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), João Quintanilha (Bass) and João 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 Gyöngyös, 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 (도로시) was a South Korean pop group. They debuted shortly after debut due to unknown reasons.
Shelter
Dorothy Lyrics
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I'm a freight train
Ain't the right way
But it's the only way I know
So when my bones come tumblin' in
I did it to myself
Will you still let me in
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
From myself
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
From myself
From myself
I'm a world of pain
And you're a safe place
When I run away
You're the only home I know
I'm still runnin'
I'm still runnin'
So when my bones come tumblin' in
Oh I did it to myself
Will you still let me in
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
From myself
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
From myself
From myself
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Cause I need shelter
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
From myself
Cause when my bones come tumblin' in
Oh I did it to myself
Will you still let me in
Will you still let me in
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
From myself
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
Will you give me shelter
From myself
From myself
Cause I'm a hurricane
I'm a freight train
In the song Shelter by Dorothy, the singer is acknowledging that they are destructive to themselves and possibly to others, likening themselves to a hurricane and a freight train. They recognize that this behavior isn't the right way to live, but it's the only way that they know. Yet, amidst this inner turmoil, the singer feels safe with their significant other. They see their partner as a home and a shelter, a refuge from themselves. The repeated plea to their lover to "give [them] shelter, from myself" shows a desire for someone to help them cope with these self-destructive tendencies, and to help them find a way to live more peacefully.
The lyrics convey a sense of surrender, as the singer recognizes that they have brought this pain upon themselves. They don't want to be turned away by their lover for their flaws, but rather want to be taken in and loved despite them. The use of the phrase "bones come tumblin' in" recalls an image of destruction and chaos, as if the singer is a runaway train that has finally come to a screeching halt. Ultimately, the song is a plea for support, understanding, and love, in the face of internal turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
i'm a hurricane
I am a force of nature, powerful and uncontrollable.
i'm a freight train
I am unstoppable and moving quickly, with no regard for what's in my path.
ain't the right way
I know I'm not doing things the best way, but I can't seem to change.
but it's the only way i know
This is the only way I have learned to cope with my pain and emotions.
so when my bones come tumblin' in
When I inevitably crash and burn, and all my weaknesses are exposed.
i did it to myself
I knew what I was doing, and I am the one responsible for my own pain.
will you still let me in
Even though I've messed up, will you still accept me and love me?
will you give me shelter
Will you provide me with the emotional support and comfort that I so desperately need?
from myself
Help me escape from my own self-destructive tendencies.
i'm a world of pain
I am carrying a lot of emotional baggage and trauma.
and you're a safe place
You are a source of comfort and stability for me.
when i run away
When I try to escape my problems and my past.
you're the only home i know
You are the constant in my life, the one I can always turn to.
i'm still runnin'
I am still trying to escape my pain and problems, even though I know I can't run forever.
ooh ooh ooh
Expressing the depth of my emotions and my need for comfort.
cause i need shelter
I am admitting that I can't do this alone, I need help and support.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOROTHY MARTIN, MARK JACKSON, IAN SCOTT
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