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
Rainbowarriors
CocoRosie Lyrics
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Of material thugs and mischief
Fear Saint Noni’s wisdom
And his love for rainbow spirits
Jealous of their faithful heart-bond
And their dancing and their laughing
Made at last a league against them
To molest them and destroy them
Often said to Rainbowarrior
“O my brother do not leave me
Lest the evilspirits harm you”
Rainbowarriors of two spirits
Gentle hand and lion-hearted
He laughed and then he answered
Like a child he softly whispered
We are rainbowarriors
Evil come not near
Rainbow love awaits us
With hearts of love and tears
He’s dead our sweetest mother
Loving father and our teacher
He’s gone forever
He has moved a little nearer
To the master of all laughter
To the master of all song
O my brother, O my brother
Crystal brother of two spirits
Then we gathered in a circle
Stood round the rainbow fire
Burning embers hearts united
We remembered mystical beauty
If you look hard you can find a
Rainbow trail it’s deep inside ya
Fear not you're a rainbowarrior
Golden light on everything gleaming
We are rainbowarriors
Evil come not near
Rainbow love awaits us
With hearts of love and tears
(2x)
The lyrics of the song "Rainbowarriors" by CocoRosie describe a tribe of people with two spirits – the gentle hand and lion-hearted. The tribe is facing challenging times with the presence of evil spirits and materialism. The lyrics suggest that the tribe's guide, Saint Noni, urged the Rainbowarrior not to leave him because of the harmful influence of the evil spirits. This tribe is characterized by their faithful heart-bond, dancing, and laughing. However, their joy provokes jealousy in the hearts of their enemies, who form a league against them to molest them and destroy them.
The song talks about a tragic event in which the Rainbowarriors lose their beloved mother, father, and teacher. This brings them together to remember the mystical beauty of their tribe and crystal brother of two spirits. They come together around a rainbow fire with burning embers and unite with their hearts. They recall the golden light that shines on everything, and even though facing challenging times, they remain optimistic about the future with the belief that their rainbow love will protect them.
Overall, the song's message is about the strength and resilience of the human spirit even in the face of adversity. The tribe represented in the song is united in love, which is a significant factor in their survival.
Line by Line Meaning
In these times of evil spirits
The present day is marked by corrupt individuals and wrongdoings.
Of material thugs and mischief
People with immoral motives and troublesome behavior are common these days.
Fear Saint Noni’s wisdom
Respect and seek guidance from Saint Noni's knowledge.
And his love for rainbow spirits
Value Saint Noni's affection for beings of diverse nature and colors.
Jealous of their faithful heart-bond
Some individuals are irked by the strong connection and loyalty of these spirits.
And their dancing and their laughing
Some individuals are annoyed by the joyous, carefree and lively nature of these spirits.
Made at last a league against them
A group of disapproving people formed an alliance to harm and obliterate these spirits.
To molest them and destroy them
They planned to harass and exterminate these beings who are different from them.
Saint Noni wise and heart-strong
Saint Noni is an intelligent and strong-willed individual.
Often said to Rainbowarrior
Being a sage, Saint Noni frequently spoke to Rainbowarrior.
“O my brother do not leave me
Saint Noni pleaded with Rainbowarrior to not abandon them.
Lest the evil spirits harm you”
Saint Noni feared that the evil spirits might harm Rainbowarrior if he left.
Rainbowwarriors of two spirits
These creatures possess duality in terms of their spirit.
Gentle hand and lion-hearted
These beings possess a combination of kindness and fierceness.
He laughed and then he answered
Rainbowarrior chuckled before answering Saint Noni's request.
Like a child he softly whispered
Rainbowarrior responded with a gentle and innocent tone.
We are rainbowarriors
We are those who are unique, diverse and free-spirited.
Evil come not near
We are protected from any malicious actions or intentions.
Rainbow love awaits us
Love that transcends all differences and diversities is waiting for us.
With hearts of love and tears
We possess deep affection and emotion within us.
He’s dead our sweetest mother
Our beloved mother figure has passed away.
Loving father and our teacher
Our father figure who also taught us has also passed away.
He’s gone forever
He has left us forever.
He has moved a little nearer
He has moved closer to the supreme creator of laughter and music.
To the master of all laughter
He has reunited with the creator of all kinds of joy and amusement.
To the master of all song
He has found himself in the presence of the creator of all sorts of music and melodies.
O my brother, O my brother
Rainbowarrior addresses Saint Noni as a brother.
Crystal brother of two spirits
Rainbowarrior is a spiritual sibling who possesses duality in his spirit.
Then we gathered in a circle
We came together in a group and formed a circle.
Stood round the rainbow fire
We stood around a bonfire, which emitted colorful light.
Burning embers hearts united
As the fire burned, our hearts fused together into one.
We remembered mystical beauty
We recollected views, imagery and beauty that seemed magical and enigmatic.
If you look hard you can find a
If you search intensively enough, you'll discover a
Rainbow trail it’s deep inside ya
A path with diverse experiences and a colorful journey that is within you.
Fear not you're a rainbowarrior
You shouldn't be afraid because you are unique and free-spirited, just like a rainbowwarrior.
Golden light on everything gleaming
Everything shines in a bright and brilliant golden light.
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CapraDaAlbaRegia
One does not simply stop listening to CocoRosie.
@user-nm8zc6iw5p
This is one of my favorite songs. Ever. Frikin fantastic
@lauramantis5826
Pure happiness ❤
@howlingrose9655
I'm a RAINBOWARRIOR
Evil come not near
Rainbow trail's inside me
Now I have no fears
@freestylex69x
I love this song. 😍
@najacr
Thank you so much for share! =)
@Randomwitch1
Beautifull. Thanks for the lyrics, i find it hard to listen to music without singing it also. ^///^
@darrylbradshaw216
Still slaps
@zopilote_4000
why the hell do i like this song
@dicxieal3954
💜