CocoRosie is an American duo formed in 2003 by sisters Bianca "Coco" and Si… Read Full Bio ↴CocoRosie is an American duo formed in 2003 by sisters Bianca "Coco" and Sierra "Rosie" Casady. The sisters were born and raised in the United States (Sierra, the older of the two, was born in Iowa, and Bianca was born in Hawaii), but formed the band in Paris, France after meeting for the first time in years. Their mother nicknamed them Rosie and Coco, respectively, from which their musical act takes its name. Their music has been called freak folk, and incorporates elements of pop, blues, opera, electronica, and hip hop.
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

Miracle
CocoRosie Lyrics

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I met a boy, he wore a seatbelt
He kissed my cheek in the back seat
We played basketball and his girl cousins
Played too in Germaine

I'll be your girl
I'll be your boy

But Victor he was my first man
He didn't have any money
So I paid for his movie
Viva lost childhood

Be my boy forever
And I'll be your girl

I'll be your girl
I'll be your boy

Overall Meaning

The song "Miracle" by CocoRosie tells the story of a young woman meeting different men throughout her life. The opening lines describe a playful encounter with a boy who kisses her cheek in the back seat of a car after playing basketball. The mention of his seatbelt suggests a need for protection and safety. The location, Germaine, is unclear but adds to the sense of nostalgia and longing for a past that can't be recaptured.

Later in the song, the woman talks about Victor, her first man, who she paid for at the movies because he didn't have any money. The allusion to "Viva lost childhood" suggests a sense of searching for something that has been lost or never found. The repetition of the lines "I'll be your girl, I'll be your boy" throughout the song suggests a desire for companionship and a deep connection with someone else.

Overall, the lyrics of "Miracle" combine playful and nostalgic imagery with a longing for deeper emotional connections in life. The song creates a dreamlike world where the past and present blend together, creating a sense of sadness and beauty.

Line by Line Meaning

I met a boy, he wore a seatbelt
I encountered a cautious guy who cares about safety

He kissed my cheek in the back seat
We shared a moment of intimacy while riding together in a car

We played basketball and his girl cousins Played too in Germaine
We all had fun playing a game of basketball together in a place called Germaine

I'll be your girl I'll be your boy
We can be whatever we want to each other, regardless of gender roles

But Victor he was my first man He didn't have any money So I paid for his movie Viva lost childhood
I had a romantic relationship with a man named Victor who struggled financially, so I treated him to a movie. We bonded over the nostalgia of childhood innocence and wonder

Be my boy forever And I'll be your girl
Let's commit to each other for life, regardless of societal norms and expectations

I'll be your girl I'll be your boy
Repetitive affirmation of our mutual desire to transcend traditional gender roles and expectations

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