The group's original name was Asaf Avidan & the Mojo Jive Cats, but it was soon after shortened to Asaf Avidan & the Mojos. Throughout 2006 and 2008, the band rose to major fame in Israel, receiving recording proposals from multiple local labels. However, the group released their debut studio album The Reckoning independently in March 2008.
Poor Boy / Lucky Man, the band's second album, was released in Israel in September 2009 to favorable reviews.
The band premiered their third and last record Through the Gale in November 2010.
Asaf Avidan soon after announced that the group would disband because of his desire to pursue a solo career.
Asaf Avidan & the Mojos sounded like a blend of everything that is liked about rock in the 60's and 70's, with a edge of modern sound and a dash of... that thing that happens along only once in a generation: a true unique voice. Captivating audiences of all ages, the lyrics and music struck a global chord. From acoustic, armor piercing duets with Hadas Kleinman on the cello, to the body shaking, all-band rock tunes.
Asaf & the Mojos played some of the best Venues around, got great radio air time and interviews, and some T.V exposure. In October 2007 The band had a small tour to New-York city, they took part in the M.E.A.N.Y Festival at the "Knitting factory" N.Y ,won the "NOTABLE MENTION" title and were invited to come back in December for another show. "This was one of those concerts where you come out drenched to the pit of your soul, full of energy and dead tiered at the same time – I can't remember a time when I was so awe-stricken by a performance!"
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Asaf Avidan & the Mojos
(Jerusalem\Tel-Aviv – Israel)
Members:
Asaf Avidan – vocals, guitar, harmonica
Roi Peled – guitars
Ran Nir – bass
Joni Snow – drums
Hadas Kleinman – cello
Web –
www.myspace.com/findlovenow
Gigs –
100 local and regional Israeli gigs
Releases –
Now That You're Leaving (EP) – 2006
The Reckoning - 2008
Newspaper coverage –
Rolling Stone Magazine (Mexico)
Ma'ariv \ Yediot \ Ha'aretz (the 3 major Israeli newspapers)
Israel Hayom
Radio coverage –
Galatz radio \ 88fm \ 106fm campus radio \ 101fm
102fm \
TV coverage –
Channel 10 (Israels second largest network),
Channel 3 (Israels top cable channel),
Channel 1 (PBS)
Channel 24
Empty Handed Saturday Blues
Asaf Avidan & The Mojos Lyrics
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You ain't gonna like
Baby I've gone and made you my muse
Believe me, I wasn't even trying.
Now, I've got you on the run again
Now I've got you leaving on your train
Now I've got nothing in my hand
Babe, you've got me on the ropes
Babe, you've got me, only god knows
Disappearing with no cause.
Now, I've got you on the run again
Now I've got you leaving on your train
Now I've got nothing in my hand
Now I've got you on the run again
The lyrics to Asaf Avidan & The Mojos's song Empty Handed Saturday Blues are written in a conversational tone, allowing the listener to feel as if they are eavesdropping on a private conversation. The singer of the song has become infatuated with their muse, the person they have been inspired by, and they are faced with the realization that they have unintentionally made this person the center of their creative universe. The singer seems to be expressing both their surprise and reluctance at this newfound realization, stating "Believe me, I wasn't even trying."
The song speaks to the often-complicated relationship between an artist and their muse, the contradiction between needing inspiration to create and the emotional toll it can take on the parties involved. The singer of the song appears to be in a state of confusion; they feel as though they are being toyed with, and they are not sure whether their muse is playing games with them or not. The final line of the chorus, "Now I've got you on the run again," implies that this is not the first time the singer has been in this situation, and they are becoming increasingly frustrated by it.
Overall, the lyrics of Empty Handed Saturday Blues offer a glimpse into the complex emotions and dynamics that can arise between an artist and their muse. It speaks to the challenges of balancing creativity and personal relationships, and the often-turbulent waters that must be navigated to reach something worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I've got some news
I have information to share with you
You ain't gonna like
This news is unpleasant and upsetting for you
Baby I've gone and made you my muse
You have become my inspiration without any conscious effort on my part
Believe me, I wasn't even trying.
I did not intend to make you my muse and it was a natural development
Now, I've got you on the run again
I have caused you to leave or act defensively once more
Now I've got you leaving on your train
You are departing from me, likely due to my actions or words
Now I've got nothing in my hand
I have lost any sort of power or control in the situation
Babe, you've got me on the ropes
You have placed me in a difficult or vulnerable position
Babe, you've got me, only god knows
You have a strong hold over me, and the extent is unknown even to a higher power
Disappearing with no cause.
You are leaving or withdrawing without explanation or justification
Contributed by Zoe N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.