Dee Dee formed Dum Dum Girls as a solo project—the name a nod to both The Vaselines’ album, Dum-Dum, and the Iggy Pop song Dum Dum Boys — and released a home-recorded CDR on her label Zoo Music followed by a 7" on HoZac and a 12" EP on Captured Tracks.
Dum Dum Girls released their full-length debut album "I Will Be" on March 30th, 2010 on Sub Pop. Produced by Dee Dee and Richard Gottehrer (Strangeloves, Voidoids, Blondie, The Go-Gos and, more recently, The Raveonettes), I Will Be is neither lo-fi nor too polished. Just under thirty minutes with eleven songs, it’s a short tribute to love, loss, fun, fear and the classic pop form of the ’60s girl groups and early punk rockers.
Dum Dum Girls released their second full-length album "Only In Dreams" on September 26, 2011. The Hold Your Hand Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Josh Homme’s Pink Duck studios and deals with the trauma of parental loss and emotional distance.
Sub Pop released the band's EP "He Gets Me High" in early 2011.
Sub pop released the band's EP " End of Daze November 25, 2012.
On January 28, 2016, Dee Dee announced the closure of the Dum Dum Girls and the creation of a new solo project, Kristin Kontrol.
Always Looking
Dum Dum Girls Lyrics
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But I was always looking, I was always looking
Weeks and months turned to years, hiding underneath my fears
But I was always looking, I was always looking;
I was always looking for you
Oh I never felt a beat in my heart 'til you made it start
I never felt a beat in my heart 'til you made it start
And I know it's nothing new, to want a love that stays true
But I was always looking, I was always looking
It's been written in the stars
The reason of the hearts like ours
Yea I was always looking, I was always looking;
I was always looking for you
Oh I never felt a beat in my heart 'til you made it start
I never felt a beat in my heart 'til you made it start
No one else can understand you
They don't know you like I know you
No one else will ever do
They don't love you like I love you
Like I love you
Like I love you
Like I love you
Like I love you
Like I love you
The song "Always Looking" by Dum Dum Girls talks about longing for true love and finding it after years of searching. The persona of the song describes a previous state where they had relationships that didn't work out always and left them feeling blue. However, the search for love never ceased, and they always looked for someone who would stay true to them. The persona confesses that they found their true love and that this person made their heart beat after years of hiding under fear and uncertainty. It is an upbeat and ecstatic love song that expresses the joy and gratitude of finding true love.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of being completed by the one they love. They state how they never felt a beat in their heart before their lover came into their life. It shows how much they value their partner and the significant impact of their presence in their lives. The last verse of the song speaks directly to their lover, stating that no one else will ever understand or love them like they do. It emphasizes the depth of love that exists between the couple and how special and unique it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Before I met you, I had a few who hung around and made me blue
I had some people in my life before you who consistently let me down and made me feel sad.
But I was always looking, I was always looking
Despite being disappointed in the past, I kept searching for the right person.
Weeks and months turned to years, hiding underneath my fears
Time passed by as I struggled with my anxieties and tried to overcome them.
But I was always looking, I was always looking;
Nevertheless, I never stopped looking for that special someone.
I was always looking for you
All along, I was searching for the person who would make me feel whole.
Oh I never felt a beat in my heart 'til you made it start
My heart never truly felt alive until I met you and fell in love.
And I know it's nothing new, to want a love that stays true
It's a common desire to seek a love that will last and remain faithful.
It's been written in the stars
It feels like fate that our hearts were meant to find each other.
The reason of the hearts like ours
Our hearts are the kind that were meant to be together.
Yea I was always looking, I was always looking;
I never gave up on the search for genuine love.
No one else can understand you
I know you better than anyone else ever will.
They don't know you like I know you
Others don't comprehend your true nature as much as I do.
No one else will ever do
No one else could ever replace or compare to you in my eyes.
They don't love you like I love you
The depth of my love for you cannot be matched by anyone else.
Like I love you
My love for you is all-encompassing and unending.
Like I love you
My love for you knows no bounds and will never fade away.
Like I love you
My love for you will continue to burn brightly and passionately.
Like I love you
My love for you is the one thing in my life that will never change.
Like I love you
My love for you is deeper than any words could ever express.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kristin Gundred
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