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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It takes much more than names Im crying,
To convince me weve been trying.
And I dont want it when you need it.
Id write it down if youd read it.Im saying too much
- it loses power.
But sometimes I need it on the hour, every hour.
What do I have to do to get the message through?
Theres no discussion - its easy to end it.
No efforts made to try to defend it.
I make my point if you shut up and let me.
You know Im only leaving so you can come and get me.
Ive heard everything youve said.
Im tired and I just need my bed.