In 2013, pop punk sweethearts The Dollyrots reproduced. But their new baby didn’t slow them down: they just brought him on tour. Thus the title of their upcoming live CD/DVD, Family Vacation: Live in the Los Angeles.
Released on March 11, 2016, Family Vacation is a concert film with a companion live album that captures The Dollyrots on their 2015 summer tour with long-time roadmates Bowling For Soup. It’s 40 minutes of pure rock frenzy, harnessed by filmmaker Ian MacLeod and delivered as both a video/audio download and deluxe double disc set.
The term “family” not only describes singer/bassist Kelly Ogden, guitarist Luis Cabezas, and their baby River, but also the extended family of Dollyrots fans, who supported the creation of this live CD/DVD by crowdfunding it on PledgeMusic. Those who contributed to the project received the film and album weeks before the public street date, and were also privy to some special extras, including a bonus studio EP and exclusive memorabilia. As Kelly puts it, “There are a lot of fans who might never get out to a Dollyrots show in the flesh, so we did our best to bring the experience to them. The only things missing are the ringing ears and sweaty hugs…but other than that I think we nailed it!”
Since their formation 15 years ago, The Dollyrtos have played over a thousand shows and released five studio albums, but Family Vacation is their first ever official live record. After releasing material on both Lookout! Records and Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records, the band decided to go completely independent for their last few releases, and 2014’s Barefoot and Pregnant (released through the band’s own label, Arrested Youth Records) enjoyed a #7 debut on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. They hope their fans will similarly embrace Family Vacation, which comes on the heels of multiple US tours in 2015 and a three-week tour of the United Kingdom with Bowling For Soup this past February.
Screaming, staying up all night, and vomiting everywhere: Family Vacation shows that punk rock and parenting aren’t so different after all. And it stands as proof that just because you grow up doesn’t mean you have to stop being awesome.
Dance with Me
The Dollyrots Lyrics
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My heart it pounds and my cheeks get rosy for you…. I'll wait
Stuck here in my little palace
My mind it races can't keep the pace but for you… I'll wait
Brings me right back here again
Where I can't be true
Brings me right back here again
Do you wanna
Dance with me/He's always late
Dance with me/He made me wait
But at least/He's never coming early (NONONONO)
Sniffle but my nose keeps running
The clock it's ticking can't stop this longing for you… I'll wait
Inside here it's hot and sticky
With musk too sweet to pretend it's dreamy for you…. I'll wait
The lyrics of The Dollyrots’ song Dance With Me seem to describe the feeling of being unable to shake off the longing for someone, even when that person isn’t treating you right. The lines “Sometimes I just can’t get cozy, my heart it pounds and my cheeks get rosy for you… I’ll wait” suggest a feeling of restlessness and anxiety in waiting for someone who may not deserve the attention. Despite being “stuck here in [her] little palace” and feeling like her “mind races can’t keep the pace”, the singer declares that she’ll wait for this person.
The lyrics also seem to express a sense of disillusionment and uncertainty about the situation. The lines “Brings me right back here again, where I can’t be true, brings me right back here again, don’t know what to do” suggest a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of waiting and disappointment. The chorus “Do you wanna dance with me, he’s always late, dance with me, he made me wait, but at least he’s never coming early” seems to further express this idea, with the singer acknowledging that the person she’s waiting for is unreliable and may not even show up at all.
Overall, the lyrics of Dance With Me seem to evoke a feeling of longing and uncertainty in a relationship, where one person is continuously waiting for the other, despite being treated poorly. The song has a strong, upbeat melody that contrasts with the somewhat melancholic nature of the lyrics, making it an interesting, catchy track that can resonate with many people's feelings and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I just can't get cozy
Occasionally, I feel unsettled and uncomfortable
My heart it pounds and my cheeks get rosy for you… I'll wait
My heart beats fast, and my face blushes thinking about you, but I'm willing to wait
Stuck here in my little palace
I feel trapped in my own small world
My mind it races can't keep the pace but for you… I'll wait
My thoughts are fast-paced, and I struggle to keep up, but I'll still wait for you
Brings me right back here again
Where I can't be true
I keep returning to this place where I can't be my true self
Don't know what to do
I'm unsure of what actions to take
Do you wanna
Dance with me/He's always late
Would you like to dance with me, even though he's always tardy?
Dance with me/He made me wait
I waited for him to arrive, but he was late
But at least/He's never coming early (NONONONO)
But the good news is, he never arrives too soon
Sniffle but my nose keeps running
I sniffle, but my nose continues to run
The clock it's ticking can't stop this longing for you… I'll wait
Time continues to pass, but I can't stop longing for you, and I will continue waiting
Inside here it's hot and sticky
It feels warm and humid inside this place
With musk too sweet to pretend it's dreamy for you…. I'll wait
The scent is too strong to fake that it's dreamy, but I'll wait for you anyway
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY OCEAN
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