Cro-Aloha
The Breeders Lyrics


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No bye, no Aloha
Gone with a rock promoter
Freezehead
A rock promoter
I know I saw
And now may die

O the treats
Saw it on the wall
Motherhood means mental freeze
Freezeheads
No aloha
I know I saw
And now may die





A rock promoter
I know I saw

Overall Meaning

The song Cro-Aloha by The Breeders is a cryptic and melancholic tune about someone who has been let down and abandoned by a rock promoter. The lyrics talk about how this person, who is possibly a musician or a band member, has lost all hope and feels like they are going to die. The lines "no bye, no Aloha, gone with a rock promoter, Freezehead" indicate that the rock promoter may have left without any explanation or goodbye, leaving the singer feeling confused and stranded. They describe the rock promoter as a "Freezehead", which could mean that they were cold or callous in their dealings, or that they were influential and powerful in the music industry.


The chorus, "O the treats, saw it on the wall, motherhood means mental freeze, freezeheads, no Aloha" speaks to the singer's disillusionment with the music industry and the people in it. They talk about seeing "treats" on the wall, which could be posters or promotional materials, that have now lost their meaning. They also mention "motherhood", which could be a reference to the music business as a whole, or to the idea of creating something new and giving birth to it. The line "mental freeze" could be hinting at the anxiety and pressure that comes with being a musician, or feeling like one's creativity is being stifled. The repetition of "no Aloha" in the chorus reinforces the sense of abandonment and hopelessness.


Overall, Cro-Aloha is a haunting and introspective song that touches upon themes of loss, disillusionment, and the fleeting nature of success in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

No bye, no Aloha
I didn't say goodbye or farewell to anyone, just left abruptly.


Gone with a rock promoter
I left town with a person who works in the music industry.


Freezehead
Someone who is high or frozen due to drug use.


A rock promoter
A person who promotes or manages the careers of musicians.


I know I saw
I am certain and remember seeing something.


And now may die
I fear for my life or safety.


O the treats
Oh, what a surprise or temptation.


Saw it on the wall
I found out about it through a public message or sign.


Motherhood means mental freeze
Being a mother can cause mental fatigue or confusion.


No aloha
No love or compassion.


A rock promoter
The same person from earlier, still working in the music industry.


I know I saw
Reiterating my conviction or memory.


And now may die
Reiterating my fear or concern for my safety.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: K. DEAL

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