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
Hated Because of Great Qualities
Blonde Redhead Lyrics
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Secret secret we're all bound to forget.
I was worried I might be rude to you.
So worried that I was.
It's a lie to serve the truth
And I'm still guilty.
I missed.
So be it.
Everywhere everything you ever touched.
Cutting in won't do it.
There's nothing to it.
You were sorry that I was alone
So sorry that you run away.
Putting it on me but you already knew it.
It never meant a thing.
So be it.
I can't understand this at all.
I can't pronounce this at all.
These are different matters
These are uncertain feelings
They should never be discussed here
So keep it to yourself
Blonde Redhead's "Hated Because of Great Qualities" is a complex and cryptic song that delves into themes of regret, guilt, and miscommunication. The song creates an introspective and melancholic mood that is emphasized by the singer's pained vocal delivery and the sparse instrumental backing.
The first verse of the song revolves around the idea of secrets and forgetting. The singer reveals that they have forgotten a secret and that everyone is bound to forget secrets eventually. The singer then expresses their guilt over potentially being rude to someone, though it's unclear who that person is. The line "it's a lie to serve the truth, and I'm still guilty" suggests that the singer has told a lie to protect someone but still feels responsible for the consequences of that lie.
The second verse is equally enigmatic, with the singer talking about someone who has "touched everything" and then disappeared. Again, it's unclear who this person is or what their significance is. The line "putting it on me but you already knew it" suggests that the singer has been blamed for someone else's actions, and "it never meant a thing" implies that the situation was ultimately meaningless.
The final verse is perhaps the most cryptic of all. It seems to suggest that the matters being discussed are too difficult or painful to talk about and that they should be kept secret. The repetition of the phrase "I can't understand this at all, I can't pronounce this at all" emphasizes the singer's confusion and frustration with the situation.
Overall, "Hated Because of Great Qualities" is a deeply introspective and emotionally complex song that leaves much to the listener's interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Secret so sorry that I forgot
We all have secrets we forget about and apologize for later.
Secret secret we're all bound to forget.
We all have so many secrets that it's impossible to remember them all.
I was worried I might be rude to you.
I was concerned that my words or actions towards you might be unpleasant or disrespectful.
So worried that I was.
My worry was consuming me and causing me to act nervously.
It's a lie to serve the truth
Sometimes in order to tell the truth you have to be dishonest or withhold certain information.
And I'm still guilty.
Despite my intentions, I am still culpable for the consequences of my actions.
I missed.
I made a mistake and failed to achieve my desired outcome.
So be it.
I accept the situation as it is and acknowledge that I cannot change it.
Everywhere everything you ever touched.
Your influence has touched all aspects of my life.
Cutting in won't do it.
Interrupting or interfering will not help the situation.
There's nothing to it.
The situation is uncomplicated and doesn't require excessive analysis.
You were sorry that I was alone
You expressed remorse for my solitude and wished to alleviate it.
So sorry that you run away.
Your regret was so intense that you felt the need to flee the situation.
Putting it on me but you already knew it.
You are blaming me for a situation that you were already aware of or played a role in creating.
It never meant a thing.
The situation or experience held no significance or value.
So be it.
I accept the situation as it is and acknowledge that I cannot change it.
I can't understand this at all.
I am incapable of comprehending this situation or feeling.
I can't pronounce this at all.
I cannot articulate or express this idea or emotion.
These are different matters
These situations or issues are not related or connected in any way.
These are uncertain feelings
I am unsure of how I feel or how to express my emotions.
They should never be discussed here
This is not an appropriate place or time to discuss these issues or feelings.
So keep it to yourself
Please refrain from sharing these thoughts or feelings with others.
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on For the Damaged Coda
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