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
Superhero
Donots Lyrics
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The cheapest thrills tonight
Hello, what's up, good-bye
Everyone's cool
But nothing feels alright
Until I finally get you on the phone
To tell you that I'm feeling down
My hero
Won't you come and save my day?
My hero
Let's talk the night away
My hero
Please alleviate the hurt
My hero
The two of us against the world
Against the world
They're talking
A thousand words - zero contents
And everyone keeps smiling
A fist in the pocket while shaking hands
The meaning's gone
Everything is gone
Everything is gone
So I finally pick up the pen
To write this letter to my friend
My hero
Won't you come and save my day?
My hero
Let's talk the night away
My hero
Please alleviate the hurt
My hero
The two of us against the world
Against the world
Everything is gone
So I finally get you on the phone
To tell you that I'm coming home
My hero
Won't you come and save my day?
My hero
Let's talk the night away
My hero
Please alleviate the hurt
My hero
The two of us against the world
My hero
Won't you come and save my day?
My hero
Let's talk the night away
My hero
Please alleviate the hurt
My hero
The two of us against the world
Against the world
The Donots' "Superhero" is a powerful song about feeling lost and disconnected in a world that seems to have lost its meaning. The lyrics describe a moment when everything feels wrong and the only thing that can make it better is talking to a friend. The singer of the song is stuck between "the cheapest thrills" and the emptiness of a world where "everyone's cool" but "nothing feels alright." He longs for someone to come and save him, to alleviate his hurt and be his hero.
The song contrasts the meaningless chatter of others with the deep connection he feels to his friend, who is his true hero. The singer writes a letter to his friend, and finally, when he feels like everything is gone, he gets him on the phone to tell him he is coming home. The two of them are against the world, and that is enough to make everything better.
Overall, "Superhero" is a poignant portrayal of the need for human connection in a world that feels meaningless. Through its lyrics, the song inspires hope that even in the darkest moments, someone can be a hero to us and help us find our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck between The cheapest thrills tonight
Feeling lost and stuck in a cycle of meaningless actions for temporary happiness
Hello, what's up, good-bye Everyone's cool But nothing feels alright
Interacting with people who seem to have it all together, but still feeling a sense of emptiness
Until I finally get you on the phone To tell you that I'm feeling down
Reaching out to a friend for emotional support in a time of need
My hero Won't you come and save my day?
Asking for help and support from a trusted friend
My hero Let's talk the night away
Requesting extended conversation and support from a friend
My hero Please alleviate the hurt
Begging for help to lessen emotional pain
My hero The two of us against the world Against the world
Recognizing the strength and importance of friendship in facing life's challenges
They're talking A thousand words - zero contents And everyone keeps smiling A fist in the pocket while shaking hands
Observing superficial interactions where people speak without truly saying anything and hiding any negative emotions
The meaning's gone Everything is gone Everything is gone
Feeling a loss of purpose and hope
So I finally pick up the pen To write this letter to my friend
Choosing to express emotions through writing to a trusted friend
So I finally get you on the phone To tell you that I'm coming home
Sharing good news with a close friend
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eike Herwig, Guido Knollmann, Ingo Knollmann, Jan Dirk Poggemann, Alexander Siedenbiedel
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David Boruzs
First heard this when I was 13, now I'm 29 and I still like the fact that Mike Dirnt played in a german band too
Gretev1
I don‘t get it. Did Mike Dirnt actually play in this band? Or another German band I don‘t know of?
amorningofsleep
Never stop loving this.
M0KS32
pocket rock! erstes album in meinem schrank. und heute immernoch genial :D
starbaer
Das Lied passt extrem zu denen, zumindest für diejenigen die schon seit 10 Jahren Donots hören und nicht erst seit ein paar Wochen!! Man merkt vielleicht, dass die Band eine lange Entwicklung hinter sich hat ;)
fischohnefell
Hammer, dass das schon 10 Jahre alt ist...kommt mir vor, als wär's gestern gewesen. Genauso gut hab ich es nämlich auch immer im Ohr. Donots FOREVER !!!
star fox
22 Jahre 🥲
Srh Thl
Wie ich es Liebe ! Jungs, ihr seid die geilsten ! :)
1993dinchen
ich höre gerade das lied zum ersten mal und ich muss sagen nichts schlecht :) find ich echt super
schoolmystar
Einfach klasse dieser Song!