a) Blonde on Blonde was a guitar-led psychedelic rock group from South Wales. The band was originally formed in Newport in 1967 by vocalist/guitarist Ralph Denyer, drummer Les Hicks, bassist/organist Richard Hopkins and guitarist/sitar player Gareth Johnson. Even though they enjoyed strong reviews from music critics and achieved massive exposure playing before gigantic crowds at the 1969 Isle of Wight festival, they never managed to generate much in the way of sales. They disbanded in early 1972.
b) Blonde on Blonde was also the name of the short-lived 1970's British female singing duo consisting of ex-page 3 models Nina Carter and Jilly Johnson, whose best known release was a disco cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."
c) Brisbane based rock 'n roll group. Great hair, even better legs...
Brisbane, Australia natives ‘Blonde On Blonde’ are a psychedelic indie rock five piece band who deliver a powerfully erotic musical tenor through salacious male and female duet vocals. Their passionately mind-bending demo released on their MySpace helped amass the international music world’s attention, through their debut track “Oh My, Oh My.” Following this, they took a temporary hiatus from the party scene of Brisbane Valley to concentrate their finances towards recording an album.
The psychrock ensemble sought after the help of Brisbane legendary multi-instrumentalist and producer/mixer Dave Atkins (Resin Dogs, Wolfmother). With this joining came their debut EP “Tease”, following many months of mixing and mastering of the eagerly awaited debut.
Their initial EP “Tease” received praise from both street press and online blogs, including www.whothehell.net. “Time Off” magazine slotted Blonde On Blonde for single of the week in September 2009, surpassing heavyweights Weezer and Jay-Z.
Radio station 4ZZZ in local Brisbane pumped them up to high rotation, which subsequently drew them the number 1 spot in the Top 20 charts two weeks in a row. Blonde on blonde also received great honors when they were chosen by fellow psychedelic rock group “TAME IMPALA” to support the Brisbane chapter of their May 2010 tour.
Blonde On Blonde continued on their path of victory with playing alongside Sydney omnipotent Wolfmother, Sugar Army, The Art, and even an east coast tour with fellow Brisbanites Dead Letter Circus. A feature in “Brisbane News” labeled them as one of the city’s next big things, spotlighting them on the cover.
With an alluring sound and a strong stage presence, expect to see Blonde On Blonde captivating audiences from down under to just about anywhere the FM dial can reach.
Circles
Blonde On Blonde Lyrics
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Sandy marshland
I swirl sunlight and moonshine
Decoct the rising tide
I go bare breast and bare feet
To feel the wild wind
Feel the spaces between us
Empty then fill
Blue eye
I am everything honey
I am everything
I will kick thru the river
The stream to the end
I will listen to raven
And dogtree when they call
Tell me sister and brother your sufferings
So I know them
On my own skin
Smile cause I'm alive blue eye
Weave me in to the green
I am power and peace
I speak in circles
I speak in
I speak in circles
I speak in circles
Oceans of potions
Infusing violet
I am butter and honey
I only make amends
I make garlands
with the bends in stiff stems
Just the making can be the medicine
Smile cause I'm alive green eye
Im alive green eye
I am power and peace
I am power and peace
I got rainbow in coffee
Got clouds in my eyes
I slice hot bread for breakfast
Got birds with black eyes
They got stone beak and red crown
Their stories make me cry
I got rainbow in coffee got clouds in my eyes
I speak in I speak in circles
I speak in I speak in circles
I speak in I speak in circles
I speak in I speak in circles
I speak in I speak in circles
I speak in I speak in circles
I speak in I speak in circles
I speak in I speak in circles
Circles I speak in circles
In "Circles," Blonde On Blonde uses vivid imagery to describe the feeling of oneness with nature, the power of the elements, and the interconnectedness of all living things. The opening lines "Oceans of potions / Sandy marshland" set the tone for the rest of the song, which incorporates natural elements like moonshine, rising tides, wild winds, and green hills. The singer of the song (presumably the singer) goes barefoot and bare-chested to feel the full force of the natural world around her, becoming a part of it.
The song also describes the importance of communication within communities. The singer urges her "sisters and brothers" to share their sufferings so that she can "know them / On my own skin." She emphasizes the idea that our struggles are interconnected, and that by understanding each other's pain we can begin to heal as a collective.
Overall, "Circles" is a hymn to the power of nature and the importance of interconnectedness and empathy in human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Oceans of potions
I have access to a lot of different substances and experiences
Sandy marshland
I am exploring a natural landscape
I swirl sunlight and moonshine
I am experiencing both day and night
Decoct the rising tide
I am using the natural rhythm of the ocean to my advantage
I go bare breast and bare feet
I am feeling the sensations of nature without the barrier of clothing
To feel the wild wind
I am experiencing the power of nature
Feel the spaces between us
I am exploring the distance and connection between people
Empty then fill
I understand the cyclical nature of relationships
Green hill
I am in a peaceful, natural environment
Blue eye
I am observing and experiencing the world
I am everything honey
I see beauty and sweetness in the world
I will kick thru the river
I am determined to overcome obstacles
The stream to the end
I will persist until I reach my goals
I will listen to raven
I am open to the messages of nature
And dogtree when they call
I am open to learning from unexpected sources
Tell me sister and brother your sufferings
I am empathetic and want to understand others' pain
So I know them
I am committed to understanding others' experiences
On my own skin
I am able to understand and feel others' pain deeply
Smile cause I'm alive blue eye
I appreciate the beauty and joy of life
Weave me in to the green
I am deeply connected to nature
I am power and peace
I have strength and calmness within me
I speak in circles
I communicate in a cyclical way, reflecting the natural world
Oceans of potions
I have a variety of experiences and substances available to me
Infusing violet
I am able to combine elements of both the natural world and human-made creations
I am butter and honey
I see the world as both delicious and nourishing
I only make amends
I seek to repair relationships and right wrongs
I make garlands
I create beauty out of seemingly mundane materials
with the bends in stiff stems
Even things that are rigid and inflexible can be transformed into something beautiful
Just the making can be the medicine
The process of creating can be healing and restorative
Smile cause I'm alive green eye
I am grateful for the experience of being alive
Im alive green eye
I am fully engaged with and conscious of the world
I got rainbow in coffee
I am able to appreciate color and beauty even in the everyday
Got clouds in my eyes
I see the world as multifaceted and ever-changing
I slice hot bread for breakfast
I am able to nourish myself both physically and emotionally
Got birds with black eyes
I observe and appreciate the beauty of nature
They got stone beak and red crown
I am fascinated by the intricate details of the natural world
Their stories make me cry
I am moved by the experiences of other beings
Circles I speak in circles
I communicate in a way that reflects the interconnectedness and cyclical nature of life
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Renee Byrd
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