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.
Serenades For The Lonely
Daryll-Ann Lyrics
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You're bringing along
This time for yourself
And go carry on
Go carry on
Help find me my fiction
In trouble and strife
With bunny the wife
Bunny the wife
Bunny the wife
Bunny the wife
Serenades for the lonely
Where trumpets play their part
Metal horns of happiness
Tearing me apart
Leave all emotion
And carry on
Man at the hour
Don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong
Serenades for the only
Living souls around
Celebrated happiness
A shouting for your love
Serenades for the lonely
Where trumpets play their part
Metal horns of happiness
Tearing me apart
Serenades for the only
Living souls around
Celebrated happiness
A shouting for your love
Baby be out there
Somehow
Baby be out there
The lyrics of Daryll-Ann's Serenades For The Lonely speak of finding comfort and solace in music during difficult times. The first stanza encourages the listener to keep moving forward despite any troubles, and to find moments of peace and happiness for themselves. The second stanza references Bunny the wife, who may represent a source of comfort or a coping mechanism in the face of hardship. The refrain emphasizes the power of music to bring people together, and how the joy and celebration of music can offer a respite from loneliness and sadness.
The final line, “Baby be out there somehow,” suggests a search for hope or a brighter future beyond the current struggles. Overall, the song encourages listeners to find moments of joy and happiness, even amidst difficult circumstances, and to seek comfort in the community and celebration that comes with music.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep all the motion
Maintain the same level of energy
You're bringing along
That you are carrying with you
This time for yourself
This moment is something you are entitled to
And go carry on
Make the most of it and continue moving forward
Go carry on
You can do this
Help find me my fiction
Assist in locating the imaginative story that I identify with
In trouble and strife
During difficult and challenging circumstances
Cherish a moment
Value a specific point in time
With bunny the wife
Spending it with a companion named Bunny
Bunny the wife
Bunny is the wife's name
Bunny the wife
Bunny is the wife's name
Bunny the wife
Bunny is the wife's name
Bunny the wife
Bunny is the wife's name
Serenades for the lonely
Melodies for those without companionship
Where trumpets play their part
With the sound of brass instruments being heard
Metal horns of happiness
Brassy music that evokes joy
Tearing me apart
Causing emotional turmoil
Leave all emotion
Eliminate all feelings
And carry on
Keep going
Man at the hour
A person facing a crucial moment
Don't get me wrong
Don't misunderstand me
Don't get me wrong
Don't misunderstand me
Don't get me wrong
Don't misunderstand me
Don't get me wrong
Don't misunderstand me
Serenades for the only
Music meant for a select few
Living souls around
Those who are still alive
Celebrated happiness
Joy that is being recognized and acknowledged
A shouting for your love
An expression of affection, loudly proclaimed
Serenades for the lonely
Melodies for those without companionship
Where trumpets play their part
With the sound of brass instruments being heard
Metal horns of happiness
Brassy music that evokes joy
Tearing me apart
Causing emotional turmoil
Serenades for the only
Music meant for a select few
Living souls around
Those who are still alive
Celebrated happiness
Joy that is being recognized and acknowledged
A shouting for your love
An expression of affection, loudly proclaimed
Baby be out there
Perhaps that special someone is waiting for you
Somehow
In some way or another
Baby be out there
Perhaps that special someone is waiting for you
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing
Written by: JOHANNES A. JELLE PAULUSMA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yasmeen F.
Surprised this only has 600 views its actually really good :)
Piet Van de Weghe
ECHT wel een van de beste bands ooit !
Tim Perry
Lekker nummer, goede band. Alleen jammer dat de audio mix niet zo goed is
Elisabeth_D
Ik ben echt verliefd op dit nummer.