CocoRosie - We Are On Fire Lyrics






A marvel light, a daze of gold
Tears of a grass widow
When I was young, I thought I’d be
more than just a fantasy

I wanna be this, I wanna be that
A big black dog with the soul of a cat
The blue-eyed devil, inside on me
He won’t leave, he’s buried deep

I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
Now I can see, in the middle of the night
I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
Now I can see, in the middle of the night

If I told you, would you believe
My soul is wicked, I’m a thief
They'd all burned me, 1690
'twas a deadly night shade, which finished me

Now I’m haunting and I’m looming 'round
The old church yard and the damn dog pound
I'm giving some hell and I’m feeling free
Never was more than a fantasy
But I fly at night and by your candlelight
My shadow passed your window

I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
Now I can see, in the middle of the night
I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
Now I can see, in the middle of the night

I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
Now I can see, in the middle of the night
I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
Now I can see, in the middle of the night





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  1. B.... ....

    blued eye bunny 1iMan loves you.

  2. J.... W....

    yuck lol

  3. K.... S....

    great fucking song but what the fuck who came up witgh beatboxing? what? sorry beatvboxer but ehjhjh

  4. L.... B....

    2019 <3 Where are you two?!??

  5. E.... ....

    This legit almost brought tears to my eyes so beautiful

  6. L.... W....

    i did lessons learned for my country. they did re-designs

  7. L.... W....

    To do a tank? Get something under the drive wheels. right rear. stops em dead. is a flaw in the drive train.

  8. L.... W....

    "when i was young"? When i was this lady's age i was doing Soviet tanks with stones. Is still an interesting toon.

  9. S.... C....

    It blowed me away!!!! Loveeee

  10. C.... Q....

    3:00 mark warning, powerfull goosebumps ahead... Sierra making me feel again !

  11. J.... C....

    There’s something nostalgic about the melody and texture of this song. I just enjoy this feeling of suddenly being taken away in just a few minutes.

  12. L.... S....

    Just - Thank you so much for all your beauty, and putting in the work that makes it happen - Awesome in every possible way - love you.

  13. S.... F....

    That breath(pause) from 1:25 to the beat drop @ 1:32 gave me the chills!!! Genuine Transcendence 🙏

  14. A.... D....

    Bianca and Sierra tell different stories when they're singing. Both have beautiful voices in their own right.

  15. s.... ....

    Whenever I hear cocorosie I get goose bumps and i get so emotional. It's like they hug my soul it's beautiful

  16. A.... T....

    marvel at the days that go
    Tales of the grasswidow
    When I was young
    I thought I’d be more than just a fantasy
    I wanna be this, I wanna be that
    a big black dog with the soul of a cat
    the blue-eyed devil inside of me
    He won’t leave, he’s buried deep

    I used to have eyes the color of sky
    Now I can see in the middle of the night
    I used to have eyes the color of sky
    Now I can see in the middle of the night

    If I told you, would you believe?
    My soul is wicked; I’m a thief
    They’dve burned me
    1690 t’was the deadly night shade
    which finished me
    Now I’m haunting, and I’m loomin’ ‘round
    the old church yard and the damn dog pound
    and I’m givin’ some hell and I’m feelin’ free
    never was more than a fantasy
    but I fly at night
    and by your candle light
    my shadow, past your window

    I used to have eyes the color of sky
    Now I can see in the middle of the night
    I used to have eyes the color of sky
    Now I can see in the middle of the night

    I used to have eyes the color of sky
    Now I can see in the middle of the night
    I used to have eyes the color of sky
    Now I can see in the middle of the night

    [Sierra Casady vocalizing]

    I used to have eyes the color of sky
    Now I can see in the middle of the night

  17. O.... A....

    I love this.

  18. N.... J....

    que saquen puros discos en vivo !!

  19. R.... P....

    Beautiful performance! The diversity in talent and cultural backgrounds is remarkable! So in love with CocoRosie!

  20. W.... R....

    What is the name of this album/session?

  21. T.... B....

    j’adore

  22. A.... P....

    love it

  23. M.... R....

    Saw them this summer! Superb performers with a different message that appeals with their unique opera-child mix. Great beat-box guy.

    M.... R....

    Oh you poor thing...to think that this band is anything close to "superb". They are idiots, especially the one with the baby singing. I wish I knew what's wrong with her that she feels the need to somehow get in touch with her infantile self. It's ludicrous and sad really. Poor things. I think that they actually think they are good, or worse yet, talented.

  24. B.... H....

    they're so gifted

  25. c.... l....

    RAINHAS D MINHA VIDA E DONAS DOS MEUS SEX DREAMS

  26. S.... M....

    I'm more than ready to finally hear your voices, See you in San Fransisco sisters!

  27. K.... E....

    Turn me on

  28. K.... E....

    Bianca sooo sexy

  29. K.... E....

    Fine as hell and awesome

  30. j.... ....

    Fantastic stuff! I just happened to hear them through YouTube KEXP. I see these posts are several years old. I hope they are still active making music.

    j.... ....

    yup they do...they have got new album ;-)

  31. T.... ....

    I wish they had a drummer instead of a beat boxer.

  32. R.... V....

    Such a nice version

  33. E.... S....

    i am lost for words..

  34. L.... 2....

    i havent seen someone put so much feelings in their singing...for very long long time...i am absolutely blown away with these two sisters...OMG...the contrast between them and the spark between them...i just cant stop to feel the power

    L.... 2....

    +LIVED 2 the same happens with me as well...

    L.... 2....

    +ontheedgeofvenus 👍👍👍

    L.... 2....

    I’m with you on that one, brings a tear to my eyes.

  35. A.... B....

    i ove ya

  36. S.... M....

    love you Sierra

  37. N.... S....

    thumbs up for music

  38. B.... G....

    Wow. You guys are awsume...b

  39. A.... G....

    increíble sus voces!! las admiro muchísimo!

  40. N.... G....

    there's magic
     in their music... <3

  41. c.... ....

    Terrible singing skills

    c.... ....

    +cpchehaibar thats because you cant feel the music, the beauty of all of it together...

  42. r.... i....

    Maravilloso !

  43. S.... D....

    Check out Bianca's hairy arm pits. So hot!

  44. D.... R....

    The lead singer's voice is very irritating and affected to my ear, like a wonky cartoon. Can't stand it when women sing like babies. The band would sound much more beautiful without her. The harpist, on the other hand, has an incredibly gorgeous voice.

    D.... R....

    @Diana Rosa I think both are beautiful:) they complete each other to me

    D.... R....

    I find her vocals fascinating...she moves through a childlike sound, into bird-like warbles, reminds me of some old jazz singers...even notes of Billie Holiday, and Portishead...and then I hear an old, old wily wise woman croaking croning crooning through. Both their voices take me on an ethereal journey and the beautiful music. HYPNOTIC. <3

    D.... R....

    Diana Rosa kill ur self

    D.... R....

    Birgi p.m. I heard the holiday in her voice to

    D.... R....

    Ah jeez dude.. can you not hear the soul and patio? I get bias opinions but they're sisters and they work perfectly together. She writes the songs too so dude, fuuuck offnwith that, please lol.. you should be a critic for TMZ cause your voice is shit.

  45. H.... ....

    made me cry

    H.... ....

    Me too I cried so hard when Sierra started singing

    H.... ....

    Haha the same every time

  46. M.... ....

    COME TO ELECTRIC FOREST. WE NEED THIS.

  47. M.... S....

    THESE PEOPLE ARE CREATIVE TALENTED OUT OF THE BOX 

  48. h.... g....

    Excuse my english.This is a session record.But i Saw many shows of CR.I think that Bianca is the nucleus,the Genius behind the scene ,the show.Sierra is a Great show woman,a Great Great voice,incredible body,great dancer,always happy,high profile.Bianca doesn´t have anything like that.She is in the shadow of Sierra.But Bianca is the real outsider,the real freak,under,accursed poet,idelogue,"enfant terrible".Is my opinion

    h.... g....

    @HoLlY SayIerx LOL

    h.... g....

    @hugo goldman If Bianca's the one with the squeaky baby voice, nuh uh dude. Like fingernails on a blackboard that is.

    h.... g....

    +hugo goldman.. I think Bianca is too infantile.. while Sierra is the real woman.. :D ....about genius behind the scene.. if you try hard, you can see how everyone checks for Sierra´s lead.. ;) (which can switch at some other song) .. well, I see why you think so high about Bianca, she simply does not fit anywhere, she is unique.. but it does not mean, that she is the leader.. ;) (I even doubt, that she seeks to be one) ....btw. Sierra´s expressions tell a lot, if you can read emotions... Sierra rulez!! :D ps: the biggest freak there is that long haired turban guy :D

    h.... g....

    I totally agree with you

    h.... g....

    I guess Bianca tells the stories while Sierra is the one behind the music with the rest of the guys. But in my opinion Bianca is a beautiful unique person I can't get tired of.

  49. e.... s....

    Fuck, favorite song <3

  50. H.... I....

    Goosebumps at 3:04

  51. M.... B....

    Out of time... in another dimension... where everything is understandable... where love overwhelms you ... you know that place.

  52. T.... ....

    Bianca's voice is so fucking unique, and Sierra's is so damn powerful. This session brings a tear to my eye, such a beautiful jam.

  53. D.... L....

    Truly brilliant in every sense of the word, ethereal!

  54. n.... ....

    Mój ulubiony kawałek super

  55. c.... ....

    magic exists right here

  56. a.... ....

    this is a powerful song..and filled with magic.

  57. A.... H....

    I used to have eyes, the colour of sky ,
    Now I can see, in the middle of the night ...

  58. C.... M....

    absolutely love this haunting song...

  59. m.... ....

    I wonder if this song is about witch trials in 1600's 

  60. Y.... N....

    Beautiful:)

  61. M.... B....

    Sierra i love your voice you are a angel..

  62. J.... K....

    A marvel light, a daze of gold
    Tears of a grass widow
    When I was young, I thought I’d be 
    more than just a fantasy
    I wanna be this, I wanna be that
    A big black dog with the soul of a cat
    The blue-eyed doe, inside on me
    He won’t leave, he’s buried deep

    I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
    Now I can see, in the middle of the night
    I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
    Now I can see, in the middle of the night

    If I told you, would you believe
    My soul is wicked, I’m a thief
    They'd all burned me, 1690
    It was a deadly night shade, which finished me
    Now I’m haunting and I’m looming round
    The old church yard and the damn dog pound
    I'm giving some hell and I’m feeling free
    Never was more than a fantasy
    But I fly at night and by your candlelight
    My shadow has you window

    I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
    Now I can see, in the middle of the night
    I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
    Now I can see, in the middle of the night

    J.... K....

    I think it's "I marvel at, days that go" 

  63. Y.... C....

    ♥.♥

  64. a.... ....

    i LOVE them!

  65. A.... ....

    Jesus fucking christ her voice is so nasally I can't handle it. ugh

    A.... ....

    Why are you here then?

    A.... ....

    I was looking for good music. Didn't find any here and moved on after commenting on her nasally voice in hopes to gain revenge for the crusty blood that I have yet to clear from my ears.

    A.... ....

    Sorry you feel that way. Her voice is different but i find it unique.

    A.... ....

    just listen Sierra's Voice.she is amazing

  66. R.... M....

    I am lucky! I have chosen Earth!

  67. t.... ....

    Terrible, like squeezed rubber duckies.

  68. H.... P....

    Someone should tell you to keep your mouth shut @RanditoBandito

  69. D.... S....

    Genial, THAT is music.

  70. D.... S....

    I have note that there's some influence of them in generic music that we heard on radio since one or two years.

  71. L.... B....

    I really do love their live performances. I actually prefer them more :) There's just something quite magical.

  72. R.... B....

    Someone should tell her to keep her hands down.

    R.... B....

    ???. Naw. Cuz she kinda looks silly when she keeps them up while singing.

    R.... B....

    Ummmm, she still looks silly. At least keep one hand down and the other up.😅

    R.... B....

    @Randito Bandito she probably used her hands a lot to practice this specific melody. These kinds of visual-kinetic practices help the body build schemas in a way that make it easier for the body to produce notes. Though, she should try to practice on keeping them down and focus on her body's structure instead. Anyways, whatever she did created this beautiful, painful, yearning sound.

    R.... B....

    Good point. I can dig it.

    R.... B....

    everybody hands go up

  73. J.... H....

    Now that's music!

    J.... H....

    ya its been so long since I've heard the real deal.. I'm just combing for the nearest performance to vancouver right now hah

  74. K.... ....

    this summer I felt in love with this performance...at a certain point I HAD to stop listening....and now? it's like I never heard it before....this is black magic....I wanted Sierra for Xmas....

  75. A.... ....

    Wow, when Sierra begins singing. What a beautiful song.
    Can you imagine being one of the musicians there?
    The vibe must have been amazing. Each person has such a unique
    thing to bring to the music, but they're all in sync and unison. Pure artistic integrity!

  76. E.... O....

    Her eyes...just shine like a star...

  77. S.... B....

    The expressive desperate singing of the woman at 3.04  touched me 

  78. J.... G....

    Esta gente si sabe lo que hace !
    Be music ! <3

  79. J.... J....

    Oh My God..... !!!!! So grateful for discovering these voices!! XXX 

  80. R.... F....

    I love you more and more!! You are maturing so well. Bravo Congrats!

  81. M.... F....

    minuto 03:04 que vueloooo uffffff

  82. S.... C....

    dopest comment ever.

  83. S.... ....

    some mad wicked armpit hair on them ladies..but music is good

  84. a.... s....

    so peaceful.
    bless you all

  85. B.... S....

    Ecstasy

  86. e.... ....

    Sierra's voice is OUT OF THIS WORLD.

  87. B.... S....

    3:04, que the chill bumps.

  88. N.... M....

    Esta canción me remueve hasta la médula espinal.

  89. E.... A....

    Wooow!!!!! Esta melodía me mandó a volar sobre un ave fénix!!!!

  90. j.... ....

    This is suuuuuper lame.

  91. c.... ....

    Remember, taste is subjective.

  92. j.... a....

    wRONG! this is all about sierra thats what makes the music good! OF COURSE bianca has a huge part in cocorosie but seriously???! Too conventional yah right! I <3 them both..... but i think your wrong on this one. Sorry pal

  93. j.... a....

    Oh I believe that would be Sierra Casady of CoCoRosie!! ddUHH

  94. J.... F....

    who is the woman with the striking voice at 3:10?

  95. M.... K....

    I used to have eyes, the colour of sky
    Now I can see, in the middle of the night