The name of the ba… Read Full Bio ↴The Donots formed in 1993 in Ibbenbüren, Germany.
The name of the band came into being by chance: The bassist of the band, Jan-Dirk Poggemann wanted to name the band like the pastries donuts, but he wrote the name the wrong way by mistake. The other band members liked the name, because they found their philosophy in the name (donots = do nothing, like slackers), so they retained the name. Very rarely the band calls themselves "Ibbtown Rockers" because of their provenance.
The US edition of “Wake The Dogs” features 14 new songs from the punk-veterans, plus 2 additional bonus tracks not included in the original German release, and was released on OK! Good Records.
Members
Ingo Knollmann (Vocalist) - since 1993
Guido Knollman (Guitar) - since 1993
Jan Dirk Poggemann (Bass Guitar) - since 1993
Eike Herwig (Drums) - since 1995
Alex Siebenbiedel (Guitar) - since 1996
Discography
1996: Pedigree Punk
1998: Tonight's Karaoke-Contest Winners
1999: Better Days Not Included
2001: Pocketrock
2002: Amplify the Good Times
2002: We're Not Gonna Take It
2004: Got the Noise
2005: 10 Years of Noise (DVD)
2006: The Story So Far: Ibbtown Chronicles
2008: Coma Chameleon
2010: The Long Way Home
2012: Wake The Dogs
All We Are
Donots Lyrics
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All we are, we are
We are all, all we need
All we are
All we are, we are
We are all, all we need
There's beauty in the heart of the beast
I know you know we're all incomplete
Let's get together and let's get some relief
[Chorus]
Stronger than a mountain of steel
Faster than hell on wheels
We've got we've got all the power we need
Let's build a playground on this old battelfield
[Chorus]
Now we're stronger
We no longer want you bringin' us down
We've got the magic
So we're gonna spread the magic around yeah!
Now we're stronger
We no longer want you pushin' us
[Chorus]
All we are
We are all, all we need
[Repeat & Fade]
The lyrics of "All We Are" by Donots urge listeners to recognize that we are all incomplete and imperfect. The repeated refrain of "All we are, we are / We are all, all we need" emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and unity. The song highlights the beauty and fear that exist even in those who may be considered the "beast" or the "thief" - two words often associated with negativity. However, the lyrics suggest that we can overcome our insecurities and build a better world if we join forces.
The second verse reinforces this message by portraying the strength and power that resides within each of us, regardless of any physical or emotional obstacles we may face. The chorus encourages listeners to use that power to "build a playground on this old battlefield," symbolizing the potential for transformation and creation in the midst of our struggles.
Towards the end, the lyrics declare that "we no longer want you bringin' us down," indicating a desire to move away from negativity and towards positivity and magic. The song ends with a repetition of the main refrain, emphasizing once again the importance of self-acceptance and unity in building a better world.
Overall, the lyrics of "All We Are" encourage listeners to embrace their imperfections and join forces to create positive change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
All we are
We are everything that defines us
All we are, we are
We are solely and completely ourselves
We are all, all we need
We have everything we require within ourselves
There's beauty in the heart of the beast
Even the ugliest and most ruthless person has an inner goodness
Fear behind the eyes of the thief
The person who appears confident may secretly be feeling fear
I know you know we're all incomplete
Everyone has flaws and imperfections
Let's get together and let's get some relief
We can find comfort and peace by joining forces
Stronger than a mountain of steel
We are more resilient and powerful than the strongest of materials
Faster than hell on wheels
We are quicker and swifter than anything on earth
We've got we've got all the power we need
We possess all the strength we require within ourselves
Let's build a playground on this old battlefield
We can take something negative and turn it into something positive
Now we're stronger
We have grown more powerful
We no longer want you bringin' us down
We reject anyone holding us back or bringing negativity into our lives
We've got the magic
We possess a unique and special quality
So we're gonna spread the magic around yeah!
We will share our special quality with others
We no longer want you pushin' us
We refuse to be bullied or coerced
We are all, all we need
We are self-sufficient and capable of achieving success on our own
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fredie Vinson
Saw them open for Die Toten Hosen in Düsseldorf and they CRUSHED it! 50K people all singin' along to this. It was awesome.
😉👍
Dirk Clement
Ich war an dem Tag da...und als alle gesungen haben, hatte ich soooooolche Gänsehaut...ich war danach sowas von drauf....
Ehvul Atheist
How can you not? Next to Rebel Yell, THIS is the anthem of Gen X
MattGXN
This is the kind of song that makes you wanna walk around the house screaming this song
sdmine29
2 true
Christin Agsten
@sdmine29 q
Lorenzo Noli
This cover is brilliant, such an underrated band
Loggas
Im excited to see them as a pre band in a today's concert 🤘from " die toten hosen" in Düsseldorf
Cloudsouth Digidestined
I loved the punk rock era covers of 80's rock. Were so good 😂
Ace o Conner
This is BLOODY awesome thanks lads 🇬🇧 keep up the fantastic work 🇬🇧