The band's figureheads and main songwriters were Jelle Paulusma (lead vocals) and Anne Soldaat (guitar, vocals). Critics often heard echoes of early Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield and other sixties bands from the American west in Daryll-Ann's particular blend of indie rock.
After an initial EP (Decibel, 1991) and début album (Renko, 1992) on tiny domestic labels, the band drew the attention of Hut, the indie branch of Virgin Records. The I Could Never Love You and Come Around EP's (1993 and 1994, respectively) were praised by critics in Holland and the U.K. The group toured Europe and their first full-length album for Hut, Seaborne West (1995), even saw a U.S. release. It received rave reviews in the U.K. music press.
Due to disappointing sales, however, the band was dropped by Hut and joined the respected Dutch indie label Excelsior Recordings, for which they continued to release albums to huge critical acclaim (but moderate commercial success). A small international cult following continued to follow the band, so that some of their Excelsior releases were also put out internationally.
Daryll-Ann's studio albums for Excelsior Recordings:
Daryll-Ann Weeps (1996)
Happy Traum (1999)
Trailer Tales (2002)
Don't Stop (2003)
Excelsior also released a limited edition live album, entitled DA Live (2000).
The band decided to call it a day in 2004. Frontman Jelle Paulusma resurfaced two years later with his first solo album, using his his family name Paulusma as his moniker, whereas guitarist Anne Soldaat went on to form the band Do The Undo (self-titled début album released in 2007) and subsequently started recording under his own name, Anne Soldaat.
2014 saw Daryll-Ann's eagerly anticipated re-formation: original line-up, no new new material, old songs only. The band's brief reunion and farewell tour of The Netherlands received rave reviews.
On April 24, 2022, the band reunited once again, this time for one night only, to perform at Paradiso during the 25th anniversary party of Excelsior Recordings.
Summerdaze
Daryll-Ann Lyrics
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Been tryin' to leave this town for such a long time
Since you are gone
The boats in the harbor, the stars in the night been longing for the beach for such a long time
Long time gone
And the music's over, still the drums are playing loud
This is the place I'd like to settle down
Where the wind meets his mary over by the shoreline
All day long
This should be my world, my only one
Been tryin' to leave this town for such a long time
Since you are gone
And the music's over, still the drums are playing loud
I believe morningrain will hit you in the mind
Still I feel to cool my senses time and time again
And the music's over, still the drums are playing loud
I believe morningrain will hit you in the mind
Still I feel to cool my senses time and time again
I believe morningrain will hit you in the mind
Still I feel to cool my senses time and time again
The lyrics to Daryll-Ann's song Summerdaze speak of a desire to leave a town and settle down in a place by the sea. The singer describes their burning desire for the sky and sea, and how they've been trying to leave the town for a long time. The absence of a loved one has made the singer long even more for the beach, the boats in the harbor, and the stars in the night. Despite the music being over, the drums are still playing loud, signaling the singer's desire to stay in the moment and enjoy their surroundings.
The singer expresses their wish to settle down in a place where the wind meets the shoreline, a place where they can feel at peace. They continue to describe how they've been trying to leave the town for a long time now, but the music and the drums keep drawing them back. They believe that the morning rain will hit the absent loved one in their mind, but they still feel the need to cool their senses time and time again. These lyrics speak to the universal desire for a sense of place and belonging, and the pull of nostalgia and memory.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky and the sea, girl my burning desire
I long for the beauty of the sky and sea, as I have a passionate longing for you, my love.
Been tryin' to leave this town for such a long time
I have been attempting to escape this town for an extended period of time, as it reminds me of the pain of losing you.
Since you are gone
Ever since you left me, I have been struggling to find peace and happiness.
The boats in the harbor, the stars in the night been longing for the beach for such a long time
The boats and stars yearn to be near the shore, just as I have been yearning to be in your presence once again.
Long time gone
It has been a long time since we were together, and I am filled with a sense of emptiness and longing.
And the music's over, still the drums are playing loud
Although the music has ended, the drums continue to play loudly, reminding me of the rhythm of my heart and my constant longing for you.
This is the place I'd like to settle down
I wish to remain in this place, as it holds the memories of the happiness we once shared together.
Where the wind meets his mary over by the shoreline
I am reminded of the meeting of the wind and the sea, just as I long to reunite with my beloved by the shore.
All day long
My thoughts are consumed by you, and I yearn to be with you all day long.
This should be my world, my only one
You are my world, and all I desire is to be with you and have you by my side.
I believe morningrain will hit you in the mind
I feel that the coming of morning rain will inspire memories of me in your heart and mind.
Still I feel to cool my senses time and time again
Despite the overwhelming emotions I feel for you, I must find ways to calm myself and ease the pain I feel.
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.