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
My Stereo's A Liar
Donots Lyrics
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Those mix-tapes are cheap alibis
But sometimes I believe that "everything is gonna be alright"
My stereo's a monster
Cause it almost killed me last night
It slowly crept upon me when singing those sweet lullabies
Take me away
Take me away
Come and make my day, yeah
(My stereo's a liar)
My stereo's a liar
Those mix-tape songs are blatant lies
I'll never quite believe that "everything is gonna be just fine"
My stereo's a killer
A love song stabbed me from behind
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I'll die again tomorrow
With another song on running through my mind
(Go, go!) That's alright with me!
(Go, go!) That's alright with me - baby!
It's true I love my stereo
It gets me high when I feel low
I am in love with my stereo
It saves my life with a 1 - 2 - 3 - go!
(So amplify the good times)
The Donots's song "My Stereo's A Liar" explores the idea of relying on music to escape reality and the potential dangers of doing so. The lyrics suggest that mix-tape songs act as cheap alibis or lies, promising that everything will be alright when it may not necessarily be the case. The singer of the song admits to believing these lies at times, demonstrating the allure of music in providing an emotional crutch.
However, this reliance on music can also be dangerous. The lyrics mention how the stereo can become a monster and almost killed the singer, as it crept upon them with sweet lullabies. This suggests that the escape provided by music can sometimes become suffocating and all-consuming, rendering individuals defenseless against it. Similarly, the love song that stabs the singer from behind is a metaphor for how music can sometimes amplify our emotions and lead us to dangerous situations.
Overall, "My Stereo's A Liar" highlights the complex relationship between music and mental health, showing how it can be both a savior and a destroyer depending on how it is used.
Line by Line Meaning
My stereo's a liar
The singer believes that his stereo is not truthful in the music it plays.
Those mix-tapes are cheap alibis
The mix-tapes the singer listens to are excuses that give him temporary relief from his problems.
But sometimes I believe that "everything is gonna be alright"
Despite knowing that his stereo is lying to him through the music, the singer sometimes gets reassured by the false promises it makes.
My stereo's a monster
The artist's stereo is referred to as a monster for the negative impact it has on his life.
Cause it almost killed me last night
The artist's stereo poses a threat to his life through the impact of the music it plays on his mental and physical health.
It slowly crept upon me when singing those sweet lullabies
The singer's stereo negatively affects him in a subtle way, similar to how a lullaby can lull a baby to sleep.
Take me away
The singer wants to escape the harsh reality of his life through the music played on his stereo.
Blow me away
The artist wants to be taken to a mental state he'd achieved as if he were high, by the music played on his stereo.
Come and make my day, yeah
The artist hopes that the music on his stereo will make his day by providing him with the escape he needs.
(My stereo's a liar)
The artist continues to reiterate the point that his stereo is lying to him.
Those mix-tape songs are blatant lies
The singer thinks that the songs on his mix-tape are obvious lies, but he still listens to them.
I'll never quite believe that "everything is gonna be just fine"
The artist knows that his stereo's music can never be fully trusted, but he sometimes hopes that the music's promises will be true.
My stereo's a killer
The singer's stereo has a negative impact on his life, similar to a man-eating monster.
A love song stabbed me from behind
Despite the supposedly positive messages implied within love songs, one in particular had a negative impact on the singer's life.
I'll die again tomorrow
The singer is convinced that his stereo would continue to have a negative impact on his life, causing him to die inside.
With another song on running through my mind
The artist is obsessed with the music on his stereo and can't get it out of his head.
(Go, go!) That's alright with me!
Despite understanding that the music on his stereo is lying to him and has negatively impacted his life, the artist is willing to accept it.
(So amplify the good times)
The singer wants his stereo to amplify the positive experiences he has, even if it means enduring the negative ones as well.
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PunkyTom1962
wot a band fookin love this tune....
Federico S
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