CocoRosie - Smokey Taboo Lyrics






They call her smokey taboo
I got your name tattooed
High like a helium balloon
Midnight to noon
I'm a desert child
And mountains make me nauseous
I like to look up wild at an infinite sky
Twinkling with diamonds
It's true I get depressed in fancy hotel rooms
Undressed with nothing to flaunt but my loneliness
Thinking of the night song of your hair
Premature as evening falls
It calls to me
Interrupted by the sirens in the street

Somedays you're like an anchor on my heart
They say that stolen water tastes sweet
More like rotten milk and rancid meat to me
I prefers when it is free
Like looking at the stars
Don't need no fancy cars
When we first
Our kisses sparked
Yeah I'm afraid of sharks
But not the dark





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  1. O.... ....

    god I love her voice

  2. R.... B....

    GodSoundz!🐦🎶🎶🎶🎭☝👐👊💜rnb.

  3. A.... U....

    Mi canción favorita para fumar salvia

  4. c.... ....

    one of my favourite cocorosie songs. always makes me feel some kind of way..

  5. A.... ....

    Play this at 0.75x and go ahead and light up a fat one for me 💨 🌳 thank me later...

  6. T.... ....

    dude.....! love the name of your channel, LOL, cocorosy pretty good too

  7. S.... L....

    love without man

  8. Z.... N....

    is there anything better than this? like where do you go from here?

  9. c.... c....

    somehow reminds me of emily wells

  10. D.... ....

    This song smells like weed...

  11. S.... E....

    midnight to noon I'm a flower child and material things make me nautious ! 🌻❤🐦🌎🌊🎨

  12. D.... E....

    Any Genesis fans? This reminds me of the beginning of Colony of Slippermen.

  13. C.... C....

    *Aguante las CocoRosie*

  14. S.... S....

    They look like dream characters😱

  15. U.... R....

    OMFGGG! I am in a loving fixation with this cut! First learned of these girls when one-half member Bianca spoke highly of Missy Elliott in January 2006 by way of "Dazed & Confused" when she praised Missy's latest album "The Cookbook" (2005) and loved the eff out of Missy's sneakers collection. So sweet. Love these ladies and love this crazy good song alongside "Lemonade".

  16. e.... c....

    Amé...muy belle.

  17. J.... W....

    Зачем приклеивать усы? О-о

  18. L.... ....

    Where Oh WHERE, has these GENIUS's been Hiding from ME???

  19. J.... H....

    This is my favorite Cocorosie song

  20. B.... G....

    Any other similar songs?

  21. C.... L....

    I still jam this at times ✌🏽

  22. C.... S....

    I love this

  23. v.... a....

    PERFECT

  24. D.... H....

    Love This Song!!!

  25. M.... S....

    I’m So sad

  26. f.... d....

    I love this song!!!!!

  27. N.... ....

    Welcawme to maii kitchein
    We gat banænæs
    And avöcædôs

  28. J.... H....

    I love this freeeeeekin song!!!!!

  29. m.... ....

    goddesses

  30. a.... l....

    https://soundcloud.com/andrew-bilezikian/cherry-blossom did a lil remake on this just a listen would be great!

  31. m.... g....

    this music open my heart !

  32. J.... I....

    my fuckin jamzzz

  33. P.... J....

    this shit is amazing

  34. O.... Y....

    I love them

  35. e.... s....

    true bohemians

  36. V.... H....

    sublime ....

  37. J.... W....

    This is so very wonderful. Go team love.

  38. P.... L....

    Como estar en la montaña más alta del Tíbet o un jardín de cerezos en Japón , siempre me ha gustado, me relaja, me transporta

  39. C.... B....

    this song has it all! a perfect song in my ears 😚😎👹💅💝💣

  40. S.... ....

    oh come one <3

  41. S.... A....

    I love your moustaches <3

  42. J.... S....

    uwielbiam was siostrzyczki.ewa z POLSKI

  43. N.... F....

    mistica !

  44. D.... L....

    have a listen to Coco Rosie on Kexp Channel, imo much better live performances

  45. L.... Z....

    Voces y estilo maravilloso ✨

  46. G.... A....

    Smokey Taboo coreografia tribal fusion

  47. A.... J....

    baked AF but this song is so fucking beautiful !! 💖

  48. J.... M....

    8 Years ago, I met a girl who loved CocoRosie. Nowadays I don't know anything about her, but I still listening to this songs and thinking about her :)

    CocoRosie is magic ♥

    J.... M....

    I found this like a week ago and I’m obsessed. It’d been great If I knew about them before

    J.... M....

    I had a girl in my school who always wanted to marry cocorosie. I love to listen to the songs and remember her :)

    J.... M....

    No the same but similar memories

    J.... M....

    Janire M. We share the same story ❤️ it was 10 years ago when I was only 12. I remember going to Christian camp and singing to this out loud and my camp counselor listed to them and was shocked I knew their music 😂

    J.... M....

    Janire M. Same! But I know nothing of the person I was then, either.. I think he was happier and more willing for adventure.. I miss us both..

  49. j.... m....

    i just came here to get smoke and high weed

  50. S.... V....

    Today’s music theme is “Smoke”. Share your favorite songs with us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/SupercordsMusicClub/

  51. W.... J....

    ALS NAAR DEZE MUZIEK LUISTER IS HET BIJNA HET ZELFDE IK KRIJG ER EEN NAAR GVOEL OVER JE BENT NIET MIJN LIEVELINGS- MUZIEK IK ZOU HEM NIET OP ZETTEN
    HET SPIJT ME SCHIEN HEB JE GENOEG VRIENDIN EN VRIENDE VEELPLEZIER ER MEE
    WOUTER THOMAS

  52. J.... T....

    I love their music!

  53. P.... E....

    gud so gud

  54. S.... ....

    Came normal left high...

  55. C.... W....

    3:36 Tender image of cosmic aura, princess bubblegum style!

  56. C.... I....

    They call her smokey taboo
    I got your name tattooed
    High like a helium balloon
    Midnight to noon
    I'm a desert child
    And mountains make me nauseous
    I like to look up wild at an infinite sky
    Twinkling with diamonds
    It's true I get depressed in fancy hotel rooms
    Undressed with nothing to flaunt but my loneliness
    Thinking of the night song of your hair
    Premature as evening falls
    It calls to me
    Interrupted by the sirens in the street

    Somedays you're like an anchor on my heart
    They say that stolen water tastes sweet
    More like rotten milk and rancid meat to me
    I prefers when it is free
    Like looking at the stars
    Don't need no fancy cars
    When we first
    Our kisses sparked
    Yeah I'm afraid of sharks
    But not the dark

    C.... I....

    I, too, am afraid of sharks and I will not apologize for that. I used to be afraid of the dark but I warmed up to it fast. Hm its always dark inside of our bodies if all goes well

    C.... I....

    High like helium balloons
    In an infinite sky
    Twinkling with diamonds
    When first our kisses sparked
    Crystal heaven
    This was crystal heaven...
    Heaven...

  57. T.... T....

    The lyrics are like modern goth genius...

  58. S.... A....

    I'm pretty sure that, outside of terrible musicians for children, CocoRosie are the only ones who can pull off a line like "I am afraid of sharks, but not the dark."

    S.... A....

    Stokes A I always feel like the darkness represents our greatest fears in a way of them presenting our thoughts. I think smokey taboo is content with herself and has a clear idea of who she is and what she stands for. She might be afraid of the surroundings but she's not illuminating the fear herself. That makes sense in my head although it's hard to explain lol

    S.... A....

    i always thought she said "i am afraid of sharks , but not to dive"...was so much more deep that way for me

    S.... A....

    Sharks represent a physical fear, while the dark represents a
    metaphysical fear of the unknown. Bianca (Coco) is probably saying that she is
    afraid of the physical world and the harms that may come, but not of the
    emotional realm. Its her feelings and emotions (dark) that keeps her going through a world of threats (sharks)

  59. N.... C....

    I just came here to smoke weed and get high.

    N.... C....

    the weed bring me here too

    N.... C....

    no comment du bisch der killer

    N.... C....

    That's bad

    N.... C....

    No comments, you are a nag guy, no need of more comments

    N.... C....

    Funny i came here to listen cocorosie xD

  60. P.... B....

    pathetic

    P.... B....

    That you are.

    P.... B....

    Whaattt!?

  61. P.... B....

    lame ass shit fuck them

  62. K.... ....

    I remember when we were obsessed with them and you made this video miss you!

    K.... ....

    this is such a cute comment :')

  63. W.... F....

    Eugene, you really should be careful with that axe, y'know

  64. s.... j....

    is this song about smoking weed?

  65. S.... R....

    Their greatest song? THE greatest song?

    S.... R....

    Madonna 😋

  66. f.... ....

    is it bad that I think it wouldn't be too farfetched if they had armpit hair and smelled like patchoulli?

  67. L.... G....

    Does anyone know other similar songs pls ???

    L.... G....

    Not really spot on but i'd recommend both Joanna Newsome and Owen Pallett.

    L.... G....

    I've been obsessed with CocoRosie for 10 years +! I've spent a lot of time trying to find similar artists but few measure up. Definitely try Wilsen Anahita, Dillon 13 35, and Daughter Landfill, (all available here on YouTube.) Above comment about Joanna Newsome is a good tip too!

  68. H.... L....

    Amazing artists.Those girls are incredible, full of talent.
    Touching heart and mind.

  69. M.... B....

    Good shit need more ppl in the world like u girls

  70. f.... b....

    This is the most pretentious narcissistic garbage I ever heard. Is this make-up or musi.

    f.... b....

    +flash bazbo shut up

    f.... b....

    +flash bazbo Shut up

    f.... b....

    look somewhere else dick ed

  71. Q.... S....

    i am arabian myself, but i am more into western music. and this mixes both the eastern music and western language, totally inlove with this like for real this is art.

    Q.... S....

    @Raneem Abo Rmaila high five sis we're in this together

    Q.... S....

    True. I am living in Syria and i miss indie western music. This mix makes me feel at home!

    Q.... S....

    I agree!

    Q.... S....

    western boy from that era of indie music, wanted to send some love to all of you that commented! khodafez my friends

    Q.... S....

    it is soooo art.... addictet

  72. V.... M....

    Where can I dowload this, please? Just amazing song... Made me feel higher than I already was. Greetings from Brazil!

  73. L.... R....

    I've got your name tattooed high like an helium balloon 🎶

  74. C.... B....

    similar songs? with the "arabic vibes"

    C.... B....

    listen to songs with "Handpan" instrument... it's different.. still amazing

    C.... B....

    this doesnt sound arabic at all. You might want to check out Natacha Atlas though

  75. A.... B....

    ryan....

  76. E.... M....

    I love this song! do you know of any other songs like this one ?

    E.... M....

    You could check out Yeasayer's first album "All Hour Cymbals'

  77. V.... C....

    ou yeah. listening this masterpiece ..i feel grateful, calm...

  78. M.... r....

    never heard anything like this seriously lol. very unique

  79. K.... B....

    this is beautiful

  80. L.... A....

    so special, different and original

  81. M.... G....

    😍❤ Lovely

  82. J.... W....

    Too hipster cool for me.

    J.... W....

    dont get it...what? What do you perceive? Only a goal? not a feeling?

  83. n.... ....

    long time coco rosie fan. i first heard them when someone uploaded their song on a Harvey Keitel myspace fan page..... of all places. I love Harvey Keitel too.

    n.... ....

    harvey is the fucking man!!!

    n.... ....

    Yes he is a great actor and a great person. 

    n.... ....

    +naturphilosophie1 I love your profile pic! where can I see this image?

    n.... ....

    This was very... up lifting. 3 years later. Cheers.

  84. K.... ....

    so ugly

    K.... ....

    Omg dude

  85. X.... ....

    That's some quality music, just saw them at Dour, was fucking awesome :)

    X.... ....

    +XabijuE yes with the beatbox at the end ... amazing ^^

  86. N.... ....

    Mountains make me nauseous

    N.... ....

    I'm afraid of sharks.

  87. O.... A....

    FUCK! This makes me so fucking happy!

  88. V.... S....

    ой, ничайно

  89. j.... l....

    These gals are simply divine! every single track is so so unique! As are they! J'Adore! <3

  90. F.... R....

    Amo essa música, alguém conhece musicas com essa "vibe" pra me indicar? Obrgada ;)

  91. j.... ....

    how original and beautiful this is.

  92. M.... ....

    she's very fond of that fake mustache lol

    M.... ....

    MrSotaPhonk I am too

    M.... ....

    Yes lol she rocks it !!

  93. m.... N....

    2:44 is that even a real photo?