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 trying to sleep, but my heart-rate wasnt fooled.
It was at least the back of four when you phoned to tell me that youd pulled.
You met him in a club and hes nice.
You hope he doesnt think youre slack.
But hes waiting in the next room and you think youd better get back.
Im trying to sleep, but Im staring and Im thinking.
And my beds fucking huge.
And you and him are drinking.
Im glad that Im going.
That Ill soon be away.
I wish youd just ask her cause its not something I can say.