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
Surfer Girl
CocoRosie Lyrics
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Made my heart come all undone
Do you love me, do you surfer girl
I have watched you on the shore
Standing by the ocean's roar
Do you love me, do you surfer girl
While our love would grow
And in my Woody I would take you everywhere I go
So I say from me to you
I will make your dreams come true
Do you love me, do you surfer girl
My surfer girl, my surfer girl
I will make your dreams come true
Do you love me surfer girl, my surfer girl
The song "Surfer Girl" by CocoRosie appears to be a love song from the perspective of a person who is watching a surfer girl on the shore. The lyrics express the singer's admiration and affection for this girl as they ask her if she loves them. The singer wants to share the experience of riding the waves with the surfer girl as their love grows stronger. They also promise to take her on adventures in their Woody, a reference to a classic car.
The song's chorus repeats the line "I will make your dreams come true" as the singer affirms their commitment to the surfer girl. The theme of the song seems to be about the intensity of young love and the desire to share experiences with someone special.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a whimsical and romantic feeling that is complemented by its dreamy instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
Little surfer little one
Addressing a young and attractive person who is out surfing and catching the singer's attention.
Made my heart come all undone
Expressing how the sight of the surfer has touched the singer's heart and caused them to feel a strong emotion.
Do you love me, do you surfer girl
Asking the surfer if they have feelings for the singer, and calling them by the endearing nickname "surfer girl".
I have watched you on the shore
Observing the surfer from a distance while they were on the beach.
Standing by the ocean's roar
Commenting on the sound of the loud waves hitting the shore near where the surfer is standing.
We could ride the surf together
Proposing an activity that the two of them could do together, which would involve surfing.
While our love would grow
Suggesting that as they spend time together doing the activity they love, they will naturally fall in love with each other.
And in my Woody I would take you everywhere I go
Referring to a classic car called a Woody, and offering to take the surfer anywhere they need to go in it as they start to build a life together.
So I say from me to you
Addressing the surfer with a declaration of love and commitment.
I will make your dreams come true
Offering to do whatever it takes to make the surfer happy and fulfilled in their relationship.
Do you love me, do you surfer girl
Repeating the initial question, and emphasizing the affectionate nickname that the singer has given to the object of their affection.
My surfer girl, my surfer girl
Using the nickname one last time to express the singer's love and admiration for the surfer.
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mandy Sloan
Can't ever get enough of this song.
Cleber Salles
Vontade de ouvir pra sempre
Edina Papp
Gosh, this is beautiful!
THEDOGSBODIES1
had no idea this was a cover song, they make everything their own
Dominique
0 dislikes... just as any CocoRosie song should be. ;)
Bobbie Daniel
amazing cover.
Miranda
oh my gosh this is the most beautiful song, every time I hear it I have to stop and listen and go into my own world.
BeginPanicAttack
Knowing them, it was probably an important song to them in their childhood.
evelina
with this song i fall in love ! :)
restrooms4u
Sooo gorgeous!