Throwing Muses is known for performing music with shifting tempos, creative chord progressions, unorthodox song structures, and surreal lyrics. The group was set apart from other contemporary acts by Hersh's stark, candid writing style; Donelly's pop stylings and vocal harmonies; and David Narcizo's unusual drumming techniques eschewing use of cymbals. Hallucinatory, febrile songs by Hersh occasionally touched on the subject of mental illness, more often drawing portraits of characters from daily life or addressing relationships.
Donelly left the band in 1991 and was a member of The Breeders and Belly, before starting to perform solo. She also contributed vocals to the Throwing Muses self-titled album in 2003. Hersh has also worked solo, and fronts the power trio 50 Foot Wave (which also includes Muses bassist Bernard Georges). Narcizo works in graphic design and has a musical project Lakuna.
In March 2003, Throwing Muses came back with their eighth album, Throwing Muses, which also saw the return of Tanya Donelly who provided backing vocals on the album. A greatest hits compilation titled Anthology was released in 2011. The band's ninth album, Purgatory / Paradise was released on October 29, 2013 in the UK and November 11 in the US. In early 2014, the band toured a few U.S. cities, with Donelly opening for the East Coast dates.
Dovey
Throwing Muses Lyrics
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Remember I see behind me
The song Dovey by Throwing Muses is an intriguing piece that appears to be filled with hidden meaning. While the lyrics are minimalistic, they still manage to convey a sense of mystery and depth. The opening lines, "Dovey, I'll take you down / Remember I see behind me," suggest that the singer is addressing someone named Dovey and is determined to bring them down. The repeated use of the word "remember" creates a sense of urgency, implying that Dovey may have forgotten something important, or they are intentionally ignoring a particular truth.
The line "I see behind me" is the most critical piece of the puzzle. It could mean that the singer is wise and can predict what will happen, or that they are haunted by their past and can't escape it. It's possible that the singer had a bad experience with Dovey in the past, and they want to make sure it doesn't happen again. Alternatively, they may have uncovered something significant about Dovey and feel it is their duty to reveal it. Ultimately, the true meaning of the song is left up to interpretation, which adds to its enigmatic charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Dovey, I'll take you down
Dovey, I have the power to bring you down or defeat you
Remember I see behind me
I have a good memory and do not forget things easily
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Written by: KRISTIN HERSH
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