The band's figureheads and main songwriters were Jelle Paulusma (lead vocals) and Anne Soldaat (guitar, vocals). Critics often heard echoes of early Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield and other sixties bands from the American west in Daryll-Ann's particular blend of indie rock.
After an initial EP (Decibel, 1991) and début album (Renko, 1992) on tiny domestic labels, the band drew the attention of Hut, the indie branch of Virgin Records. The I Could Never Love You and Come Around EP's (1993 and 1994, respectively) were praised by critics in Holland and the U.K. The group toured Europe and their first full-length album for Hut, Seaborne West (1995), even saw a U.S. release. It received rave reviews in the U.K. music press.
Due to disappointing sales, however, the band was dropped by Hut and joined the respected Dutch indie label Excelsior Recordings, for which they continued to release albums to huge critical acclaim (but moderate commercial success). A small international cult following continued to follow the band, so that some of their Excelsior releases were also put out internationally.
Daryll-Ann's studio albums for Excelsior Recordings:
Daryll-Ann Weeps (1996)
Happy Traum (1999)
Trailer Tales (2002)
Don't Stop (2003)
Excelsior also released a limited edition live album, entitled DA Live (2000).
The band decided to call it a day in 2004. Frontman Jelle Paulusma resurfaced two years later with his first solo album, using his his family name Paulusma as his moniker, whereas guitarist Anne Soldaat went on to form the band Do The Undo (self-titled début album released in 2007) and subsequently started recording under his own name, Anne Soldaat.
2014 saw Daryll-Ann's eagerly anticipated re-formation: original line-up, no new new material, old songs only. The band's brief reunion and farewell tour of The Netherlands received rave reviews.
On April 24, 2022, the band reunited once again, this time for one night only, to perform at Paradiso during the 25th anniversary party of Excelsior Recordings.
Always Share
Daryll-Ann Lyrics
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Multiply the outcome by every single friend, you knew
It's the secret joy of numbers and words
For the sake of superstition
Everyday I'm counting the words I use
Always share the outcome
The pleasure will return to you
It's the secret joy of numbers and words
Everyday I'm counting
Everyday get's worse
Take the words for granted
Fake the words
It's the secret joy of numbers and words
For the sake of superstition
It's the secret joy of numbers and words
For the sake of superstition
Everyday I'm counting
The lyrics of Daryll-Ann's song "Always Share" seem to explore the idea of superstition and the joy that can be found in words and numbers. The lyrics advise taking a sum and dividing it by six or two, then multiplying the outcome by every single friend that one knows. This could be interpreted as a way of bringing good luck or positive energy into one's life by sharing with others. The lyrics then note the pleasure that comes from sharing, and suggest that this pleasure will return to the sharer.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of the singer counting and tracking the words they use each day, perhaps as a way of bringing structure or order to their world. They talk about the "secret joy of numbers and words" and reference superstition multiple times. It seems that the singer finds some comfort in these rituals and beliefs, and derives a sense of purpose or meaning from them. However, there is also a hint of cynicism or frustration in lines like "everyday gets worse" and "fake the words," suggesting that the singer may be struggling to find genuine meaning or connection in their everyday life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Always Share" are intriguing and thought-provoking, touching on themes of superstition, ritual, and the search for meaning in daily life. The lyrics leave much open to interpretation, allowing listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and practices around words, numbers, and sharing.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a sum, divide it by six or two
Perform simple arithmetic operations to obtain a result.
Multiply the outcome by every single friend, you knew
Extend the calculation to involve everyone you know.
It's the secret joy of numbers and words
Finding pleasure in numbers and language in a discreet manner.
For the sake of superstition
Motivated by irrational beliefs or fears.
Everyday I'm counting the words I use
Keeping track of one's daily language usage.
Always share the outcome
Share the results of the calculation with others.
The pleasure will return to you
By sharing, the positive feeling will come back to oneself.
Everyday gets worse
Things are gradually deteriorating on a daily basis.
Take the words for granted
Using language carelessly or without thinking.
Fake the words
Not being sincere when using language.
It's the secret joy of numbers and words
Finding pleasure in numbers and language in a discreet manner.
For the sake of superstition
Motivated by irrational beliefs or fears.
It's the secret joy of numbers and words
Finding pleasure in numbers and language in a discreet manner.
For the sake of superstition
Motivated by irrational beliefs or fears.
Everyday I'm counting
Keeping track of something on a daily basis.
Contributed by Bailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.