CocoRosie is an American duo formed in 2003 by sisters Bianca "Coco" and Si… Read Full Bio ↴CocoRosie is an American duo formed in 2003 by sisters Bianca "Coco" and Sierra "Rosie" Casady. The sisters were born and raised in the United States (Sierra, the older of the two, was born in Iowa, and Bianca was born in Hawaii), but formed the band in Paris, France after meeting for the first time in years. Their mother nicknamed them Rosie and Coco, respectively, from which their musical act takes its name. Their music has been called freak folk, and incorporates elements of pop, blues, opera, electronica, and hip hop.
CocoRosie began as a duo, with Sierra singing, playing the guitar, piano and harp, and Bianca singing and manipulating various children's toys, electronic and percussion instruments, as well as other exotic noisemakers. They subsequently added various backing musicians, usually a bassist, keyboardist, and beatboxer. They have been a very active touring group, playing across Europe, the United States, and elsewhere.
They have released seven full-length albums: La maison de mon rêve (2004), Noah's Ark (2005), The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn (2007), Grey Oceans (2010), Tales of a GrassWidow (2013), Heartache City (2015) and Put the Shine On (2020).

In 2003, Bianca was growing restless and decided it was time for a change. Leaving her apartment in Brooklyn to travel the world, she ended up at Sierra's apartment in Paris. Over the course of the next two months, the women spent nearly every waking hour in Sierra's bathroom, chosen as the most acoustic and isolated room in the apartment. Soon, they had completed both a hip-hop recording (never released) called "word to the crow" and their proper debut album La Maison de Mon Rêve.

Originally, La Maison de Mon Rêve was only intended to be distributed within a close circle of friends. However, by 2004 the lo-fi album had been released on independent label Touch and Go Records, who had obtained a copy of the CD and had uncharacteristically pursued signing the artists. Since the creation of their first album, the Casady sisters have been virtually inseparable.

Stylistically they may be assigned to the indie rock, psychedelic folk, folktronica genres, and are sometimes associated with the New Weird America movement. Sierra, who studied operatic vocal techniques, takes the lead vocals and also plays guitar, harp and flute. Bianca is a percussionist and also beatboxes. The group also uses various objects such as toys to construct their unique sound. Popular indie bands such as The xx name them as a major influence.

They were actively touring during most of 2004, playing across the U.S. and throughout Europe with artists such as TV on the Radio, Bright Eyes, Battles, Devendra Banhart, and Busdriver among others.

Official website: http://www.cocorosiemusic.com

11.Haitian Love Songs
CocoRosie Lyrics

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I fell in love with a bad bad man
Ever since I met him I've been sad sad sad
I'm a jail bird to your music
I'm a criminal in your prayer
I watch you in your sleep even when you're not there
Rainbows wept colour all over the streets
When you went away maybe one day we'll meet
Lip stick I'd wear for one million years

Just to stop your eyes from falling them tears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tekno Love Song" by CocoRosie express the singer's love for a man who is bad for her. She has been sad ever since she met him, but she can't help but be drawn to him. She compares herself to a jailbird who is trapped by his music and a criminal in his prayer. She even watches him in his sleep when he is not there. The love is so strong that rainbows seem to weep colors all over the streets when he leaves.

The singer is willing to do anything to make him happy, including wearing lipstick for a million years just to keep him from crying. It's clear that this love is not easy or healthy, but she can't help the way she feels. The song has a haunting quality to it that captures the intense emotions of the singer. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and they convey a sense of longing and desperation that is universal.

Line by Line Meaning

I fell in love with a bad bad man
I am deeply infatuated with a man who has a reputation for being troublesome and causing harm.

Ever since I met him I've been sad sad sad
From the moment I first encountered him, I have been overcome with feelings of sorrow and despair.

I'm a jail bird to your music
Your music has a powerful hold on me, as though I am trapped and cannot escape its influence.

I'm a criminal in your prayer
Even in my moments of devotion and supplication, I feel as though I have done something wrong or unworthy in your eyes.

I watch you in your sleep even when you're not there
My obsession with you is so strong that I cannot help but think about you constantly, even when you are not physically present.

Rainbows wept colour all over the streets
The vibrant and beautiful world around me seems to have lost its luster since you have been gone, as though tears are falling from the sky and washing away the colors.

When you went away maybe one day we'll meet
Although you are not currently in my life, I still hold onto the hope that we may one day be reunited and able to reconnect.

Lipstick I'd wear for one million years
I would go to great lengths and endure endless amounts of suffering just to have a chance to capture your attention and keep you from shedding tears.

Just to stop your eyes from falling them tears
I am willing to do whatever it takes to prevent you from experiencing sadness or pain, including sacrificing my own well-being and happiness.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bianca Leilani Casady, Sierra Rose Casady

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