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
Equally Damaged
Blonde Redhead Lyrics
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He will be alone
'cause we are equally damaged
Find your name
Do all the same, equally
Signal when you can't breathe no more
say you were me
You know we are equally damaged
Don't be a fool
Make it easier
You learn to say when
Signal if you can't say no more
ah ha ha ha ha
oh don't cross your fingers
Sundays will never change
They keep on comin'
You'll be a freak
And I'll keep you
Company
Blonde Redhead's song "Equally Damaged" portrays two personas who have been through a traumatic experience and who have lost hope for themselves. They find solace in each other because they realize that they are "equally damaged" and that no one else can understand them the way they do. The lyrics "maybe I guess, he will be alone, 'cause we are equally damaged" highlight their pessimistic views on life and relationships, leading them to believe that they are not capable of finding love and that it is better for them to be alone.
The song's message seems to be that life is full of pain and suffering, but the only way to cope with it is to find someone who can relate to your experiences. The line "say you were me, then you could see the view" suggests that their pain is so deeply rooted that only someone who has been through the same experiences could understand it. The song also emphasizes the importance of communication, as shown in the line "you learn to say when, signal if you can't say no more".
Overall, "Equally Damaged" is a somber, introspective song that speaks to those who have gone through significant hardships in their lives. Its haunting melodies and dark lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy and despair, while also providing comfort and a sense of connection to those who can relate to its message.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I guess
Possibly, I speculate
He will be alone
He will be without company
'cause we are equally damaged
Because we share the same emotional pain and trauma
Find your name
Discover your true self
Do all the same, equally
Act like each other, without any differences
Signal when you can't breathe no more
Indicate when you can no longer handle or cope with a situation
Say you were me
Imagine yourself being in my position
Then you could see the view
Then you would understand my perspective
You know we are equally damaged
You understand that we share the same emotional pain and trauma
Don't be a fool
Don't act stupidly
Make it easier
Simplify the situation, make it less complicated
You learn to say when
You learn to speak up when something is bothering you
Signal if you can't say no more
Indicate if you are unable to express your feelings or thoughts further
Ah ha ha ha ha
Repetition of a laughing sound
Oh don't cross your fingers
Don't hope or wish for things that are unlikely to happen
Sundays will never change
Nothing will ever become different or better
They keep on comin'
They continue to happen, regularly and predictably
You'll be a freak
You will be an outsider or weirdo
And I'll keep you
I will remain by your side, keep you company
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lazy
on For the Damaged Coda
pretty good