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Dokken Lyrics Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the lyrics to the songs of the popular 1980's band, Dokken. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruce007. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bruce007

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,194

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which powerful song does Dokken say that: "Nobody else can bind you, take a good look around you"? Hint

Day After Day

Back in the Streets

Breaking the Chains

Felony

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Dokken song do the lyrics: "My life's in ruin, the girl I love, she's far away" show up?
Hint

Stick to Your Guns

Seven Thunders

Young Girls

Paris Is Burning

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which song does Dokken say that: "it's wrong, but I can't turn away, the flames draw near, they're telling me to stay"? Hint

Without Warning

Hungry for Heaven

Toothless Heart

Into the Fire

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Question 4 of 10

4. The singer of Dokken realizes some painful facts when he proclaims the following lyrics: "You were just using someone and I was the one" in which song?
Hint

Just Got Lucky

Bullets to Spare

Turn on the Action

Puppet on a String

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which power ballad were the lyrics: "Tried so hard to make you see, but I couldn't find the words, now the tears, they fall like rain" sung? Hint

Slippin' Away

Jaded Heart

It's Not Love

Alone Again

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which song does Dokken sing: "Told you I had to leave, I had my reasons, I said that it hurt to stay, the way that I'm feelin'"? Hint

Ode to Cinderella

It's Not Love

We're Stars

Reflective Glass

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which song did Don Dokken proclaim that: "I heard the call, stop me, don't let me go, touch my heart, then let me know"? Hint

Erase the Slate

The Hunter

Kiss of Death

Heaven Sent

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which Dokken song were the particularly odd lyrics: "We sold our sons and we sold our daughters, pretty soon we'll sell our brothers" sung?
Hint

Too High To Fly

The Maze

Sweet Chains

Hole in My Head

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which Dokken song were the lyrics: "I tried to say I'm sorry, but I can't find a way, to just walk away", reminiscently sung?
Hint

Turn on the Action

In My Dreams

Walk Away

Standing in the Shadows

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Question 10 of 10

10. From which song are these lyrics: "You just make me go insane, don't you know that, it's our love that's burning"? Hint

Burning Like a Flame

Mr. Scary

Night by Night

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which powerful song does Dokken say that: "Nobody else can bind you, take a good look around you"?

Answer: Breaking the Chains

"Breaking the Chains" was Dokken's 1983 hit song from their album, "Breaking the Chains". The album acted as a catalyst to the band's eventual success. "Breaking the Chains" even had a music video, albeit an odd one. In it, the band were walking down a rather windy and unpleasant hallway while singing of breaking their own personal chains.

2. In which Dokken song do the lyrics: "My life's in ruin, the girl I love, she's far away" show up?

Answer: Paris Is Burning

"Paris Is Burning" was a song from Dokken's 1983 album, "Breaking the Chains". "Paris Is Burning" actually had two versions. The one from the 1983 album was originally called "Paris" before the song was changed after some clever studio additions were made. There weren't many differences between the two versions except for some superior editing in the "Paris is Burning" version.

3. In which song does Dokken say that: "it's wrong, but I can't turn away, the flames draw near, they're telling me to stay"?

Answer: Into the Fire

"Into the Fire" was a popular song off of the band's 1984 album, entitled "Tooth and Nail". The album was released by Elektra Records, and featured the talented lineup of Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on guitars, Mick Brown on drums and Jeff Pilson on bass.

4. The singer of Dokken realizes some painful facts when he proclaims the following lyrics: "You were just using someone and I was the one" in which song?

Answer: Just Got Lucky

"Just Got Lucky" was a hit song off of the band's 1984 album, entitled "Tooth and Nail". The song was about a man feeling regretful after falling in love with a certain woman and then having his heart shattered. The lady character in the song was referred to as a "Devil in disguise".

5. In which power ballad were the lyrics: "Tried so hard to make you see, but I couldn't find the words, now the tears, they fall like rain" sung?

Answer: Alone Again

"Alone Again" was a ballad off of the band's 1984 album, entitled "Tooth and Nail". The song was about a man who became lonely after the love of his life left him. He tried everything to make her stay but she wanted no part of it. The song was one of Dokken's more successful ones.

6. In which song does Dokken sing: "Told you I had to leave, I had my reasons, I said that it hurt to stay, the way that I'm feelin'"?

Answer: It's Not Love

"It's Not Love" was a successful song off of Dokken's 1985 album, entitled "Under Lock and Key". Along with "In My Dreams" and "The Hunter", "It's Not Love" was a hit with worldwide audiences. It has gone on to appear in several of the band's greatest hits albums

7. In which song did Don Dokken proclaim that: "I heard the call, stop me, don't let me go, touch my heart, then let me know"?

Answer: Heaven Sent

The song "Heaven Sent" was featured on Dokken's 1987 album, entitled "Back For the Attack". The album was graced by several other solid songs including "Dream Warriors" and "Night by Night".

8. In which Dokken song were the particularly odd lyrics: "We sold our sons and we sold our daughters, pretty soon we'll sell our brothers" sung?

Answer: Too High To Fly

"Too High to Fly" was a hit song off of Dokken's 1995 album, entitled "Dysfunctional". Although the lineup of the band was entirely unchanged from the 1980s, the band's style was altered to suit the times. Regardless, their reputation, established in the 1980s, helped sell copies of their album.

9. In which Dokken song were the lyrics: "I tried to say I'm sorry, but I can't find a way, to just walk away", reminiscently sung?

Answer: Walk Away

"Walk Away" was a popular song off of Dokken's 1988 album, "Beast From the East". The album was essentially a live release, originally recorded from a concert, in Japan. Several of the band's greatest hits were recorded during that concert, and a new studio song, "Walk Away" was added for the album.

10. From which song are these lyrics: "You just make me go insane, don't you know that, it's our love that's burning"?

Answer: Burning Like a Flame

"Burning Like a Flame" was a song off of Dokken's 1987 album "Back for the Attack". It was one of the few songs off of that particular album which become a hit. Every compilation album after this song was released has featured it.

I hope you enjoyed my quiz on Dokken's lyrics!

Source: Author Bruce007

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