Doot Doot
Freur Lyrics


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What's in a name?
Face on a stage
Where are you now?
Memory fades, you take a bow

Here in the dark
Watching the screen
Look at them fall
The final scene

And we go doot
Doot doot

Look at them fall
Flicker and fade
Gone are the screams
I put them to bed, now they are dreams





And we go doot
Doot doot

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Freur's song Doot-Doot pose the question 'What's in a name?' which immediately draws the listener into a state of introspection, asking themselves what their own name really signifies. The subsequent line speaks to the idea of fame, suggesting a juxtaposition between a name as a simple label, and the idea of a 'face on a stage' as a brand or a persona, created for entertainment purposes. The follow-up line, 'Where are you now?' gives the impression of a fleeting moment of fame, a spotlight that has been lost, conjuring up images of washed-up celebrities who have faded into obscurity. This is then reinforced by the line 'Memory fades, you take a bow,' suggesting that even the most sought-after stars eventually have to step back from the limelight, regardless of their level of success.


The second verse contrasts with the first, depicting a scene that is more physical and immediate, as the singer watches characters on a screen in a darkened room. They describe watching their demise, 'Look at them fall / Flicker and fade,' portraying a sense of resignation to their fate. The final line, 'I put them to bed, now they are dreams,' highlights the temporary nature of media, suggesting that these characters and their stories will only exist within the confines of the film or show.


Overall, the lyrics of Doot-Doot reveal themes of fleeting fame, the transitory nature of media, and the sense of detachment that comes with observing events from a distance. It is a song that speaks to the impermanence of entertainment in its ability to create a fictional world, only for it to dissolve again once the screen is switched off.


Line by Line Meaning

What's in a name?
What significance can a name really hold?


Face on a stage
Person performing in front of an audience


Where are you now?
Thinking about the past and wondering where that person is now


Memory fades, you take a bow
Time passes and memories fade away, leaving only the end result or final goodbye


Here in the dark
Alone and in the shadows


Watching the screen
Observing what appears on the screen in front of them, likely watching a movie or show


Look at them fall
The characters or plot, which were once flourishing and exciting, come crashing down or end


The final scene
The closing or end sequence of the story


And we go doot Doot doot
Refrain of the song or melody


Flicker and fade
Slowly disappear or diminish, like a light flickering out


Gone are the screams
The energy or power behind the actions or events has disappeared or quieted down


I put them to bed, now they are dreams
The events or people being referred to are now just part of a memory or dreamlike state


And we go doot Doot doot
Refrain of the song or melody




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Mute Song Limited
Written by: Karl Hyde, Ric Smith, Alfie Thomas

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@NickB1967

@@davest123va The tone of the song is somber, and the lyrics? They are too:
What's in a name?
Face on a stage
Where are you now?
Memory fades, you take a bow

Here in the dark
Watching the screen
Look at them fall
The final scene

And we go doot
Doot doot

Look at them fall
Flicker and fade
Gone are the screams
I put them to bed, now they are dreams

And we go doot
Doot doot



All comments from YouTube:

@unclebenz5049

1983, I was 15 years old and got blown away by this song. Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories.

@antonioskoutsoyiannis6575

I was 17, saw them at the Marquee Club, 1983

@stunnedmulletblah9714

67 child eh? Me too

@missp543

And me too…

@antonioskoutsoyiannis6575

@@stunnedmulletblah9714
58, 1965 is my year.

@guillempascual

I was 17 too when I discovered this

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@stevevandeman7984

I have loved this song for 30 years, just found it. so cool. And i am 77 yo.

@stevevandeman7984

Euphoria max.

@eddo_storyboard

Crazy how things work out later in life right

@mariawern3576

Oh yes...ist magical...now i am 50....great song...love it since 30 years

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