The band's early work drew influence from Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division. After signing with the British record label 4AD in 1982, they released their debut album Garlands later that year. The addition of Raymonde in 1983 solidified their final lineup, which produced their biggest hit in the UK, "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops", peaking at No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1988, Cocteau Twins signed with Capitol Records in the United States, distributing their fifth album, Blue Bell Knoll, through a major label in the country. After the 1990 release of their most critically acclaimed album, Heaven or Las Vegas, the band left 4AD for Fontana Records, where they released their final two albums.
After nearly 20 years together, the band disbanded in 1997 in part due to issues stemming from the disintegration of Fraser and Guthrie's romantic relationship. In 2005, the band announced that they would reunite to headline Coachella and embark on a world tour but the reunion was cancelled a month later after Fraser refused to perform on stage with Guthrie. In a 2021 interview, Raymonde confirmed that Cocteau Twins "will never reform".
06. Cico Buff
Cocteau Twins Lyrics
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You see your singing is so vague
His joined her love so little
Don't care if you're fickle, oh that I find
So many stars take care of me
Take care of those they love
My love has done right
Love me so, love little
So you see now the sun is out
Love will accieve no ends
I can't be fickle, oh that I find
So many stars take care of me
Take care of those they love
Our love has done right
They know where they like it
All of love flow 'round of me
Strain and love me
Don't care if you're fickle, oh that I find [Repeat: x 4]
They know whether I come
(We flow and we fall)
I love for mine
(We fall down)
Strain and love me
(These stars that love)
So many stars take care of me
(We flow and we flow)
All of love flow 'round me
(Our love comes down)
Our love comes down
(These stars I love)
They know whether I come
(We flow and we fall)
Full of love fall down
(Our love comes down)
Strain and love me
The lyrics to Cocteau Twins' "06. Cico Buff" are rather abstract and can be interpreted in different ways. However, the recurring theme seems to be about love and the uncertainty and fickleness that comes with it. The first few lines reflect a sense of disillusionment towards love, where it is described as elusive and obscure with an undertone of disappointment. The use of the word "vague" indicates a lack of clarity and defines the difficulty of navigating relationships.
The lyrics then take a more positive turn, describing the power of love and how it can transcend and conquer all obstacles. The line "So many stars take care of me" can be interpreted as love coming from different sources or people, enveloping the singer with care and affection. Love, in this sense, is viewed as an unquantifiable force that is more powerful than anything else, defying time and space. The repetition of "Our love has done right" emphasizes the singer's belief that their love is pure and true, and it will endure despite any challenges.
Finally, the lyrics conclude with the acceptance and embrace of their own fickleness. The lines "Love me so, love little/So you see now the sun is out" suggests that the singer is willing to give love another try, despite the fear of getting hurt. The last line, "Strain and love me," can be interpreted as a call to their partner to accept their flaws and weaknesses and love them anyway.
Overall, the lyrics to "06. Cico Buff" explore the uncertainty and complexity of love, while also highlighting its power to heal and transcend.
Line by Line Meaning
Today love finds off little
Love is not abundant today
You see your singing is so vague
Your words lack clarity
His joined her love so little
Their love is not strong
Don't care if you're fickle, oh that I find
I don't mind if you're inconsistent in love
So many stars take care of me
I feel protected by the stars
Take care of those they love
The stars watch over their loved ones
My love has done right
My love is righteous
Love me so, love little
Love me passionately, but not excessively
So you see now the sun is out
The sun is shining now
Love will accieve no ends
Love has no limits
So many stars take care of me
I feel protected by the stars
Take care of those they love
The stars watch over their loved ones
Our love has done right
Our love is righteous
They know where they like it
The stars know where they belong
All of love flow 'round of me
Love surrounds me
Strain and love me
Endure the hardships of love with me
Don't care if you're fickle, oh that I find [Repeat: x 4]
I don't mind if you're inconsistent in love
They know whether I come
The stars know when I arrive
(We flow and we fall)
We experience ups and downs in love
I love for mine
I love what is mine
(We fall down)
We stumble in love
(These stars that love)
The stars that love us
So many stars take care of me
I feel protected by the stars
(We flow and we flow)
We experience the ebb and flow of love
All of love flow 'round me
Love surrounds me
(Our love comes down)
Our love descends
They know whether I come
The stars know when I arrive
(We flow and we fall)
We experience ups and downs in love
Full of love fall down
We fall in love deeply
(Our love comes down)
Our love descends
Strain and love me
Endure the hardships of love with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SIMON PHILIP RAYMONDE, ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN A. GUTHRIE
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