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
So Long
Donots Lyrics
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The world looks better
With the lights out
This is our time now
To create and invent
We can be giants now
So let's wait for the blackout
To believe and pretend
Who's to hold up the sky if not you and I?
So long, so long, so long
Who's to tame the volcanoes on mountains high?
So long, so long, so long, so long
Put the knife down
Don't you cut your own heart out
I need you alive now
Learn to hold your own hand
Come to life now
Let's leave before sundown
This is our time now
Put an end to an end
Who's to hold up the sky if not you and I?
So long, so long, so long
Who's to tame the volcanoes on mountains high?
So long, so long, so long
Just how long does it take to drink oceans dry?
So long, so long, so long
And every storm has got its own eye
So long, so long, so long, so long
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Who's to hold up the sky if not you and I?
So long, so long, so long
Who's to tame the volcanoes on mountains high?
So long, so long, so long
Just how long does it take to drink oceans dry?
So long, so long, so long
And someday we'll say goodbye to goodbye
So long, so long, so long, sail on
Hold on, hold on
So long, so long, so long
Hold on, hold on
So long, so long, so long
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
The song "So Long" by Donots talks about taking risks and facing challenges, even when it seems like everything is against you. The lyrics urge listeners to close their eyes, wait for the darkness, and believe that now is the time to create and invent without fear. The chorus features a series of rhetorical questions that call out the need for individuals to take responsibility and action to make the world a better place. The bridge emphasizes the importance of self-care and camaraderie, with the line "Learn to hold your own hand" urging listeners to be kind to themselves while still reaching out to connect with others. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the phrase "Hold on" repeated multiple times, indicating that even though the road may be long and difficult, perseverance is key.
Interestingly, the song was released in Germany in 2008 under the title "Satisfying The Bloodlust" and was only translated into English for its international release in 2009. The Donots have cited their influences as being bands like Foo Fighters and Nirvana, which is evident in the driving rhythm and catchy guitar riffs. The song was featured in the video game "FIFA 10" and has been used as a rallying cry for various social and political causes around the world. The music video for "So Long" was shot in Berlin and features footage of the band performing live alongside clips of post-World War II Germany.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut your eyes now
Close your eyes to shut out the world
The world looks better
Without the lights, the world looks better
With the lights out
Without the lights, the world looks better
This is our time now
Now is the time to create and invent
To create and invent
Now is the time to create and invent
We can be giants now
We have the power to be great and successful now
So let's wait for the blackout
Let's wait for the darkness to embrace our ideas
To believe and pretend
Now is the time to be positive and hopeful
Who's to hold up the sky if not you and I?
We are the only ones capable of handling the heavy burden of life
So long, so long, so long
Goodbye
Who's to tame the volcanoes on mountains high?
We are the only ones that can control the chaos in life
Put the knife down
Don't hurt yourself
Don't you cut your own heart out
Don't hurt yourself or give up on life
I need you alive now
I need you to be alive and present in this moment
Learn to hold your own hand
Learn to take care of yourself and be independent
Come to life now
Start living and enjoying life
Let's leave before sundown
Let's leave this place before it gets dark
Put an end to an end
Stop the cycle of negativity and self-harm
Just how long does it take to drink oceans dry?
It's impossible to drink oceans dry, implying that some things are beyond our power
And every storm has got its own eye
Even in the midst of chaos, there is always calmness
Hold on, hold on
Don't give up
Someday we'll say goodbye to goodbye
We will overcome the negativity and sadness in our life
Sail on
Keep moving forward
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ingo Knollmann, Guido Knollmann, Alexander Siedenbiedel, Jan Dirk Poggemann, Eike Herwig
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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27.11. BERLIN
28.11. BERLIN
29.11. HAMBURG
30.11. HAMBURG
04.12. MÜNCHEN
05.12. MÜNCHEN
06.12. WIESBADEN
07.12. WIESBADEN - mittags
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[Verse 1 - Ingo]
Shut your eyes now
The world looks better with the lights out
This is our time now
To create and invent
[Verse 1 - Frank]
We can be giants now
So let's wait for the blackout
This is our time now
To believe and pretend
[Chorus]
Who's to hold up the sky if not you and I?
So long, so long, so long
Who's to tame the volcanoes on mountains high?
So long, so long, so long, so long
[Verse 2]
Put the knife down
Don't you cut your own heart out
I need you alive now
Learn to hold your own hand
Come to life now
Let's leave before sundown
This is our time now
Put an end to an end
[Chorus]
Who's to hold up the sky if not you and I?
So long, so long, so long
Who's to tame the volcanoes on mountains high?
So long, so long, so long
Just how long does it take to drink oceans dry?
So long, so long, so long
And every storm has got its own eye
So long, so long, so long, so long
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
[Chorus]
Who's to hold up the sky if not you and I?
So long, so long, so long
Who's to tame the volcanoes on mountains high?
So long, so long, so long
Just how long does it take to drink oceans dry?
So long, so long, so long
And someday we'll say goodbye to goodbye
So long, so long, so long, sail on
Hold on, hold on
So long, so long, so long
Hold on, hold on
So long, so long, so long
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
@DonotsTV
»30 Jahre DONOTS« TOUR
Tickets: https://donots.merchcowboy.com
27.11. BERLIN
28.11. BERLIN
29.11. HAMBURG
30.11. HAMBURG
04.12. MÜNCHEN
05.12. MÜNCHEN
06.12. WIESBADEN
07.12. WIESBADEN - mittags
07.12. WIESBADEN - abends
11.12. KÖLN
12.12. KÖLN
@deptheffekt
One of the most underrated Songs in this genre.
@amecheu
This is the best song in the whole universe 😂 SO LONG, SAIL ON
@trigg2803
Maybe ever imo…
@rolandfelbinger2001
Definitiv das beste Lied um ein Konzert zu beenden, die Band ist fertig, die Crowd singt weiter und weiter und weiter.....
@Jan_Wetzel
Roland Felbinger war auf dem diesjährigen Highfield Festival Gänsehaut pur!
@lukaspaulukat3797
@@Jan_Wetzel äaäaaaaäaaäaäa!!!!!a!!!äää!!!!!!!Äaa!!°°°aäAA!!Aaaä!aaaaaaasaaasaaassaaäsaaaaaaa1aäa
@loxley9398
Kann ich bestätigen…am Toten Hosen Konzert letzten Samstag in Zürich, Letzigrund waren sie auch als Vorgruppe. Ich stelle mir das schwierig vor wenn es noch am späteren Nachmittag ist und das Stadium noch nicht wirklich voll ist. Sie haben aber echt gute Stimmung verbreitet und ebenfalls dieses Lied zum Schluss ihres Auftrittes gespielt. War ein echter Gänsehaut-Moment🥳
@aviallejongleur
Da bin ich nach schlappen 6 Jahren seit Veröffentlichung nun diesem Song auch mal begegnet.
Wie gut ist Der denn bitte? HAMMER!!!
@xXAlmdudlerXx
Hah 11 Jahre :)