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.
Trailer Tales
Daryll-Ann Lyrics
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Never take the lie
For granted
What to do
And where to go
When I'll be gone
Dream along
To be free and I
And all the way
Never take the lie
For granted
What to do
And where to go
When I'll be gone
Dream along
To be free and I
I will be born again
In Daryll-Ann's song "Trailer Tales," the lyrics suggest the importance of not taking lies for granted and always being aware of the truth that lies beneath. The repetition of the line "Never take the lie for granted" emphasizes the significance of being skeptical and questioning everything that comes your way. The lyrics also suggest the ambiguity and uncertainty in life, as the singer wonders what to do and where to go when they're gone. Despite this, the song encourages dreaming and being free, promising a rebirth and a new beginning.
Furthermore, "Trailer Tales" seems to touch on the themes of nostalgia and memories. The term "trailer" can be interpreted as a reference to a parking lot or a temporary home, which gives the impression of transience and evokes the thought of the past that is long gone. Perhaps, the singer is reminiscing about the memories they have there or the moments they have shared with the people they love. The phrase "Dream along to be free" suggests that maybe the singer is trying to escape their current reality and instead, finding comfort in the beauty of their dreams.
Overall, "Trailer Tales" is a reflective and introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect, question everything and dream freely.
Line by Line Meaning
And all the way
Throughout my journey
Never take the lie
Always question what is presented as the truth
For granted
Assuming something is true without verifying it
What to do
Uncertainty about the next step
And where to go
Directionless seeking of a path
When I'll be gone
When I'm not around anymore
Dream along
Imagine and visualize possibilities
To be free and I
To achieve freedom for myself
I will be born again
I will experience a renewal or rebirth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHANNES A. JELLE PAULUSMA
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