A second EP, Atoms, was released in September 2011 and featured the single "Pogo." It featured production work from Morrissey, Berkfinger (Philadelphia Grand Jury) and Sean Caskey. The band received attention on Triple J Unearthed, and were selected to play the Gold Coast leg of the 2012 Big Day Out. The band released a new single, Fuck It, in 2012; as well as touring with bands such as Bleeding Knees Club, DZ Deathrays, Children Collide and Violent Soho. 2013 saw the release of the band's third EP, Smile. The EP featured the single "Red Light, Green Light," for which a one-take video was made where the band re-enacted the DZ Deathrays video for "The Mess Up," replacing their beer-sculling with bong-smoking. The video has picked up over 250 thousand views. The band also picked up international support slots for acts such as The Hives, Best Coast and FIDLAR; the latter of whom they toured with through the US as well. They were also invited to perform at SXSW in Austin, Texas; as well as a tour of South-East Asia.
The band's debut self-titled LP was released via the band's own label, Ratbag Records, on June 1, 2014. It was supported by a world tour. Two new singles, "Bullshit" and "Scott Green," were released in 2016. Both entered the triple j Hottest 100 of that year and featured on the band's second studio album, The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit. The album was released on January 20 2017, and debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts.
After an extensive world tour, the band returned with three new singles in 2019: 'No Plans,' 'Rubber Arm' and 'Crazy.' All three were featured on the band's third studio album, Hurry Up And Wait. The album was released on January 31 2020. Like its predecessor, it also debuted at #1.
Lola
Dune Rats Lyrics
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All your friend are super nice
Oh I wish your heart not cold
Wish you'd never grow to old.
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Oh I wish you wouldn't scream
Everybody makes a scene
Oh I wish you'd sleep this sound
No one ever brings you down
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Lola you don't have to cry
Oh I wish you knew my name
The lyrics to Dune Rats' song Lola convey a message of love and empathy to a person dealing with inner turmoil. The artist sings about their wishes for the person to not fight, cry, or scream. They express a desire for the person to be surrounded by kindness and positivity, hoping that they will not grow old with a heart that is cold. The repetition of the phrase "Lola you don't have to cry" emphasizes the artist's message of comfort and compassion to Lola, letting her know that she is not alone in her struggles.
The lyrics may suggest that Lola is going through a hard time either mentally, physically or emotionally; from the desperate measures sought to end her pain, she is screaming and crying. The artist is empathetic towards Lola and wishes to remind her that she doesn't have to carry the weight of her struggles on her own. The lyrics emphasize the importance of support and kindness in navigating difficult times, which can help lift the burden and keep one's emotional well-being intact.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I wish we wouldn't fight
I wish we could get along without arguing
All your friends are super nice
Your friends are friendly and kind
Oh I wish your heart not cold
I wish you had a warmer and more compassionate heart
Wish you'd never grow to old
I hope you'll always be youthful and carefree
Lola you don't have to cry
You don't need to be upset or shed tears, Lola
Oh I wish you wouldn't scream
I wish you wouldn't make so much noise by yelling
Everybody makes a scene
Everyone causes a commotion from time to time
Oh I wish you'd sleep this sound
I wish you could rest peacefully and without disturbance
No one ever brings you down
I hope no one will ever deflate your spirit or bring you sadness
Oh I wish you knew my name
I wish you were more familiar with me and knew who I am
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