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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.
Perspective
Dum Dums Lyrics
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You don't have as, long as, you think you've got,
In perspective, perspective.
The sea is not as endless as it once seemed,
The glass is not as dirty as your mind,
A lifetime is the distance between stars,
Your far more, beautiful, than you think you are,
Don't give up, don't throw the game,
Don't be afraid of your mistakes,
Not sure of choices you've made,
Triumphs are small when your not a afraid,
In perspective, perspective, perspective, perspective.
Close both eyes, through one eye look at the clock,
You don't have as, long as you think you've got.
The lyrics of the song "Perspective" by Dum Dums convey valuable messages about the significance of maintaining a positive attitude and of perceiving things from a different point of view. The first verse begins by asking the listener to close one eye and then through two eyes, look at the clock. This line refers to how time can be misperceived and seems to be abundant, but in reality, it is much more limited. The message is that it is crucial to recognize the value of time and not take it for granted.
Furthermore, the second verse emphasizes the importance of recognizing the beauty in oneself and things around them. The sea and the glass are not as daunting and gross as they seem, and often, one's mind can warp their perception of it. Dum Dums encourage listeners to see things in the right perspective. Finally, the last verse concludes by reminding us that we should not fear making mistakes, not be afraid of taking risks because triumphs are more meaningful when it was difficult to achieve them. All these thoughts express the value of gaining perspectives and seeing things in their real light.
Overall, Perspective by Dum Dums is a lyrical masterpiece that touches a universal chord by addressing essential themes of time, inner beauty, fear, and the commitment to self-reflection to gain a fresh outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Close one eye, through two eyes, look at the clock,
Try seeing the clock with just one eye closed and then try seeing it with two eyes. It will look different from both perspectives.
You don't have as, long as, you think you've got,
Time is limited and it’s never enough. So, make use of the time you have now.
The sea is not as endless as it once seemed,
As we grow older, we realize that the things we once thought to be vast and infinite are just normal and limited.
The glass is not as dirty as your mind,
Sometimes we perceive things to be worse than they actually are because of our mindset and perception.
A lifetime is the distance between stars,
A lifetime may seem like a long time but it is actually insignificant compared to the distance between stars in the universe.
Your far more, beautiful, than you think you are,
We often underestimate ourselves and our beauty. We need to realize our true potential and beauty.
Don't give up, don't throw the game,
Don’t give up or lose hope when things get tough. Keep fighting and move forward.
Don't be afraid of your mistakes,
Our mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow. Don’t be afraid to make them.
Not sure of choices you've made,
Sometimes we question the choices we make, but we need to remember that these choices shape our lives and make us who we are.
Triumphs are small when your not a afraid,
When we’re not afraid to take risks, our triumphs may seem small, but they are still important because they contribute to our growth and success.
Close both eyes, through one eye look at the clock,
Closing both eyes and then looking with only one eye gives us different perspectives. It’s important to be open-minded and see things from different angles.
You don't have as, long as you think you've got.
The amount of time we have is never enough, and we need to make the most out of every moment.
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RyFi
I always figured they just took a bunch of the lollipops that were already made and put mystery wrappers on them just for a special thing.
Doodoo Fart
Ryan Pfeiffer same
robert3000
THIS is obama's america
Rice Fields
Everyone knows that
Nikki marie
Kathly yay try a blue mystery flavor and then the blue raspberry right after it. it looks the same. it tastes the same. dont believe me if you don't want to. but people do this bullshit all the time for views.
Gynoid
Nikki Marie<<<< why should I believe you and not this video
K C
Kinda reminds me of a very very short version of that show on the Food Network, "Unwrapped." A nice break from all the other playlists.
Onlylettuce92
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Dub Ski
Onlylettuce92 pp
Onlylettuce92
OMG I LOVED THAT SHOW!