“It all started for me with a home made cd handed down in 2001. A gentle recommendation that it’s ‘my kind of stuff’. I fell in love with Sister Flo that day. There was something going on that I hadn’t really heard before from my adopted new country. Yes, there was confidence and a knowing nod to reluctant heroes, but what struck me most was the sound was fully formed and it’s own thing. I started to look for the name and see if I could catch the band live…I can’t really remember where it was where I first saw Sister Flo, but people were beginning to take notice. Then came Boys Of Cat and Landcrabs so everyone could join the party. As relationships grew, a few pointers were emerging: this was a hat band (wooly mainly). There was shyness contrasted by an aggressive protectionist perspective, a way of doing things to mask the internal fragility. Something had to be nurtured and amongst the sweetness was slight paranoia. A love for Kiss tattoos and Queens Park Rangers was hidden within. A feeling of proving one’s worth to stay involved was oddly beguiling. It was often a lot of fun. They were different.
Months flew by and a drawn out process of little bits here and there resulted a long time later in Tragician’s Hat being made. These were heady times, but the wooly hatted brigade were capable of anything. I was in awe.The out of town boys played Helsinki shows and it was alwaysinspiring / intense / motronic / fuel / injected / bursts / of / character / building / excitement / jams / and / whirlwinds. Sister Flo rocked without using the conventional tools for rocking: a sigh, a hush, a brush on a snare then an explosion of noise. This characterises Tragician’s Hat as something else, whilst still delivering that overused term and requirement: timeless music.Independent being a terrible moniker for anything musical, but if that is your want, this is your high benchmark of that righteous expression, a jewel in the mire. My memory fails me as to why Sister Flo did not become world beaters (tragedy was in the air like ether). If one band were meant to ‘happen’, surely it was these guys? Looking back, it’s inconsequential, a mere footnote. Sister Flo were not put on planet earth to lead some Finnish invasion or pathe the way. Sister Flo simply mattered and sometimes that’s enough. Tragician’s Hat is all the proof you need.”
Nick Triani, July 2014.
white noise
Sister Flo Lyrics
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White noise
I can see your
White light
I can feel your
White noise
I can see your
Oh, we love thunder
We love rain and we love life
I can hear your
White noise
I can feel your
White light
When nothing else comes through
I can always hear you and your voice
Oh, we love thunder
We love rain and we love life
And it must hurt
When you get here only twice
The lyrics to Sister Flo's White Noise seem to be describing a deep connection between two people, where despite the chaos and noise of the outside world, they are still able to hear and see each other's essence. The term "white noise" refers to the static and constant background noise that we often hear, and this may be interpreted as the distractions and troubles of everyday life. However, the focus of the song is on the bond shared between the two individuals, which is so strong that it cuts through all the "white noise" around them.
The line "When nothing else comes through, I can always hear you and your voice" suggests that the connection between the two is so intense that they act as a beacon of clarity in each other's lives. In a way, their love and connection becomes the positive and grounding force that keeps them sane amidst the chaos of the world around them. The repeated refrain of "Oh, we love thunder, we love rain and we love life" reinforces the idea that even though life may be difficult and tumultuous at times, it is still something to be celebrated and cherished.
Overall, Sister Flo's White Noise appears to be a love song that celebrates the ability to find peace and clarity amid the noise and distractions of the world through the love and connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear your
I am perceiving the sound of your
White noise
Pertains to the constant, unchanging sound in the background that represents distractions in life.
I can see your
I am experiencing the visual aspect of your
White light
Refers to the calming and healing energy that emanates from a person, as well as the representation of positive energy.
I can feel your
I am sensing the emotional aspect of your
White noise
Pertains to the psychological noise that drowns out important information which can lead to stress and anxiety.
I can see your
I am visualizing the spiritual aspect of your
White light
Symbolizes the divine or supernatural awareness and significance that appears in human life.
Oh, we love thunder
We have an innate affinity for the sound of thunder and the power it represents.
We love rain and we love life
We adore the life-giving rain and everything that it stands for, including growth, renewal, and transformation.
I can hear your
I have the capacity to detect the sound of your
White noise
Refers to the excess background sound that interferes with communication.
I can feel your
I am able to detect the emotional energy of your
White light
Represents the purest form of love and compassion, as well as the spiritual energy that surrounds us.
When nothing else comes through
In the absence or lack of other sources of connection or communication, I am still able to perceive your presence.
I can always hear you and your voice
Your voice and energy are such an integral part of my life, I always make a conscious effort to hear and connect with you.
Oh, we love thunder
The sound and energy of thunder are something we genuinely appreciate and feel comfortable around.
We love rain and we love life
We are fond of the role that rain plays in our lives and how it sustains all life forms.
And it must hurt
It can be painful and overwhelming to find or connect with those who share similar beliefs or energies.
When you get here only twice
When you can only get a chance to connect or feel connected to a particular type of energy or person every now and then, it can be disappointing.
Contributed by Aiden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.