Chloe started their music career by posting covers to songs on their YouTube channel where their first original song, Waves, was posted. Their covers and original songs quickly got the attention of millions of viewers, such as Cavetown who they would later collaborate and tour with.
On July 31, 2018, she self-released her first studio album, Rabbit Hearted.. On April 24, 2020, she released her first EP, Spirit Orb, where we can hear a shift in sound from her older ukulele heavy, acoustic singer/songwriter tunes, to a more rock-focused electric guitar sound. In August 2020, Moriondo was signed to Fueled by Ramen and released I Want to Be with You.
On May 7, 2021, Chloe released their first studio album, Blood Bunny with singles I Want to Be with You and GIRL ON TV. In this album Moriondo dives even further into exploring their identity through music, adopting a new pop-punk style and even writing about everything from her favorite bands to cannibalism. In 2021, they made their late-night debut performing Bodybag on Jimmy Kimmel Live! They later performed a variation of I Want to Be with You on The Late Late Show with James Corden. In July 2021, they released blood bunny (acoustic), with reworks of tracks from the album, produced by frequent collaborator Cavetown.
In April 2022, she released her second EP, puppy luv. In June 2022, she released Blood Bunny (Deluxe), including fan favorite song Hell Hounds and a new collaboration with dodie in I Eat Boys (feat. dodie). She also joined mxmtoon on her North America tour rising (the world tour) from May to June 2022.
In October 2022, Moriondo released their album SUCKERPUNCH, true to its name, the album features hard-hitting tracks, as well as being their first foray into hyperpop following the indie pop of Blood Bunny. From October 12th 2022, through November 19th 2022 they are playing shows in the United States and Canada. They will be touring the United Kingdom and mainland Europe from January 28th 2023 through February 18th 2023.
Kalmia Kid
Chloe Moriondo Lyrics
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I'd probably peer out from the leaves
Hide a couple of roses up my sleeve
And I always find myself stuck in this love goo
Feelings are hard to ignore
Especially when you don't know what they're for
Don't know just what makes flowers bloom
So if the only love I'll feel is for bumblebees
That's fine with me
That's fine with me
And if I'll only ever dance with pine trees
That's fine with me
That's fine with me-e-e-e-e-e
It's lonely in the forest that I grow in
I wish I could dive into the sea
But I'm stuck inside a hive covered in honey
I never really know which way I'm goin'
But I guess the weather's warm enough to bear
And I never have to brush or do my hair
Don't know just what makes flowers bloom
But I hope that they'll enjoy a tune
So if the only love I'll feel is for bumblebees
That's fine with me
That's fine with me
And if I'll only ever dance with pine trees
That's fine with me
That's fine with me-e-e-e-e-e
It's lonely in the coral reef I float in
I wish I could swim out of the sea
But sharks are circling and nothin's easy
I-I still don't really know which way I'm goin'
But I guess the water's warm enough to bear
And I never have to wash or dry my hair
I miss watching the flowers bloom
But at least I can keep writing tunes
So if the only love I'll feel is for bumblebees
That's fine with me
That's fine with me
And if I'll only ever dance with pine trees
That's fine with me
That's fine with me-e-e-e-e-e
The lyrics of Chloe Moriondo's song "Kalmia Kid" are very introspective and poignant, as they seem to be a reflection of the artist's feelings of loneliness and isolation. The song talks about the desire to find someone to stick to, to connect with, but also the fear to be stuck in a love that may not be fulfilling. The imagery used in the lyrics, such as hiding roses up her sleeve and being covered in honey, evoke a sense of being trapped, both physically and emotionally.
However, the chorus of the song suggests that the artist has come to terms with her situation, and has found contentment in the simple pleasures of life. The repetition of the lines "that's fine with me" emphasizes the acceptance of solitude and the embracing of the beauty of the natural world - the flowers, the bumblebees, and the pine trees. The artist seems to have found solace in her music, which is why she can keep writing tunes even when she misses watching the flowers bloom.
Overall, the song "Kalmia Kid" is a beautiful expression of the bittersweet contradictions of life, and the acceptance and embracing of our circumstances, no matter how challenging they may be.
Line by Line Meaning
If I found someone to stick like glue to
If I found someone to stay close with
I'd probably peer out from the leaves
I'd probably look out from a hiding spot
Hide a couple of roses up my sleeve
Hide a few secrets
And I always find myself stuck in this love goo
And I always find myself confused and unsure in love
Feelings are hard to ignore
Emotions are difficult to disregard
Especially when you don't know what they're for
Especially when you are unsure of their purpose
Don't know just what makes flowers bloom
I don't know the reason behind the flowers' growth
But I hope that they'll enjoy a tune
But I hope that they'll appreciate my music
So if the only love I'll feel is for bumblebees
So if my only love will be for bumblebees
That's fine with me
I'm okay with that
And if I'll only ever dance with pine trees
And if I'll only ever dance alone
It's lonely in the forest that I grow in
It's lonely where I am surrounded by trees
I wish I could dive into the sea
I wish I could escape and explore
But I'm stuck inside a hive covered in honey
But I'm stuck in a situation that's both sweet and sticky
I never really know which way I'm goin'
I never really know where I'm headed
But I guess the weather's warm enough to bear
But I suppose that I can endure the conditions
And I never have to brush or do my hair
And I don't have to worry about appearances
It's lonely in the coral reef I float in
It's lonely in the ocean where I swim
But sharks are circling and nothin's easy
But sharks are lurking around and things aren't easy
I still don't really know which way I'm goin'
I'm still feeling lost and uncertain
But I guess the water's warm enough to bear
But I suppose that I can tolerate the water's temperature
And I never have to wash or dry my hair
And I don't have to worry about grooming myself
I miss watching the flowers bloom
I miss seeing the beauty of nature
But at least I can keep writing tunes
But at least I can continue creating music
So if the only love I'll feel is for bumblebees
So if my only love will be for bumblebees
That's fine with me
I'm okay with that
And if I'll only ever dance with pine trees
And if I'll only ever dance alone
Writer(s): Chloe Moriondo
Contributed by Jayden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.