An old soul with a timeless sound, Caruso made a name for herself as a founding member and the driving force behind the critically acclaimed alt-country ensemble Freddy and Francine, whose infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics quickly became regular installations at LA's Hotel Cafe, McCabe's Guitar Shop, and throughout southern California.
Her freelance career includes touring nationally backing up 'Wicked' star Idina Menzel, performing in The Met Theater's hit revival of 'HAIR' with Original Broadway Producer Michael Butler, and collaborations with a growing list of LA's up-and-coming talent.
After three releases in as many years, featured rotation on LA's KCRW, and cultivating a madly loyal audience for Freddy and Francine, Caruso now steps into the limelight alone with "Bravado" - a new batch of songs and a sound too big, it turns out, even for Texas.
Rodeo
Bianca Caruso Lyrics
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My lasso is broken again
I tried to go rounding up every last man
My lasso is broken again
And I'm stopping the light at the seams
I'm stopping the light at the seams
I'm killing myself just to know what it means
And I'm calling the cattle the names you won't hear
And I'm kicking the river for believing my fears
When there's peace in the valley
I will come to you slow
And then I'll whisper softly
This is my first rodeo
I'm flirting to feel where it hurts
I'm flirting to feel where it hurts
I'm dreaming you're looking up every damn skirt
I'm flirting to feel where it hurts
And I wonder if you'll take the ride
I wonder if you'll take the ride
You talk like you're turning out from the inside
I wonder if you'll take the ride
And I'm calling the cattle the names you won't hear
And I'm kicking the river for believing my fears
When there's peace in the valley
I will come to you slow
And I hope you remember
This is my first rodeo
In Bianca Caruso's song "Rodeo," the singer references the idea of being a newcomer or novice to a situation, represented by the metaphor of a rodeo. The lyrics are introspective and reveal the singer's vulnerability while also showing their resilience.
The first verse describes the singer's lasso being broken, which represents a tool used in the rodeo to capture animals. This could mean that the singer has lost their ability to control their situation or that their plan has failed. The repeated line "My lasso is broken again" emphasizes their defeat or disappointment. The singer then reveals that they are struggling to understand something, as they are "stopping the light at the seams" and "killing myself just to know what it means." This could mean that they are trying too hard to make sense of something, to the point of harming themselves.
The chorus repeats the line "And I'm calling the cattle the names you won't hear" which could mean that the singer is trying to communicate or connect with someone who is not present, or who is not listening. They also mention "kicking the river for believing my fears," which represents being frustrated with their own anxieties or doubts. However, they hold on to hope for a peaceful resolution when they say, "When there's peace in the valley, I will come to you slow." The final line, "This is my first rodeo," reinforces the idea of being inexperienced or new to a situation, but also suggests that the singer will learn from their mistakes and try again.
Line by Line Meaning
My lasso is broken again
I'm feeling defeated and unable to round up the things I desire.
I'm stopping the light at the seams
I'm trying to understand things that seem incomprehensible.
I'm killing myself just to know what it means
I'm going to great lengths to decode the meaning of something.
And I'm calling the cattle the names you won't hear
I'm keeping my thoughts to myself, even though I desperately want to share them.
And I'm kicking the river for believing my fears
I'm blaming external factors for my own insecurities and doubts.
When there's peace in the valley
When everything calms down and falls into place.
I will come to you slow
I'll approach thoughtfully and carefully.
And then I'll whisper softly
I'll speak calmly and soothingly.
This is my first rodeo
I'm new to this and don't quite know what I'm doing yet.
I'm flirting to feel where it hurts
I'm testing boundaries to see if they are painful or pleasurable.
I'm dreaming you're looking up every damn skirt
I'm imagining that you're intrigued by all sorts of things about me.
And I wonder if you'll take the ride
I'm unsure if you'll be willing to go on an adventure with me.
You talk like you're turning out from the inside
You seem very self-assured and confident.
And I hope you remember
I want to remind you to not take me too seriously or judge me too harshly.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ulf Kjell Gür
It’s a song which, no matter how many listeners it will ever have, will never have enough.