RKS was formed in early 2013 when the first two members, Ela Melo and Darrick "Bozzy" Keller, decided to begin writing and composing music together. What started out as just two college students with acoustic guitars, would soon turn into a full band with a uniquely controversial name.
After recording RKS's first EP "Mary" in an old dorm room on the campus of Appalachian State University, the duo decided to take it up a notch by adding more members and instruments to the band. Over the next year the group widely expanded in size and sound by adding three more members: Ethan Goodpaster (Electric Guitar), Jess Haney (Drums), and Charlie Holt (Bass). In that year, RKS independently released their first album "Seven" (Which was later re-released in combination with the band's first EP as a joint album titled "Seven + Mary"). The title song, "Seven" has been featured in many places on the web including in the very popular podcast by IGN, Podcast Beyond! The song "Devil Like Me" and its music video earned the band a spot in VH1's "Make A Band Famous" contest where they made it to the final 24 out of thousands of artists from across the US.
The group's main interest is producing a quality, unique, and fresh sound for all music lovers to listen to and enjoy. Their new album "RKS! Live from Athens, Georgia" is now available on iTunes & Spotify
Black and White
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Lyrics
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you're keepin' your distance but
I was still hoping that we could be freinds
but if that's too much then
I'll ask no more than this which we've burried
and yes I had one once but I guess she's married
and yes I have a photograph somewhere
don't ask I'll tell if you really wanna know that bad
Isn't she beautiful
I know I know
isn't she
we're all pretty when we die
prim and pitted black and white
go and put on your perfume
smile away the afternoon
your brother got married to a faithless heart
and straightened his trunks for angels voices
ah ah ah
shotgun wedding on the porch
on the fifth of may
and everybody saying
yeah they'll be okay
they're so great they're so nice together
you're the happy couple may you die together
may you prosper till you die
prim and pitted black and white
may we dance until it rains
may we drink to hide our shame
ah ah ah ah ah ah ah x2
oh oh oh oh oh oh
ah ah ah ah ah ah ah x2
oh oh oh oh oh oh
we're all pretty when we die
prim and pitied black and white
go and put on your perfume
smile away the afternoon
noon
In the song "Black and White" by Rainbow Kitten Surprise, the singer sings about his unrequited love for a woman who seems to be keeping her distance from him. He acknowledges that they can only be friends at best, but even that is too much for her. He reminisces about a past relationship and brings up a photograph of a woman who he thinks is beautiful. The lyrics "Isn't she beautiful, I know, I know, isn't she" are repeated several times as if to emphasize the magnitude of her beauty. The song then takes a turn towards a more sinister tone as the lyrics "we're all pretty when we die" repeat, suggesting that death is the only way to achieve true beauty. The final verse speaks of a shotgun marriage and how everyone is wishing the happy couple the best, but the last line says "may you prosper till you die," as if implying that even the happiest of couples will eventually meet their end. The song ends with the same line about being pretty when we die and suggests that we should just enjoy our lives and try to hide our shame in the process.
Overall, the song seems to be about the fleeting nature of intimacy and the inevitability of death. The singer is struggling to connect with another person while also grappling with the reality that everything and everyone is temporary. The repeated lyric "we're all pretty when we die" drives home the idea that in the end, none of our worldly vanities matter, and we will all meet the same fate. The song encourages us to enjoy life while we have it, to dance and drink and wear our perfume because in the end, those are the moments that matter.
Line by Line Meaning
patiently listenin'
I am paying close attention to what you are saying.
you're keepin' your distance but
You are keeping your distance from me,
I was still hoping that we could be freinds
But I was still hoping that we could be friends despite that.
but if that's too much then
However, if that is too much to ask,
I'll ask no more than this which we've burried
I will not ask for anything more than what we already have together.
and yes I had one once but I guess she's married
I did have someone special once, but I think she's married now.
and yes I have a photograph somewhere
I do have a photograph of her somewhere.
don't ask I'll tell if you really wanna know that bad
If you really want to know, I will tell you about it. Just don't ask me right now.
Isn't she beautiful
She is really beautiful, isn't she?
I know I know
I already acknowledged that she is pretty.
we're all pretty when we die
Everything looks beautiful when it is dead.
prim and pitted black and white
It looks polished and clean in black and white.
go and put on your perfume
Put on some fragrance and smell good.
smile away the afternoon
Spend the afternoon with a smile on your face.
your brother got married to a faithless heart
Your brother married someone who is not faithful.
and straightened his trunks for angels voices
He became so sorrowful that he straightened out his undergarments.
shotgun wedding on the porch
They had a rushed and unplanned wedding on the porch.
on the fifth of may
This event had taken place on May 5th.
and everybody saying
Everybody was saying to them,
yeah they'll be okay
That everything will work out for them.
they're so great they're so nice together
That they are a great couple, and they are so nice together.
you're the happy couple may you die together
You both are the happy couple, and may you both die happily together.
may you prosper till you die
I hope that you will continue to grow and prosper throughout your life.
may we dance until it rains
Let's dance and enjoy ourselves until it rains.
may we drink to hide our shame
Let's drink to forget our shame and pain.
oh oh oh oh oh oh
A melodious hum which draws attention and captivates listeners.
ah ah ah ah ah ah ah x2
A vocalization that adds rhythm and melody to the song.
we're all pretty when we die
Everything looks beautiful when it is dead.
prim and pitied black and white
It looks polished and clean in black and white.
go and put on your perfume
Put on some fragrance and smell good.
smile away the afternoon
Spend the afternoon with a smile on your face.
noon
The day points to the afternoon.
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.