Chochukmo has been selected as the “Top 20 Hong Kong Musicians” by Time Out Hong Kong in 2008, has been described as “the most charismatic band to have emerged in southern China in recent years” by TIME Magazine, and has been included in “The Hong Kong Hot List: 20 people to watch” by CNNGo in 2009.
Chochukmo had their current lineup debut in July 2008 at Group Show IV, following up with 1 or 2 gigs per month regularly. Chochukmo has been participating in various music festivals happening in the city, namely Jam Fest, Rockraiser Festival, as well as the well-acclaimed Clockenflap as the local headline. Except local showcases, Chochukmo has been touring to Manila, Philippines and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receiving positive reviews from the local media.
Sister
Chochukmo Lyrics
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Driving you from high to low
Polka dots of miracle
Sister please say no
Hugs, romance will drag you down
Love, cold kisses draw your tears out
Oh yes i told you so
Dracula put his hands onto your shoulder
Don′t put your lipstick on, he's getting closer
Don′t ever put any make up onto your face
With all my blessings, yeah you'll be a loner
But when you're on your own, you′re getting stronger
Have your own private parade
Oh listen to the radio
Driving you from high to low
Polka dots of miracle
Sister please say no
Don′t be so predictable
Breaking down the stereo
Yes i know i told you so
Sister please say no
Hugs, romance will drag you down
Love, cold kisses draw your tears out
Dracula put his hands onto your shoulder
Don't put your lipstick on, he′s getting closer
Don't ever put any make up onto your face
With all my blessings, yeah you′ll be a loner
But when you're on your own, you′re getting stronger
Have your own private parade
Sister please say no
The lyrics of Chochukmo's "Sister" are a cautionary tale about the perils of love and relationships, and a call for independence and self-empowerment. The song warns against the dangers of being swept away by romance and the expectations of society, and encourages the listener to assert their own desires and needs, even if it means going against the norm.
The first stanza sets the tone for the song, with the radio representing the various forces that can influence and control a person. The polka dots of miracle could be interpreted as the promises of love and happiness that are often associated with romantic relationships, but the singer urges the sister to say no and resist these temptations.
The second stanza introduces the character of Dracula, who represents the seductive and dangerous aspects of love. The warnings against putting on makeup and lipstick could be interpreted as a call to resist conforming to societal expectations of beauty, and instead embrace one's individuality and uniqueness. The singer assures the sister that she may be lonely at first, but ultimately she will become stronger and more confident in herself.
The chorus repeats the same message of resisting the pressure to conform and to say no to harmful influences. The final repetition of "sister please say no" is a plea for the listener to take control of their own life and stand up for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh listen to the radio
Pay attention to the messages around you
Driving you from high to low
Influencing your emotional state
Polka dots of miracle
Unexpected and rare occurrences
Sister please say no
Don't fall for harmful situations
Hugs, romance will drag you down
Physical affection can lead to negative consequences
Love, cold kisses draw your tears out
Intimacy can cause emotional pain
Oh yes i told you so
Advice that was not heeded
Dracula put his hands onto your shoulder
An ominous presence near you
Don't put your lipstick on, he's getting closer
Don't make yourself attractive to danger
Don't ever put any make up onto your face
Don't change yourself for others
With all my blessings, yeah you'll be a loner
Choosing to be alone can have positive effects
But when you're on your own, you′re getting stronger
Being independent can lead to personal growth
Have your own private parade
Be confident in yourself and celebrate your uniqueness
Don’t be so predictable
Avoid being easily manipulated
Breaking down the stereo
Challenging and changing the status quo
Yes i know i told you so
Reinforcing the importance of previous advice
Sister please say no
Urging someone to avoid harmful situations
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
クラフトビールすきな香港ガールコン
made a japanese translation of this song:)
歌詞和訳：
Oh listen to the radio
ラジオを聴く
Driving you from high to low
君を高いとろから底まで連れて行く
Polka dots of miracle
水玉模様の奇跡
Sister please say no
シスター NOと言って断って
Don't be so predictable
つまらない人になるな
Breaking down the stereo
ステレオを壊す
Yes I know I told you so
そう 知ってる 君に言ったんだよ
Sister please say no
シスター NOと断って
Hugs, romance will drag you down
ハグ ロマンスは君を堕落させる
Love, cold kisses draw your tears out
愛 冷たいキスは君の涙を誘う
Oh yes I told you so
そうだ 君にそう言ったんだ
I know what I knew and I got the answers
知ってたことは知ってる 答えを得た
Dracula put his hands onto your shoulder
ドラキュラは彼の両手を君の肩に乗せる
Don't put your lipstick on, he's getting closer
口紅を塗らないで 彼は近づいてる
Don't ever put any make up onto your face
メイクをしないで
With all my blessings, yeah you'll be a loner
僕の祝福とともに 君は孤独な人になる
But when you're on your own, you're getting stronger
でも 一人ぼっちになると 強くなっていくよ
Have your own private parade
君は自分のパレードを楽しめ！
Sister please say No Sister please say no
シスター NOと断って シスター NOと断って
Tsz ro
好撚正