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.
Drinking Alone
Douglas Lyrics
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Reminisce on what has past,
Where you've been and who you've met,
What you've seen, it may not be a lot to me,
It may not be a lot to me, but i still feel for you.
You take your drink, don't say a word,
You sit there on your own as straight as possible,
I wonder what you think about
And who you are.
The song Drinking Alone by Douglas is a melancholic reflection of the past, the present, and the people we once knew. The first verse opens with the image of a red-faced and empty glass, a symbol of both consumption and emptiness. The singer then asks the person they're addressing to look back on what has passed, to remember where they've been and who they've met. The singer acknowledges that what this person has seen might not mean much to them, but they still feel for them. It's an admission of empathy, a poignant expression of understanding.
The second verse paints a picture of the person drinking alone. They don't say a word, and they sit there as straight as possible, almost as if their posture is a facade to mask their inner turmoil. The singer wonders where everybody has gone and muses about whether this person knows anyone anymore. The conversation then shifts inward, as the singer wonders what this person thinks about and who they are. There's a sense of alienation and isolation that permeates the song, as if we're all just disconnected entities, struggling to find a sense of belonging.
Overall, Drinking Alone is a haunting portrayal of loneliness and introspection, a slow-burning ballad that captures the fragility of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Red faced, empty glass,
The person is red-faced, having finished their drink or drinks.
Reminisce on what has past,
The person is recalling events or experiences that have already occurred.
Where you've been and who you've met,
The person is remembering the places they have visited and the people they have interacted with.
What you've seen, it may not be a lot to me,
The person recognizes that their experiences may not be significant to others.
It may not be a lot to me, but i still feel for you.
Despite not fully understanding the person's experiences, the artist still empathizes with them.
You take your drink, don't say a word,
The person is silently drinking, not engaging in conversation.
You sit there on your own as straight as possible,
The person is sitting up straight by themselves.
Where has everybody gone, don't you know anyone anymore?
The person is wondering where everyone else has gone, and if the person knows anyone there anymore.
I wonder what you think about
The artist is curious about the person's thoughts.
And who you are.
The artist is also curious about the person's identity.
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.