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.
Liquid
Daryll-Ann Lyrics
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Flowing down a hill
Perpetually in motion
I'm liquid again
Both feet off the ground
Floating on the ocean
Efficiently, chemically
As many pills as life's virtual emotions
I'm liquid again
Flowing down a hill
Perpetually in motion
I'm liquid again
Both feet off the ground
Floating on the ocean
Man made pills to cure
Efficiently, chemically
As many pills as lifes
I'm liquid again
Flowing down a hill
Infinitely, emily, I am free
Stepping back into a world of pink
The safest whoom
The lyrics to Daryll-Ann's song "Liquid" explore the idea of fluidity, both metaphorically and literally. The first line, "I'm liquid again," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes their experience of being in motion, flowing down a hill and floating on the ocean. The repeated phrase "perpetually in motion" implies a sense of constant change and movement, as the singer embraces the freedom of not being stagnant.
The second verse introduces the theme of medication and the ways in which society tries to cure emotional pain with pills. The line "as many pills as life's virtual emotions" suggests that the range of human emotions is vast and complex, and that medication cannot fully address or solve every problem.
The final verse takes a more positive turn, as the singer steps back into a "world of pink," which could be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of safety and comfort. The line "infinitely, emily, I am free" suggests a release from the constraints of the world, as the singer embraces the fluidity of being in motion.
Overall, "Liquid" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience and the ways in which we cope with change and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm liquid again
I feel free and fluid, as if my entire being can flow and move without constraint.
Flowing down a hill
I am moving easily and naturally, like a stream running down a gentle slope.
Perpetually in motion
I never stop moving or changing, always in an active state of being.
Both feet off the ground
I am unhampered by gravity and unburdened by the weight of the world, floating and free.
Floating on the ocean
I am adrift on the open sea, feeling the vastness of the world around me and letting it carry me where it will.
Man made pills to cure
People have created medications in the hope of alleviating the many difficulties we face in life.
Efficiently, chemically
These pills are made with precision and science, using specific chemical compounds to bring about desired effects.
As many pills as life's virtual emotions
There are so many different emotions and experiences in life that it seems there must be an endless variety of pills to address them all.
Infinitely, emily, I am free
I feel infinite and limitless, like nothing can hold me back or constrain me in any way.
Stepping back into a world of pink
I am returning to a world of innocence, joy, and wonder, where everything is bright and hopeful.
The safest whoom
It is a place of safety and security, where nothing can harm me and I can simply be myself.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANNE SOLDATT, JELLE PAULUSMA
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