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
CandyLand
CocoRosie Lyrics
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OMG I think I fell
into this alligators mouth
the CANDY MAN IS COMING
The lyrics of CocoRosie's song CandyLand speak of a place of excess and indulgence, where candy candy land land represents a state of mind where there is no limit to the amount of pleasure one can experience. The line "OMG I think I fell into this alligators mouth" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the dangers of overindulgence, where the singer finds herself in a situation that is both exciting and dangerous at the same time. The line "the CANDY MAN IS COMING" could be interpreted as a warning that the consequences of indulgence will soon be felt, and that the singer will have to confront the reality of her actions.
The overall message of the song may be one of caution against the pursuit of pleasure at all costs, and the need to find balance in one's actions and desires. It could also be seen as a critique of consumer culture, where the constant pursuit of material goods and pleasure can lead to negative consequences for both individuals and society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
candy candy land land
I find myself in a world filled with sweetness and delight, a place where everything is colorful, magical and appetizing.
OMG I think I fell
I am completely lost in this surreal world and can't distinguish what's real from what's not. I may have even fallen into a trap.
into this alligators mouth
I feel like I've been swallowed by something terrifying and dangerous. Perhaps, I am being consumed by my own fantasies and desires.
the CANDY MAN IS COMING
I sense the presence of someone who will lead me further into this world of wonder, but I am also wary of the unknown consequences that may come with it.
Contributed by David S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@uniquekiwi
...this song will always remind me of the time i stood on a bridge, contemplating throwing myself off, I listened to this endlessly during a very dark period in my life, it reminded me of the cars I watched underneath me in a dreamlike state amongst all the turmoil...but whenever I got towards the end of the song I could hear light and triumph...tears would roll down my face in rivers...it was the release for an act I couldn't see through, because I refused to let what happened to me win, I would survive and I would win, I wasn't going to let that person beat me...
@ephemewright9292
uniquekiwi what you wrote is so touching I cried whilst listening to this song. I almost imagined what you wrote visually, in a video. I'm glad you kept up and shared your thoughts here. People may be far away, lost in the distance, but something moves under the surface. Are we ever really alone, even when we really are?
Sending you love and realization in your true self ☆
@dina-ov4vy
You are a strong person.
@cocoabril1286
Fuck that's powerful, thank you for still existing.
@Allen1350
Thank you for sharing this. I am glad you were alive to write this. Hopefully, somebody reading this will learn from that: ending it all is never the correct solution. I, along with many others, am glad you are still here. :)
@JoyDivisiongirl
i can listen to Sierra harp and Bianca's singing all day long and never tire of it. magical,mystical music...so unique and original..there is NO OTHER artists out there like this band...so happy i found them!
@neinknives
I hope they continue to make music. I heard of them recently, and can't stop coming back.
@vonnielsen7338
It's nice to know that I am not the only who enjoys music like this. :)
@Birchfall
It's amazing how much emotion Cocorosie managed to stir up without a single word.
@sailboatsandwine
I find this absolutely beautiful and completely depressing at the same time. And I love it.