Doopees' music is not easy to describe. Their repertoire contains both Tomita's original works and cover versions of songs by Phil Spector and similar composers. The music is cute and funny beyond all belief, and at times seems to be a full-on parody of J-pop. The songs aren't tied into any particular genre, and that coupled with the strange universe the listener is dragged in makes Doopees something quite special.
Doopees first appeared in 1994 as guest performers on the album Happy Living by Astro Age Steel Orchestra, a side-project of Tomita's. Doopees' debut LP Doopee Time was released in 1995 and their EP Dooits! the following year. The inlay on Doopee Time promised a third album, but it was never completed. 3 tracks that were completed were released in 2006 on Yann Tomita's Forever Yann Music Meme 3 EP. Additionally, there is 1 new track each on the Meme 2 & 4 EPs. As documented in the Forever Yann Music Meme book, the amount of stress in completing another Doopees album was too much for Yann and the project was aborted.
In addition to Mr.Tomita, who uses the alias Dr. Domestic and is in charge of sampling and some live instruments, Doopees features the singing talents of Suzi Kim and Buffalo Daughter's Yumiko Ohno as Caroline Novac.
Caroline No
Doopees Lyrics
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Where is the girl I used to know
How could you lose that happy glow
Oh, Caroline, no
Who took that look away
I remember how you used to say
Youβ²d never change, but that's not true
Break my heart
I really want to go and cry
Itβ²s so sad to watch a sweet thing die
Oh, Caroline, why
Could I ever find in you again
Things that made me love you so much then
Could we ever bring them back
Once they have gone
Oh, Caroline, No (vac)
Dr. Domestic: What's happening to Caroline?
So sensitive, even the breeze is making her heart sway
Caroline, have you caught on?
The Caroline I knew was plain happy
What's happening to Caroline? Mmh
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*Laughter*
The lyrics to Doopees's song "Caroline No" speak to the singer's lament over the transformation of someone they once knew and loved. The lyrics express confusion and sadness over the changes they witness in Caroline. The opening lines, "Where did your long hair go, Where is the girl I used to know" convey the physical and emotional transformation that has taken place. The singer wonders how Caroline could have lost her joyful demeanor and the "happy glow" she once had.
The lyrics also question who or what might be responsible for taking away Caroline's aura and changing her. The singer recalls how Caroline used to claim that she would never change, but now sees the painful truth that this is not the case. The line "Who took that look away, I remember how you used to say" highlights the singer's nostalgia for how Caroline used to be. They express their heartbreak and desire to cry over the loss of the person they once knew, and ask why Caroline has changed.
The lyrics continue to ponder whether the old qualities that made the singer love Caroline so deeply could ever be regained. They ask if it is possible to bring back what is now gone. The final line "Oh, Caroline, No" is a somber declaration of acceptance, signifying that the change in Caroline is irreversible.
Overall, "Caroline No" explores themes of loss, change, and the bittersweet nature of memories. It serves as a reflection on the impact of transformation on relationships and the longing for what was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did your long hair go
What happened to your flowing locks of hair?
Where is the girl I used to know
Where is that familiar girl I once knew?
How could you lose that happy glow
How did you manage to lose that radiant happiness?
Oh, Caroline, no
Oh, Caroline, this is unfortunate
Who took that look away
Who robbed you of that appearance?
I remember how you used to say
I recall you often saying
You'd never change, but that's not true
You claimed you'd always remain the same, but that statement was false
Oh, Caroline, you
Oh, Caroline, it's you
Break my heart
Shatter my heart into pieces
I really want to go and cry
I have an intense desire to find a place and weep
It's so sad to watch a sweet thing die
Witnessing the demise of something so innocent is incredibly sorrowful
Oh, Caroline, why
Oh, Caroline, why is this happening?
Could I ever find in you again
Will I ever discover once more in you
Things that made me love you so much then
The qualities that caused my profound love for you at that time
Could we ever bring them back
Is it possible to restore them?
Once they have gone
Once they have departed
Oh, Caroline, No (vac)
Oh, Caroline, No (vaccuum)
Dr. Domestic: What's happening to Caroline?
Dr. Domestic: What is taking place with Caroline?
So sensitive, even the breeze is making her heart sway
She is so delicate, the gentle wind can even sway her heart
Caroline, have you caught on?
Caroline, have you realized what's going on?
The Caroline I knew was plain happy
The Caroline I knew was simply joyful
What's happening to Caroline? Mmh
What is occurring with Caroline? Mmh
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*Laughter*
*Laughter*
Writer(s): Brian Wilson, Tony Asher
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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