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
Brasilian Rain Song
CocoRosie Lyrics
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Oh sail me
Silver mast do impale me
Oh windless
Oh windy
Remind me
Rewind me
Oh laughter
Just sing this
Just mean this
Infinity whispered to me
A mumble so dreamy
A soft sound so creamy
So dreamy
Dreamy
Infinity whispered to me
A mumble so dreamy
A soft sound so creamy
So dreamy
So dreamy
So dreamy
The song "Tahiti Rain Song" by CocoRosie is a dreamy and hauntingly beautiful piece of music. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song, which is essentially a prayer to the elements - the sailor is asking to be impaled by the silver mast and reminded of the wind, as if seeking to become one with the ocean and its surroundings. The repeated use of "dreamy" and "creamy" reinforces the feeling of being adrift in a surreal world, where time stands still and anything is possible.
The lyrics could be interpreted as a longing for escape from the mundane world, a desire to be transported to a more ethereal existence. The use of the word "infinity" implies a quest for something beyond the human experience, and the whispering suggests that this knowledge is something secret and mystical. The repetition of phrases like "just sing this" and "just mean this" suggest that the singer is reaching for something concrete but elusive, like a memory or a feeling.
Overall, the song is a beautiful meditation on the power of nature and the human desire for transcendence. The ethereal quality of the music and the haunting quality of the vocals create a unique and evocative experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh sailor
Addressing someone who navigates through the sea, perhaps seeking guidance or assistance.
Oh sail me
Asking to be taken to a different place or state of mind.
Silver mast do impale me
Asking to be pierced with a shiny metal object, possibly representing a desire to experience something intense or profound.
Oh windless
Expressing a longing for calmness or stability.
Oh windy
Desiring to be carried away by the wind or the forces of change.
Remind me
Requesting to be reminded of something important or meaningful.
Rewind me
Wishing to go back in time to revisit a past experience or emotion.
Oh laughter
Addressing the concept of joy and happiness,
Oh laughless
Acknowledging the absence of joy and happiness.
Just sing this
Asking someone to express themselves through music or art.
Just mean this
Encouraging someone to be sincere or honest with their emotions or intentions.
Infinity whispered to me
Feeling as though the universe is communicating or guiding one's thoughts or actions.
A mumble so dreamy
The message from the universe is not clear, but is still enchanting or captivating.
A soft sound so creamy
The message from the universe is soothing and comforting.
So dreamy
Describing the overall sensation of the song as ethereal or imaginative.
Dreamy
Reiterating the dreamlike quality of the song.
Infinity whispered to me
Repeating the idea that the universe or something greater than oneself is guiding the thoughts or emotions being expressed.
A mumble so dreamy
Reiterating that the message being communicated is not entirely clear, but still captivating or enchanting.
A soft sound so creamy
Reiterating that the message being communicated is soothing and comforting.
So dreamy
Reiterating the overall sensation of the song as ethereal or imaginative.
So dreamy
Concluding the song with emphasis on the dreamlike quality of the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bianca Leilani Casady, Sierra Rose Casady
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
inemere
This is so enchanting and wonderful<3 I just love CocoRosie.
jenna rayne
This song is everything
sebastian Höger
...the only thing
Jack Deakin
Oh sailor
Oh sail me
Silver mast do impale me
Oh windless
Oh windy
Remind me
Rewind me
Oh laughter
Oh laughless
Just sing this
Just mean this
Infinity whispered to me
A mumble so dreamy
A soft sound so creamy
So dreamy
Dreamy
Infinity whispered to me
A mumble so dreamy
A soft sound so creamy
So dreamy
So dreamy
So dreamy
Marion M
Love this