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

Solid Gold
Donots Lyrics

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Golden rule,
Don't ever rust
Like solid gold
We treat out trust
Every don't
Is still a must
Don't grow old,
Don't turn to dust

We sing
Oooooooooooh
Oooooooooooh
We can go anywhere
We can go anywhere
Oooooooooooh
Oooooooooooh
We can go anywhere
We can go anywhere

Golden rules
Won't ever rust
Like solid gold
We treat our trust
Stand by me,
Don't ever come undone
Stand by me,
Cause the proudest lungs are the loudest ones

So sing
Oooooooooooh
Oooooooooooh
We can go anywhere
We can go anywhere
Oooooooooooh
Oooooooooooh
We can go anywhere
We can go anywhere
Oooooooooooh
Oooooooooooh
Golden rules,
Don't ever rust
Oooooooooooh
Oooooooooooh
Golden rules

Won't ever rust,
No

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donots's song Solid Gold refer to the importance of trust and loyalty in relationships, seen as "golden rules" that shouldn't ever rust. The song encourages listeners to stand by each other and not let anything come undone, highlighting the strength and impact of support and unity. The repetition of the phrase "we can go anywhere" reinforces the idea of limitless potential and possibilities that arise from maintaining solid, unbreakable connections.

This song seems to be a nod towards meaningful friendships and the band's own strong bonds, as the Donots have been making music together for over two decades. The idea of the golden rule, treating others how you would like to be treated, is also clear in the lyrics, reflecting a sense of compassion and empathy for others. While the song also notes that every "don't" is still a must, suggesting that setting boundaries and acknowledging limits is just as important as showing support.

Line by Line Meaning

Golden rule,
It is important to have guiding principles to live by.

Don't ever rust
These principles should remain consistent and unwavering.

Like solid gold
Guiding principles are valuable and precious.

We treat our trust
We must honor our commitments and stay true to our word.

Every don't
There are things we must avoid doing if we want to stick to our principles.

Is still a must
These boundaries cannot be compromised.

Don't grow old,
We must stay young at heart and keep our enthusiasm alive.

Don't turn to dust
We must not lose our spark and fade away.

We sing
We express ourselves through music.

Oooooooooooh
This is a vocalization of emotion and excitement.

We can go anywhere
We have the freedom to explore and be adventurous.