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!"
–106fm radio
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
One Day / Reckoning Song
Asaf Avidan & The Mojos Lyrics
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Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
(One day)
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old (old, old, old, old)
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby we'll be one
(One day)
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby we'll be
One, day baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
The lyrics to Asaf Avidan & The Mojos's song "One Day / Reckoning Song" are a contemplation of the passage of time and the weight of regret. The refrain "One day baby, we'll be old" is repeated throughout the song as a reminder to the listener to consider their actions and experiences in life. The singer acknowledges a sense of detachment from an unknown person, saying that they no longer feel the intensity of emotion they once did. However, there is still a sense of longing and curiosity about what could have been.
The melancholic tone of the song is further emphasized by the use of repetition and the sparse instrumentation, mostly consisting of a guitar riff and minimal percussion. The song ends on an unresolved note, with the repetition of "Think of all the stories that we could have told" leaving the listener to imagine what those stories might have been. Overall, "One Day / Reckoning Song" is a poignant meditation on the bittersweet nature of aging and the importance of cherishing the moments we have.
Line by Line Meaning
One day baby, we'll be old
Someday in the future, when we are old and grey
Oh baby, we'll be old
We will age and become senior citizens together
And think of all the stories that we could have told
We will reflect on all the experiences we could have had and how they could have enriched our lives
No more tears, my heart is dry
I have moved on from the pain of the past and am emotionally stable
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I am not overly emotional and my reactions are subdued
I don't think about you all the time
I have accepted our separation and do not dwell on our past relationship
But when I do, I wonder why
Occasionally, I do think about you and question why our relationship could not have worked out
Oh baby, we'll be old
We will grow old together and cherish our memories
One day baby, we'll be old
In the future, when we have reached old age
Think of all the stories that we could have told
Reflect on the adventures and experiences we could have had together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Asaf Avidan, Hadas Kleinman, Ori Winokur, Ran Nir, Roi Peled, Yoni Sheleg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@antonios.k
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do - I wonder why
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
@Luna-vq3sk
Never gonna forgot this art piece
@AvennGed1
This song once meant a lot to me. It reminds me of some lost prospects, some lost friendships, lost love. It has honestly been a journey, but I would never change the past. Looking back those are the greatest memories of my life and I had never felt so free, and thought the future feels so bleak and lonely I'm so glad to have had those experiences with that special person.
@Gardentimegrowing
:'( my friend died on he loved this song he drowned in a lake and on his will he send to me to rember song R.I.P harry always will be remembered
@Gardentimegrowing
+Shurikeeen it was on the news it wasn't a lake it was a pond there was quicksand and he drowned because he got stuck and sank… such a dick
@comb
Every time I listen to this song I will think of him ;)
@zoefayssoux801
R.I.P. to your friend, hopefully he's happy :) Keep your chin up friend, don't forget your friend, but don't let his death take over your heart :')
@Gardentimegrowing
Thank you two :)
@mrinalineemuduli1566
Hope your frend would have lived a life that he will remember
@datadrivenCLIPS
Rare to find a masterpiece like this nowadays.
@theloniousmac4719
I bumped into this on Spotify. I can't stop listening. "One day baby we'll be old, and think of all the stories that we could have told." The music alone would have been enough to hold me it's so moving, but throw in that gut wrenching lyric over and over, and wow.