1. Aan is Bud & friends from Portland, OR.
Aan’s Portland, Oregon home has been the band’s sonic forum since the fall of 2006, when songwriter Bud Wilson first started recording under the bedroom moniker “Amor Ad Nauseum”. As the songs tightened and enriched, it was necessary for the outfit to expand in number. Texas transplant Reese Lawhon and Oregon native Jon Lewis lay the foundation for Wilson's vocal gymnastics. In 2010 Aan released it's first official recording, "I Could Be Girl For You". The springtime brought Aan across the country to travel up an down the east coast in support of it's latest release, the 7" single "Somewhere's Sunshine". With a full length scheduled for release in 2011 Aan look to be a band on the rise.
2. Aan are the Finnish drone duo of Uton (Jani Hirvonen) and Kulkija (Jari Koho); assisted by Veli-Matti from Kutomo, and Kristiina from the moon.
"Beautifully barren investigation of subliminal dream sonorities from the subterranean duo of Uton and Kulkija. The sound of thick waves of light slow-combing the furrows of your brain or rust-coloured sunlight penetrating deep into the heart of the wood. Painstaking, intimate, time-jarring improvisations, somewhere between early-TG's planetary rituals and Mirrorís standing waves."
— Volcanic Tongue
Daylight
Aan Lyrics
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the only thing that keeps me watching
before
before I fade away
in the moonlight
it holds me and
I keep from dreaming
before
in this long light
the rules have changed
and I am wondering where you go
before you fade away
in this lone light
it holds me and keeps me watching
before
before I fall asleep
and in my mind I know you're listening
hear the sirens are singing out
I echo to their words
if I die to the sound of their voices
was it an epic choice or
just some message to no one?
well I hope when it finds me
that it's such sure timing
you'll be my [???]
[???] in the sun
daylight
the fog that creeps across my memories
as though they slowly fade away
you'll lay with me
and through the years we learn to forget without pain
everything fades away except your love
your love
the only thing that keeps me dreaming
before
before I fall asleep
oh your love, your love
it holds me in and keeps me watching before
before I fall asleep
and in my mind I know you're listening
hear the sirens are singing out
I echo to their words
if I die to the sound of their voices
was it an epic choice or
just some message to no one?
well I hope when it finds me
that it's such sure timing
you'll be my [???]
[???] in the sun
and I can't find what I can't see
a shadow
and I won't fight if you'll find me
a distance between it
The lyrics of Aan's song Daylight explore the themes of love, loss, and memory. The first verse speaks of the fleeting nature of life, with the singer watching the daylight to keep from fading away. The moonlight also holds them, but they still wonder where their loved one is going before they fade away. The chorus repeats the idea that love is the only thing that keeps the singer from falling asleep and forgetting.
The second verse discusses the idea of dying and the afterlife. The singer hears sirens and echoes their words, questioning whether dying to their sound would be a significant choice or not. They hope that when death finds them, their loved one will be there to greet them, and they can be together once again. The final verse talks about letting go and learning to forget without pain, except for their love, which remains. The verses allude to the idea that memories are fleeting and may fade away, but love is the only constant that remains.
One interesting fact about this song is that the band worked with producer John Goodmanson, who has worked with bands such as Sleater-Kinney and Death Cab for Cutie. Another fun fact is that the band's name, Aan, is pronounced "on," as in "on the radio." The title of the song, Daylight, is also the name of the band's second album. The band hails from Portland, Oregon, and has been active since 2010. Additionally, the band has been compared to groups such as The Pixies and Neutral Milk Hotel.
The chords for Daylight are not readily available, but the song is performed on an acoustic guitar, with a simple chord progression that is relatively easy to follow for most guitar players.
Line by Line Meaning
daylight
The singer finds comfort in the daylight
the only thing that keeps me watching
Daylight serves as the only thing keeping the singer from fading and giving up
before
The singer fears losing their connection to the world, represented by daylight
before I fade away
The artist fears losing their grip on reality and becoming lost in their own thoughts
in the moonlight
The artist finds it hard to stay grounded in reality at night
it holds me and
The darkness of night and the unknown future are overwhelming to the singer
I keep from dreaming
The singer is afraid to dream because they fear losing touch with reality
before
The artist is still struggling to hold onto reality
before you fade away
The artist fears losing their connection to someone else, who represents an anchor in reality
in this long light
The artist is struggling to cope with the passage of time
the rules have changed
The singer is struggling to adapt to changes in their life and the world around them
and I am wondering where you go
The artist is worried about losing touch with their connection to someone else
before you fade away
The singer is still struggling to hold onto their connection to reality and someone else
in this lone light
The singer finds a sense of isolation in their struggle to hold onto reality
it holds me and keeps me watching
In the midst of their struggle, the singer finds comfort in the daylight
before
The artist is still holding onto reality
before I fall asleep
The artist is still struggling to hold onto reality and stay grounded
and in my mind I know you're listening
The singer feels a connection to someone else and imagines they are listening
hear the sirens are singing out
The singer is trying to make sense of the chaotic world around them
I echo to their words
The artist is searching for meaning in the chaos
if I die to the sound of their voices
The artist is pondering the possibility of their own death
was it an epic choice or
The artist is questioning the value and impact of their life
just some message to no one?
The singer wonders if their life will ultimately have no meaning
well I hope when it finds me
The artist hopes that when death comes, it will have a purpose
that it's such sure timing
The singer hopes that death will come at the right time
you'll be my [???]
The singer wishes to remain connected to someone else even in death
[???] in the sun
The singer imagines a peaceful afterlife
the fog that creeps across my memories
The artist is struggling to hold onto their memories
as though they slowly fade away
The artist is afraid of losing their connection to the past
you'll lay with me
The singer finds comfort in the thought of being with someone else
and through the years we learn to forget without pain
Over time, the singer hopes to find a way to let go of painful memories
everything fades away except your love
The artist finds comfort in the idea that love is eternal
your love
Love serves as an anchor for the artist
the only thing that keeps me dreaming
Love inspires the artist's hopes and dreams
before
The singer is still holding onto reality
before I fall asleep
The artist is still struggling to hold onto reality and stay grounded
oh your love, your love
The singer places a great deal of importance on their connection to someone else
it holds me in and keeps me watching before
Love provides a sense of stability and helps the singer hold onto reality
before I fall asleep
The singer is still struggling to hold onto reality and stay grounded
and I can't find what I can't see
The artist is struggling to understand their own thoughts and emotions
a shadow
The artist feels lost and disconnected from themselves
and I won't fight if you'll find me
The singer is willing to let someone else help them find their way
a distance between it
The singer recognizes that there is a gap between where they are and where they want to be
Contributed by Adam Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RobertaUdaya
thats soooo nice! thank you so much!
@alancornelius1ghf
Excellent.
@barb_ld
Loooooveeee theeem!
@IWannaBeYourSoul
just woooooooooow <3
@indiidesign8558
we need a tiny desk!
@grandmaDecker
RIP
@mfspittin
RIP Reese McDowell Lawhon
@bizprofitable9288
RIP