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"Who are Britain's most important guitar band ? JJ72? Coldplay? Muse? But look at that list and tell me whether those bands are really changing peoples lives? Because, believe it or not, Dum Dums are. ...where others preach to the converted, they are leading an increasingly significant segment of the pop massive up the dark slopes of indie" - MELODY MAKER
From their formation in 1997 to their farewell show in August 2001, Dum Dums went from early years of intensive gigging around the UK toilet circuit to rock stardom and chart success. Their one and only album, "It goes without saying", recorded with producer Steve Power (Feeder, Robbie Williams, Babybird, Blur) was the "Ferris Bueller" for its generation. Sonically influenced by other British bands such as the Police and the Jam, it spoke of dead end jobs, the pressures of finding your own way, and struck a chord in the hearts of anyone faced with having to decide what to do with their lives.
Released at a time when radio was saturated with manufactured pop acts, Dum Dums were one of the few British guitar bands to breakthrough in 2000, having four chart hits in and around the official top 20, a hit album, and a constant residency on MTV, VH1, and CD:UK. They sold out tours in the UK and abroad, had top 20 chart success in Japan and a major record deal with MCA in the USA.
But still none of this accounts for their continuing popularity. Three years after the band parted ways, the Dum Dums website still attracts thousands of hits weekly from all over the world. The message bored(sic) is a thriving community active 24 hours a day. There is at least one Dum Dums cover band, many reports of bands starting because of them, and record companies have even manufactured acts to be new versions of the Dum Dums - ironically one of the things the band railed against.
Can't Get You Out Of My Thoughts
Dum Dums Lyrics
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When you know I can't have you
Why do your glances seem like advances?
Is it just me? man I think you're going crazy
It aches in my heart
With my friends I'm always acting so cool
But I would sell out
Cause there's nothing I can do...
I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazy
Look at me girl, I'm a fool, I make you smile
But I know I can't have you
And I stare at the stars, wishing you weren't so far
From my arms, not alone
But I'm sick ofbeing lonely
I try to love someone else
And everyday I try to be true
It only make me feel worse
Cause all I do is think about you
And there's nothing I can do
I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazy
I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazy
Ahhh...
I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me...
I can't get you out of my thoughts, or out of my heart,
And I know I'm in love with you baby,
Everything I do, leads me back to you,
Leads me back to you, leads me back to you, leads me back to you
I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
Leads me back to you... (4x)
You... (2x)
The lyrics of Dum Dums' "Can't Get You Out Of My Thoughts" express the internal conflict the singer is experiencing because of an unrequited love for someone they cannot have. The first stanza begins with a question, demanding to know why the person smiles at the singer in a way that suggests interest when they know there can be no relationship between them. The singer feels like they are going mad because they are consistently experiencing mixed signals from the object of their affection. The second stanza expresses the physical and emotional pain the singer is going through - they are troubled and act cool in front of friends, but they would relinquish everything for a chance to be closer to the individual they are infatuated with. The chorus is a repetition of the fact that the singer cannot rid themselves of the person from their heart or mind, and everything they do leads them back to that person. The singer tries to love other people in order to forget their unrequited love, but that just makes them feel worse.
The lyrics of this song capture the torture of having a crush on someone who is unattainable. Everyone goes through periods of crushing on someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings, and Dum Dums' "Can't Get You Out Of My Thoughts" epitomizes the internal struggle and frustration associated with that kind of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you smile like that, when you look at me?
I'm curious why you always smile when you see me, when I know I can't be with you.
When you know I can't have you
I am aware that we can never be together.
Why do your glances seem like advances?
I can't tell if you're interested in me or just being friendly.
Is it just me? man I think you're going crazy
I'm not sure if I'm just misreading your signals or if you're actually acting strange around me.
It aches in my heart
I am in emotional pain because I cannot be with you.
With my friends I'm always acting so cool
I put on a brave face when I'm with my friends and try to act like I'm fine.
But I would sell out
I would do anything to be with you, even if it means sacrificing my values.
If only to be closer to you
The only thing I want is to be by your side.
Cause there's nothing I can do...
I feel powerless because there is no way for us to be together.
You got to know that you're driving me crazy
Your mere presence in my life is making me feel insane with desire for you.
Look at me girl, I'm a fool, I make you smile
Even though I am aware that we cannot be together, I still try to make you happy and bring a smile to your face.
And I stare at the stars, wishing you weren't so far
I often find myself longing for you and imagining what it would be like to be with you.
From my arms, not alone
I want to hold you close and never let you go.
But I'm sick of being lonely
I am tired of feeling lonely and wish I had someone special in my life.
I try to love someone else
I've tried to move on and love someone else, but I can't seem to shake my feelings for you.
And everyday I try to be true
I try to be faithful and committed to the person I'm with, but my thoughts always return to you.
It only make me feel worse
Trying to love someone else only makes me feel more miserable.
Cause all I do is think about you
You are constantly on my mind and I can't seem to escape my feelings for you.
I can't get you out of my thoughts
No matter how hard I try, I can't stop thinking about you.
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
My love for you is deep and intense, and it's impossible for me to forget you.
Everything I do, leads me back to you
No matter what I do or where I go, I always find myself being drawn back to you.
Leads me back to you, leads me back to you, leads me back to you
My heart and soul are completely consumed by my love for you and I can't escape it.
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Lydia
Why do you smile like that, when you look at me?
When you know I can't have you
Why do your glances seem like advances?
Is it just me? man I think you're going crazyIt aches in my heart
With my friends I'm always acting so cool
But I would sell out
If only to be closer to you
Cause there's nothing I can do...I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazyLook at me girl, I'm a fool, I make you smile
But I know I can't have you
And I stare at the stars, wishing you weren't so far
From my arms, not alone
But I'm sick ofbeing lonelyI try to love someone else
And everyday I try to be true
It only make me feel worse
Cause all I do is think about you
And there's nothing I can doI can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazyI can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazyAhhh...I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me...I can't get you out of my thoughts, or out of my heart,
And I know I'm in love with you baby,
Everything I do, leads me back to you,
Leads me back to you, leads me back to you, leads me back to youI can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
Patrick Stocks
Why do you smile 😊 like that, when you look 👀 at me?
When you know I can’t have you
Why do your glances seem like advances?
Is it just me? Man 👨 I think 💭 you’re going crazy 😜
It aches in my heart 💓
With my friends I’m always acting so cool 😎
But I would sell out
If only to be closer to you
Cause there’s nothing I can do...
I can’t get you out of my thoughts 💭
Or out of my heart 💓 and I know I’m in love 🥰 with you baby 👶
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you’re driving me crazy 😜
Look 👀 at me girl 👧 I’m a fool, I make you smile 😊
But I know I can’t have you
And I stare at the stars ⭐️ wishing you weren’t so far
From my arms, not alone
But I’m sick 🤢 of being lonely ☹️
I try to love 💓 someone else
And everyday I try to be true
It only make me feel worse
Cause all I do is think 💭 about you
And there’s nothing I can do
I can’t get you out of my thoughts 💭
Or out of my heart 💖 and I know I’m in love 😍 with you baby 🍼
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you’re driving me crazy 😜
I can’t get you out of my thoughts 💭
Or out of my heart 💖 and I know I’m in love 😍 with you baby 🍼
Everything I do, leads back to you
You got to know that you’re going me crazy 😜
Ahhh 😌
I can’t get you out of my thoughts 💭
Or out of my heart 💖 and I know I’m in love 😍 with you baby 🍼
Everything I do, leads me back to you
Leads me back to you, leads me back to you, leads me back to you
I can’t get you out of my thoughts 💭
Or out of my heart 💖 and I know I’m in love 😍 with you baby 🍼
Everything I do, leads me back to you
Leads me back to you...(4x)
You...(2x)
Tracey Kyme
Most underrated band of the late 90's. In my top 5 albums of all time!
James Darbyshire
Such a good album
Rich Trigg
wow this is one of my favourite tracks ever, never got the recognition it deserved. the album 'goes without saying was quality'
DBT
The DumDums album is finally on iTunes 😃
Dean Hale
Iv actually seen these guys live many years ago and even went on to buy their album!
Tutus Thomson
miss this music era, always have a good song to sing..
Laura Attwood
I woke up with this song in my head this morning and I could not rest until I remembered what band sang it. Now I know so I can continue with my life 😁❤️👍🏻💋🌈⭐️
CariadSweden
Lead singer Josh used to be in my class at School in Ashford. His dad was a priest and used to come to our school and give assemblies.
Lydia
Why do you smile like that, when you look at me?
When you know I can't have you
Why do your glances seem like advances?
Is it just me? man I think you're going crazyIt aches in my heart
With my friends I'm always acting so cool
But I would sell out
If only to be closer to you
Cause there's nothing I can do...I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazyLook at me girl, I'm a fool, I make you smile
But I know I can't have you
And I stare at the stars, wishing you weren't so far
From my arms, not alone
But I'm sick ofbeing lonelyI try to love someone else
And everyday I try to be true
It only make me feel worse
Cause all I do is think about you
And there's nothing I can doI can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazyI can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me crazyAhhh...I can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
You got to know that you're driving me...I can't get you out of my thoughts, or out of my heart,
And I know I'm in love with you baby,
Everything I do, leads me back to you,
Leads me back to you, leads me back to you, leads me back to youI can't get you out of my thoughts
Or out of my heart and I know I'm in love with you baby
Everything I do, leads me back to you
Edd25164605
Still got the CD single. What a tune !