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 You Ever Wanted
Donots Lyrics
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So rise the occasion
You're growing old now
And you know that time won't wait
You're twice the price now
It's a no-win situation
You sell yourself out
With every war you wage
You're all you ever wanted
You're too much for yourself
Don't let anybody in
Before you fit in your own skin
I'm on the outside looking in
I miss the way you've never been
You're all you ever wanted
I'm on the outside looking in
And you are better off
Without you
Without you
You're on the road now
But you got no destination
Pick up the phone now
Let me now that you'll be late
You think you know now
But you lack the education
Pick up the phone now
Just admit you can't relate
You're all you ever wanted
You're too much for yourself
Don't let anybody in
Before you fit in your own skin
I'm on the outside looking in
I miss the way you've never been
You're all you ever wanted
I'm on the outside looking in
And you are better off
Without you
Without you
Without you
You're all you ever wanted
Without you
Yor're all I ever wanted
Without you
You're all you ever wanted
Without you
Yor're all I ever wanted
The lyrics of Donots's song "All You Ever Wanted" express the idea of self-reliance and self-acceptance. The first stanza expands on the concept of growing old and becoming responsible for your own life choices. The author warns that selling oneself out to fight unnecessary battles (wars you wage) is not the right path to success. The chorus repeats that you are all you ever wanted but simultaneously conveys the message that you are also too much for yourself to handle. The meaning here is that being yourself can lead to either success or failure, and you must learn to accept that possibility.
The second stanza begins with the idea of going on a journey without a clear direction in mind, followed by a request to pick up the phone and let someone know about your whereabouts. The author accuses the audience of thinking they know everything but lacking education in life, and then finishes the stanza with the same message as before: admitting that you're unable to relate to anyone else makes you better off without yourself. In the end, the song emphasizes the power of individuality and self-awareness but also raises awareness about the pitfalls of self-delusion.
Line by Line Meaning
You're on your own now
You are left to deal with this on your own
So rise the occasion
Stand up and face the challenge
You're growing old now
You are getting older and time is passing by
And you know that time won't wait
Time doesn't slow down or stop for anyone
You're twice the price now
Your value has increased but at a cost
It's a no-win situation
There is no positive outcome
You sell yourself out
You sacrifice your true self for something else
With every war you wage
Every battle you fight adds to your burden
You're all you ever wanted
You have everything you could ever want, but it's not enough
You're too much for yourself
You are overwhelming yourself with your own desires and expectations
Don't let anybody in
Don't allow others to influence you if you don't know who you are
Before you fit in your own skin
Before you truly understand and accept yourself
I'm on the outside looking in
I am an outsider observing your struggles
I miss the way you've never been
I miss the person you could have been if you stayed true to yourself
And you are better off
You are better without the false version of yourself
Without you
Without the person you pretended to be
You're on the road now
You are heading in a direction, but you don't know the destination
But you got no destination
You're lost and uncertain of where you're going
Pick up the phone now
Request help
Let me know that you'll be late
Show me that you're still trying to find your way
You think you know now
You have a misguided sense of understanding
But you lack the education
You are missing the necessary knowledge to make wise choices
Just admit you can't relate
Acknowledge that you don't understand or connect with something or someone
Yor're all I ever wanted
The real you is all that I ever wanted and needed
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maik Hildebrandt
Richtig Richtig guter Song...........