Ms. Rose's music is haunted by the ghosts of 60s girl group, Brill Building, and 80s and 90s noise pop in equal measure. It's a spooky, lovely sound -- Frankie's ethereal yet affectation-free voice swirling in a sea of church-like harmonies over a bed of tambourines, bells, and propulsive drumming. Recalling in spirit such groups as The Aislers Set and Black Tambourine, Frankie's music is both timeless and immediate, both deeply personal and completely universal.
Pitchfork cited her song "Where Do You Run To?" as one of the best of 2008, and now with much anticipation The legendary Slumberland Records brings Frankie's debut 7". Recorded at Marlborough Farms Studio with Gary Olson, Kyle Forrester and Crystal Stilts' J.B. Townsend.....
In 2010 she released her debut album as Frankie Rose And The Outs with backing band The Outs. In 2012 she released her follow up, "Interstellar".
Interstellar
Frankie Rose Lyrics
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Moon dust, pearly in our means as we walk, on a star
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Earthless, guilty in five million parts now
I have left you
Weightless free from predictable ways my
The lyrics to Frankie Rose's "Interstellar" reflect a profound sense of detachment from the earthly world and a quest for exploration and discovery in the vastness of space. The first verse describes the journey through the "interstellar highway" with a sense of urgency and excitement. The image of "moon dust" being "pearly in our means" suggests a dreamy, surreal atmosphere that captures our imagination and sparks our curiosity about the unknown.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their past life on Earth, which is now "guilty in five million parts." The use of the word "guilty" is interesting here, as it suggests a sense of regret or shame for being tied down to a certain way of existence. The following lines suggest a feeling of liberation and freedom that comes with leaving behind the predictable routines and constraints of life on Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Moving, swiftly on the interstellar highway
We are traveling at a high speed on the cosmic road between stars
Moon dust, pearly in our means as we walk, on a star
The fine particles of the lunar soil shine like pearls under our feet as we stroll on a celestial body
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
This is an interlude without words, expressing intense emotions through sounds
Earthless, guilty in five million parts now
We are no longer connected to our planet, and feel remorseful for our contribution to its fragmentation into pieces over a long span of time
I have left you
The artist has departed the Earth in some way, either physically or emotionally
Weightless free from predictable ways my
Feeling unburdened and unrestricted, no longer bound by the limitations of routine
Feet had touched the ground
The singer is reflecting on the past, remembering the sensation of being grounded before leaving it behind
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turntableandcassette
Already commented but it deserves another. Just an amazing song. How is she not more popular. Shame.
Enclave Officer Fitzgerald
i saw this on a commercial like 8 years ago. weird how good it still sounds. we grow older!
Max Brandt
I love Frankie Rose! Her warm yet vibrant vocals and interesting themes always enchant me!
Kyle Cochrun
awesome intro, epic buildup, solid song
ryan bullard
There isn't anything much to say. This song is good
Kyle Cochrun
this is great!
vauntaline g!nsberg
ı love this song ı hope ı'm not alone..
GizmoWorcs
Even better live. Thanks for a great gig last nite Birmingham ;)
Taylor Sanders
does anything get anymore beautiful?
turntableandcassette
Magic