The Donots formed in 1993 in Ibbenbüren, Germany.

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

Little Song
Donots Lyrics

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Just when i'm singing
This nasty little song
And when they're playing
We know where we belong
...just a bunch of punks
Wasting all our time at home

And music ain't no crime

So if you want some fun
And you like this song
Forget about your troubles
And sing along
So...
Just when i'm singing
This nasty little song
And when they're playing
We know where we belong
Ohhh, the future calls so ridiculous the basslines are the same of the sake
The drummer's always sleeping
Every singing is a shame
But if you want some fun
And you like this song
Start to dance and sing the fuck along
Just when i'm singing
This nasty little song
And when they're playing
We know where we belong
Just when i'm screaming
This nasty little song
And when they all try to playing
And everything goes wrong
We don't care,
We laugh about it
Cause you're the ones who paid
For the shit

Gimme all your money
Gimme all your money

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donots’ song “Little Song” describe a group of punks who are wasting time at home, singing a “nasty little song”. The song is being played and the punks feel like they belong there. The lyrics imply that music is not a crime and that even though the future may seem ridiculous, the punks are happy where they are, singing and dancing to the song. The song itself may not be the most complex or sophisticated, as the basslines are the same and the drummer is often sleeping, but the punks are still having fun with it.

The lyrics also suggest that the audience should forget about their troubles and sing along. The punks may not care if everything goes wrong because they are having fun and laughing about it. The last line implies a sense of humor, as it says “Gimme all your money” which is most likely a joke since the punks aren’t there to make money but to enjoy themselves.

Overall, the “Little Song” lyrics are about finding enjoyment and a sense of belonging in the simple things in life, such as singing a silly song with friends. The song encourages listeners to forget about their worries and have fun, regardless of how insignificant or ridiculous the situation may seem.

Line by Line Meaning

Just when i'm singing
As soon as I begin to sing

This nasty little song
This song that some would find distasteful

And when they're playing
While the music is being performed

We know where we belong
We feel a sense of belonging in this environment

...just a bunch of punks
We are simply a group of non-conformists

Wasting all our time at home
Spending idle time at home without a care in the world

And music ain't no crime
Listening to music can never be considered wrongdoing

So if you want some fun
If you crave entertainment and enjoyment

And you like this song
And this song resonates with you

Forget about your troubles
Just focus on the present and forget about the worries of life

And sing along
Join in with the singing to add to the fun

Ohhh, the future calls so ridiculous the basslines are the same of the sake
An expression of pessimism toward the future and the monotony in the musical style

The drummer's always sleeping
The drummer is disengaged and not playing well

Every singing is a shame
Every time someone sings, it's embarrassing

But if you want some fun
Despite the imperfect performance

And you like this song
If you enjoy this particular composition

Start to dance and sing the fuck along
Dance and sing loudly without any hesitation

Just when i'm screaming
As soon as I begin to scream

When they all try to playing
When everyone else starts attempting to play their instruments

And everything goes wrong
And everything collapses into chaos

We don't care
We aren't bothered by it

We laugh about it
In fact, we find it amusing

Cause you're the ones who paid
Because you're the audience who paid for tickets to our show

For the shit
Even if the performance isn't up to par