1. … Read Full Bio ↴Dorothy is a name that's been used by several different artists:
1. Dorothy is an American rock band founded in Los Angeles, California, United States. The band is composed of vocalist Dorothy Martin, drummer Dylan Howard, guitarist DJ Black and bassist Gregg Cash. They released their first project, a self-titled EP, in 2014. Rolling Stone deemed them "a band you need to know," and named them #14 on their 50 Best New Artists of 2014 list. On June 24, 2016, Dorothy released their debut album, ROCKISDEAD.
2. Dorothy is a indie rock band from Thailand.
3. Dorothy was a rock band from Portugal. Their line-up included: Fred Matos (Vocals), Pedro Carvalho (Guitar), JoΓ£o Quintanilha (Bass) and JoΓ£o Bonito (Drums). Past members: Nuno Pereira (Drums), Daniel Carvalho (Drums). www.myspace.com/dorothymusic
4. Dorothy was a band that was formed by Gina Birch and Vicky Aspinall (both from post-punk-band The Raincoats). They recorded an album and released a few singles during the eighties.
5.Dorothy (Full name: Dorothy "Max" Prior) was a singer on Industrial Records, who recorded the single "I Confess" that was later collected on The Industrial Records Story. Prior was also a member of the bands Rema-Rema, Psychic TV and The Monochrome Set.
6. Dorothy is a multi-country member rock band, even if they're basically a Korean band. 100% natural-born Korean, Armenian/Swedish mix from California, English Aussie of French Hugenot descent, and Korean-Canadian 2nd generation. Unusual for Korean local band.
7. Dorothy was a three piece grunge band from Missouri that originally formed in 2003. After breaking up in 2005, frontman Trenton Lloyd Mosley and bassist Phillip Pobanz continued playing music together under various projects until 2009, when they decided to reunite Dorothy. The reunion, however, was short lived, and the band ultimately broke up for good. Frontman Trenton Lloyd Mosley has since gone solo, and continues to write and produce music, often collaborating with other artists.
8. Dorothy is a hungarian female rock band from GyΓΆngyΓΆs, Hungary. The band consists of Dodo (lead vocals, bass guitar), Brigi (guitar, vocals) and Klo (drums). The band formed in 2012.
9. Dorothy is a stoner rock band from USA.
10. Dorothy (λλ‘μ) was a South Korean pop group. They debuted shortly after debut due to unknown reasons.
Medicine Man
Dorothy Lyrics
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Set me free and change my ways
Hey you, give me a holler, give me a harbor
What do you say?
Hey you, Medicine Man
Give me what I'm hurting for
Hey you, give me a holler
I can't live like this no more
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Set me free and change my ways
Ooo-oooo-oooo-whooa-oo-oo
Ooo-oooo-oooo-whooa-oo-oo
Hey you, Medicine Man
You know what the broken need
Hey you, I'll give you a dollar to take this pain away from me
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Set me free and change my ways
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Set me free and change my ways
Won't you change my ways?
Hey you, Medicine Man
Ooo-oooo-oo-oo-oo
Hey you, Medicine Man
Ooo-oooo-oo-oo-oo
Oh, oh, what do you say? (whoo-oo-oa)
Oh, oh, what do you say? (whoo-oa)
Oh, oh, what do you say? (who-o-oa)
Set me free and change my ways (change my ways)
Oh, oh, what do you say? (what do you say)
Oh, oh, what do you say? (change my ways)
Oh, oh, what do you say?
Set me free and change my ways
Hey you, Medicine Man
Set me free and change my ways
The song "Medicine Man" by Dorothy seems to be the plea of someone who is struggling to overcome something in their life and is asking for help. The "Medicine Man" is a metaphorical figure who represents someone who can provide healing and guidance. The song opens with the vocalist addressing the Medicine Man, asking to be set free and for their ways to be changed. It can be inferred that the person is tired of the way they've been living and want to break free from their habits, or possibly addiction. The repetition of the line "set me free and change my ways" emphasizes the urgency and desperation of the singer's request.
Later in the song, the singer continues to plead with the Medicine Man, offering him a dollar to take her pain away. The line "you know what the broken need" is a clear indication that the Medicine Man is perceived as the only hope for someone in distress. The song ends with the same repeated plea, emphasizing that the singer is fixated on getting the help they need to change their life.
Overall, the song seems to be about recognizing the need for change in one's life and seeking help from someone who can provide it. The metaphorical Medicine Man is a representation of a higher power or support system that can provide guidance and healing for those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, Medicine Man
Addressing the Medicine Man
Set me free and change my ways
Desiring liberation from current situation and the need for change
Hey you, give me a holler, give me a harbor
Asking for help and seeking refuge
What do you say?
Asking for advice or a solution
Give me what I'm hurting for
Requesting relief from pain or distress
I can't live like this no more
Acknowledging the need for a significant change to the current circumstances
You know what the broken need
Believing that the Medicine Man has knowledge about what is specifically needed to fix the situation
I'll give you a dollar to take this pain away from me
Offering payment in exchange for help in relieving suffering
Won't you change my ways?
Continuing to plea for help
Ooo-oooo-oo-oo-oo
Vocalization without a specific meaning
Whoo-oo-oa
Vocalization without a specific meaning
Change my ways
Reiterating the desire for transformation
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOROTHY MARTIN, MARK JACKSON, IAN SCOTT
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