Their debut album, The Dust of Retreat came out in 2006. At this time, the band was signed to Artemis Records and had 8 members. In 2008 the band signed to Epic Records and (on 7 October) released two new albums, Animal! and Not Animal. The band originally planned to just release "Animal!". However, Epic disagreed on their song choice, and compiled a different list, which would later become "Not Animal". Eventually, after dispute over which version would be released, it was decided to release both at the same time.
In August 2009, 5 of the band's members left. They are all involved in other projects, most notably Pravada.
While the band, and Richard specifically have given many explanations to the band's name; this is all in fun. As the name was created as an anti-name; not meant to have any real meaning, just to make fun of other ridiculous names. The name "Margot" comes from Gweneth Paltrow's character in Wes Anderson's "The Royal Tenenbaums".
The band's sound, categorized as "chamber pop", has been compared to the indie rock groups Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, and The Shins, while incorporating elements of singer/songwriters like Paul Simon and Conor Oberst.
Current Members are:
Richard Edwards - lead vocals, guitar, bells, melodica, banjo
Ronnie Kwasman - lead guitar
Tyler Watkins - bass guitar
Brian Deck - drums
Eric Kang - guitar
Cameron McGill
Former Members include:
Emily Watkins - keys, backup vocals
Andy Fry - guitar, bass, lap steel, percussion
Jesse Lee - cello
Casey Tennis - percussion
Chris Fry - drums, percussion
New York City Hotel Blues
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's Lyrics
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The taxi cab is running late
And I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I have to
Seems like the only way out's through the ditch
And I've gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the drug you do?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I have to
But the sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
The sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
Seems like the only way out's through the back
The taxi cab is running late
And I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I want to
But the sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
The sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
The lyrics in Margot & the Nuclear So and So's's song New York City Hotel Blues seem to be about a failing relationship and the struggles that come with trying to keep it alive. The singer starts by describing how the only way out seems to be through the back, suggesting a sense of desperation and urgency. He then questions his partner about the man she has chosen over him, implying that there is another person involved in the relationship. He claims that he will never break her heart, but that he might have to do so if he has to.
The second verse is similar, except instead of talking about a man, the singer talks about the drugs that his partner is using. He questions her about the name of the drug she is using, perhaps suggesting that it is the reason for the breakdown of their relationship. Despite all of this, however, the singer seems to be holding onto some hope. He talks about the sun feeling right and the hurricane winds dying down, perhaps symbolizing a sense of calm and a chance for the relationship to be redeemed.
Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of struggle and desperation in a failing relationship, as well as a glimmer of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like the only way out's through the back
It appears that the only escape from this situation is through the rear exit
The taxi cab is running late
The vehicle that was arranged for transportation is behind schedule
And I gotta know now, honey, who?
I have an urgent need to ask, my dear, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
Who is the individual that you've decided to be with?
I'm never gonna break your heart
I will never cause you emotional pain and suffering
Not unless I have to
Unless it's unavoidable
Seems like the only way out's through the ditch
It appears that the only escape from this situation is through the ditch
By the crummy old house where your mom used to live
Located near the poor-quality, former residence of your mother
What is the name of the drug you do?
Can you inform me of the name of the substance that you consume?
But the sun feels right
However, it feels pleasant in the sunlight
The hurricane winds are dying down
The strong winds from the storm are decreasing in intensity
I gotta know now, honey, who?
I must inquire, my dear, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
Who is the individual that you've decided to be with?
I'm never gonna break your heart
I will never cause you emotional pain and suffering
Not unless I want to
Unless it's my decision to do so
But the sun feels right
However, it feels pleasant in the sunlight
The hurricane winds are dying down
The strong winds from the storm are decreasing in intensity
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mohamad Nasrallah
"New York City Hotel Blues"
Seems like the only way out's through the back
The taxi cab is running late
And I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I have to
Seems like the only way out's through the ditch
By the crummy old house where your mom used to live
And I've gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the drug you do?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I have to
But the sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
The sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
Seems like the only way out's through the back
The taxi cab is running late
And I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I want to
But the sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
The sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
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CooterBuh
Freakin' love you guys, watched you every time you've played in Newport, KY. I have learned all your songs on guitar/piano...have a band of my own but if you ever need someone to back you guys up, hit me up!!!
Yo2oob
I know we share these guys with th Big Windy, but GAWD I'm so glad Naptown is getting some good music out there. RIP Faith Band, Bob on This, Rastus, Roadmaster. Primevil, Cousins from Venus, Limousine, The Vulgar Boatmen, The Ink Spots, The Boys Next Door, The Late Show, Five Easy Pieces, The Idle Few, etc. M&TNSSs honor your blazed paths.
Hunter Davis
I figured it out by watching. The chords are: B minor, E minor for the verse those two chords repeat a few times and then the "never gonna break your heart" part is C, G, E minor. The outro chords are just D and A minor. Hope this was a little helpful :)
Mohamad Nasrallah
"New York City Hotel Blues"
Seems like the only way out's through the back
The taxi cab is running late
And I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I have to
Seems like the only way out's through the ditch
By the crummy old house where your mom used to live
And I've gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the drug you do?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I have to
But the sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
The sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
Seems like the only way out's through the back
The taxi cab is running late
And I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I gotta know now, honey, who?
What is the name of the man you choose?
I'm never gonna break your heart
Not unless I want to
But the sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
The sun feels right
The hurricane winds are dying down
Avonne Camille
this is an awesome song...... i live in indianapolis but never really paid attention to them.
Matej Rožič
Does anyone have chords for this?
Roni Shalit
i figured out the exact tab he's using, which is played in standard tuning. works for me!
xShockArtistx
this type of music was around before hipsters were trending. decades before.
Moron Tap
Am I really the first one to comment on this song? Great work Richard I love the music