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.
Time Capsule
Dananananaykroyd Lyrics
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Time capsule
Time capsule that we share
[?]
Your mummy dressed up to take the food for
That microwave, she couldn't boil an egg
That microwave, she couldn't boil an egg
That microwave, smoke alarm was going off like
[?] yeah I kinda have to
Murray's mummy's on the [?] and Gigi's getting all her kit back
[?]
Time capsule
Time capsule
Time capsule that we share
(From another life) Time capsule
Time capsule
Time capsule that we share
From another life
Why won't you hear these words
Why won't you hear these words
Taken from the diary
From another time
When I found this book it was half eaten by
[?] photographs and his excuses for being mean
So it started right from
Page one to god right
My back words and
Photographs and trying to be better
Sauchiehall runs like an artery
Through the place you were born
So I put on my high voice
Like a fist
Sauchiehall runs like an artery
Through the place you were born
So I put on my big voice
Like a shirt, time capsule
Time capsule
Time capsule
Time capsule
The song "Time Capsule" by Dananananaykroyd is a reflective piece about the memories shared between a group of friends. The opening lines talk about a time capsule that they all share, which could be a reference to their shared experiences and memories that they have preserved. Then, the lyrics switch to talking about a memory of someone's mother who couldn't cook and set off the smoke alarm with the microwave. This memory could be symbolic of the mishaps and imperfections that they have experienced but still cherish as a group.
Line by Line Meaning
Time capsule
Reflects on the importance of preserving memories and moments through time.
Time capsule that we share
Highlights the importance of sharing experiences and memories with others.
[?]
Describes a humorous situation involving someone's inability to operate a microwave, causing chaos and setting off the smoke alarm.
Murray's mummy's on the [?] and Gigi's getting all her kit back
Unknown reference to friends and their activities.
(From another life) Time capsule
Examines the concept of a life before the current one, full of different experiences and memories that have shaped the present.
Why won't you hear these words
Addresses the frustration of not being heard or understood in communication.
Taken from the diary
Implies that the words are personal and written in a diary format.
When I found this book it was half eaten by
Describes finding a book in less than perfect condition, indicating that life is unpredictable and flawed.
[?] photographs and his excuses for being mean
References the contents of the book, possibly describing memories and experiences of a past relationship.
So it started right from
Suggests that the events described in the book were not chronological, but rather started in the middle and jumped back and forth in time.
Page one to god right
Further emphasizes the fragmentary nature of the book's contents, jumping from references to God to page one.
My back words and
Possibly refers to personal reflections and emotions.
Photographs and trying to be better
References the contents of the book, possibly describing a desire for self-improvement or a reflection on past mistakes.
Sauchiehall runs like an artery
Metaphorically compares a street in Glasgow to the body's main arterial highway, highlighting its importance to the singer's personal history.
Through the place you were born
Suggests a deep connection and sense of belonging to one's birthplace.
So I put on my high voice
Possibly refers to adopting a confident persona or speaking assertively in a specific situation.
Like a fist
Further emphasizes the strength and assertiveness of the artist in the described situation.
So I put on my big voice
Possibly another reference to adopting a confident persona or speaking assertively.
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.