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 doesnt matter how hard you try to deny
What I can see clearly with my drinking eye.
You know I never stop until I see you cry,
Make you insist through snot and tears that youd never lie.
Now my friday nights have many uses
- I can forget what happens and make up bad excuses.
It doesnt need a weapon or even much motivation,
Just a bit of beer spilt on my playstation.
It makes me sure Ive seen him try it on a few times
Before as I shake my head and sigh, standing halfway through the door.
You mightve shared a school or a street.
You mightve known him for years
- it makes no odds to me, I just want to see the tears.