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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Arab Strap

We used to do it to ease the tension.
Pretend that sex wasnt our intention.
Even weeks later when they all knew.
It always helped just to have a few.
But now whats the point
If were not going out?
It only makes you tired.
And makes me shout.
Always the last chance for you and me.
First come apologies, then the plea.
I wash the walls as you pack your stuff.
Ive had too much and youve had enough.
So whats the point
When were not meeting friends?
From midday to morning
On weekdays or weekends.
We could pretend that this never started.
That youre still shy, Im still broken-hearted.
And well get pissed just to watch the telly.
Ill get worked up when you flash your belly.
But whats the point
If were just staying in?
Its a lot of effort
For one big din.