groan no one gets rich any more, Though I don't really
Mind OK.
Is it really that bad? Is it really that bad?
Say there's a way to change your mind.
Is it really that bad? Has it really got that bad?
You tell me, tell me.
Oooh, Yeah man, I know that you are broke 'cause I'm broke, let's be broke
Together. What you say man?
Oooh, Yeah man, I know that you are broke and I'm broke let's be broken men
Together, Yeah man, yeah man.
Don Broco's song "Yeah Man" is a lively and upbeat track that invites listeners to embrace their financial struggles and find solace in the company of others who share the same experience. The first verse introduces the theme of dreaming and sleeping, which may symbolize the desire to escape reality and avoid dealing with life's challenges. Despite the apparent lack of resources, the singer of the song insists that things are not as bad as they seem and urges his companion to look on the bright side. The second verse celebrates indulgence and recklessness, with the characters eating junk food, drinking, and having fun without any concerns for consequences. The chorus repeats the invitation to solidarity and encourages the listener to embrace their poverty and enjoy life with others who are also struggling financially.
The lyrics of "Yeah Man" are an ironic take on the topic of poverty, as the song's upbeat tone and carefree attitude contrast with the potential hardship that living on a budget can entail. The repeated use of the phrase "is it really that bad?" suggests that the characters may be trying to convince themselves that their situation is not as dire as it appears, and the chorus's refrain "let's be broke together" underscores the need for camaraderie and mutual support. The song's ultimate message may be one of resilience and optimism, as it encourages listeners to find joy in the face of adversity and to appreciate the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're dreaming, we're dreaming, we're dreaming away,
We're lost in our own thoughts and aspirations, disconnected from reality.
We're sleeping, we're sleeping, we sleep in all day.
We're lazy and unproductive, spending most of our time in bed.
Still you moan and you moan though I've heard it all before, how we're poorer than poor today.
You complain excessively about our financial situation, despite me being aware of it already.
And you grumble and groan no one gets rich any more, Though I don't really Mind OK.
You express your frustration about the lack of financial success in general, but I'm not bothered by it.
Is it really that bad? Is it really that bad? You tell me, tell me.
You question whether our financial situation is truly dire and seek my opinion on the matter.
Oooh, Yeah man, I know that you are broke 'cause I'm broke, let's be broke Together. What you say man?
I acknowledge that we're both struggling financially and suggest that we stick together and make the best of it.
We're eating, we're eating, we're eating aren't we? The sweetest, greasiest food, feasting away.
Despite our financial situation, we indulge in unhealthy and expensive food without any regard for the consequences.
And we'll never get fat 'cause we jump around like prats, getting drunk, Getting away with it.
We try to mitigate the unhealthy effects of our food and alcohol consumption by being active and carefree.
And we do what we want, don't answer to anyone, every night and getting Paid for it.
We enjoy the freedom and lack of responsibility that comes with our current lifestyle, even if it means low-paying jobs.
Say there's a way to change your mind. Is it really that bad? Has it really got that bad? You tell me, tell me.
I suggest that there might be a way to improve our financial situation and seek your opinion on whether it's truly hopeless.
Oooh, Yeah man, I know that you are broke and I'm broke, let's be broken men Together, Yeah man, yeah man.
I reiterate my previous sentiment of sticking together, even if it means embracing our current financial struggles.
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Don Broco
Thanks dude. This acoustic version of 'Yeah Man' & and acoustic take on 'Fancy Dress' are the bonus tracks on the Deluxe version of the album which is only available on iTunes. You can preorder it now
Muri Lisboa
Its already time To get it on Spotify!
Mr. X
When are we getting it on Spotify too? 👀
Ines K.
looooooove these guys
Soumaya O
I cannot get over his vocals, wow
Liam Cordon
Best acoustic version of a track I have ever heard.
Ashlea Bea
This is beautiful. Rob's voice is so different, it sounds amazing with acoustics and the harmony's are perf.
Megaalith
Seriously one of the greatest acoustic songs ever
Churro_Blast
Still timeless!
Ula Dluzewska
In love with this song, it’s just perfect in every way, the vocals, guitars, all the tunes and harmonies, can’t get over it! Amazing 👌🏻