There’s something hypnotic about the way water imagery keeps pulling us back in music, especially when it carries that sense of endless motion and lingering emotion. Danny L Harle taps into exactly that with “On & On,” his collaboration with Caroline Polachek on the upcoming album Cerulean. The track feels like a gentle current carrying memories that refuse to fade, blending Polachek’s ethereal voice with Harle’s signature production that mixes euphoric highs and quiet melancholy.
With the full release just days away, fans are already piecing together the puzzle from listening party snippets and pre-release drops. If you’re searching for On & On lyrics by Danny L Harle and Caroline Polachek, this one hits right in that sweet spot between nostalgia and forward motion.
| Lead Vocals | Danny L Harle & Caroline Polachek |
| Songwriter | Danny L Harle and Caroline Polachek |
| Music Producer | Danny L Harle & Cameron Gower Poole |
| Mastering Engineer | Matt Colton |
| Mixing Engineer | Eric J Dubowsky |
| Label | XL Recordings & Beggars Group |
| Release Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | XL Recordings & Beggars Group |
Lyrics of On & On by Danny L Harle
Lyrics From ‘Cerulean’ Film At Listening Party
[Verse]
On And On
With The Rain Becomes The Sea
On And On
You’re A Part Of Me
And It’s All Because Of You
I Hold On
On And On And On
To The Memory
On And On
With The Rain Becomes The Sea
On And On
You’re A Part Of Me
And It’s All Because Of You
I Hold On
On And On And On
To The Memory
[Chorus]
Tada-Dadada, Dadada, Dadada
Dada-Dadada, Tadada-Dadada
Tada-Dadada, Dadada, Dadada
Dada-Dadada, Da Da Da-Ooh
Tada-Dadada, Dadada, Dadada
Dada Dadada, Tadada-Dadada
Tada-Dadada, Dadada, Dadada
Dada-Dadada, Da Da Da-Ooh
[Bridge]
[?] Of Time
My Love
Hold On
Hold On To [?]
Hold On To The Memory
On And On
[Drop]
To The Memory
[Outro]
Tada-Dadada, Dadada, Dadada
Dada Dadada, Tadada-Dadada
About “On & On My Tears by Danny L Harle”
Polachek’s delivery floats over the beat like mist rising off the ocean, repeating those simple lines until they become almost meditative, anchoring the track in pure feeling.
The song builds around themes of holding onto someone through time and transformation—rain turning into sea, fragments of the past becoming part of who you are. It’s tender but persistent, with a mood that’s both soothing and slightly aching, like staring at waves that never quite stop. Production-wise, Harle and co-producer Cameron Gower Poole keep it spacious yet immersive: shimmering synths, subtle bass pulses, and those wordless “tada-dadada” choruses that evoke classic trance euphoria without going full club. The drop is restrained, letting the memory motif echo instead of explode, which fits the album’s overall vibe of balancing dancefloor energy with deeper emotional layers.
Cerulean itself is Danny L Harle’s long-awaited debut full-length, a 13-track journey described as a “tidal wave of euphoric melancholy.” It’s his first proper album statement on XL Recordings, pulling from influences as wide as rave culture, classical harmonies, and even video game soundscapes. The project features heavy hitters like PinkPantheress on “Starlight,” Clairo, Julia Michaels, Oklou, MNEK, and multiple spots for Polachek—including “Azimuth” as another standout. “On & On” sits near the end as track 12, offering a more introspective breather amid the album’s bigger builds.
The album drops February 13, 2026, with pre-orders already live on Bandcamp, the XL shop, and streaming platforms showing pre-save options. Harle has been teasing the rollout through socials and listening events, including film screenings where lyrics like these first surfaced. No massive single push yet for this one, but the buzz from earlier tracks has playlists lighting up and fans counting down the days.
Harle’s career has been building quietly but steadily—PC Music roots, hyperpop experiments, that Harlecore project—and Cerulean feels like the moment he steps fully into his own spotlight. At this stage, he’s not chasing trends; he’s crafting something personal and expansive, using collaborators like Polachek (a longtime creative ally) to add new dimensions. “On & On” reflects that growth perfectly: it’s vulnerable, polished, and forward-thinking, a reminder of why his work keeps pulling people in deeper.
