The band wrote prolifically from the outset and then set about touring hard, using experiences from both to fine tune their writing style and capture the dynamism of their live shows. The end of their final tour early last year saw them decamp to the lowlands of Scotland, where they sought inspiration to write their first album.
'Small Talk' was barely complete when it unwittingly found its way to the other side of the Atlantic where the legendary management duo of Q Prime's Peter Mensch and Cliff Burnstein signed them to their new 'Grunion' label.
Having now remixed the album with QPrime's backing, the legendary John Goodmanson (Hot Hot Heat, Wu Tang, Blonde Redhead) has captured the band's the live feel, so much so that the band will re-release Small Talk in the UK.
The results speak for themselves. Mohair's sizzling diversity finds itself wrapped up in 40 minutes of filthed-up rockers and climactic epics.
With a UK Top 10 'Indie' single, support continuing to build from the music press, national newspapers, BBC and independent radio, a self owned UK label, a US deal and 3 national tours in the last 12 months, Mohair are all set to hit the US.
With critically acclaimed performances at Eurosonic and SXSW, ('Band of SXSW' - LA Times) Mohair has begun developing strong international foundations. Their stellar live reputation has been further enhanced with two huge performances at Club NME at London's KoKo and British Music Week in Berlin.
And with their first TV appearance broadcast on Channel 4 (Album Chart Show - April 28th), a European stadium show and a few main stage festival appearances under their belts alongside the likes of Primal Scream, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Muse and The Killers, 2006 just gets better and better.
All good preparation, then, for an assault on the US in the Autumn of 2006 when 'Small Talk' hits the shelves on 19th September.
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End Of The Line
Mohair Lyrics
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I'll be as busy as a bee
At home watching daytime tv
In my sole company
When my chips are down
I'll get a take-out on a whim
I'm in limbo, dance in a hole
Won't you fly
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
This is the end of the line
When my ship comes in
I'll turn a blind eyei to the sea
Drinking wine feeling fine
Until closing time closes on me
Won't you fly
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
This is the end of the line
I went to the water
To wash my hands
But they looked clean to me
I blew my chance
Won't you fly
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
This is the end of the line
The lyrics to Mohair's song "End of the Line" paint a vivid picture of a person's life at a bleak and uncertain moment. The verses contain different scenarios of what this person's life might look like when they reach the end of their rope. They appear to find themselves alone, lonely, and in a state of limbo. The first verse reveals that when their luck runs out, they will be isolated at home watching daytime TV, which is a clear sign of being unemployed or maybe even retired. The second verse depicts this person's state of mind under such circumstances. When they "dance in a hole in their soul," it shows that they have sunk into a deep depression with no hope of getting out. The chorus is a plea for the person to seize the day, to fly and not let life's loves pass them by, because this might be the end of the line.
The final verse is a poignant depiction of someone who has reached the end of the line but has not achieved his goals. When the ship comes in, he chooses to turn a blind eye to the sea, which means he does not see his failures. Instead, he drinks wine and feels fine until closing time when it all comes crashing down. The line "I blew my chance" suggests that this person is willing to take responsibility for their failures. The chorus repeats, urging the person to fly and not slip into despair. The overall meaning of "End of the Line" is to remind us that life is short, and we should seize every moment and make the most of it.
Line by Line Meaning
When my luck runs out
When I am no longer lucky
I'll be as busy as a bee
I will be busy doing nothing
At home watching daytime tv
I will be at home watching repetitive television shows
In my sole company
All alone by myself
When my chips are down
When I am in a losing situation
I'll get a take-out on a whim
I will order food impulsively
I'm in limbo, dance in a hole
I feel uncertain and lost
In my soul, just to fit in
Trying to belong to others
Won't you fly
Don't you want to live free
Don't let life's loves pass you by
Don't miss the opportunities and moments of love.
You will die
You must leave this world one day
This is the end of the line
This is the final stage of life
When my ship comes in
When I finally get my opportunity
I'll turn a blind eyei to the sea
I will ignore the sea, as I am getting something better
Drinking wine feeling fine
Drinking to feel better about life
Until closing time closes on me
Until the bar closes and the night ends
I went to the water
I went to the river
To wash my hands
To cleanse my hands
But they looked clean to me
But it seemed that they were already clean
I blew my chance
I missed my opportunity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Peter Richards, Peter Baker, Timothy John Slade, Tom Billington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
When my luck runs out
I'll be as busy as a bee
At home watching daytime TV
In my sole company
When my chips are down
I'll get a take-out on a whim
I'm in limbo, dance in a hole
In my soul, just to fit in
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
When my ship comes in
I'll turn a blind eye to the sea
Drinking wine, feeling fine
Until closing time closes on me
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
I went to the water
To wash my hands
But they looked clean to me
I blew my chance
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
Don't let love lives pass you by
Stay alive
Whoa, this is the end of the line
@SuzdalPanic
When my luck runs out
I'll be as busy as a bee
At home watching daytime tv
In my sole company
When my chips are down
I'll get a take-out on a whim
I'm in limbo, dance in a hole
In my soul, just to fit in
Won't you fly
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
This is the end of the line
When my ship comes in
I'll turn a blind eye to the sea
Drinking wine feeling fine
Until closing time closes on me
Won't you fly
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
This is the end of the line
I went to the water
To wash my hands
But they looked clean to me
I blew my chance
Won't you fly
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
This is the end of the line
@djazburke476
Lyrics i found on google:
When my luck runs out
I'll be as busy as a bee
At home watching daytime TV
In my sole company
When my chips are down
I'll get a take-out on a whim
I'm in limbo, dance in a hole
In my soul, just to fit in
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
When my ship comes in
I'll turn a blind eye to the sea
Drinking wine, feeling fine
Until closing time closes on me
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
I went to the water
To wash my hands
But they looked clean to me
I blew my chance
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
Don't let love lives pass you by
Stay alive
Whoa, this is the end of the line
@natornott5131
i came here originally because of CG5 but DAMN! those minor keys and that BASS LINE! its my bread and butter! im binging this album!
@yassinamirgamingtutorialsa6880
Yea
@adriancsb
Same
@Iitzyitzy
Yeah
@rihyuu
Sameee
@VarmintLP
same for me on how I found this. I can clearly hear where they took their inspiration from. ;)
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Credit to Musixmatch
Lyrics:
When my luck runs out
I'll be as busy as a bee
At home watching daytime TV
In my sole company
When my chips are down
I'll get a take-out on a whim
I'm in limbo, dance in a hole
In my soul, just to fit in
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
When my ship comes in
I'll turn a blind eye to the sea
Drinking wine, feeling fine
Until closing time closes on me
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
I went to the water
To wash my hands
But they looked clean to me
I blew my chance
Won't you fly?
Don't let life's loves pass you by
You will die
Whoa, this is the end of the line
Don't let love lives pass you by
Stay alive
Whoa, this is the end of the line
@Cass0emoheart
First time hearing this band- love the singer's voice.
@antigravitysauce
you're a legend if you respond to this comment
@TomBillingtonMusic
@antigravitysauce What if you are the actual singer and you respond?