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
Horse Porno
CocoRosie Lyrics
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A tender tango by a dark lagoon
I sat and watched as the moon became nude
I know I'm lewd and way overdued
Horse porno lit by the moon
I sat and watched as the moon became nude
And I - I know that I'm lewd
I know that I - I am lewd
Horse porno lit by the moon
There's room inside me if you're looking for room
I'm hot and sticky like a honey comb tomb
I know I'm lewd and way overdued
I know, I know, I know
Horse porno lit by the moon
A tender tango by a dark lagoon
I sat and I watched as the moon became nude
I know I'm lewd and way overdued
I know I'm lewd and way overdued
Horse porno
in this song can be interpreted in a number of ways, but the most obvious and straightforward reading is that it is a surreal and disturbing description of a sexual encounter that is being compared to the act of bestiality. The image of a horse being used in a porno movie is already unsettling, but when the moon is added to the mix, it creates an eerie, otherworldly vibe. The singer is sitting and watching this scene unfold, apparently feeling an inexplicable fascination with the whole thing. There is a sense of guilt and shame present as well, as the singer is aware of how taboo and inappropriate their attraction is. The lines "I'm hot and sticky like a honey comb tomb" also suggest a physical arousal that is uncomfortable and unwelcome.
The repeated phrase "I know I'm lewd and way overdued" reinforces the idea that the singer is fully aware of how problematic their desires are. The word "overdued" may also suggest a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer has been suppressing these feelings for a long time and can no longer resist. The metaphor of the honeycomb tomb is particularly vivid and disturbing, as it suggests both sweetness and death. Overall, the song Horse Porno is a disturbing and surreal exploration of taboo desire, shame, and guilt.
Line by Line Meaning
Horse porno lit by the moon
Watching horses mate under the moonlight
A tender tango by a dark lagoon
A soft, passionate dance by a murky water source
I sat and watched as the moon became nude
Observing the moon's illumination slowly diminish to reveal its full nakedness
I know I'm lewd and way overdued
Aware that my own sexual desires and actions are inappropriate and have been building up for too long
There's room inside me if you're looking for room
I am sexually available if you are seeking a partner
I'm hot and sticky like a honey comb tomb
I am aroused and sticky with perspiration, like a grave filled with honey
I know, I know, I know
Acknowledging the impropriety of my sexual thoughts and actions
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ayameko95
Stunning...as always !
@geanjenet
I love the guitar in this song
@juliodeabreu6047
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