Originally formed in 1988 as Sub Sub, a dance act who coincided with the rise of the Hacienda and the rave scene from Manchester expanding outwards, they enjoyed moderate success for seven years including the hit single "Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)" (#3 UK), before suffering the disaster of their studio burning down in 1996, taking all their current recordings with them. The experience, tragedy and pressure of that would inspire their name-change, in 1998, to Doves, and ultimately their first full-length album, Lost Souls released in April 2000. "Lost Souls" was a dark, atmospheric effort, full of brooding keyboards and claustrophobic light grooves, yet charted at number 13, mainly due to the top 40 singles, "The Cedar Room", "Catch The Sun" and "The Man Who Told Everything".
Two years later, Doves enjoyed their commercial and critical peak with their second album, The Last Broadcast, which charted at number 1 in the UK charts, spawning a hit single, "There Goes The Fear", which reached number 3 in the chart. "The Last Broadcast" was characterised by huge, spacious recordings, and an overall feeling of euphoria and relief. Two more singles, "Pounding" and "Caught By The River" both charted inside the top 40, and in the summer of 2003, Doves headlined the Other Stage on the last night of the Glastonbury Festival.
Recording problems and writers' block delayed the emergence of their third album, Some Cities, until Spring 2005. This was a return to the more claustrophobic sounds of their debut, though still featured the top 10 single "Black & White Town". "Some Cities" sold well, debuting at #1 on the UK chart, and received some of the band's strongest reviews to date.
Jimi Goodwin and Jez Williams both contributed to other bands in the late 90's, Goodwin played bass for Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr's band Electronic on their 1999 album Twisted Tenderness and Williams played guitar on Saint Etienne's albums, 1998's Good Humor, 2000's Sound of Water and finally 2002's Finisterre.
2009 saw the release of 'Kingdom of Rust' and a tour to support, soon followed by 'The Places Between', a greatest hits album - also released as a double album with DVD compilation of singles, non-single releases and remixes.
The band is on a break from recording, according to an interview with The Daily Record. Jimi Goodwin stated: "It's nice just to have a bit of breathing space... We just wanted to get off that whole album-tour-album-tour treadmill. None of us are ready to face going into the studio for another two years. This is wiping the slate clean, we have nothing else in the vaults now. That is it. Whatever we do from now on will be a new start."
On 2 October 2012, EMI International released a Doves anthology titled 5 Album Set featuring all four studio albums from Lost Souls to Kingdom of Rust and the 2003 re-issue of Lost Sides.
It has been announced that Jimi Goodwin will support British band Elbow on their Spring 2014 tour of the United Kingdom.
There Goes The Fear
Doves Lyrics
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We're out of here
Out of heartache
Along with fear
There goes the fear again
There goes the fear
And cars speed fast
And life goes past
Again so near
There goes the fear again
There goes the fear
Close your brown eyes
And lay down next to me
Close your eyes, lay down
'Cause there goes the fear
Let it go
You turn around and life's passed you by
You look to ones you love
To ask them why?
You look to those you love
To justify
You turned around and life's
Passed you by
Passed you by, again
And late last night
Makes up her mind
Another fight
Left behind
There goes the fear again, let it go
There goes the fear
Close your brown eyes
And lay down next to me
Close your eyes, lay down
'Cause there goes the fear
Let it go
You turn around and life's passed you by
You look to ones you love
To ask them why ?
You look to those you love
To justify
You turned around and life's
Passed you by
Passed you by, again
Think of me when you're coming down
But don't look back when leaving town
Think of me when he's calling out
But don't look back when leaving town
Think of me when you close your eyes
But don't look back when you break all ties
Think of me when you're coming down
But don't look back when leaving town today
There goes the fear again, let it go
There goes the fear, let it go
Think of me when you close your eyes
But don't look back when you break all ties
Think of me when you're coming down
But don't look back when leaving town today
The lyrics to Doves' song "There Goes The Fear" express the feelings of escaping and letting go of fear and heartache. The repeated phrase "there goes the fear" suggests a sense of relief and release as the characters in the song leave their troubles behind and move on to something new. The lines "Close your brown eyes and lay down next to me" evoke a sense of intimacy and comfort, as if the characters are seeking solace in each other's company.
The theme of time passing quickly is also prevalent in the lyrics, particularly in the lines "You turn around and life's passed you by." This seems to be a source of anxiety for the characters, as they seek validation and justification from their loved ones. The phrase "Think of me when you're coming down" could be interpreted as a plea for someone to remember the good times when they are feeling low.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of hope and acceptance in the face of uncertainty and change. The repetition of the phrase "let it go" reinforces the idea of moving forward and leaving the past behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of here
We are leaving this place
We're out of here
We are departing from here
Out of heartache
We are leaving behind our emotional pain
Along with fear
Our fear is also left behind
There goes the fear again
Our fear is resurfacing
There goes the fear
Our fear is showing up again
And cars speed fast
The cars move quickly and hastily
Out of here
We are leaving this place
And life goes past
Life continues to move forward
Again so near
Our fear is once again close and present
There goes the fear again
Our fear is resurfacing
There goes the fear
Our fear is showing up again
Close your brown eyes
Close your eyes, regardless of their color
And lay down next to me
Rest beside me
Close your eyes, lay down
Rest yourself and close your eyes
'Cause there goes the fear
Because our fear is emerging
Let it go
Release your fear and let it go
You turn around and life's passed you by
Life has gone by so quickly
You look to ones you love
You reach out to your loved ones
To ask them why?
To question why this has happened
You look to those you love
You turn to your loved ones
To justify
To seek validation and confirmation
You turned around and life's
You looked away and life has
Passed you by
Moved on without you
Passed you by, again
Continued to move on without you
And late last night
In the late hours of the night
Makes up her mind
She has decided
Another fight
Another argument
Left behind
Left in the past
Think of me when you're coming down
Remember me when you feel sad or defeated
But don't look back when leaving town
Don't dwell on the past as you move forward
Think of me when he's calling out
Remember me when someone else is calling for your attention
Think of me when you close your eyes
Remember me when you go to sleep
But don't look back when you break all ties
Don't look back when you end your relationships
There goes the fear again, let it go
Our fear is emerging again, but we should release it
Think of me when you're coming down
Remember me when you feel sad or defeated
But don't look back when leaving town today
Don't look back at the past when you're moving away
There goes the fear, let it go
Our fear is showing up again, but we should release it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS, JIMI GOODWIN
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Out of here
We're out of here
Out of heartache
Along with fear
There goes the fear again
There goes the fear
And cars speed fast
Out of here
And life goes past
Again so near
There goes the fear again
There goes the fear
Close your brown eyes
And lay down next to me
Close your eyes, lay down
'Cause there goes the fear
Let it go
You turn around and life's passed you by
You look to ones you love
To ask them why?
You look to those you love
To justify
You turned around and life's
Passed you by
Passed you by, again
And late last night
Makes up her mind
Another fight
Left behind
There goes the fear again, let it go
There goes the fear
Close your brown eyes
And lay down next to me
Close your eyes, lay down
'Cause there goes the fear
Let it go
You turn around and life's passed you by
You look to ones you love
To ask them why ?
You look to those you love
To justify
You turned around and life's
Passed you by
Passed you by, again
Think of me when you're coming down
But don't look back when leaving town
Think of me when he's calling out
But don't look back when leaving town
Think of me when you close your eyes
But don't look back when you break all ties
Think of me when you're coming down
But don't look back when leaving town today
There goes the fear again, let it go
There goes the fear, let it go
Think of me when you close your eyes
But don't look back when you break all ties
Think of me when you're coming down
But don't look back when leaving town today.
@ClubdeGolf_Palihue
I'm here to thank the most underrated band in British history. I discovered them in 2000 when I bought a pirated CD with all their songs, albums and singles in Buenos Aires. Since then I have followed them and, even, the most popular program on the radio in Argentina has an opening song of theirs. I think the world is far from appreciative of the contribution of a Britpop band that chose an alternative path. For my part, nothing more than to say thank you because for 25 years you have been with me when I need it most. Hugs for everyone.
@ramwinter2622
The Last Broadcast album turns 20 today won’t you believe it! This masterpiece will always sound new.
@TheFunktheory
I suffered from anxiety years ago in a big way and i have it under control now most days, but when this came out, it really helped me so much because it made me realise life could pass me by, genuine post , no lie
@brianlion9494
Stay strong mate
@jimmymcguire8217
sweet bro, the magic of doves, peace and love
@ME-ol9gk
Dominic Dean still trying to get my anxiety under control. 20 plus yrs. one day
@rehanshah2011
Same I really suffer from depression anxiety but it comes and goes
@lucidmonkey3591
Peeps... look up the Wim Hof breathing technique and then listen to Frightened Rabbit and also Radical Face... all set then ;-)
@oranjelibertine
I was in a mental ward in 2002 and this song kind of helped me out (with a lot of meds and inner work) but here I am listening again 21 years later…and yup, life does pass you by so fast!! No regrets!! Push through your anxieties everyone, I dare you!
@chriswhamilton
I have been listening to this song for 15 years and this is my first time seeing the video. One of my favourite songs.