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
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Blonde Redhead Lyrics
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23 seconds, all things we love will die
23 magic, if you can change your life
Your tainted heart, my tainted love, repent now
How many times ?
As long as you live, how many times ?
The world will go around
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of god ... he was a son of a gun
23 seconds, in you I see a chance
23 magic, if you change the name of love
Your crazy heart, my crazy love, repent now
How many times ? As long as you wish
How many times ? The world will go around
How many times ? As long as you want
How many times ? The world will go around
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of a gun ... he was a son of god
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The lyrics of "23" by Blonde Redhead are open to interpretation, but one possible interpretation is that the song is about change, repentance, and the inevitability of death. The repeated references to "23 seconds" and "23 magic" suggest an urgency and possibility for transformation. The lines "your tainted heart, my tainted love, repent now / how many times?" could be seen as a plea for forgiveness and amelioration of destructive patterns. Furthermore, the lines "he was a friend of mine, he was a son of god ... he was a son of a gun" seem to suggest a complex relationship with someone who was both captivating and dangerous, possibly drawing parallels with the dual nature of love itself.
The repetition of the line "how many times?" throughout the song also emphasizes the cyclic nature of life, where actions and consequences are repeated again and again. The final lines "he was a friend of mine, he was a son of a gun ... he was a son of god" also encapsulate this duality, where the object of affection is both alluring and potentially destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
23 seconds, all things we love will die
In just 23 seconds, all of the things we hold dear will eventually meet their end and disappear from our lives.
23 magic, if you can change your life
There is something magical about the number 23, and if you can harness its power, you may be able to change your life for the better.
Your tainted heart, my tainted love, repent now
Both of us have done wrong and our love has been affected by it. It's time for us to repent and make things right.
How many times ?
A repeated questioning of how many times we will have to go through hardships and challenges in life.
As long as you live, how many times ?
This question is directed towards the listener, asking how many times they will experience tribulations throughout their lifetime.
The world will go around
Regardless of our individual ups and downs, the world will continue to spin and everything will keep moving forward.
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of god ... he was a son of a gun
Describing someone who was both a great friend and someone who had a bit of a wild side - someone who was both good and bad in their own unique way.
23 seconds, in you I see a chance
In just 23 seconds, the artist sees the potential for a new beginning or a fresh start within the person they're addressing.
23 magic, if you change the name of love
Using the mystical power of 23, the artist suggests that by simply renaming love, we can make it something new and better.
Your crazy heart, my crazy love, repent now
Both of us are experiencing some level of instability in our hearts and emotions. It's up to us to seek forgiveness and make amends.
How many times ? As long as you wish
Asking again how many times someone wishes to go through hardships and tribulations as they navigate their life journey.
How many times ? The world will go around
Regardless of how many times we experience challenges, life will continue on and the world will keep turning.
How many times ? As long as you want
Continuing to ask how many times someone truly wants to face difficulties in their life.
How many times ? The world will go around
Even in the face of hardships, the world will keep moving forward and life will continue on.
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of a gun ... he was a son of god
A description of someone who was complex and unique - someone who had both good and bad qualities and was a bit of an enigma.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANIS MOHAMED FERCHICHI, MAREK POMPETZKI, MISCHKE J. BUTLER, PAUL NEUMANN, PAUL WUERDIG
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