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
Yestertomorrow
Donots Lyrics
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But we're moving into different directions
I question your ethics you don't understand mine
In each of interests you don'see the atraction
Get out of my face, just leave me alone
I don't want your embrace it's like touching a stone
You know that i know that we wouldn't change for each other
There ain't no fellow feelings, you ain't my brother
You don't like my socks , i don't like your hair
You don't like my spaghetti, i dont like your stare
You hate my mum, i hate your friend
You want to use me for sex, i'd rather use may hand (?!)
You like rick astley , we play ska (not??)
In ear a shirt, you wear a wonder-bra(????!!!)
We're too different, no doubt about that
Your hairy ass is gonna drive me mad
Because yestertomorrow it's the same as today
And i'll be the same next week, nexth month , next life
It's just a fact that we won't get alone
And our contact will cause us nothing but strife
In Donots's song Yestertomorrow, the singer is expressing their frustration with someone they used to know. The first few lines suggest that they may have started out on the same path, but they have since diverged and are going in completely different directions. The singer questions the other person's ethics, while the other person doesn't understand the singer's interests. The two can't seem to find any common ground, and the singer wants the other person to leave them alone. They don't want to be embraced by the other person, because it's like touching a stone -- there's no warmth or connection there.
As the song continues, the singer lists off a number of things that they don't like about the other person, and vice versa. They don't like each other's hair, stare, friends, or even taste in music. They are just too different, and they know it. The chorus emphasizes that they won't get along, because they are stuck in the same rut of yestertomorrow. Nothing will change, not even in the next life.
Overall, the song seems to be about the difficulty of maintaining a relationship when you have nothing in common with the other person. It's a realization that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can't connect with someone. It's a harsh truth, but one that the singer has come to accept.
Line by Line Meaning
Perhaps it's true that we're on the same road
It's possible that we have similarities in our lives
But we're moving into different directions
However, we are now heading towards different paths
I question your ethics you don't understand mine
I doubt your morals and ethics, and you don't seem to comprehend mine either
In each of interests you don'see the atraction
You're not impressed by my hobbies, and vice versa
Get out of my face, just leave me alone
I need you to get away from me and give me space
I don't want your embrace it's like touching a stone
I refuse your offer to hug or comfort me as it feels cold and unfeeling
You know that i know that we wouldn't change for each other
We both realize that neither of us is willing to compromise for the other
There ain't no fellow feelings, you ain't my brother
There are no similarities or bonds between us, and you're not like a family member to me
Dubdidupdo... (ah forget it!!)
I'm not sure what to say or how to express myself
You don't like my socks , i don't like your hair
You dislike my choice of socks, and I dislike your hairstyle
You don't like my spaghetti, i dont like your stare
You don't appreciate my spaghetti, and I don't like the way you look at me
You hate my mum, i hate your friend
You detest my mother, and I dislike your friend
You want to use me for sex, i'd rather use may hand (?!)
You have sexual intentions towards me, but I prefer to satisfy my urges alone
You like rick astley , we play ska (not??)
You enjoy listening to Rick Astley, but we prefer to play ska music (right?)
In ear a shirt, you wear a wonder-bra(????!!!)
I'm wearing a shirt, and you're wearing a wonder-bra (what?!)
We're too different, no doubt about that
We have such vast differences; there's no denying it
Your hairy ass is gonna drive me mad
I can't stand your hairy backside, and it's getting on my nerves
Because yestertomorrow it's the same as today
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow will be just the same
And i'll be the same next week, nexth month , next life
I'll remain unchanged next week, next month, and even in my next life
It's just a fact that we won't get alone
It's a matter of truth that we won't get along
And our contact will cause us nothing but strife
Our interactions will result in nothing but conflict and trouble
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.