Then, Mayer Hawthorne, Cohen's doo-wop singing, argyle-sweater-wearing alter-ego came into the picture and stole Haircut's thunder like a vengeful Marcia Brady.
The critical success and international tour that followed Hawthorne's 2009 debut album, A Strange Arrangement—a collection of sparkling original soul songs with strong influences from Philly and Motown—made it tough for Haircut to get noticed, but he'll be making a comeback with his first-ever Boston set this Saturday.
"On the Stones Throw tour," says Cohen/Hawthorne/Haircut via email, "I would open a show with a DJ set and people would come up and ask me, 'When is Mayer Hawthorne performing?' It was pretty comical."
Regardless of his chosen moniker, Haircut keeps it real.
"I'm a terrible actor. If I tried to play a character, it wouldn't be believable. I'm just being myself—it's got to be genuine. Even before Mayer Hawthorne, I was wearing ties and argyle sweaters.
"I've been DJing my whole life, but I've only been singing for about a year. It's still one of my favorite things to do."
2) A guitar pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Issued a limited edition cassette, Sweatshop, on Osborne Again in June 2014: http://osborneagainmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sweatshop
3) Haircut is also a French Oi! band from Paris.
4) Richmond, Virginia Punk Rock Band V- Juliana G- Daniel B B- Sarah D- Daniel R
100 Love Plus One
Haircut Lyrics
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Without saying good goodbye
Where does it go from here?
Is it down to the lake I fear?
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Then I call
La la love plus one
Ring, ring, ring, ring
When I call love
Give love some soul
If I may be quite so bold
Where does it go from here?
Is it down to the lake I fear?
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Then I call
Ring, ring, ring, ring
La la love plus one
Ring, ring, ring, ring
When I call love
Love plus one
The lyrics to Haircut's song 100 Love Plus One appear to be about a relationship that is in distress. In the first verse, the singer expresses regret for leaving abruptly without saying goodbye. The second line hints at uncertainty about the future of this relationship, as the singer wonders where it goes from here. The reference to the lake could symbolize the unknown, which can be both scary and exciting at the same time.
In the chorus, the singer appears to be calling his partner without receiving any answer, hence the repeated "ring, ring" sounds. The phrase "la la love plus one" could be interpreted as the singer trying to add more love to the relationship, but not getting any response. The second half of the chorus reiterates the singer's desire to connect with his or her partner, as he or she longingly calls out for "love plus one."
Line by Line Meaning
I, I went off to the right
I went in the opposite direction without saying goodbye or certainty.
Without saying good goodbye
I parted ways without acknowledging the end or expressing any farewell.
Where does it go from here?
What is beyond this point or decision?
Is it down to the lake I fear?
Does it lead towards an unknown, ominous depth?
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Expressing a sense of confusion, hesitation or concern.
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Continuing a state of emotional response to uncertainty.
Then I call
Seeking some form of assistance.
Ring, ring, ring, ring
Trying to make contact through a phone or any means.
La la love plus one
A reference to romantic love or an addition to my affections.
Ring, ring, ring, ring
Repeatedly contacting or signaling in order to get a response.
When I call love
When I seek the emotion or feeling of love.
Give love some soul
Invest some depth, passion or personality into my expression of love.
If I may be quite so bold
If I dare to speak openly or confidently.
Where does it go from here?
What is beyond this point or decision?
Is it down to the lake I fear?
Does it lead towards an unknown, ominous depth?
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Expressing a sense of confusion, hesitation or concern.
Ay ay ay ay ay ah
Continuing a state of emotional response to uncertainty.
Then I call
Seeking some form of assistance.
Ring, ring, ring, ring
Trying to make contact through a phone or any means.
La la love plus one
A reference to romantic love or an addition to my affections.
Ring, ring, ring, ring
Repeatedly contacting or signaling in order to get a response.
When I call love
When I seek the emotion or feeling of love.
Love plus one
An expression of wanting to have more love in my life.
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@mickmcgregor66
I miss the 80s
I miss thinking I have my whole life ahead of me
I miss the innocents
I miss that first grasp of independence
I miss thinking I knew it all
I miss that feeling of thinking about nothing but girls
I miss the first kisses
I miss falling in love for the first time
I miss falling in love for the first time again a month later
I miss never worrying about my health
I miss the times when music moved me
And
I miss my youth
@ssztricsko7024
I turned 60 this week...i was 20 when this came out...life goes by way too fast...make the best of it and don't let anyone get in your way.
@tylerpullen1652
Im almost 23, thank god i have a father that shared this kinda music with me. Nothing today compares to 80s rock.
@spartanx5806
i was 12 in 82....the early 80s were magical and dream like.....time flys too fast....i am scared now.....
@rickc7465
Im 59. and can't for the life of me figure out why I love this song.
@philkearney0577
I was 6 and I remember my auntie taking me to the barbers for a skinhead because she knew how to antagonise my old man and they were all calling me haircut 100,how I remember this is beyond me but strangely I do.
@neilwilliams8741
60 two weeks ago ..wow i loved it ..all the lads around town were wearing fisherman jumpers and leg warmers....
@ricaard
Who's loving the Plus One with me in 2024??
You are AWESOME!
@thierryclaesen3539
Yessss
@nate_d376
Same!
@shawnduncan5779
I still love this song. It is really great!