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

Private Angel
Donots Lyrics

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You're heaven sent
They clipped your wings
Could you hear me calling
When you were falling?
So lift my head
From the concrete bed
And take me higher
Cause i can't stand this

Hell anymore

Anymore
You're my private angel
You're my private angel
Take me home
Catch my fall
You're my private angel
You're my private angel
Rescue me

And i am blessed
Cause you're a mess
I can confide in
Confess all my sins
So clean my veins
From the poison stains
And take me away
Cause i don't want to
Stay anymore

Anymore
You're my private angel
You're my private angel
Take me home
Catch my fall
You're my private angel
You're my private angel

Rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me

Come closer
Come closer
Come closer
To me
Come closer
Come closer
Come closer
To me
Come closer
Come closer

You're my private angel
You're my private angel
Take me home
Catch my fall
You're my private angel
You're my private angel

All good angels
Go to hell
You know that
All good angels
Go to hell

Rescue me
Rescue me

Overall Meaning

The song "Private Angel" by Donots features lyrics that are open to interpretation, but there are a few main themes that stand out. The song seems to be addressing a person who the singer refers to as their "private angel." The opening lines suggest that this angel was sent from heaven, but someone "clipped [their] wings." It's unclear who did this or what it means, but it could be symbolic of the angel's fall from grace or a loss of power. Despite this, the singer calls out to the angel and asks them to lift their head up and take them higher, away from the hell they are experiencing.

As the song continues, the singer describes their relationship with the private angel, whom they refer to as a "mess." It's unclear whether this is a physical or emotional mess, but the singer seems to find comfort in confiding in the angel and confessing their sins. They ask the angel to "clean [their] veins from the poison stains" and take them away from their current situation. The repeating chorus emphasizes the idea that this angel is a personal savior who can catch them when they fall and rescue them from their troubles.

Overall, "Private Angel" is a song about finding hope and salvation in a person who has been cast down from a higher power. It's a powerful message that speaks to the human desire for divine intervention and the need for someone to rely on in times of struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

You're heaven sent
You are a divine being sent from heaven.

They clipped your wings
Someone removed your ability to fly and be free.

Could you hear me calling
Were you able to hear my plea for help?

When you were falling?
When you were descending down to a place of despair?

So lift my head
Raise my head from a position of defeat and sadness.

From the concrete bed
Lift me from a hard and uncomfortable place.

And take me higher
Elevate me from my current situation.

Cause i can't stand this
Because I cannot tolerate this painful existence.

Hell anymore
This place of torment and agony is unbearable.

You're my private angel
You are my own personal divine protector.

Take me home
Guide me to a place of comfort and safety.