In 2006 Dananananaykroyd released two limited edition 7" singles, "Totally Bone" and "Some Dresses" on Moshi Moshi and Jealous Records respectively. A Japan-only CD EP, collecting both singles, was later released on Kanazawa's Klee/Rallye records. Singer Giles Bailey left the group and was replaced by drummer Calum Gunn while John Baillie Jnr joined the band on drums and additional lead vocals.
Dananananaykroyd released their first EP, Sissy Hits, on London-based Holy Roar Records in June 2008. Shortly after, they introduced ex-Russia drummer Paul Carlin as their new (other) drummer after James Hamilton of Errors left the band. Dananananaykroyd signed to Best Before Records shortly thereafter, and recorded their debut full-length album Hey Everyone! in the US with producer Machine.
The band have toured the UK extensively with bands such as Foals and in 2009 completed a European tour with the Kaiser Chiefs. They played at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2009.
In June 2009, the band announced that bass player Laura Hyde had left, and would be replaced on tour by Ryan McGinness.
In August 2009 during a concert in Sydney, Australia, near the beginning of the band's set, singer John Baillie Junior jumped off stage and broke his arm causing the band to cancel the remainder of their Australian tour, as well as appearances at Pukkelpop and Belladrum festivals. Baillie snapped both bones that run from the wrist to the elbow, shearing a large chunk of bone from his elbow. Emergency surgery was needed in Sydney to fix the injury, leaving four metal screws in his arm permanently. His return show (with Calum and John sharing vocals duties) was Reading Festival only 3 weeks later which the band opened, playing to 10,000+ people on the Radio 1/NME stage. Baillie had said that one day he wanted to return to the venue in Sydney and continue the show from the floor where he fell and from the point in the set where it was cut short. The band were able to do this in July 2011, in which they performed at the Annandale Hotel exactly two years to the date after the accident.
The band announced that they were disbanding on 29th September 2011. Some of the former members of Dananananaykroyd went on to form Alarm Bells. Gunn joined Her Parents, while Baillie took on production duties in pop project Bossy Love.
Apostrophe
Dananananaykroyd Lyrics
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And I step on the death-trap ice
Navigate the crossroads
Try not to die
And a source said
I'm happy but be careful
And a source said
And a source said
Who cares just run it
Suits and boots snap up
Pull my trusted seed
I just made it up
These fools will eat it up
Wifi hungry man
I found the tunnel
It's cold in the shade
Papers rolls in folds
Black ink
To drink
To think
Extra boys calling
Roll roll roll it up
And a source said
I'm happy but be careful
And a source said
You never let go
And a source said
Who cares just run it
A spider's corpse
Is carried away by ants
Like voluntary coroners
Wifi hungry man
I found the tunnel
It's cold in the shade
This source is a liar
But it's all I've got
And I'll listen if it's bona-fide
Apostrophe turns to a tornado
Sends me running
Running straight to you
The lyrics of "Apostrophe" by Dananananaykroyd seem to depict a journey in the snow. The first few lines talk about the sun's blinding rays and navigating the crossroads while trying not to slip and fall on the ice. The next few lines are a bit more cryptic, with references to a source that warns the singer to be careful and never let go. The source says to just run it, but the singer is unsure of what that means. The lyrics then shift to mention suits and boots, a tunnel, and a spider's corpse being carried away by ants like voluntary coroners. The last lines of the song describe a tornado forming from an apostrophe and sending the singer running straight to someone.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but a common thread seems to be a struggle with uncertainty and conflicting advice. The sun's blinding rays and the death-trap ice represent obstacles in life, and the source's advice to either be careful or just run it could represent conflicting opinions from others. The mention of suits and boots and papers could be a reference to bureaucracy or corporate life, and the spider's corpse and voluntary coroners could represent death and the uncertainty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
So the sun blinds me with snow
The bright sun reflects off of the snow and temporarily blinds me.
And I step on the death-trap ice
I walk on ice that could be dangerous and cause me to fall.
Navigate the crossroads
I need to make important decisions and choose a path.
Try not to die
I need to be cautious to avoid any dangerous situations that could harm me.
And a source said
Someone told me
I'm happy but be careful
Although someone is happy, they need to be careful because there could be risks involved.
You never let go
Don't give up on what you want.
Who cares just run it
It doesn't matter what others think, just go for it.
Suits and boots snap up
Businessmen dressed in formal attire are eager to succeed.
Pull my trusted seed
I grab something I trust to help me in this situation.
I just made it up
I created something that wasn't previously there.
These fools will eat it up
People will believe anything, regardless of how ridiculous it is.
Wifi hungry man
A person who constantly needs to be connected to the internet.
I found the tunnel
I discovered a way to connect to the internet.
It's cold in the shade
There isn't any warmth or compassion in this environment.
Papers rolls in folds
Newspapers are crumpled and discarded.
Black ink
The words written are not trustworthy or true.
To drink
People are willing to believe anything, even if it's not healthy for them.
To think
People need to be skeptical and use their critical thinking skills.
Extra boys calling
People who are trying to gain more power and influence.
Roll roll roll it up
Preparation to do something quickly and efficiently.
A spider's corpse
The lifeless body of an insect after being killed.
Is carried away by ants
The body is taken away and consumed by other insects.
Like voluntary coroners
The ants are performing a helpful act of cleaning up the environment.
This source is a liar
The information I received is not truthful.
But it's all I've got
Despite the misinformation, this is the only information available to me.
And I'll listen if it's bona-fide
I will pay attention if the information is true and reliable.
Apostrophe turns to a tornado
A minor detail is exaggerated and becomes a huge problem.
Sends me running
I need to escape the dangerous situation.
Running straight to you
I turn to you for help and support.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.