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
School's Out
Donots Lyrics
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All the girls and boys
Makin' all that noise
'Cause they found new toys
Well, we can't salute ya
Can't find a flag
If that don't suit ya
That's a drag
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces
No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Well, we got no class
And we got no principles
And we got no innocence
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces
No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Out for summer
Out 'til fall
We might not go back at all
School's out forever
School's out for summer
School's out with fever
School's out completely
The Donots' song "School's Out" is a classic ode to the joyous feeling of summer vacation and the liberation from the confines of school. The opening lines "Well, we got no choice, all the girls and boys, making all that noise, 'cause they found new toys" establish the rebellious tone of the song, as the kids are eager to break free from the rules and restrictions of the classroom. The following lines "Well, we can't salute ya, can't find a flag, if that don't suit ya, that's a drag" further underscore the anti-authoritarian sentiment of the song, as the students reject the symbols of authority that they are expected to respect.
The chorus of "School's out for summer, school's out forever, school's been blown to pieces" is a powerful declaration of the students' freedom from the oppressive institution of school. The repetition of "no more pencils, no more books, no more teacher's dirty looks" further emphasizes the release from the laborious tasks and negative attitudes associated with school. The final verse "Well, we got no class, and we got no principles, and we got no innocence, we can't even think of a word that rhymes" reinforces the anarchic tone of the song, as the students reject not just the rules and regulations of school, but also the values and beliefs that it promotes.
Overall, "School's Out" is a raucous celebration of the joys of summer vacation and the rejection of the authoritarian structures of school. The song has become an anthem for students everywhere, who eagerly await the end of another school year.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, we got no choice
We are left with no other alternatives than to do this
All the girls and boys
Every single one of us, regardless of gender or age
Makin' all that noise
Creating a lot of ruckus and commotion
'Cause they found new toys
Because we have discovered something else that interests us more
Well, we can't salute ya
We can't show respect or honor you
Can't find a flag
We cannot find anything to represent or symbolize our loyalty
If that don't suit ya
If that doesn't meet your expectations
That's a drag
It's a bad situation or experience
School's out for summer
The academic term is finished for the summer
School's out forever
We have permanently finished our schooling
School's been blown to pieces
Our education has been destroyed or dismantled
No more pencils
We no longer need writing tools for classwork
No more books
We have no further need for textbooks and supplementary reading materials
No more teacher's dirty looks
We no longer have to deal with unpleasant stares or disapproving glances from teachers
Well, we got no class
We are rude, impolite and behave badly
And we got no principles
We have no morals or values we hold inherent to us
And we got no innocence
We have lost our naivety and purity in thought and action
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
We cannot come up with a creative, matching word to use in our expressions
Out 'til fall
We'll be out of school until autumn
We might not go back at all
There's a chance we may never return to school
School's out with fever
We are excited and enthusiastic about finishing school
School's out completely
We are fully finished with school, no looking back
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.