1) dba are Shaz Sparks… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists using the name DBA.
1) dba are Shaz Sparks on vocals and Robbie Bronnimann on keyboards & programming. dba was started in 1996 out of the breakup of 65 dBA. Their sound is that of techno, trance & dance featuring Shaz's hallmark haunting angelic voice.
Bubble was released by Warner Alliance that same year. Reviews state this was "moving away from overt Christian themes and condensing themselves down to a pure dance-pop duo..."1 Oddly, their official website makes no mention of this 'first' album. Some sites list the band name for this album as 'dBA', derived from dropping the '65' from name of their previous band (note, the case difference to the all lower case used currently). Album credits show it is Robbie and Shaz as the creative force behind it.
Later albums, such as Spectrum, in 2001, and Twister, in 2002, and multiple promotional releases have been done under the dtox http://www.dtox.co.uk label.
Besides working on and releasing their own albums, Robbie and Shaz also remix other artists - such as Chicane, Matt Darey, Howard Jones.2
Their own work has been played by dj's worldwide, both on the radio and in clubs.3
2) DBA - Downes Braide Association. Group created in 2012 of Geoff Downes and Chris Braide.
3) D.B.A. - 'Doing Business As' - can be found here D.B.A.. Correct ID3 tag should be 'D.B.A.' for this artist. Releases include: 'Doing Business As / The Album', 1999
4) DBA - Derringer / Bogert / Appice - can be found at either Derringer Bogert & Appice (has the album) or Derringer, Bogert & Appice (has the group photo). Correct ID3 tags should be (one of the above) for this artist. (Once determined which is the correct tag, please come back here and correct this entry.)
Made up of Rick Derringer, Tim Bogert, Carmine Appice. Releases include: 'Doing Business As...', 2001
5) DBA - Dead By April is here. Correct ID3 tag should be 'Dead By April' for this artist.
Releases include: 'Falling Behind', 'Promotion 2007'
Summer's Day
dBA Lyrics
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Enjoying themselves
They have no worries
Prickly heat on my feet
Brush away the springtime news
Smell the scent of winters spent
Waiting for the brilliance
Silently, I catch my breath Knowing
I am not alone Listening for sounds of life
Washing gentle over me
It's just a summers day
And there is nothing to say
I've never felt this way about a summers day
Cooling breeze kiss my skin
I am in my secret garden
Through natures touch My thoughts flow clear
Waiting for the brilliance
Silently...
It's just a summers day...
Golden kisses shower over me
A thousand waves and rays to ride
The lyrics to dBA's song Summer's Day describe the simple pleasures and tranquility of a summer day. The first verse sets the scene, as the singer hears birds singing without a care in the world. The second verse begins with the tactile sensation of prickly heat on the singer's feet, a reminder that they are physically present and grounded on this summer day. They brush away the "springtime news," suggesting that they are living in the moment rather than worrying about the past or future. The line "smell the scent of winters spent" evokes a sense of nostalgia, a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the seasons.
The chorus repeats the refrain that "it's just a summer's day" and that there is "nothing to say," suggesting that the singer is content to simply be present and enjoy the moment without any expectations or worries. The third verse describes a cooling breeze on the singer's skin, positioning them in a secret garden where they can be alone with their thoughts. The last two lines of the chorus shift into a more vivid and sensory experience, as the singer describes "golden kisses" and "a thousand waves and rays to ride," evoking a sense of freedom and possibility.
Overall, these lyrics celebrate the beauty of a summer day and the simple pleasures that can be found when we take a moment to be still and present in the natural world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear the birds singing
The birds chirping joyfully while being carefree
Enjoying themselves
Having a good time, without any worries or troubles to bother them
They have no worries
The birds have no concerns or anxieties and are living in the moment
Prickly heat on my feet
Feeling the warmth of the sun on my toes
Brush away the springtime news
Shedding the worries and troubles of the past and moving on
Smell the scent of winters spent
Breathing in the fragrance of the memories of past cold seasons
Waiting for the brilliance
Yearning for the dazzling light of the sun to appear
Silently, I catch my breath Knowing
Taking a moment to pause and reflect on the present with a calm mind
I am not alone
Feeling a sense of companionship with the surrounding nature and all living beings
Listening for sounds of life
Paying attention to the sounds of nature around me
Washing gentle over me
Feeling refreshed and renewed by the soothing sounds of nature
It's just a summers day
A summer day like no other, special and extraordinary in its own right
And there is nothing to say
Words cannot adequately describe the beauty and peacefulness of this day
I've never felt this way about a summers day
This particular summer day is one-of-a-kind and unique in its own way
Cooling breeze kiss my skin
The chilly wind bringing relief and refreshing my skin
I am in my secret garden
Feeling like I am in a secluded haven, away from the worries and bustle of everyday life
Through natures touch My thoughts flow clear
Nature's beauty and tranquility bringing clarity of mind and spirit
Golden kisses shower over me
The sun's rays shining down on me, bestowing their warmth and radiance
A thousand waves and rays to ride
The vast expanse of nature providing endless opportunities and delights to explore
Writer(s): bronnimann, sparks
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.