Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock band originating from New York City i… Read Full Bio ↴Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock band originating from New York City in the early 1990s. It was formed by Kazu Makino, Maki Takahashi and Milan-born Italian twin brothers Simone Pace and Amedeo Pace. They take their name from a song by DNA, a 70's and 80's no wave band from New York. Blonde Redhead caught the attention of Sonic Youth's drummer, Steve Shelley, who produced their first self titled album in 1993. Shortly afterwards Maki Takahashi left the band and the remaining band members continued as a trio. On their third album, Fake Can Be Just As Good, they were joined by Vern Rumsey of Unwound as a guest bassist. After this they continued without a bass player for the release of the remainder of their albums. On their fourth album, In an Expression of the Inexpressible, Guy Picciotto of Fugazi was hired as producer, as well as contributing to singing on the song "Futurism vs. Passeism Part 2". Guy Picciotto has produced their latest two records as well, Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery is a Butterfly.

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

My Plants Are Dead
Blonde Redhead Lyrics

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I heard you on radio
I said they are my friends
Do you want your keys?
Your plants are dead

How long you in town for?
I saw your petit chien
She didn't come with you?

What you've been listening to?

I woke up this morning
Didn't feel far apart
I let the boys party
But I'm just gonna chill

But I'd love to see you
Before I leave
I leave next weekend
I'm not ready to go

Told me about you
Told me about Harry (hurting?)
You know what I heard
Between you and I

I woke up this morning
Didn't feel far apart
I let the boys party
But I'm just gonna chill

But I'd love to see you
Before I leave
I leave next weekend
I'm not ready to go

Told me about you
Told me about blue
Told me about Harry (hurting?)
Told me about Her
Told me about Chiara
Told me about Jane

Told me about New York?
Told me about her

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of My Plants Are Dead by Blonde Redhead describe a conversation between two people who have not seen each other in a while. When the singer hears the other person on the radio, they say that they are friends with that person. The conversation then turns to the state of the other person's plants, which seem to have died. The two talk about how long the person will be in town for and they reminisce about their pet dog. The conversation then turns to music, with the singer asking what the other person has been listening to.

Later in the lyrics, the singer talks about waking up in the morning feeling disconnected, but deciding to stay in and relax instead of partying with friends. The singer expresses a desire to see the other person before they leave town, saying they are not ready to go yet. The two talk more about various people named Harry, Blue, Chiara, Jane, and an unnamed woman.

The lyrics of My Plants Are Dead can be interpreted in various ways, but the overall impression is one of nostalgia and longing for human connections. The conversations between the two people is depicted as somewhat disjointed and meandering, hinting at a sense of distance between them. However, the repeated desire to see each other before they part suggests that beneath the surface, there is a strong bond between them that endures over time.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard you on radio
I heard about you on the radio

I said they are my friends
I told someone that those people are my friends

Do you want your keys?
Are you looking for your keys?

Your plants are dead
Your plants have died

How long you in town for?
How long are you staying in town?

I saw your petit chien
I saw your small dog

She didn't come with you?
Did she not come with you?

What you've been listening to?
What have you been listening to?

I woke up this morning
I woke up early today

Didn't feel far apart
I didn't feel distant from you

I let the boys party
I let the guys have their fun