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

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Blonde Redhead Lyrics

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This crime, for him
Desire, no one
Sees it, nothing
Cleans it, human
Find a, week
Religion, soon to
See you, call you
Kill you, how can I contribute

Tell me, make me
I don't want to, won't to
Lose my mind, and strike, another degradation
Tell me
Why then, why then

Why do you listen
Imagine all the wall return

This time, my face
My sky, prophet's
Features, childish
Creatures, walk around you
Not you, in you
Still without you
The sound, I make
I still want to know
A time, moment
And I'll be there to sail on
Rapid waters
But now, that I
See you, in a
Field of grass, I ask you
Why then, why then

Wasted wounded silent love
Imagine all the love return

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blonde Redhead's song "Water" are hauntingly cryptic yet emotionally charged. The opening line "This crime, for him, Desire, no one" suggests an internal struggle between desire and morality. The song continues to describe a feeling of being lost and disconnected from reality, wanting to understand the purpose of existence but not knowing how to contribute. The lines "Find a, week, Religion, soon to, See you, call you, kill you, how can I contribute, Tell me, make me" suggests a desperation to find a higher meaning or purpose in life, but the singer is unsure of how to seek it.

The chorus provides little clarity to the internal angst. "Why then, why then, Why do you listen, Imagine all the wall return" may suggest the singer's desire to escape their thoughts and return to a simpler time before their thoughts consumed them entirely. However, the uncertainty and confusion continue in the second verse. "This time, my face, My sky, prophet's, Features, childish, Creatures, walk around you" creates an evocative image of a surreal and strange world. The singer expresses a desire to be connected with their surroundings but feels disconnected and unsure of their place in this world.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of disorientation and a desperate longing for understanding. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and the song's meaning may be different depending on the listener's perspective. Still, it's impossible not to feel a profound sense of melancholy and unease while listening to Blonde Redhead's "Water."

Line by Line Meaning

This crime, for him
He committed a crime

Desire, no one
He doesn't desire anyone

Sees it, nothing
No one sees the crime

Cleans it, human
One has to clean it

Find a, week
Find a week to do it

Religion, soon to
Religion is coming soon

See you, call you
He will see and call you

Kill you, how can I contribute
He wants to know how he can help kill you

Tell me, make me
He is asking to be told or made to do something

I don't want to, won't to
He doesn't want to or won't do it

Lose my mind, and strike, another degradation
He is afraid he might lose his mind and do something worse