The group was formed in 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba by vocalist Daniel Greaves, guitarist Joey Serlin, bassist Pete Loewen and drummer Sammy Kohn. Serlin was a comic fan and named the group after the DC comic. They released their debut album, McLaren Furnace Room, in 1992. (The album was named for one of the band's rehearsal spaces, the furnace room of the McLaren Hotel in Winnipeg.) The single "Cracked" garnered the band significant airplay on rock stations, but was quickly eclipsed by the anti-spousal abuse anthem "Run and Hide", which became the band's breakthrough hit.
Loewen left the band, and was replaced by Ken Tizzard. The band's 1994 album In the Trees confirmed their place in Canadian rock with the hit singles "Boneyard Tree", "All Uncovered" and "Lusitana".
Their 1996 album Brand New Day was not as well-received by critics or audiences -- "Zoom", "Incarnate" and "Shut Up" were moderately successful singles, but none achieved the kind of success that the band's earlier singles had. 1998's Silent Radar was the band's return to commercial success, with the hit singles "Stereo", "Any Day Now" and "Brighter Hell".
Their 2001 album Slomotion saw the exit of Sammy Kohn and the remaining members experimenting with more industrial textures. As if prepared for a bad reception, the band also packaged the album with a second greatest hits disc. The album was, indeed, poorly received by fans and critics, with only the single "Absolutely Anytime" gaining any radio airplay.
The band subsequently broke up. Greaves went on to form Doctor with Rob Higgins, Tizzard joined Thornley, and Serlin appeared on Ryan Malcolm's debut album before forming his own new band, Redline.
In 2009, the band reformed and started touring again.
Do It
The Watchmen Lyrics
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And I confess I stole your heart from your chest
And if I yeah and if I had the chance
I'd put it back somehow
Yeah I'd do it
Hey missus you yell amazing contributions
You know that I don't mind I'm not listening
I'd do it
Yeah I'd do it somehow
Don't you dare shove me away
Look over your shoulder
Cause I'm coming over
Don't you dare shove me away
Look over your shoulder
Cause I'm coming over
Hey missus can I call when I'm away
I know that you don't mind but I'm asking anyway
And if I yeah and if I had to light myself on fire
I'd do it
Yeah I'd do it somehow
Don't you dare shove me away
Look over your shoulder
Cause I'm coming over
Don't you dare shove me away
Look over your shoulder
Cause I'm coming over
Here I sit here I stay
This loneliness is eating me away
This loneliness is eating me
It's forcing me it's feeding me
This loneliness is eating me away
Don't you dare shove me away
Look over your shoulder
Cause I'm coming over
Don't you dare shove me away
Look over your shoulder
Cause I'm coming over
And I'm falling down
Seems like I've been there before
The Watchmen's song "Do It" is a tale of unrequited love or infatuation with someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate those feelings. The song is addressed to both a "mister" and a "missus," but it's unclear whether these are the same person or two separate individuals. The lyrics begin with an apology, suggesting that the singer may have done something wrong to alienate the object of their affection, but they still "stole" their heart. The singer expresses a desire to put things right and make amends if given the chance, even if it means going to extreme lengths like "lighting themselves on fire."
The song takes a slightly darker turn in the second half, with the singer expressing feelings of loneliness and desperation. They plead with the object of their affection not to push them away, promising to keep coming back no matter what. The repeated refrain of "don't you dare shove me away, look over your shoulder, 'cause I'm coming over" reinforces this sense of obsession and possessiveness. The song ends with the singer admitting defeat, saying that they have "fallen down" and it feels like they've "been there before."
Overall, "Do It" is a moody and atmospheric song that captures the intensity of unrequited love. The ambiguity of the lyrics leaves it open to interpretation as to who the "mister" and "missus" are and what exactly the singer did to offend them. However, the desperation and vulnerability of the singer's plea are universal, making it a relatable and emotionally powerful song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mister didn't mean to be so stupid
Apology for being foolish in some way
And I confess I stole your heart from your chest
Acknowledgement of stealing someone's heart or love
And if I yeah and if I had the chance
Expressing desire for an opportunity or a chance
I'd put it back somehow
Willingness to make things right or fix what's wrong
Yeah I'd do it
Assurance of doing the right thing, no matter what it takes
Hey missus you yell amazing contributions
Praising someone for their contributions, but not really paying attention
You know that I don't mind I'm not listening
Admitting to not fully acknowledging or appreciating the contributions
Know that if I know that if I had to light myself on fire
Acceptance of doing something crazy or dangerous
I'd do it
Affirmation of willingness to go to extreme lengths
Yeah I'd do it somehow
Reassurance of being able to accomplish the task, no matter what
Don't you dare shove me away
Warning against pushing away or rejecting the singer
Look over your shoulder
Implying that the artist is following or pursuing the other person
Cause I'm coming over
Stating the intention of physically approaching the other person
Hey missus can I call when I'm away
Request for permission to contact the other person while away
I know that you don't mind but I'm asking anyway
Acknowledging that the other person may not object, but still making the request
Here I sit here I stay
Expressing the artist's current state of being stuck or immobile, possibly due to loneliness
This loneliness is eating me away
Describing how loneliness is negatively affecting the artist's mental state or well-being
It's forcing me it's feeding me
Implying that loneliness is a powerful force that is consuming the singer
Don't you dare shove me away
Reiteration of the warning against pushing away or rejecting the singer
Look over your shoulder
Reiteration of the implication that the artist is following or pursuing the other person
Cause I'm coming over
Assurance of following through with the intention to physically approach the other person
And I'm falling down
Admitting to a fault or a mistake
Seems like I've been there before
Realizing that the situation is familiar or similar to past experiences
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@Kirbyization
Besides a few things added and few things left out. This whole movie portrait the comic word by word. I still can’t get enough of it. Zack Snyder’s best work.
@Gizzowf
I respect your opinion but the squid was a gigantic part of the plot for me.
@mihaimoldo
@@Gizzowf it was a stupid comic book plot point. The movie had a better outcome than using the stupid squid motive.
@MrSpencerMcIntosh
The squid was kinda goofy for a movie
@JavierMartinez-oj3rg
@@mihaimoldo i think the comic was good
@jimmycricket_AZ
The acting in this movie is almost flawless
@wo3701
"Almost"?
@samtepal3892
@@wo3701 coughs the acting of silk spectre and Nite owl
@airsir9559
@@samtepal3892 Patrick Wilson was great. You're right about Malin Akerman though. She was pretty whatever.
@eternalblessing4984
That cry from Owlman was pure devastation.