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
Ego Maniac Kid
Blonde Redhead Lyrics
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Your life my lies wouldn't be the last
I dive into plastic events
Apartment full of evidence
What's false to you was not false to me
Your time my time it all gets to me
You fake your name for reentry
I want to live on the 5th story
I like to feel the thrill of day
Pretend you're meaner
Pretend you're busy
Too long for a promise
A show to start, ah
Another song
Just another way
To tear away
Your fault my fault I now forget
Your life my lies wouldn't be the last
I dive into plastic events
Apartment full of evidence
I want to live on the 5th story
I like to feel the thrill of day
Pretend you're meaner
Pretend you're busy
Too long for a promise
The end to stare at
I know I know
I want to reach like I've never
I wait I know I'll wait
But I never
I never was
Another song
Just another way
I get away
Blonde Redhead's song Ego Maniac Kid is a complex piece that delves into the theme of self-deception and its destructive effect on the human psyche. The opening lines, "Your fault my fault I now forget, Your life my lies wouldn't be the last," suggest a futile back and forth blaming game, where both parties fail to recognize and acknowledge their individual contributions to the problem at hand. The singer then proceeds to describe their immersion into a world of "plastic events" and an "apartment full of evidence," creating the image of someone who is either trying to escape reality or hiding from it.
The chorus "I want to live on the 5th story, I like to feel the thrill of day" represents the singer's desire to live life on the edge, to feel the adrenaline rush that comes with being daring or reckless. However, the lines "Pretend you're meaner, Pretend you're busy, Too long for a promise, A show to start" highlights the dangers of living this way. The need to keep up appearances, be tough and never let anyone see the real you, can be exhausting and toxic to a person's mental health.
Further, the lines "Another song, Just another way, To tear away" suggests that the routine of self-deception, the denial of one's true feelings and actions, is a vicious cycle that repeats itself. The song ends with the singer acknowledging their own personal struggle with this cycle: "I know I know, I want to reach like I've never, I wait I know I'll wait, But I never, I never was, Another song, Just another way, I get away."
Overall, Ego Maniac Kid is a powerful reflection on the human condition, examining the ways in which we deceive ourselves, the toll that takes on us, and the impossibility of escaping it.
Line by Line Meaning
Your fault my fault i now forget
We both did something wrong, but I can't remember who first caused the problem.
Your life my lies wouldn't be the last
I told you some lies, but you also have not been truthful with me and it's not the first time.
I dive into plastic events
I immerse myself in superficial activities and events that do not bring any real meaning or value to my life.
Apartment full of evidence
My apartment is full of clues and signs that can expose my lies and my secrets.
What's false to you was not false to me
We have different perceptions of what is true and what is false, and what I believed to be true you might think it's false.
Your time my time it all gets to me
I'm tired of dealing with your problems and your schedule, I need some space and time for myself.
You fake your name for reentry
You are trying to reinvent yourself or to start fresh by changing your name, but you cannot escape your past mistakes and identity.
Imagine greater sin
Instead of learning from your previous mistakes, you are contemplating doing something even worse or more sinful.
I want to live on the 5th story
I desire to live a life that is high and exciting, where I can see everything from above and feel powerful.
I like to feel the thrill of day
I enjoy the excitement and the unknown that comes with each new day, and I don't want to settle for a boring routine.
Pretend you're meaner
Act like you are tough and unapproachable, to keep people away from getting too close and discovering the truth.
Pretend you're busy
Make it seem like you have a lot of important things to do and you cannot be bothered, to avoid facing difficult conversations or situations.
Too long for a promise
It has been too much time since you promised me something, and I don't believe you will ever fulfill it.
A show to start, ah
The performance or the act is about to begin, and I have to put on a mask and pretend everything is alright.
Another song
This is just another expression of my emotions and my struggles, another way to cope with my pain and confusion.
Just another way
There are many ways to deal with problems and challenges, but sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in the same patterns and routines.
To tear away
I want to break free from the lies, the facades, and the illusions that keep me trapped and unhappy.
The end to stare at
The final outcome or the conclusion of this situation is looming, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to face it.
I know I know
I am aware of what is happening and what needs to be done, but I'm not sure if I have the courage or the strength to do it.
I want to reach like I've never
I aspire to achieve something great and to go beyond my limits, to prove myself and to make a difference.
I wait I know I'll wait
I'm patient, and I can endure the uncertainty and the delays, but I'm also aware that time is passing by.
But I never
However, I'm also aware that there are some things that I might never achieve or accomplish, and I need to accept that.
I never was
I was never perfect or flawless, and I made many mistakes and bad choices.
Another song
This is just another expression of my emotions and my struggles, another way to cope with my pain and confusion.
Just another way
There are many ways to deal with problems and challenges, but sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in the same patterns and routines.
I get away
I escape from reality and from my problems by immersing myself in music, art, or any other distraction that can numb my pain.
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lazy
on For the Damaged Coda
pretty good