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
Simple
Donots Lyrics
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You've got something to lean on
It can't be all that bad
When you're down on the ground
You can't fall much further down
So get back on your feet instead
Hope dies last
You'll see you can't lose what you never had
It's as simple as that
When you're alone
make the choice on your own
Forget those voices in your head
And when you get burnt
another lesson gets learnt
That's something you should not regret
Hope dies last
Put yourself to the test
You'll see you can't lose what you never had
It's as simple as that
As simple as that
My friend
My friend
My friend
My friend
Hope dies last
Put yourself to the test
You'll see you can't lose what you never had now
Life's a drag
So try and make the best
Of every time they stab you in the back, yeah
Hope dies last
Hope dies last
But you can't lose what you never had
It's as simple as that
As simple as that
My friend
The Donots song Simple is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to get back up when they're knocked down. The lyrics express that even when life seems to be at its worst and there doesn't appear to be any hope left, we can still find a way to turn things around. The opening lines suggest that even though our back is against the wall, we still have something to lean on. This could be interpreted as a support system or something more abstract like inner strength. The song emphasizes that it's important to make the choice to keep going, to put ourselves to the test, and not to listen to the negative voices in our head.
The chorus employs a powerful message, emphasizing that hope dies last and that we can't lose what we never had. This reminds us that even though we might have an expectation in our mind of what our life should be like, we can't lose what we never actually had. It's important to take a step back and reassess what's truly important to us, to learn from our mistakes, to be grateful for what we do have and to try and make the best of every difficult situation. Despite the message being relatively simple, the song has a profound effect that is likely to resonate with anyone who is struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
Your back's to the wall
You are in a tough situation, with limited options.
You've got something to lean on
You have something or someone to rely on, even in difficult times.
It can't be all that bad
Things may seem bad, but there is always room for improvement.
When you're down on the ground
When you have hit rock bottom, there is only one way to go - up.
You can't fall much further down
When you have reached the lowest point, there is little left to lose.
So get back on your feet instead
Take action and start moving forward, rather than staying stuck in a bad situation.
Hope dies last
Never give up hope, because it is often the last thing to go in difficult times.
Put yourself to the test
Challenge yourself and push yourself beyond your limits.
You'll see you can't lose what you never had
Don't worry about losing something that you never had in the first place.
When you're alone
When you are on your own, you need to make your own decisions and take responsibility for your actions.
Make the choice on your own
Take control of your life and make your own decisions.
Forget those voices in your head
Don't let your doubts and fears hold you back from achieving your goals.
And when you get burnt
When you experience failure or disappointment, learn from it and move on.
Another lesson gets learnt
Every failure or mistake is an opportunity to learn and grow.
That's something you should not regret
Don't beat yourself up over past mistakes or failures; use them as a learning experience.
Life's a drag
Life can be hard and difficult at times.
So try and make the best
Despite the hardships, try to make the most of every situation.
Of every time they stab you in the back, yeah
Use every negative experience as motivation to work harder and overcome obstacles.
But you can't lose what you never had
Don't worry about losing something that was never truly yours to begin with.
It's as simple as that
The solution to many problems may be simpler than you think.
My friend
A term of endearment or camaraderie, used to show that the singer is speaking directly to the listener.
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrMegafischli
First!:-)