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.
Mine Tonight
Dum Dum Girls Lyrics
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Here it lies by his wicked kiss
Taking baby sips
To keep and an eye on what I might miss
Will I dream tonight
There's nothing left, there is no light
Need you here to be my guide
Pull me out to the other side
I've dreamed a death
It's mine tonight
Mirror's hazy film
Protects me from the state I'm in
I can't recognize
The face that wears these vacant eyes
I've dreamed a death
It's mine tonight
Tonight I'll sleep, my eulogy
Oh won't you sleep in with me
I slip away, I fall asleep
I've dreamed a death I cannot cheat
The Dum Dum Girls’ song “Mine Tonight” is a haunting, melancholic piece that explores the themes of death, darkness, and the desire to be saved. The lyrics are woven together in a way that paints a picture of a person who is lost, seeking to be led out of the darkness and into the light.
The song opens with the line “Satan on my lips,” which immediately sets a dark, foreboding tone. The singer is struggling to find their way, taking “baby sips” to stay aware of their surroundings. They long for a guide to lead them out of the darkness, someone to share their burden and show them the light. The line “I’ve dreamed a death, it’s mine tonight” reflects the singer’s fixation on death, perhaps even embracing it as an escape.
The second verse is equally somber. The singer is struggling to recognize their own face, perhaps due to a sense of detachment from reality. The imagery of a “hazy film” on the mirror both reflects this detachment and serves as a barrier to protect the singer from their own state of mind. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the sense of despair the singer is feeling. They long for someone to share their journey with and to help them find a way out of the darkness.
Overall, “Mine Tonight” is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores important themes of darkness, despair, and the search for a way out. The Dum Dum Girls have once again shown their ability to craft a song that is both haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Satan on my lips
I am indulging in sinful behavior and actions.
Here it lies by his wicked kiss
I have succumbed to temptation and I am paying the price for it.
Taking baby sips
I am taking small, hesitant steps into something dangerous.
To keep and an eye on what I might miss
I am being cautious and careful, trying not to miss any potential hazards or consequences.
Will I dream tonight
I wonder what my dreams will hold, whether they will be peaceful or unsettling.
There's nothing left, there is no light
I feel lost and alone, with no hope or direction in sight.
Need you here to be my guide
I am seeking guidance and support from someone I trust.
Pull me out to the other side
I want to escape my current predicament and find a better future.
I've dreamed a death
I have had a premonition or vision of my own mortality.
It's mine tonight
I am feeling particularly vulnerable and aware of my own mortality right now.
Mirror's hazy film
I am struggling to see myself clearly, both physically and mentally.
Protects me from the state I'm in
The haziness of the mirror helps me avoid confronting the difficult emotions and situations I am dealing with.
I can't recognize
I am having trouble identifying with who I am and what I see in the mirror.
The face that wears these vacant eyes
My expression and demeanor are empty and devoid of emotion.
Tonight I'll sleep, my eulogy
I am feeling resigned to my fate and preparing for the worst.
Oh won't you sleep in with me
I am seeking comfort and companionship from someone I care about.
I slip away, I fall asleep
I am experiencing a sense of detachment from the world around me, perhaps as a coping mechanism.
I've dreamed a death I cannot cheat
I am aware that death is an inevitability and that I cannot escape it, no matter how hard I try.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kristin Gundred
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