They formed after meeting at a Skunk Anansie gig shortly into the new millennium. Their first track to be released was an appearance on the Lockjaw records compilation 'Helping you back to work volume 6'. Their first single was withdrawn before release due to a shift in the record label. Their musical style quickly developed a highly original sound, which they termed 'posiparent-core', defying the standard terms of their genre at the time. At the average age of 19 they released debut album 'Short Strut To The Brassy Front' in April 2002, the tracks of which they rarely played live since.
This was followed up with two EPs, 'Demos for the family', released September 2003, and 'thisGIRL...has fangs too', released october 2003.
The sophomore album finally followed in mid-2004. 'UNO' received generally positive reviews, (though mixed reviews from the fans). However, many were quick to point out that perhaps TOO many musical styles were covered in these 12 tracks, from Led Zeppelin/RATM riffage to bitter blues to quirky Asian-influenced ballad 'Inshallah'.
Sometime in October (2006?) thisGIRL decided to call it a day after playing one last show in their home town.
They're not to be confused with the band, This Girl
Bling Bling Bling
ThisGirl Lyrics
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Mouth to mouth auricle to ventricle and so it seems.
I’ve got petals in my eyes and anchors at my feet.
All washed up and vulnerable to take on the night.
We reached our destination, a new climate
Come here so I can push you away and help you back up again.
I’ve got petals in my eyes and an anchor at my feet
so Point, and Stop and Stare…
A copula in flames.
The opening lines of ThisGirl's song, Bling Bling Bling, contain a vivid and powerful metaphor for the singer's emotional state; she describes her heart as being in pieces, needing years to be healed. She goes on to use medical terms to further illustrate this imagery - mouth to mouth and auricle to ventricle both refer to the mechanics of the heart. The line about petals in her eyes and anchors at her feet is also evocative, suggesting that she feels weighed down by her emotional trauma and unable to see clearly.
Despite her emotional turmoil, the singer seems to have arrived at a new place; the "new climate" could be a metaphor for a fresh start or a new perspective. However, she still seems to be struggling with her feelings towards someone else - "come here so I can push you away and help you back up again" is a paradoxical and somewhat contradictory statement. The second verse repeats the medical imagery of the first, with the addition of the line "point, and stop, and stare", which suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.
The final line, "a copula in flames", is a somewhat enigmatic one. A copula is a grammatical term referring to a word such as "is" or "was" that connects the subject of a sentence with a predicate - so in this context, it's unclear what the singer is referring to as being in flames. It could be another metaphor for a relationship or emotional state, but it's left up to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
My hearts in parts it’s going to take me years to revive the bloody thing.
My heart has been broken into many pieces and it will take me a very long time to heal from the pain.
Mouth to mouth auricle to ventricle and so it seems.
The process of reviving my heart is similar to resuscitation, with mouth to mouth action between the auricle and ventricle of the heart.
I’ve got petals in my eyes and anchors at my feet.
I am blinded by beauty and love while feeling grounded and anchored in reality.
All washed up and vulnerable to take on the night.
I am emotionally drained and open to whatever the night may bring, whether it is good or bad.
We reached our destination, a new climate
We have arrived at a new place in life, with a different atmosphere and environment.
Come here so I can push you away and help you back up again.
I want you close to me, even though I may push you away at first. I am here to support you and help you get back up again.
Lips to lips ventricle to auricle and so it seems
We are kissing and our hearts are beating in unison.
so Point, and Stop and Stare…
I want you to pay attention and take notice of what is happening between us.
A copula in flames.
Our passionate love is like a burning fire.
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.