Blonde Redhead has gradually increased in popularity in the underground music scene. Their early music has been described as emulative of Sonic Youth, but their more recent releases have begun to stray from this generalization. Kazu Makino is noted for her high, eerie voice, which hovers over melodic guitar riffs and rhythmic drum beats.
The large span of time between Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery is a Butterfly is attributed to Makino's recovery time after being trampled by a horse. Much of Misery Is A Butterfly's imagery and illustration is equestrian or reflective of the accident. In the liner notes, Makino thanks her doctors "and her friends who fed her and cheered her up when she couldn't do much on her own."
The band's 7th album is called "23" and was released in April 2007.
Their 8th album, "Penny Sparkle" was released in September 14, 2010.
Website links:
Band Website: http://blonde-redhead.com
Promotional site for the album '23': http://www.blonderedhead23.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/blonderedhead
Dripping
Blonde Redhead Lyrics
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You were art, you're dripping
For a girl you're superb
You're so thin
In your eyes and in your mind
I see change, it's a shame
Close your eyes, stalling the walk
You're alive, it's the same
Collect this song
In the blue light of May
For I found the one
No one knows, no one knows
I saw you dripping sunlight
I saw you dripping moonlight
I saw you dripping sunlight
I saw you dripping moonlight
Collect this song
In the glowing light of May
For I found the one
No one knows, no one knows
In your eyes and in your mind
I see change, it's a shame
Close your eyes, stalling the walk
You're alive, it's the same
You were right, girl
You were art, you're dripping
For a girl you're superb
You're so thin
I saw you dripping sunlight
I saw you dripping moonlight
I saw you dripping sunlight
I saw you dripping moonlight
Blonde Redhead's song "Dripping" has abstract and dreamy lyrics that could be interpreted in different ways. The song begins with the line "You were right, girl," which could mean that the singer is addressing someone who had a correct opinion or prediction. However, it may also signify that the girl was correct in being herself, and the singer praises her for it.
The next line, "You were art, you're dripping," suggests that the girl is a work of art and is dripping with some sort of substance. It could represent her beauty and radiance, which is so astounding that even light is dripping off her. The following lines reinforce the girl's perfection, calling her superb and thin.
The second verse of the song repeats the phrase "In your eyes and in your mind, I see change, it's a shame." This could be interpreted as the singer seeing that the girl is changing, most likely for the worse, and that it is a shame to lose such a beautiful and unique person. The lines "Close your eyes, stalling the walk, you're alive, it's the same" give the impression that the girl is standing still, refusing to move forward or change, which could be harming her potential.
The chorus of "Dripping" repeats the line "I saw you dripping sunlight" and "I saw you dripping moonlight," which highlights the girl's luminosity, radiance, and beauty. The last verse of the song repeats the lyrics from the beginning, concluding the song with a reaffirmation of the girl's perfection.
Overall, "Dripping" is a song about admiring someone for their beauty, uniqueness, and vibrancy. However, it also delves into the idea that change is inevitable, and that sometimes it can be a shame to lose what was once so perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
You were right, girl
The singer acknowledges that the girl was right about something, though it's not clear what that is.
You were art, you're dripping
The girl is like a work of art, and this imagery is reinforced by the phrase 'you're dripping', which paints a vivid picture of something oozing or flowing.
For a girl you're superb
The singer compliments the girl, indicating that she is excellent, but also drawing attention to her gender through the phrase 'for a girl'.
You're so thin
The girl is very thin, possibly to the point of being concerning or unhealthy.
In your eyes and in your mind
The artist is commenting on what they see when they look at the girl - whether this is something concrete or just a feeling is unclear.
I see change, it's a shame
Something about the girl has changed, and the singer expresses regret or disappointment about this.
Close your eyes, stalling the walk
The girl is hesitating or delaying progress in some way, and the singer suggests that she might be able to remedy this by closing her eyes.
You're alive, it's the same
Despite any changes or struggles the girl may be experiencing, she is still alive and nothing has fundamentally changed - this could be either reassuring or depressing depending on interpretation.
Collect this song
In the blue light of May
For I found the one
No one knows, no one knows
This is a repeated refrain that emphasizes the importance of the song and the fact that the artist has found someone important - but it is unclear who this person is or why they are significant.
I saw you dripping sunlight
I saw you dripping moonlight
The artist saw the girl doing something that resembled dripping sunlight and moonlight, which could be a metaphor for anything from her physical appearance to her personality to her behavior.
Collect this song
In the glowing light of May
For I found the one
No one knows, no one knows
This is the same refrain repeated later in the song, but using the phrase 'glowing light' instead of 'blue light', which could suggest a change or progression in the singer's perspective.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AMEDEO PACE, KAZU MAKINO, SIMONE PACE
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on For the Damaged Coda
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