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
K-Hole
CocoRosie Lyrics
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Bloated like soggy cereal
God will come and wash away
Our tattoos and all the cocaine
And all of the aborted babies
Will turn into little bambies
Wounded river push along
And mozart's requiem will play
On tiny spearkers made of clay
Tell my mother that i love her
Martin luther you're an angel
Charming monkey saunter swagger
Drunken donkey limbs disjointed
Your chest is a petting zoo
Mexican pony fucked up shoes
I dreamt one thousand basketball courts
Nothing holier than sports
Dragonfly kiss your tail
Precious robot built so frail
Universe of milk and ember
Your hot kiss in mid december
What's god name i can't remember
Trough the crack eye lovely weather
The first verse of CocoRosie's song K-Hole seems to be a reflection on the hazy and profound experience of being in a k-hole, or ketamine-induced trance-like state. The reference to a "tiny spirit" hints at a feeling of insignificance or powerlessness while in this state, while the comparison to "bloated soggy cereal" evokes the physical sensations of being in a drugged state. The lyrics then take a turn towards the metaphysical, referencing a belief in a higher power that will cleanse away both physical and spiritual impurities, such as tattoos and cocaine. The mention of aborted babies turning into bambies potentially speaks to a desire for redemption and innocence.
The second verse starts with a reference to a "wounded river" searching for its own song, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for a sense of searching or longing for something deeper in life. The mention of Mozart's Requiem being played on "tiny speakers made of clay" could be seen as a nod to the beauty that can be found in the smallest and most unexpected things. The final lines of the verse become more personal, with a message to "tell my mother that I love her" and a reference to Martin Luther as an angel.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of spirituality, redemption, and the search for deeper meaning in life. The lyrics are evocative and poetic, with vivid images and unexpected turns of phrase.
Line by Line Meaning
Tiny spirit in a k-hole
A small essence trapped in a state of dissociation or detachment caused by taking Ketamine – a drug that creates psychedelic and out of body experiences
Bloated like soggy cereal
Feeling swollen or overly inflated, comparable to a cereal that has soaked up milk and lost its crispness
God will come and wash away
Hope that a higher power will cleanse the soul of all sins and impurities
Our tattoos and all the cocaine
The material possessions and addictions that define and consume our lives
And all of the aborted babies
The loss of potential life, and the sadness surrounding it
Will turn into little bambies
A hopeful imaginary transformation of the aborted babies into innocent and pure beings
Wounded river push along
Persistence and resilience despite the difficulties and challenges faced along the way
Searching for that desert song
The longing for something that is rare, unique and valuable
And mozart's requiem will play
A reference to Mozart's final masterpiece composed on his deathbed, symbolizing the beauty of art and its immortality
On tiny speakers made of clay
The irony of a grand piece of music being played on a modest and fragile instrument
Tell my mother that i love her
Expressing affection and appreciation for one's mother
Martin luther you're an angel
Martin Luther being regarded as a figure of inspiration and salvation
Charming monkey saunter swagger
A monkey exhibiting a confident and attractive gait which is impressive to observers
Drunken donkey limbs disjointed
The clumsiness and lack of coordination that occurs when one is intoxicated
Your chest is a petting zoo
The chest area is a place where one can find comfort and intimacy
Mexican pony fucked up shoes
A horse with shoes that are worn out, symbolizing desolation and hard times
I dreamt one thousand basketball courts
A surreal and exaggerated dream that depicts basketball courts as a common and abundant occurrence in one's life
Nothing holier than sports
The importance and significance of sports in one's life, sometimes even over religion
Dragonfly kiss your tail
A moment of beauty and delicacy in nature as a dragonfly touches the tip of its own tail
Precious robot built so frail
The fragility and susceptibility of something or someone that is made to be perfect and beautiful
Universe of milk and ember
A beautiful and mysterious universe filled with contrasts and duality
Your hot kiss in mid december
A passionate and intimate moment between two lovers, even in the cold winter months
What's god name i can't remember
A moment of uncertainty about one's religion and beliefs
Trough the crack eye lovely weather
A description of a beautiful scene seen through a small opening or crevice
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