Through Clairecords (Sacramento), Airiel released a series of four-song EPs titled Winks & Kisses. The EPs were also sold as a limited edition boxed set, capturing the evolution of Airiel in its current form. Their CDs are consistently some of the top sellers of the label, and the Frosted EP has already sold out. The group has also been asked to contribute to several compilation CDs, including Never Lose That Feeling by Club AC30 (U.K.).
In addition to their recordings, Airiel has also gained a reputation for being a live band. In addition to playing such local Chicago landmarks as the Double Door, Subterranean, and the Bottom Lounge, they have performed in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. They have toured the U.S. East Coast, performing in New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and points in between. Airiel has also opened for some high-profile acts, including The Dears and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Daydreamer
Airiel Lyrics
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Play for me like you used to like we did as kids back in ‘92
Sleepy little daydreamer, tell me all you know
Catch the sun, don't let it go, send it all to me
Life's a game to all of us, play it before you go
Turn away, turn away, don't let me go
This is what we have to be, this is what we have to be
This is all, this is all, this is all I'm gonna say to you
Turn away, don't watch me, I'm turning off this show
This is all, this is all, this is all I'm gonna say to you
Don't go away, stay here and sing for me
Like you used to, I won't say a word
We're sleepy little daydreamers kissing, oh, so slow
Don't give up, I won't let you but I want you to want me to
Your life's a game to all of us play it before you go
Turn away, turn away, don't let me go
This is what we have to be, this is what we have to be
Turn away, don't watch me, I'm turning off this show
This is all, this is all, this is all I'm gonna say to you
Turn away, don't watch me, I'm turning off this show
This is all, this is all, this is all I'm gonna say to you
"Daydreamer" by Airiel is a song about yearning for the past, specifically the innocence and simplicity of childhood. The shiny hands symbolize the way that life can take things away from us, tearing us apart from what we once knew. The nostalgia for the past is expressed through the line "play for me like you used to like we did as kids back in ‘92," which recalls a simpler time when the singer and the subject of the song were carefree children. The singer is seeking comfort from the subject, who is described as a "sleepy little daydreamer," someone who is lost in their own thoughts and maybe a bit disconnected from reality.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the subject to not give up on life, to play the game of life before it's too late. The line "this is what we have to be" seems to suggest that the singer and the subject are connected in some deep, existential way, and that they have to keep going, even when things feel difficult. However, the repeated line "turn away, don't watch me, I'm turning off this show" hints at a sense of disconnection or even despair, as if the singer is trying to block out the harsh realities of life and retreat into a dream world. Overall, "Daydreamer" is a song about searching for comfort and meaning in a world that can be overwhelming and difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Shiny hands pull away from me tearing me apart
Your dazzling allure is distancing us, breaking my heart.
Play for me like you used to like we did as kids back in ‘92
Rekindle the magic like we did in our childhood, just like we used to.
Sleepy little daydreamer, tell me all you know
You may be lost in your imagination, but share your thoughts with me.
Catch the sun, don't let it go, send it all to me
Seize the day, hold on to the beauty, and share it with me.
Life's a game to all of us, play it before you go
Life is brief and fleeting, so make the most of it while you can.
Turn away, turn away, don't let me go
Don't leave me, turn back, stay by my side.
This is what we have to be, this is what we have to be
This is the way we must live, this is our current reality.
Turn away, don't watch me, I'm turning off this show
I'm shutting down my facade, don't observe me now.
This is all, this is all, this is all I'm gonna say to you
I have nothing more to articulate, this is my final message.
Don't go away, stay here and sing for me
Stay here with me and share your beautiful voice.
Like you used to, I won't say a word
Just like our past, I'll listen in awe and stay speechless.
We're sleepy little daydreamers kissing, oh, so slow
Our tender, drowsy kisses are like dreams that linger.
Don't give up, I won't let you but I want you to want me to
I won't let you surrender, but I yearn for your desire towards me.
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gracedeleon2206
A real gem...this E.P. Kid Games is now a collectors item. If you have a copy of this you are a true blue lover of indie music.
@surgicalprecision300
dreamy
@upliftingmetranceonly2597
thanks its perfect mood song
when im drunken
just like blue sea
@syanisah
i love you guys so much.
@vitaliksavonevsky6108
Simply gorgeous!
@De19thKingJulion
I was surprised to see Airiel were selling this EP on audio cassette, so I went and bought it!
@nathanhammond667
Can't deny a little Cocteau Twins influence. A sort of "Blue Bell" or "Heaven or LV" feel. These dudes are amazing!😁 Like all the great music before and with them, completely ADORABLE!
@rainywolf
OMFG! I love this so much!
@waywardsylvan5085
Out of everything by them I love this song the most.
@vitaliksavonevsky6108
Simply A Masterpiece!