Formed in 2009, the act was originally a means to expand the solo project of Dustin Payseur. That same year bassist John Peña and guitarist Christopher Burke were recruited as the lineup for their initial tour. Their debut single, Daydream / Desert Sand was released in February 2010 on Captured Tracks. In May 2010, their debut album Beach Fossilswas released and met with favorable reviews.
The following years saw a number of changes to their lineup, including when John Peña left the band in 2011 to form Heavenly Beat, and guitarist Cole Smith, who left for his solo project, DIIV. In 2012, Tommy Gardner stepped in as the drummer to form their current lineup.
Clash the Truth was released in early 2013, peaking at number 40 on the Independent Albums chart. Paysuer described it as being an album about what happens after you've solved the immediate problems that come with moving away from home - "something that just doesn't feel like it makes sense yet".
In 2017, after a long break, the third album Somersault was released
Daydream
Beach Fossils Lyrics
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I think I lose myself the second that I see I'm found
And not a day goes by or an hour without
Times I can't remember what I'm thinking about
Cause my head's caught up
And tangled in those dreams
I go uptown on a quiet day
And we go outside when the morning's dark
And we fall in the grass of an open park
And the sun will break
When our hands hit the tree
And I'm on time
Though I didn't try
And the seconds move slow
But the moments all too right
And not a day goes by
Or and hour without
Times I can't remember what I'm thinking about
Cause my head's caught up
And tangled in those dreams
Daydream the days away
The lyrics of Beach Fossils' song Daydream are about finding oneself lost in the company of someone else, and the feeling of being present yet absent at the same time. The opening lines "I'm not upset when you're around, I think I lose myself the second that I see I'm found" convey that the subject of the song is content when they are with their loved one, so much so that they get lost in their presence. The following lines mention how the singer's thoughts get tangled up and lost in dreams, unable to recall what they were thinking about earlier. It is clear that the person they're with has a deep impact on them, and they are caught up with a medley of emotions that they can't quite articulate.
The chorus of the song goes, "And not a day goes by or an hour without times I can't remember what I'm thinking about. Cause my head's caught up and tangled in those dreams." The chorus sums up the central theme of the song, that the singer is lost in their own head as they daydream away with no sense of time.
The lyrics also mention going to the park to gather one's thoughts, which shows how the singer needs moments of solitude to focus and understand their own thoughts. The song is an ode to the power of daydreaming and the refreshing experience of getting lost in one's own thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not upset when you're around
Being around you makes me happy and content.
I think I lose myself the second that I see I'm found
As soon as I'm with you, I feel like I'm where I belong.
And not a day goes by or an hour without
I think about you all the time, no matter what I'm doing.
Times I can't remember what I'm thinking about
I get so lost in my thoughts about you that I forget everything else.
Cause my head's caught up
I'm so wrapped up in my daydreams that I can't focus on much else.
And tangled in those dreams
I'm lost in a dream world where everything is perfect.
I go uptown on a quiet day
I need to take some time to think about things and be alone.
Just to gather my thoughts when I don't know what to say
I'm feeling overwhelmed and need to sort out my feelings.
And we go outside when the morning's dark
We enjoy spending time together even when it's early.
And we fall in the grass of an open park
We relax and enjoy each other's company outside in nature.
And the sun will break
As the day gets brighter, we become happier and more hopeful.
When our hands hit the tree
We connect and feel grounded when we touch the tree.
And I'm on time
I'm ready for whatever comes next.
Though I didn't try
Things just seem to work out for me, even if I don't plan for them.
And the seconds move slow
Time seems to slow down when I'm with you.
But the moments all too right
Even though time moves slowly, each moment feels meaningful and special.
Daydream the days away
We enjoy our time together so much we wish it could last forever.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: James Dustin Payseur
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm not upset when you're around
I think I lose myself the second that I see I'm found
And not a day goes by
Or an hour without
Times I can't remember
What I'm thinking about
Cause my head's caught up
And tangled in those dreams
I go uptown
On a quiet day
Just to gather my thoughts
When I don't know what to say
And we go outside
When the morning's dark
And we fall in the grass
Of an open park
And the sun will break
When our hands hit the tree
I am on time
Though I didn't try
And the seconds move slow
But the moments all too fast
And not a day goes by
Or a moment without
Times I can't remember
What I'm thinking about
Cause my head's tied up
And tangled in those dreams
@jeffersonrodriguez6661
Lyrics my dudes:
...
On my own
Sad when you're around
I think I lose myself
The second that I see her around
And not a day goes by
Oh no, I doubt
Time, time can't remember
What I'm thinking about
Cause when it's caught up
You're tangled in those dreams
I go uptown
On a quiet day
Just to gather my thoughts
When I don't know what to say
And we go outside
When the morning's dark
And we fall in the grass
Of an open park
And the sun will break
When our hands hit the tree
I am on time
Though I didn't try
And the second move slow
But the moments all too fast
And not a day goes by
Oh no, I doubt
Time, time can't remember
What I'm thinking about
Cause when it's caught up
You're tangled in those dreams
Daydream
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nice song
@lorelaim3294
still one of the chillest songs out there. nostalgia hurts though
@jaybrown9835
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@Osai1234
everything reminds me of her
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@DelfienT
Can't believe I spoke to the singer of this band yesterday on Omegle. He's simply amazing. And this song brings back the memories of our nice chat. He really liked my name and would consider giving my name to their new album!
@Cryssieso
Fuck it's been 6 years since I've found this song... in these past years there hasn't been a day that this song has failed to be my exact mood. Forever thankful for Beach Fossils. This song reminds me that WE ARE ONLY HERE ONCE and we need to stop waiting for the "right time" to do something, the time is now! Stop being afraid to be yourself! Let's embrace who we are and each other! Peace ❤
@PalinaZ
It's been 10 years. I'm here to remind you of this tune. hope life has been good to you
@homegrowntwinkie
ten years later and I'm still listening.