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
Dizzy Dog
CocoRosie Lyrics
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This is for the woman
He no doubt was sent to me
From the above
And now she's got a beard that grows down to the ground
And every time she sees me
She spins me around
Won't you spin me all around?
For who do you cut your hair?
This is for the eyes that
Hold my glow
They tell the story that we already know
Of all the pain we've had
And all the joy to come
We'll swim off together one day
In and ocean of rum
Oh yeah, Dizzy Dog
Won't you spin me all around?
Our fathers have spoken
Paper in the wind
For who do you cut your hair?
Oh, Dizzy Dog
Won't you spin me around you?
The lyrics to CocoRosie's song Dizzy Dog tell the story of a woman who was sent from above to be with the singer. The singer asks who the woman is cutting her hair for, implying that she only cuts her hair for the woman she was sent to be with. The woman that the singer is referring to has a beard that grows down to the ground, which is an unusual physical characteristic that would make her stand out. The woman spins the singer around every time she sees her, which could symbolize the dizzying and overwhelming love that the singer feels for her.
The song takes a dreamlike turn in the chorus when the singer addresses the Dizzy Dog and asks him to spin her all around. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the dreamlike quality of the song, as if the singer is lost in a surreal world where a spinning dog can help her navigate her feelings.
In the third verse, the lyrics take on a more spiritual tone as the fathers have spoken and there is paper in the wind. This imagery could be interpreted as a message from the ancestors or a prophecy of some sort. The singer continues to ask Dizzy Dog to spin her around, as if she needs his help to stay grounded in this mystical world.
Overall, the lyrics to Dizzy Dog are cryptic and dreamlike, inviting the listener to delve into their own interpretation of the symbolism and imagery presented.
Line by Line Meaning
For who do you cut your hair?
Questioning the reason behind making changes in oneself
This is for the woman
Making changes for oneself and to feel confident as a woman
He no doubt was sent to me
From the above
Believing in a divine connection with someone who is meant to be in one's life
And now she's got a beard that grows down to the ground
And every time she sees me
She spins me around
Being entangled in an unusual and enchanting relationship where the other person's quirks have a mesmerizing effect
Oh yeah, Dizzy Dog
Won't you spin me all around?
A plea to the enthralling partner to keep the excitement alive
This is for the eyes that
Hold my glow
They tell the story that we already know
Of all the pain we've had
And all the joy to come
We'll swim off together one day
In and ocean of rum
Acknowledging a deep connection with someone who understands one's past struggles and believes in a happy future together
Our fathers have spoken
Paper in the wind
Questioning the words of authority figures who might not understand their relationship
For who do you cut your hair?
Reiterating the initial query with a deeper understanding
Oh, Dizzy Dog
Won't you spin me around you?
Expressing the desire to be wrapped in the arms of their whimsical partner
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mogvaya Xiangua
Dlaczego tak mało komentarzy?! To jest tak piękna piosenka. Uwielbiam tą piosenkę
kistler martin
A song that feels the soul. Very underated.
Léa Gibert
when u thought you had explored the whole internet for new cocorosie songs ... thank you!!
Mox A
I fucking love this song, and I try to interpret it every time I hear it, what do you all think it's about??
Lermxn Montoya
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