R.I.P. Burn Face
CocoRosie Lyrics


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In her mourning
In her grave
Don't you miss the way
That she brushed her heavy hair
Oh la la la la la

Acid burned face clowny tear smile
She's the one who made you wild
She made you question all your answers
Made you beg for her forgiveness

Baby girl, don't cry
Momma's gonna buy you a glass eye
And it will glimmer like starlight

She's got no reservations
Ain't got no place to be
He graveyard's in the backyard
Where the meadows used to be

Lord knows my destination
Lord's heard my inner prayer
Mom'll find me by the river
Sunken with her party balloons

Flowers for the ones you loved
Flowers for the lost at sea




Flowers for the ones you loved
Flowers for the lost at sea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of CocoRosie's song R.I.P. Burn Face evoke feelings of loss and grief. The first verse talks about a woman who has passed away and has been buried in her grave. The singer reminisces about her brushing her heavy hair, emphasizing the beauty of her memory even though she is no longer alive. The second verse describes a woman with a burned face who made the singer wild and question all of her answers. This woman had an impact on the singer that was significant enough to make her beg for forgiveness. The lyrics switch back to a mother figure comforting her baby girl who is crying, saying that she will buy her a glass eye that will glimmer like starlight. The last verse is cryptic and talks about destiny and devotes the flowers to the ones we have loved and the ones that have been lost at sea.


The song's lyrics are open to interpretation and can be viewed in many different ways. It can be seen as a reflection on the ephemeral nature of life and the lasting impressions that people leave behind, even after their death. It can also be seen as a commentary on relationships and how they can affect us even after they have ended. Additionally, it can be seen as a metaphor for the different stages of life, from birth to death.


Line by Line Meaning

In her mourning
She is grieving over a loss that deeply affects her.


In her grave
She is buried and gone from this world.


Don't you miss the way That she brushed her heavy hair Oh la la la la la
Do you not miss the beautiful simplicity of the little things that once brought you joy?


Acid burned face clowny tear smile She's the one who made you wild She made you question all your answers Made you beg for her forgiveness
The pain from the abuse changed her outward appearance but it was the scars on the inside that made her who she was, and altered you in ways you couldn't understand.


Baby girl, don't cry Momma's gonna buy you a glass eye And it will glimmer like starlight
You have been hurt, but do not worry, your mother will find a way to ease the visible pain.


She's got no reservations Ain't got no place to be He graveyard's in the backyard Where the meadows used to be
Once she had hopes and dreams for the future, but was left with little in her final moments.


Lord knows my destination Lord's heard my inner prayer Mom'll find me by the river Sunken with her party balloons
Despite the pain and suffering, she holds on to faith and hopes to be reunited with her loved ones.


Flowers for the ones you loved Flowers for the lost at sea Flowers for the ones you loved Flowers for the lost at sea
A tribute to those who are no longer with us, but not forgotten. It is a call to remember and cherish those who have left us.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bianca Leilani Casady, Sierra Rose Casady

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@quinnlewis2003

In her mourning
In her grave
Don't you miss the way
That she brushed her heavy hair
Oh la la la la la
Acid burned face clowny tear smile
She's the one who made you wild
She made you question all your answers
Made you beg for her forgiveness
Baby girl, don't cry
Momma's gonna buy you a glass eye
And it will glimmer like starlight
She's got no reservations
Ain't got no place to be
He graveyard's in the backyard
Where the meadows used to be
Lord knows my destination
Lord's heard my inner prayer
Mom'll find me by the river
Sunken with her party balloons
Flowers for the ones you loved
Flowers for the lost at sea
Flowers for the ones you loved
Flowers for the lost at sea



All comments from YouTube:

@NeonFoxLetsPlays

i've gained a lot of respect for CocoRosie. they really try to make their music as fun as possible for them and their audience. plus Sierra and Bianca's voices clash and compliment each other so beautifully. No other band will ever try to pull off beatboxing, rapping and opera singing at once. No other band will have clarinets and harps play alongside synths so well. No other band will be able to create such imaginary and sentimental lyrics that still are fun to sing along with.

@bambussbaumkeyboardsurfer2063

Authentic beings find their way to Xpress themselves throu, no.matter what the instrument is, even throu a baby interaction toy

@Teenspirit851

After years and years - still incredible! LOVE

@vermaledeit1799

Teenspirit851 same, i listen this suuuch a long time niw, spec this version

@djvardar

I don't usually understand why people go see their favourite bands in concert. Cocorosie reminds me that some artists make it worthwhile. Each performance is different and interesting.

@JaneDoesMind

Wow... I am seriously amazed by these girls.. Their eccentricity, originality, and style has really captivated me..

@zarataylor3190

I AM IN A DIFFERENT WORLD LISTENING TO THIS

@myinsizer

I can't get enough of CocoRosie. everybody should have them in their lives x

@MaryJohnson-fw5yf

CocoRosie saved me some time back. They save me again tonight. More than I can convey. Words can't say..my gratitude of infinite shades. 🌹🌚🎩🎶💟

@tanyatomasch9208

0h, dear Mary, same, they did the same for me💟

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