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.
Watch This!
Dananananaykroyd Lyrics
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Watch this! Watch this!
We'll suck you in
Past its burgundy death grin
Crushing boat (rot) cross your face
Pulling your brains out of your skin
Watch this! watch this!
Lets have a wander,
I'll show what to think of,
Stand behind you, stand behind you just incase!
Watch this! watch this!
And you can't stop the grins,
Dripping off on-top of you.
No you you cant stop the coins from spinning, and spinning and spinning.. ..can't stop the coins from spinning
I swear this thing will take you in - watch.
The gloss is gone to a backwards torch,
Cos we're chomping at the bits and they're crushed
Cos we're running out of time (we're running out of time)
We demand yr attention so
Watch this! Watch this!
1 2 3 4 ,1234
I swear this thing will take you in - watch.
Now we're back in the grid,
Chance to become what we did.
(And now we're stuck screaming out)
You saw the jaws rattle in a vacuum,
You saw the smiles stamped on,
You saw them hold you up like a prize in the throbbing gloss of the body.
You saw the sky rupture in a heart beat
You saw the rattle of a newborn
You saw these hands as they forced it down, to the slither of an 8 ball
Scream and shout
Tire you out
Stretch you out
There's no doubt
The song 'Watch This!' by Dananananaykroyd seems to be about the band wanting to show the listeners an exciting and thrilling experience which they shouldn't miss. The lines "Watch this! Watch this! We'll suck you in," creates a sense of invitation and the band is daring the audience to take a chance on them. The lyrics "Past its burgundy death grin, Crushing boat (rot) cross your face, Pulling your brains out of your skin" create an image of the audience being taken on a ride that is both thrilling and dangerous, but the band is in control. They are showing the listeners what to think of and are there behind them to make sure they are safe.
The hook, "And you can't stop the grins, Dripping off on-top of you, No you can't stop the coins from spinning, and spinning and spinning," creates an image of the audience being in a trance-like state, transfixed by the band's performance. The line "I swear this thing will take you in - watch" is a clear statement of the band's ability to entertain and captivate their audience. The second verse talks about becoming what they did, which could be interpreted as the band wanting their fans to be just as wild and free as they are. The song ends with the lines "Scream and shout, Tire you out, Stretch you out, There's no doubt," which once again reinforces the idea of the band pushing their audience to the brink of exhaustion.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, hiya
Greeting, hello there
Watch this! Watch this!
Pay attention, something interesting is about to happen
We'll suck you in
We will capture your attention
Past its burgundy death grin
Ignoring the unpleasantness
Crushing boat (rot) cross your face
Overwhelming pressure on your mind and body
Pulling your brains out of your skin
Causing extreme excitement or sensory overload
Lets have a wander,
Let's explore together
To poke the matted brick face.
To investigate the rough exterior
I'll show what to think of,
I'll give you a new perspective
Stand behind you, stand behind you just incase!
I'm here to support you
And you can't stop the grins,
You can't help but smile
Dripping off on-top of you.
Overflowing with joy
No you you cant stop the coins from spinning, and spinning and spinning.. ..can't stop the coins from spinning
You can't control the excitement
I swear this thing will take you in - watch.
This experience will captivate you, just watch
The gloss is gone to a backwards torch,
Ignorance is no longer blissful
Cos we're chomping at the bits and they're crushed
We are eager and excited but also overwhelmed
Cos we're running out of time (we're running out of time)
We must act quickly before time runs out
We demand yr attention so
We require your focus
1 2 3 4 ,1234
Counting the beats, let's go
Now we're back in the grid,
We're back in the action
Chance to become what we did.
An opportunity to relive past experiences
(And now we're stuck screaming out)
Unable to control our excitement
You saw the jaws rattle in a vacuum,
You witnessed something extraordinary
You saw the smiles stamped on,
You noticed the happiness of others
You saw them hold you up like a prize in the throbbing gloss of the body.
You were celebrated by others
You saw the sky rupture in a heart beat
Witnessed a dramatic change in the environment
You saw the rattle of a newborn
Witnessed new life
You saw these hands as they forced it down, to the slither of an 8 ball
You watched people performing an action
Scream and shout
Express your excitement
Tire you out
Exhaust you with enthusiasm
Stretch you out
Push you to your limits
There's no doubt
There's no question
Contributed by Kennedy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Estrelladasa
Cómo me gusta esta banda por Dios! :D
Andy Collinson
Saw em 3 times in 2 weeks and I wish I'd seen them more!
TomPecarski
1:58 - 3:00 is my favorite part
Greg Petliski
@TomPecarski 0.01 through 3.36 are my favorites!!
Cole Roberto
Like Braid had sex with Los Campesinos. Fucking love these guys.
BURNANNATOR SI SEÑOR
Cole Roberto wait what xD?
James Gilbert
@omgitsrobsandy agreed. but wonderful band[:
Noelle Choy
so. this is kinda so terrible i like it
agnethaspencer
@Nzeexruos I don't know who Braid are, but I like the Los Campesinos part :')
Nick Spicer
Keaton Henson for the win.