The band were originally signed to renowned Glasgow indie label Chemikal Underground, but call a number of labels home, being distributed by different labels such as Matador in the United States and Play it again Sam Records in the United Kingdom. They have also developed their own label called Rock Action Records, named after guitarist Ron Asheton of The Stooges, who had his name changed to Rock Action.
Mogwai are named after the creatures from the film Gremlins (the word itself is Cantonese for 'ghost' or 'hunter' dependant on the semi or literal translation), although Braithwaite comments that "it has no significant meaning and we always intended on getting a better one [name], but like a lot of other things we never got round to it.".
Their style has been influenced by such bands as The Cure, Joy Division, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Pixies, My Bloody Valentine, and post-rock granddaddies Slint. During 2004 the band were handed support slots on the tours of two of their heroes, the Pixies and The Cure. It has easily identifiable connections to genres like shoegaze, math rock, art rock, and occasionally instrumental metal. While Mogwai's sound bears little resemblance to punk rock, the band seems to identify closely with the punk ethic.
Mogwai's influence on the indie rock scene can be heard in the work of Explosions in the Sky, Italians Giardini di Mirò, Qatsi, and most other contemporary post-rock.
The fifth Mogwai album, Mr. Beast, was released in March 2006 and returned to the heavier sounds of 1997's Mogwai Young Team. Mr. Beast saw Mogwai dropping most of their "post-rock" crescendoing with songs developing more like rock, with direct hooks and lyrics.
Mogwai produced the remix track of 'Plans' on the British group Bloc Party's 2005 album Silent Alarm Remixed.
In October 2006 Mogwai returned with a soundtrack to the documentary of global football star Zinedine Zidane called Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, released through their own label Rock Action. They have also released a soundtrack to Darren Aronofsky's 'The Fountain' in collaboration with Clint Mansell and the Kronos Quartet.
The Hawk is Howling was released in September 2008.
In February 2011 the band released their 7th Studio Album Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will. And, in July 2013, Mogwai performed their soundtrack to Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait for the first time at a number of dates across the UK. Shortly afterwards, on 5 August, the band revealed via Twitter that they were recording a new studio album at Castle of Doom Studios, released in early 2014 called Rave Tapes.
Guitarist John Cummings left the band in 2015.
2016 saw the band take part in two soundtracks. Atomic was released in April for the documentary 'Atomic, Living in Dread and Promise', and was composed entirely by the band. They also contributed to Before the Flood (Music from the Motion Picture), which featured Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Gustavo Santaolalla.
In 2017, Mogwai released Every Country's Sun, their ninth studio album, which heralded a return to their earlier sound.
Mogwai appeared on another film soundtrack in 2018. Helicon 1, from their 1997 album Ten Rapid, was featured on the original motion picture soundtrack of ‘Beautiful Boy’.
Lineup:
Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals)
Barry Burns (guitar, keyboards, vocals)
Dominic Aitchison (bass)
Martin Bulloch (drums)
Official website:
http://www.mogwai.co.uk/
don't cry
Mogwai Lyrics
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There's somthing in your eyes.
Don't hang your head in sorrow,
And please don't cry.
I know how you feel inside-- I've been there before.
Something is strange inside you,
And you don't know.
I still love you.
Don't you cry tonight.
Don't you cry tonight,
There's a heaven above you, baby.
Don't you cry tonight.
Give me a whisper,
And hear me sigh.
Give me a kiss before you tell me goodbye.
Don't you take it so hard now,
And please don't take it so bad.
I'll still be thinking of you
And the times we had.
Don't you cry tonight,
I still love you baby.
Don't you cry tonight.
Don't you cry tonight,
There's a heaven above you baby.
Don't you cry tonight.
Don't you cry tonight,
I still love you baby.
Don't you cry tonight.
Don't you cry tonight,
There's a heaven above you baby.
Don't you cry tonight.
And please remember
That I never lied.
And please remember
How I felt inside.
Now honey, you've got to make it your own way,
but you'll be alright.
Now sugar, you'll feel better tomorrow
Comming home in light.
The song "Don't Cry" by Mogwai features lyrics that are emotionally charged and meaningful. The overall sentiment of the lyrics is one of comfort and reassurance, particularly in the face of heartbreak or difficult circumstances. The opening lines invite the listener to speak softly and candidly, indicating a sense of trust between the two individuals. The singer describes a profound understanding of the inner turmoil the other person is experiencing, having gone through similar struggles before in their own life.
The chorus is particularly poignant, with the reassurance that the person singing still loves the other, and urging them not to cry. The reference to a "heaven above" speaks to the idea that, despite the pain and suffering of the present moment, there is still something greater and hopeful to look forward to. The lyrics in the second verse speak to the sense of longing that comes with separation, promising to keep memories of the other person close.
Overall, "Don't Cry" is a song about compassion, empathy, and hope. It is a reminder that while life can be difficult and painful, there is always the potential for healing and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk to me softly,
Please speak to me in a gentle manner.
There's somthing in your eyes.
I can see that something is wrong just from looking at your eyes.
Don't hang your head in sorrow,
Don't let yourself be consumed by feelings of sadness.
And please don't cry.
I don't want to see you crying.
I know how you feel inside-- I've been there before.
I can understand the emotions that you're feeling because I've experienced similar situations.
Something is strange inside you,
You seem to be struggling with something internal.
And you don't know.
You're not quite sure what's causing these feelings.
Don't you cry tonight,
Please try not to cry this evening.
I still love you.
I never stopped caring for you.
Don't you cry tonight.
Please don't let this moment overwhelm you with sadness.
There's a heaven above you, baby.
Remember that there is hope and goodness in the world.
Give me a whisper,
Please tell me what's on your mind in a quiet tone.
And hear me sigh.
Listen to me as I express my own emotions.
Give me a kiss before you tell me goodbye.
Share an affectionate moment before parting ways.
Don't you take it so hard now,
Don't be too hard on yourself about the situation.
And please don't take it so bad.
Don't be consumed by negative feelings about the situation.
I'll still be thinking of you
You will stay in my thoughts.
And the times we had.
I cherish our memories together.
And please remember
Don't forget that...
That I never lied.
I was always truthful with you.
And please remember
Don't forget that...
How I felt inside.
I want you to understand my own emotions about this.
Now honey, you've got to make it your own way,
You need to find your own path in life and overcome challenges.
but you'll be alright.
You will make it through.
Now sugar, you'll feel better tomorrow
Things will improve for you in the future.
Comming home in light.
You'll be able to return to a state of happiness and contentment.
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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10년이상 들어도 질리지가 않다 감정을 절제
Paula Vinkel
OMG...love it
ProtestSong68
Love that the guy from the radio havent heard the GN'R original version but digs the more depressed Mogwai version feat the heartless Aiden's voice. I wish I had heard this version before as well.
Sam H
Who's Aiden?
Andrea C. Murcia
Me
John Peel
A great cover I may add !!
Over The Wall
Amazing!
Andres Felipe Tapasco Torres
Hasta mejor que la Version original!
Evil Diesel
vocals are better than original. guitar is better than original. what's not to like. 13 people are still crying
The Man from the train
Anything is an improvement on Axel Roses wailing.. This is far better then the original.. But then it is done by Mogwai... who are nothing less then bloody excellent but mostly brilliant to this day..