Arab Strap were a post-folk indieband from signed for the majority of their albums to independent record label Chemikal Underground. The duohad a short lived flirtation with a major label at the peak of their critical acclaim (post- Philophobia) when they signed to Go!Beat records (a former independent label now owned by Universal). Vocalist Aidan Moffatand multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Middletonmet in Falkirk, Scotland, bonded over their mutual love for Drag City recording artists such as Smogand Will Oldham, and began a collaboration in 1995. The band is completed by violinist Jenny Reeveand cellist . Arab Strap's marked characteristics include frank and forthright lyrics delivered in a Scottish brogue.
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I was awake I overheard your speech.
My ego dried and sank.
Talked with your ex and we agreed
Thought of your sister helped us wank.
Im sure you know that I have fancied her since she began high school.
But back in then, and I will promise I will let your engine cool.
I have matured, Ive come of age, my visions clear.
But theres still some things that I dont want to hear.
And I know that it was probably just those es, but be a bit more thoughtful next time, please.
While Im alive, well, I just drive.
Each time I scored I just got bored.
And thats no bollocks ... I am just a slut.