They describe their heavily art-damaged and theatrical style as "Brechtian punk cabaret", a phrase invented by Palmer because she was "terrified" that the press would invent a name that "would involve the word 'gothic'," and are part of an underground dark cabaret movement that started gaining momentum in the early 1990s.
Palmer accompanies her confessional story-songs with a thunderous and shimmering piano style that rests on the shoulders of Jerry Lee Lewis and Nina Simone. Viglione's jazz and hardcore-influenced drumming and creative percussion are the perfect foil, providing in turns a delicate cradle of rhythm and a piercing bed of nails onto which Palmer lays her raw, tragicomic lyrics.
The release of their debut album The Dresden Dolls, produced by Martin Bisi (Swans, Sonic Youth), has won the band accolades from both mainstream and underground media, and it appears that the Dolls are poised to transcend cult status and smash all commonly held ideas about what a rock band is supposed to be. Their awe-striking live energy and singular look has earned them opening slots for Nine Inch Nails, Beck, the B-52s, Jane's Addiction, OK Go and Panic! At the Disco, a tour with the Legendary Pink Dots, and a victory in the 2003 WBCN Rock and Roll Rumble.
Their second album Yes, Virginia was released in 2006, eventually followed by a companion record No, Virginia in 2008, which features b-sides and out-takes from the "Yes, Virginia" sessions, as well as a smattering of new tracks.
At the end of summer 2008 they announced a hiatus. The band has made further announcements saying they will reunite when the time is right for both of them, and have stressed they have not broken up.
In September 2008, rumors began to circulate about the future of the whole band. Viglione confirmed that the band is currently on hiatus but emphasized that he and Palmer are on good terms and that they will get together again when it feels right for both of them. In late July and early August 2009, a rumor began to spread that the band was "reuniting for performances in 2010" but Palmer clarified in her blog on August 7: "There's been a ton of press lately re-printing an old quote from an old interview that's now blown up into a full-fledged press rumour that Brian and I have planned Dresden Dolls' shows for 2010. Not true. We aren't planning any shows. Sorry about that, blame the gossip whores."
In 2010, a reunion tour to selected venues in the United States occurred. It started on Halloween in New York City and ended in San Francisco on New Years Eve.
The Dresden Dolls played a show in Mexico City on 9 December 2011. They had a tour of New Zealand and Australia in early 2012, supported by The Jane Austen Argument and The Bedroom Philosopher.
Sorry Bunch
The Dresden Dolls Lyrics
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The odds of it are such a drag my darling
I could've lost her hand
You should look where you are going
God I could have lost my life
But I would lose a hundred fights
Just as long as you were on my side
The odds of it are such a drag my darling
You were lost in thought
Well it won't help now to say you're sorry
They could've dropped us off
But I would skip a hundred parties
Just as long as you were invited
Just as long as nobody knew that we were
Here's to alcohol
Here's to all of yall
Here's to all of the things that we drink
When we want to sing like no one's listening
[Repeat: x4]
Just as long as you were on my side
In the song "Sorry Bunch" by The Dresden Dolls, the lyrics express a sense of loyalty and devotion despite the odds against them. The singer acknowledges that they are a "sorry bunch" and that the odds are against them, yet they still place importance on having their loved one by their side. The line "I could've lost my life, but I would lose a hundred fights, just as long as you were on my side" highlights the extent to which they value their partner's presence in their life. The line "Here's to all the things we drink when we want to sing like no one's listening" further emphasizes the idea of being unapologetically oneself and finding joy in the company of others.
Throughout the song, there is also a sense of regret and reflection. The line "You should look where you are going" suggests that there may have been a mistake made that led to a dangerous situation, and the line "Well it won't help now to say you're sorry" implies that apologies can only go so far in terms of fixing things. However, despite these moments of contemplation, the overall tone is one of resilience and celebrating the bonds between friends or partners.
Line by Line Meaning
We're a sorry bunch
We are a group of people who are not the best or most successful.
The odds of it are such a drag my darling
Our situation is not favorable and it's causing us distress.
I could've lost her hand
I almost lost her and it scared me greatly.
You should look where you are going
You need to pay attention to your surroundings and be careful.
God I could have lost my life
I almost died and it was a close call.
But I would lose a hundred fights
I would rather lose a hundred arguments than lose you.
Just as long as you were on my side
As long as we have each other, we can overcome anything.
You were lost in thought
You were distracted and not paying attention.
Well it won't help now to say you're sorry
Apologizing won't change what happened and won't fix the situation.
They could've dropped us off
Someone could have left us somewhere, but it wouldn't matter to me.
But I would skip a hundred parties
I would give up anything to be with you, even social events.
Just as long as you were invited
As long as you were included and with me, I would be happy.
Just as long as nobody knew that we were
As long as no one knew about us or what we were doing, it would be better.
Here's to alcohol
Let's drink to alcohol.
Here's to all of yall
Here's to everyone.
Here's to all of the things that we drink
Let's drink to all the things we enjoy.
When we want to sing like no one's listening
We drink to have fun and let go, without caring what others think.
Just as long as you were on my side
As long as we are together, everything is fine.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amanda Palmer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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