He… Read Full Bio ↴Andreya Triana is a singer and songwriter from South East London.
Her love of improvisation influenced her 'Freeflo Sessions' - a one woman show using a sampler to loop vocals, percussive sounds and beats live- which gained her a place in the 2006 Red Bull Music Academy in Australia. Tea Leaf Dancers, a collaboration with producer Flying Lotus was then born, catching the attention of Ninja Tune stalwart Bonobo. Featuring on the 2009 song The Keeper, Andreya toured America and Canada with the Bonobo live band, playing on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury showcasing new material and signing a three album deal with Ninja Tune Records.
2010 saw the release of Far Closer, Lost where I belong and A Town Called Obsolete, all extracted from her debut album 'Lost Where I Belong' (August 2010), produced by Bonobo. She also featured on the tracks Stay The Same and Eyesdown.
'Giants' was released on May 2015 by Ninja Tune's offshoot Counter Records, produced by Matt Hales. It was preceded by the singles Everything You Never Had Pt. II and Gold.
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Daydreamers
Andreya Triana Lyrics
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take off your feathers
Show me your diamond pieces and such
I have a thought for you, only a little
To put in your pocket to rust
Shall we stare right through the window's pane?
What it shone outside, refrain
Hoping that we'd fly with...
Daydreamers
And even though we try
Daydreamers
A snapshot of the light
But it won't capture us
And so we sat that night
Beside the firelight
Dancers in fields of lust
it picked us flowers
the dust dissolved away
And twilight was on the cusp
Standing in a gap of slight reserve
We embrace, recite a verse
Hoping that we float away
Hoping that we'd fly with...
Daydreamers
And even though we try
Daydreamers
A snapshot of the light
But it won't capture us
Though we shall remain
Our hope a refrain
Distant and contained within
Daydreamers
And even though we try
Daydreamers
A snapshot of the light
Now they've captured us
The lyrics in Andreya Triana's "Daydreamers" are poetic and thought-provoking, speaking to the human desire for escape and transcendence. The first verse employs vivid imagery, with the singer urging someone to leave their worldly possessions behind and reveal their true self. The phrase "diamond pieces and such" suggests that the singer is interested in the inner beauty and value of the person, rather than their material possessions. The second line, "I have a thought for you, only a little, to put in your pocket to rust," is intriguing and mysterious. It's unclear what this "thought" is, but the fact that the singer wants the other person to "put it in their pocket to rust" suggests that it's not something that needs to be acted upon immediately or taken too seriously.
The chorus of the song is filled with longing and wistfulness, as the singer and their companion gaze out the window and dream of flying away. The repetition of the word "daydreamers" adds to the dreamlike quality of the song, while the lines "A snapshot of the light / But it won't capture us" suggest that while the moment might be beautiful, it's not enough to truly satisfy our desires.
The second verse introduces the image of a fire, which has traditionally been associated with transformation and renewal. The singer and their companion are surrounded by "fields of lust" and "picked... flowers," perhaps suggesting a romantic connection between them. The line "Our hope a refrain / Distant and contained within" is poignant, expressing the idea that our deepest desires are often unattainable but still somehow comforting. The final repetition of "Daydreamers" takes on a slightly different tone, as the previous detachment turns into a sense of acceptance and even resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave your candle at the door
Come in without any pretense
take off your feathers
Put down all the things that raise your ego
Show me your diamond pieces and such
Share your treasures and secrets with me
I have a thought for you, only a little
I have a small idea to spark your imagination
To put in your pocket to rust
Something for you to hold onto and remember over time
Shall we stare right through the window's pane?
Should we gaze out with wonder?
What it shone outside, refrain
The beautiful view outside, let's resist exploring it
Hoping that we'd float away
Hoping that we can escape our current reality
Hoping that we'd fly with...
Daydreamers
And even though we try
Daydreamers
A snapshot of the light
But it won't capture us
We want to dream with others and catch a glimpse of something more beautiful, but we know we can't be fully caught and contained by it
And so we sat that night
We enjoyed a moment together
Beside the firelight
Under the warm glow of the fire
Dancers in fields of lust
We were free and uninhibited
it picked us flowers
We enjoyed the fleeting beauty in the moment
the dust dissolved away
We let go of our worries and inhibitions
And twilight was on the cusp
We were between two worlds, neither one nor the other
Standing in a gap of slight reserve
We were hesitant, but still open to the moment
We embrace, recite a verse
We shared a moment of closeness and a secret word
Though we shall remain
Our hope a refrain
Distant and contained within
Although we will always dream, our hope is limited and unattainable.
Daydreamers
And even though we try
Daydreamers
A snapshot of the light
Now they've captured us
Despite our knowledge that we can't be fully present in our dreams, sometimes they can still truly captivate and transport us.
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.