1) Hardcore/Punk band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 artists named "Douglas
1) Hardcore/Punk band from the UK.
2) Chilean pop singer.
3) Rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
4) Greek AOR / Rock band
5) Hardcore producer from Birmingham, UK.
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1.- Douglas had a knack for writing songs with hooks that could land whales whilst retaining a hardcore sentiment coupled with energy and emotion. Live performances were a frenetic mass of raw energy, chaos and positive belief in what they did, leading to slots on the Warped Tour and supporting Lostprophets on their 2003 UK tour. After their most successful headline tour to date, changing personal priorities lead to Douglas splitting up. Jamie from the band recently joined Boom In The Diamond Industry. They recently reformed for a one-off performance supporting thisGIRL at their last ever gig in Cardiff in January 2007.
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2.- Chilean pop singer Douglas started getting involved in music at the age of 18, having the opportunity to get into show business in 1993 by participating in a music contest called Generaciуn 93 at local TV show Venga Conmigo. After signing up to Sony Music, his debut album, called Cariño Malo, was released, followed by Sigo Romantico, issued in April of 1999. The year after, Douglas was invited to perform at Viña del Mar's Festival in recognition to his talent and growing popularity. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide
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3. Douglas is a Pittsburgh, PA rock n' roll band currently revamping their style and sound. The band's line-up seems to be forever in flux, but current members include Jeff Bets, the brains behind the band as well as the lyricist, guitarist, and back-up vocals, Melissa Beall, lead vocals, and Chris Fazio, lead guitar, bass.
They have released one album, Yankee Bluegrass. "YANKEE BLUEGRASS showcases a sort of innocent gameness to try anything -- swingin' horns, three-chord rock, acoustic ballads, surfy guitar solos, even a little twang -- that's oddly affecting" “A free-and-easy romp through alt country and playful pop, punctuated by Jeff Bets’ old-timey harmonica... The music’s summery vibe should sound perfect right about this time of year”.
- 7/11/07, -12/10/08, Pittsburgh City Paper
Since returning from the East-coast tour, the band is on a brief hiatus.
Douglas can be contacted, listened to, and purchased on their Myspace. http://www.myspace.com/yankeebluegrass
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4. A Greek hard rock/AOR band. They released two albums. State Of Rock in 1987, and Mad in 1991.
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5. Douglas (Jamie Gough) is a hardcore producer based in Birmingham, UK. Having produced for quite a few years he has had releases on imprints such as Nu Energy, Stamina Records and Watchtower Records.
Block and Fall
Douglas Lyrics
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To shine, to snarl, to speak, to spit, to tear about,
And then to block these fumes or choke and fall.
Carried up and out of my own stubborn wreck,
Sinking like a ship.
Pleased to cut out the lace that ties a headache hear,
Banking on every future break to get you out and clear.
Carried up and out of my own stubborn wreck,
Smoking all your soul, trying to find a main course
To feed a goal, i'm not standing around to see me fall
Or hear you lie this time, no chance a chance is what
I need to breathe we bleed to keep us here.
Turn around to hear these adolescent drones.
Sheriff take me out.
Mechanic mouths are quicker now so,
These shoes are go fast boy and move me from this crammed chicken shit filled pen,
My pen is useful here and is sincere.
The lyrics to Douglas's song "Block and Fall" speak of the singer's tumultuous state of mind, taking the listener on a journey of self-discovery and growth. The first few lines speak of being immersed in deep thought, where the singer is lost in his own world, trying to make sense of things. He describes his emotions as being intense and powerful, capable of both shining and snarling, speaking and spitting, tearing about and blocking the fumes.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about being carried up and out of his stubborn wreck, like a ship sinking in rough waters. He talks about cutting out the lace that ties a headache hear, perhaps referring to getting rid of the things that no longer serve him. He talks about banking on every future break to get him out and clear, displaying an optimistic outlook despite the difficult situation he finds himself in.
The singer yearns for a chance, a new opportunity that will help him breathe and keep him going. The song ends with the singer reflecting on the adolescent drones he hears around him and the need to move away from the chicken shit filled pen he's in. He acknowledges that his pen, his creativity, is useful and sincere, and he hopes to find a way to channel it effectively.
Overall, the song captures the struggles of a person trying to navigate through life and find their place in the world. It speaks to the importance of perseverance and optimism in the face of challenges and a need to find one's voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Snapped and linked by vivid musing,
Inspired and connected by strong and colorful thoughts,
To shine, to snarl, to speak, to spit, to tear about,
To exhibit various emotions and behaviors, from happy to angry and everything in between,
And then to block these fumes or choke and fall.
And then to either suppress these emotions or be overwhelmed by them.
Carried up and out of my own stubborn wreck,
Escaping from my own difficult and unyielding situation,
Sinking like a ship.
Failing and descending like a ship that is sinking.
Pleased to cut out the lace that ties a headache hear,
Happily removing the cause of my pain and discomfort,
Banking on every future break to get you out and clear.
Counting on every opportunity to help you escape and be free,
Carried up and out of my own stubborn wreck,
Once again, escaping from my own difficult situation,
Sinking like a ship and high as fuck,
Failing badly and under the influence of drugs,
Smoking all your soul, trying to find a main course
Consuming all of your essence, trying to discover the main path,
To feed a goal, i'm not standing around to see me fall
To fuel a purpose, I refuse to remain idle and watch myself fail.
Or hear you lie this time, no chance a chance is what
Or hear you deceive me again, I need an opportunity to succeed.
I need to breathe we bleed to keep us here.
I need to breathe to survive, and our shared struggles keep us alive and together.
Turn around to hear these adolescent drones.
Look back to listen to these immature voices.
Sheriff take me out.
Please rescue me from this situation.
Mechanic mouths are quicker now so,
People are better at fixing problems through words these days, so,
These shoes are go fast boy and move me from this crammed chicken shit filled pen,
These shoes are designed for speed and should help me escape this cramped and dirty place,
My pen is useful here and is sincere.
My writing tool is valuable here and its message is heartfelt.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.