Doro was born in Düsseldorf, NRW, West Germany on 3 June 1964, as the only child of Walter, a truck driver, and Barbara Pesch. Doro's first memory of rock music is the song "Lucille" by Little Richard, which she sang when she was three years old. She learned to play piano and started singing at the age of ten years, when she was exposed to the glam rock of bands like T. Rex, The Sweet and Slade. In 1980, she was accepted in her first band called Snakebite, which was playing rock music in a Düsseldorf basement used as rehearsal space by many other underground groups. The first recording with Doro on vocals was a cheap 7-track demo released by Snakebite for promotion. When Snakebite disbanded in 1981, Doro went on to sing for the garage bands Beast and Attack, before forming Warlock with Peter Szigeti, Rudy Graf, Thomas Studier, and Michael Eurich in 1982
After Warlock underwent many personnel changes, Pesch was the only remaining original member of the band. After changing her record label, she released in 1989 the fifth album as Doro, as the former label owned the trademark on the Warlock name.
Pesch now pursues a solo career and lives in New York City. 2004 album Classic Diamonds was a collaboration with The Classic Night Orchestra which reworked some of her earlier songs. Fear No Evil released in 2009 saw a brief return to the US and currently touring Europe celebrating 25 Years in Rock with a full fledged DVD out on Nuclear Blast.
She released her first album in six years, Forever Warriors - Forever United, on 17 August 2018, entering in many charts worldwide.
Her band at the moment:
Doro Pesch (1988–present) – lead vocals
Stefan Herkenhoff (2021) – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Johnny Dee (1993–1995, 1998–present) – drums, backing vocals
Bill Hudson (2021) – guitars
Bas Maas (2009–present) – guitars, backing vocals
Studio and live albums, EPs and DVDs
Force Majeure (1989)
Doro (1990)
Rare Diamonds (1991)
True at Heart (1991)
Angels Never Die (1993)
DORO Live - Angels Never Die Tour '93 (1993)
Machine II Machine (1995)
A Whiter Shade of Pale (1995)
Machine II Machine: Electric Club Mixes (EP) (1995)
Love Me in Black (1998)
Love Me in Black (EP) (1998)
The Ballads (1998)
Best Of (1998)
WARLOCK - Earthshaker Rock (1999)
Ich Will Alles (EP) (2000)
Calling the Wild (2000)
White Wedding (EP) (2001)
Fight (2002)
Doro Pesch and Warlock: Live (Dvd) (2002)
Für Immer (Dvd) (2003)
Let Love Rain on Me (EP) (2004)
Classic Diamonds (2004)
Classic Diamonds: The Dvd (2004)
We're Like Thunder (EP) (2005)
In Liebe Und Freundschaft (EP) (2005)
Warrior Soul (2006)
20 Years – A Warrior Soul (2006)
All We Are - The Fight (EP) (2007)
Anthems for the Champion - The Queen (EP) (2007)
Metal Queen – B-Sides & Rarities (2007)
Celebrate (The Night of the Warlock) (EP) (2008)
Fear No Evil (2009)
Herzblut (EP) (2009)
25 Years In Rock... And Still Going Strong (Box) (2010)
Merry Metal X-Mas - Doro feat. Onkel Tom Angelripper (2010)
Under My Skin - A Fine Selection Of Doro Classics (2012)
Raise Your Fist In The Air(EP) (2012)
Raise Your Fist (2012)
Doro live @ Wacken Open Air 2013 (Dvd) (2013)
Raise Your Fist (30 Years Anniversary) (2014)
World Gone Wild (6 Discs Box) (2015)
Greatest Hits (2016)
Love's Gone To Hell (2016)
Strong And Proud - 30 Years Of Rock (Dvd) (2016)
I Am What I Am (2017)
Für Immer - Deutsche Songs, Balladen und Raritäten (2017)
For Metal - Live At Rock Hard Festival 2015 (2018)
With The Classic Night Orchestra - Classic Diamonds (2018)
Forever Warriors, Forever United (2018)
Backstage to Heaven (EP) (2019)
Magic Diamonds - Best of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures (2020)
Triumph And Agony Live (2021)
Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud (2023)
Now Or Never
Doro Lyrics
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The nights are strange I need to hold ya'
I wait for you for the longest time now
Cos' only you can ease my mind
I see the signs of true disaster
Fear for life but I can't run much faster
Time to stop and smell the roses
Time to love before we lose it
Love me now like no other
Give me hope in my darkest hour
I'll make you feel tonight forever
Stay with me It's now or never
Take my love like no other
I'll give you hope in the darkest hour
I'll make you feel tonight forever
Come with me it's now or never
It's getting late and getting colder
The nights are strange I need to hold ya'
I wait for you for the longest time now
Cos' only you can ease my mind
I see the signs of true disaster
Fear for life but I can't run much faster
Do you see what it's all about
I feel the time is running out
Love me now like no other
Give me hope in my darkest hour
I'll make you feel tonight forever
Stay with me It's now or never
Take my love like no other
I'll give you hope in the darkest hour
I'll make you feel tonight forever
Come with me it's now or never
Love me now it's now or never
Love me now in my darkest hour
The lyrics of Doro's song Now or Never convey a sense of urgency and the desire to embrace love before it's too late. The opening lines capture the feeling of a chilly, ominous night, and the longing to be with someone special. The singer waits for her love interest, suggesting that she has been yearning for them for a while. The lines "only you can ease my mind" and "I see the signs of true disaster, fear for life but I can't run much faster" indicate that the singer is going through a difficult time and needs the comfort of loving and being loved.
As the song progresses, the chorus emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and loving without hesitation. "Love me now like no other, give me hope in my darkest hour" conveys the need for unwavering support and love, especially during tough times. The singer promises to reciprocate the love by making their love interest feel special and cherished, quite possibly for the rest of their lives. The line "Do you see what it's all about, I feel the time is running out" suggests that the stakes are high, and they need to act fast before it's too late.
In conclusion, Doro's song Now or Never is a poignant love ballad that encourages people to embrace love without reservation, especially when going through tough times. The song effectively captures the sense of urgency and the need for love and companionship during times of crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting late and getting colder
The situation is becoming more urgent and difficult.
The nights are strange I need to hold ya'
The current surroundings are unfamiliar and unsettling, and the singer craves comfort.
I wait for you for the longest time now
The singer has been patiently waiting for the person they love to reciprocate their feelings, but it has been a long time.
Cos' only you can ease my mind
The artist believes that the only way to find peace is to be with the person they love.
I see the signs of true disaster
The artist is aware of potential danger or doom in the future.
Fear for life but I can't run much faster
The singer is afraid for their life, but they feel trapped and unable to escape the situation.
Time to stop and smell the roses
It's time to slow down and appreciate the good things in life.
Time to love before we lose it
The artist believes that love should be cherished and not taken for granted, as it could be lost at any moment.
Love me now like no other
The artist wants to be loved intensely and uniquely.
Give me hope in my darkest hour
The artist needs someone to give them hope and comfort in their time of need.
I'll make you feel tonight forever
The singer wants to make a memorable and lasting impression on the person they love.
Stay with me It's now or never
The artist wants the person they love to stay by their side, and they feel that time is running out.
Take my love like no other
The singer wants the person they love to accept their love in a special and unique way.
I'll give you hope in the darkest hour
The singer promises to be a source of hope and comfort for the person they love, even in the toughest times.
Come with me it's now or never
The singer is urging the person they love to take action and be with them, as time is running out.
Do you see what it's all about
The artist wants to know if the person they love understands the urgency and importance of the situation.
I feel the time is running out
The artist believes that time is quickly running out, and action needs to be taken soon.
Love me now it's now or never
The singer reiterates that they want to be loved now, before it's too late.
Love me now in my darkest hour
The singer is asking to be loved and supported during their most difficult times.
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