Singer and founder of the band Maya Von Doll, 'a female Iggy Pop', started the band a couple of years ago and brought in co-conspirator Toni Sailor who has been described by the NME as 'a more sinister Jimmy Page'. They are a weird and wonderful collection of musical maestros who wouldn't look out of place in A Clockwork Orange or Bowie's Labyrinth. Weston Doll commands an eclectic array of synths while the rhythm section concoct rock-solid grooves beneath the anthemic melodies and rock and roll riffs. Matt 'Fuzzy' Lord on bass and Paul Stone on drums complete the lineup. Sohodolls is first and foremost a live band that you must subject yourself to at least once in your lifetime.
The band wants global domination - their tentacles are already stretching out beyond the safe outposts of LA and London. The band's ethos is and always has been 'putting rock and roll back into music'. This doesn't mean bad behaviour fit for Channel 4 viewing, although it does rear its ugly head every now and then on the tour bus or backstage, but rather Sohodolls' ethos is one of bold creativity - riffs, songs, lyrics and intros that bands like The Who and The Stooges would dive head-first into.
Sohodolls do humour, paranoia, rage, horniness and vulnerability in almost equal measure. The Sohodolls debut album, Ribbed Music for a Numb Generation was released on 23 September 2007 through AG records.
Sohodolls were formed in London, England, in 2003 after guitarist Toni Sailor saw Maya Von Doll performing at the Rhythm Factory in her then band and agreed to play guitar with them - leading Maya and Toni to branch off and form their own group.
A 3 song EP called Mayday was released in 2014. Also in 2014, Sohodolls released their Single, Talk of the Town.
A remastered version and two remixes of Stripper was released in October 2020.
In 2021, 4 Singles were Released, Period, Shut Your Pretty Mouth , Silent War , and Snakes & Ladders . The Album, Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation - the Remixes , was released in 2021 with a collection of remixed for their 2007 Debut Album including a Bonus Track, Is This Love (Bonus Track). Also in 2021, Sohodolls released a 2021 Remastered Version of their hit song, Bang Bang Bang Bang with a Remix from Halo Sol of the song as well.
In 2022, Sohodolls worked with Power-Haus and Christian Reindl to release a new Single,Walking in My Shoes
Weekender
Sohodolls Lyrics
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Like something you could just hold down and go?
Well know you've dropped yourself right in the deep end
Only you will know
I'm not the type to wash and go
No.
How you appreciate harder and faster
But in the end it would spell your disaster
Only you will know
I'm not the type to wash and go
Just a crush?
Not too serious?
And nothing will ever be
Just a crush?
I'm delirious
You thought you'd only use me
For the weekend
Just for the weekend
For the weekend
And do you think I am blind to your weakness?
I'm just deciding on which way to go
And everybody will think I'm the sweetest
Only you will know that I could be your friend or foe
Come on be strong
Your baby's gone
It wouldn't matter if it weren't so wrong
I wouldn't be here if you didn't want
Come on be strong
Your baby's gone
"Weekender" by Sohodolls is a song that talks about a person who is not willing to settle for just a fling or a weekend romance. The lyrics suggest that the person is looking for something more meaningful and long-lasting. The opening lines of the song, "And did you think I was just for the weekend?/ Like something you could just hold down and go?" clearly indicate the person's stance on casual relationships. They are not ready to be someone's temporary escape or entertainment.
The song further explains that the person appreciates hard and fast moments, but cannot cope with a slow pace. However, it also suggests that such moments would ultimately lead to disaster. The lyrics, "How you appreciate harder and faster/ I'm not the type that can cope with it slow/ But in the end, it would spell your disaster," emphasizes that the person is looking for something more stable and rewarding.
The chorus, "Just a crush? Not too serious?/ And nothing will ever be/ Just a crush? I'm delirious/ You thought you'd only use me/ For the weekend" highlights the idea that the person is not willing to settle for a fling or a weekend adventure. They are looking for true love and genuine connection.
Overall, the song delivers a powerful message about seeking meaningful, long-lasting relationships and refusing to settle for temporary flings.
Line by Line Meaning
And did you think I was just for the weekend?
Did you consider that I would only be around for a short time like a weekend fling?
Like something you could just hold down and go?
Did you think of me as a quick and casual relationship that you could easily move on from?
Well now you've dropped yourself right in the deep end
You've got yourself into something serious that you can't handle.
Only you will know
You're the only one who truly understands your situation.
I'm not the type to wash and go
I'm not somebody you can have a casual relationship with and then leave.
How you appreciate harder and faster
You want an intense and fast-paced relationship.
I'm not the type that can cope with it slow
I'm not someone who can handle a slow and steady relationship.
But in the end it would spell your disaster
Ultimately, your desires for a fast-paced relationship would cause problems for you.
Only you will know
You're the only one who truly understands your situation.
I'm not the type to wash and go
I'm not somebody you can have a casual relationship with and then leave.
Just a crush?
Is this just a minor attraction?
Not too serious?
Is this not a significant relationship?
And nothing will ever be
This won't ever turn into a serious thing.
Just a crush?
Is this just a minor attraction?
I'm delirious
I'm lost in this infatuation.
You thought you'd only use me
You assumed that you could just take advantage of me.
For the weekend
For a short period of time.
Just for the weekend
Only for a brief time.
And do you think I am blind to your weakness?
Do you think I can't see your vulnerabilities?
I'm just deciding on which way to go
I'm trying to figure out whether to help you or use your weakness to my advantage.
And everybody will think I'm the sweetest
Others will perceive me as kind and friendly.
Only you will know that I could be your friend or foe
You're the only one who realizes that I could either support or harm you.
Come on be strong
Be courageous and resilient.
Your baby's gone
Your lover has left you.
It wouldn't matter if it weren't so wrong
It wouldn't be a problem if our relationship wasn't frowned upon.
I wouldn't be here if you didn't want
I'm here with you only because you want me to be.
Come on be strong
Be courageous and resilient.
Your baby's gone
Your lover has left you.
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.