The Donnas were an American rock band formed in Palo Alto, California, in 1… Read Full Bio ↴The Donnas were an American rock band formed in Palo Alto, California, in 1993. The band consisted of Brett Anderson (lead vocals), Allison Robertson (guitar, backing vocals), Maya Ford (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Amy Cesari (drums, percussion, backing vocals). Cesari replaced Torry Castellano, who left the band in 2009 due to tendonitis. They drew inspiration from the Ramones, The Runaways, Girlschool, AC/DC, Bachman–Turner Overdrive and Kiss. Rolling Stone has stated that "the Donnas offer a guileless take on adolescent alienation; they traffic in kicks, not catharsis, fun rather than rage". MTV has stated that the band offers "a good old-fashioned rock & roll party". After gathering a cult following in the punk scene since their 1997 debut, the band achieved major label commercial success in the early 2000s and afterward as their music mixed punk, metal and classic rock sounds. They dissolved in 2012.

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Studio albums
The Donnas (1997)
American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine (1998)
Get Skintight (1999)
Turn 21 (2001)
Spend the Night (2002)
Gold Medal (2004)
Bitchin' (2007)

It's on the Rocks
The Donnas Lyrics

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We're over, I'm done
Yeah, it's time to have some real fun
So I'm callin' all my ladies
We're gonna key your Mercedes

Well, you're the kinda guy
Who needs attention around the clock
Well you can't even talk

'Cause baby, it's on the rocks
Yeah, it's on the rocks
Well it's me you gotta detox
'Cause baby, it's on the rocks!

Your luvin's like a car crash
You're gone and I got whiplash
You're a stain I can't get out
I tried bleach and I tried Shout!

I apologize for all the noise
I just had to tell all the boys
That you'd rather have a Mai Tai
Then a tall glass of Bud Dry

It's on the rocks
It's on the rocks
Yeah, it's on the rocks
Yeah, it's on the rocks
It's on the rocks

It's on the rocks
Baby, it's on the rocks

Overall Meaning

The Donnas' "It's on the Rocks" is a powerful feminist anthem that embodies the spirit of female empowerment. The song addresses the singer's toxic relationship with a man who requires attention around the clock and leaves her feeling drained and unfulfilled. The lyrics express a sense of frustration that many women can relate to, as they highlight the double standards that often exist in relationships. The singer declares that she's had enough and decides to call all of her friends to get revenge, keying the man's car as a symbolic act of retaliation.

The chorus of "It's on the Rocks" tells the story of a relationship gone sour, revealing the singer's pain and frustration. The line "Your luvin's like a car crash" captures the violent and chaotic nature of the relationship, while the line "You're a stain I can't get out/I tried bleach and I tried Shout" symbolizes the singer's inability to rid herself of the memories of her former lover. Despite the pain, however, the song ultimately celebrates the singer's newfound independence, as she declares that she's done with the relationship and ready to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

We're over, I'm done
The relationship is over and I have moved on.

Yeah, it's time to have some real fun
I am ready to enjoy life without being tied down.

So I'm callin' all my ladies
I am gathering my group of female friends for support.

We're gonna key your Mercedes
We are going to vandalize your expensive car as revenge.

Well, you're the kinda guy
You are the type of man who needs constant attention.

Who needs attention around the clock
You require non-stop attention and validation from others.

Well you can't even talk
You are unable to communicate effectively.

'Cause baby, it's on the rocks
Our relationship is in a bad state and is likely to end soon.

Yeah, it's on the rocks
Our relationship is currently unstable and uncertain.

Well it's me you gotta detox
You need to get rid of me because I am toxic to you.

'Cause baby, it's on the rocks!
Our relationship is beyond repair and will likely end soon.

Your luvin's like a car crash
Your love is chaotic and causes emotional turmoil.

You're gone and I got whiplash
You left abruptly and it hurts me emotionally.

You're a stain I can't get out
You have left a permanent mark on my life and I can't forget you.

I tried bleach and I tried Shout!
I have tried everything to forget you but nothing works.

I apologize for all the noise
I am sorry for causing a commotion or disturbance.

I just had to tell all the boys
I needed to inform my male friends about our breakup.

That you'd rather have a Mai Tai
You prefer a tropical cocktail over a beer.

Then a tall glass of Bud Dry
You don't like beer as much as you like fruity cocktails.

It's on the rocks
Our relationship is in trouble and may not survive.

Baby, it's on the rocks
Our relationship is unstable and uncertain.

Yeah, it's on the rocks
Our relationship is in a precarious state and may not last.

It's on the rocks
Our relationship is in trouble and needs attention.

It's on the rocks
Our relationship is unstable and needs to be addressed.

Baby, it's on the rocks
Our relationship is in a bad state and may be over soon.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLISON ROBERTSON, BRETT ANDERSON, MAYA FORD, TORRANCE CASTELLANO

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