Kelley Nicole Dugan and Mina Walker met as acting majors at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Dugan is from New York, and Walker grew up in New Orleans. They formed Daisy the Great in 2016, and released their first EP, I've Got a Few Friends and I Wish They Were Mine, in 2018. They released their debut album, I'm Not Getting Any Taller, in January 2019. The single "Record Player" became a hit on TikTok, accumulating over 270 million views. They released their second EP, Soft Songs, in 2020 and their second album, All You Need Is Time, in 2022.
Lineup
Kelley Nicole Dugan: lead vocalist, keyboards
Mina Walker: lead vocalist, guitar, bass guitar
Briana Archer: backup vocalist
Matt Lau: guitar
Bernardo Ochoa: guitar, bass guitar
Matti Dunietz: drums
Time Machine
Daisy the Great Lyrics
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Clocks in this house?
They are growling at me
They are growling at me
Saying, how can it be?
That the whole world is falling apart
The sky is burning no more need to hurry
We were right to worry
The birds are gone now the time has come now
Just close your eyes now
Just close your eyes now the sea is crying
The moon is sighing it's terrifying
It's terrifying it's all around us
The end has crowned us the star has found us
I once read about a time machine
They learned to teach electrons
To go back to where they started
Should we go back to where we started?
Baby, we could build a time machine
And put it in my old car
Fill it up with dirty water
We could try a little harder
If I go back? If I go back?
Will I do it all the same again?
If I go back? If I go back?
Will I do it all the same again?
If I go back? If I go back?
Will I do it all the same again?
If I go back? If I go back?
Will I do it all the same again?
I once read about a time machine
They learned to teach electrons
To go back to where they started
Should we go back to where we started?
Baby, we could build a time machine
And put it in my old car
Fill it up with dirty water
We could try a little harder
The lyrics to Daisy the Great's song "Time Machine" seem to address the feelings of anxiety and desperation that come with the realization that the world is falling apart. The clocks in the house are depicted as growling, suggesting a sense of unrest. The singer acknowledges that their worries were justified and that the situation is dire.
The lyrics also convey a sense of loss and despair. The sky is described as burning, symbolizing the destruction and chaos that surrounds them. The absence of birds signifies the absence of hope and the inevitability of change. The sea is crying, and the moon is sighing, creating an atmosphere of terror and impending doom.
In the second half of the song, the singer contemplates the idea of a time machine. They mention reading about a time machine that could send electrons back to their starting point. This could be seen as a metaphor for wanting to go back in time and change the course of events. The singer questions whether they would make the same choices if given the chance to go back. The idea of building a time machine in their old car and filling it with dirty water suggests a desperation to try anything, even if it seems unlikely to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you listening to the
Clocks in this house?
Are you paying attention to the passing of time in this place?
They are growling at me
They are growling at me
I feel the clocks are mocking me
Saying, how can it be?
That the whole world is falling apart
Expressing disbelief that the world is crumbling
The sky is burning no more need to hurry
There is no rush anymore as everything is collapsing
We were right to worry
We were right to worry
Acknowledging that their previous concerns were valid
The birds are gone now the time has come now
Just close your eyes now
Realizing that it's too late as time has run out, encouraging to shut out the chaos
The sea is crying
The moon is sighing it's terrifying
The natural elements are expressing sadness and fear
It's terrifying it's all around us
The end has crowned us the star has found us
The fear is overwhelming and inescapable, signaling the arrival of the end
I once read about a time machine
Recalling a previous encounter with the concept of a time machine
They learned to teach electrons
To go back to where they started
Scientists discovered a method to make electrons return to their initial state
Should we go back to where we started?
Questioning whether it would be better to return to a previous point in time
Baby, we could build a time machine
And put it in my old car
Suggesting the idea of constructing a time machine and installing it in their vehicle
Fill it up with dirty water
We could try a little harder
Choosing to fuel the time machine with polluted water and make a stronger effort
If I go back? If I go back?
Will I do it all the same again?
Contemplating the consequences of going back in time and repeating the same choices
Will I do it all the same again?
Questioning if they would make the same mistakes
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Going Optimal
Well, I'm pretty obsessed with this song right now, and discovered a genius Easter egg in the song that has made me love it even more. It's hard to discover the egg on YouTube, though. Hints/spoilers below!
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Hints:
1. It's not about listening closely to hear anything quiet.
2. The instructions to find it are in the lyrics, and finding it answers the central question posed.
3. I'd be amazed if anyone found it in their first listen.
4. The song ends without fully resolving the melody--find the missing note!
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Spoilers:
Note the song opens somewhat curiously on a single, stark chord, and as it fades, the vocals kick in. The song could have just opened on the powerful vocals.
Then note that they don't resolve the melodic progression at the end of the song, leaving you waiting for a final note that never arrives. It has the great effect of conveying, "We ran out of steam and trailed off before we could even finish," which makes tonal sense for a song about regretting one's contributions to the end of the habitable world.
But then note the lyrics and theme of the song: "If I go back will I do it all the same again?" That's the clue! During the final seconds of fade at the end of the song where they don't deliver that note, skip back to the start of the song.
There. NOTE DELIVERED.
But the note doesn't fade out before the vocals start, so you find yourself listening to the song again! THE #$&^%@ SONG IS A TIME MACHINE!
And if you go back, do they do it all the same again? It's a recording, so yes, they do. And sadly, there lies the brilliant commentary of the song: even if humanity got a do-over on the climate disaster, we would just do it again.
Big boy band
Are you listening to the clocks in this house?
They are growling at me
They are growling at me
Saying how can it be
That the whole world is falling apart
The sky is burning
No more need to hurry
We were right to worry
We were right to worry
The birds are gone now
The time has come now
Just close your eyes now
Just close your eyes now
The sea is crying
The moon is sighing
It's terrifying
It's terrifying
It's all around us
The end is ground us
The star has found us
I once read about a time machine
They learned to teach electrons
To go back to where they started
Should we go back to where we started?
Maybe, we could build a time machine
And put it in my own car
Fill it up with dirty water
We could try a little harder
If I go back, If I go back
Will I do it all the same again?
If I go back, If I go back
Will I do it all the same again?
If I go back, If I go back
Will I do it all the same again?
If I go back, If I go back
Will I do it all the same?
I once read about a time machine
They learned to teach electrons
To go back to where they started
Should we go back to where we started?
Maybe, we could build a time machine
And put it in my own car
Fill it up with dirty water
We could try a little harder
Daisy the Great
Our second album ‘All You Need Is Time’ is out everywhere now !!!! We hope you love the album :’) we love you!!!! ❤🔥https://daisythegreat.lnk.to/allyouneedistime
Mathew Sharp
and we love you perth wa here
ratso69ful
See you soon in Columbus, Ohio!!!
SJ H
My God....
This song is like, the anxiety of an entire generation wrapped up into a closing number for the concert on the day the sky falls down. It's heartbreakingly beautiful.
Anna l
This is going to be a classic song in a major movie someday soon. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Anna l
P.s I'd love to ever offer lyrics or background vocals. Very nostalgic feel, dash of this and that but a strong Eisley vibe.
Going Optimal
Well, I'm pretty obsessed with this song right now, and discovered a genius Easter egg in the song that has made me love it even more. It's hard to discover the egg on YouTube, though. Hints/spoilers below!
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Hints:
1. It's not about listening closely to hear anything quiet.
2. The instructions to find it are in the lyrics, and finding it answers the central question posed.
3. I'd be amazed if anyone found it in their first listen.
4. The song ends without fully resolving the melody--find the missing note!
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Spoilers:
Note the song opens somewhat curiously on a single, stark chord, and as it fades, the vocals kick in. The song could have just opened on the powerful vocals.
Then note that they don't resolve the melodic progression at the end of the song, leaving you waiting for a final note that never arrives. It has the great effect of conveying, "We ran out of steam and trailed off before we could even finish," which makes tonal sense for a song about regretting one's contributions to the end of the habitable world.
But then note the lyrics and theme of the song: "If I go back will I do it all the same again?" That's the clue! During the final seconds of fade at the end of the song where they don't deliver that note, skip back to the start of the song.
There. NOTE DELIVERED.
But the note doesn't fade out before the vocals start, so you find yourself listening to the song again! THE #$&^%@ SONG IS A TIME MACHINE!
And if you go back, do they do it all the same again? It's a recording, so yes, they do. And sadly, there lies the brilliant commentary of the song: even if humanity got a do-over on the climate disaster, we would just do it again.
CoolandonRS
That’s brilliant
Alyssa
I randomly came across you guys this week and holy shit… you two are killing it lately. Your lyrics hit so close to home and the visuals in the music videos make me feel like I’m in a fever dream but in the best possible way. You’re making music that really makes you think and feel and for that, I am very grateful that I found y’all
Lyssi Slaughter
keep listening!! i've been a fan for almost a year and it's so amazing how many people know record player but nothing else! they truly have amazing talent