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.
Seven Days Late
Dananananaykroyd Lyrics
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And for seven days
I'm not going anywhere
I told you that I was ....
I gave you content time
And I don't have any back-up
I'm gonna disorientate and I'm gonna fight
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
Everybody's pushing, everybody come on
...
This is all when I saw all my senses
Procrastination, is easily done in here
Well this room is rusted
Surprised as you fail
And there's no discussing here
Amongst the ....
Oh, and there's no discount in here either
And I've really really really really been looking
And I've been fighting, been fighting and I'm ready to go
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
Everyone is pushing, everybody come on
...
This is all when I saw all my senses
Everyone is pushing out the way, come on
Everyone is pushing out the way, come on
Everyone is pushing out the way, come on
Everyone
Everyone
Everyone
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
(I was busy thinking, forgot who I was)
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
(I was busy thinking, forgot who I was)
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
(I was busy thinking, forgot who I was)
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
The lyrics of Dananananaykroyd's Seven Days Late convey a sense of stagnation and frustration. The singer is stuck in a room for seven days, unable to leave due to some unknown circumstances. They reiterate this fact several times throughout the song, emphasizing their sense of entrapment. They mention being disoriented and wanting to fight, which suggests a sense of restlessness and a desire to break free from their situation.
The lyrics also touch on themes of identity and personal struggles. The line "I was busy thinking, forgot who I was" suggests that the singer is wrestling with some personal demons or experiencing some kind of existential crisis. They feel disconnected from themselves and the world around them, represented by the repetition of the phrase "everyone is pushing." The line "procrastination is easily done in here" suggests a sense of hopelessness and inaction in the face of difficulty.
Overall, the lyrics of Seven Days Late are evocative and emotionally charged, capturing a feeling of being trapped and frustrated while also hinting at deeper personal struggles and identity issues.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the twelfth of July
Today's date is the twelfth of July.
And for seven days
For the past seven days.
I'm not going anywhere
I'm staying in one place and not making any progress.
I told you that I was ....
I communicated to you that I would...
I gave you content time
I provided enough time to complete the task or meet the deadline.
And I don't have any back-up
I don't have any additional support or resources.
And I have to ... right here
I have to handle the situation on my own without leaving this spot.
I'm gonna disorientate and I'm gonna fight
I'm going to become dizzy and disoriented, but I'm going to keep pushing forward and fighting.
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
My thoughts and worries distracted me from my true self.
Everybody's pushing, everybody come on
I'm feeling overwhelmed by everyone's demands and pressures to perform.
...This is all when I saw all my senses
This moment made me acutely aware of all my physical and emotional senses.
Procrastination, is easily done in here
It's easy to procrastinate in this place or situation.
Well this room is rusted
This room is outdated and not well-maintained.
Surprised as you fail
I'm startled by my own failure.
And there's no discussing here
There's no room for discussion or negotiation.
Amongst the ....
Amongst the chaos or confusion.
Oh, and there's no discount in here either
There are no discounts or exceptions, everything is strictly enforced.
And I've really really really really been looking
I've been searching to find a solution or escape.
And I've been fighting, been fighting and I'm ready to go
I've been struggling and fighting to overcome my obstacles and I'm now ready to move on.
Everyone is pushing out the way, come on
Everyone is trying to move past each other and hurry up.
Everyone
Everyone is in a rush or in competition with each other.
I was busy thinking, forgot who I was
My own thoughts and worries distracted me from my true identity and self.
Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathan Green
RIP dananananannanaanna, love you guys