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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Everything I Want
Mohair Lyrics
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She got everything I need.
My girl gives me everything you don't,
But don't you look so sweet!
You know you look so pretty in purple;
She looks so pretty in pink.
You know you get me into trouble;
You turn a straight line into a circle;
She irons out creases in me.
She wears her hair parted in the middle;
You got me where you want me to be...
Yow!
(Uh oh!)
(Uh oh!)
My girl's got everything I want;
She got everything I need.
My girl gives me everything you don't,
But don't you look so sweet!
My girl's got everything I want;
She got everything I need!
My girl gives me everything you don't,
But don't you look so sweet!
People, she looks like the son of a preacher;
You talk like a bat out o' ****.
And there's a trick or two she can teach ya:
The see-you-off and wish-you-well.
Everybody wants to be near her;
Look at all the damage you've done.
Put your ear to the ground; you can hear her
[Come around a hill ???] -- here she comes.
(Here she comes!)
(Uh oh!)
(Uh oh!)
My girl's got everything I want;
She got everything I need.
My girl gives me everything you don't,
But don't you look so sweet!
My girl's got everything I want;
She got everything I need!
My girl gives me everything you don't,
But don't you look so sweet!
Whoa!
([Ba... baby, trot, trot... ???])
([hup, hep-hup, hep-hup, hep... ???] Ah, ah!)
(Smoochy ****s, low lips...)
My girl's got everything I want.
My girl gives me everything you don't.
(you don't...)
(don't!)
My girl's got everything I want;
She got everything I need!
My girl gives me everything you don't,
But don't you look so sweet!
Wo-how-whoa!
Who-hoa!
Wo-yow!
In the song "Everything I Want" by Mohair, the singer talks about his love for his girl and how she has everything he wants and needs. He compares her to another woman who looks pretty in purple but says she doesn't have what his girl has. He says that his girl turns a straight line into a circle and irons out any creases in him. He also mentions that she wears her hair parted in the middle which is where he wants to be. Through his lyrics, the singer is saying that his girlfriend is perfect for him and makes him happy.
In the chorus, the singer repeats that his girl has everything he wants and needs while acknowledging that the other woman still looks sweet. He also talks about how everyone wants to be near his girl and how there's a trick or two she can teach. He mentions the see-you-off and wish-you-well which could be interpreted as tricks to deal with people or situations.
The song has a happy and upbeat tone which matches the lyrics about how great the singer's girlfriend is. Overall, the song is a love song dedicated to the singer's perfect girl.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl's got everything I want;
The singer's girlfriend possesses every quality that he desires.
She got everything I need.
His girlfriend has everything he needs to be happy and content.
My girl gives me everything you don't,
The singer's girlfriend provides emotional support and gives him things that other people cannot.
But don't you look so sweet!
Despite not having the same qualities and capabilities as his girlfriend, the person he's addressing still looks physically attractive.
You know you look so pretty in purple;
Addressing the person he's talking to, the singer mentions that they look attractive in purple.
She looks so pretty in pink.
His girlfriend looks pretty when she wears a pink outfit.
You know you get me into trouble;
The person he's addressing tends to cause problems for him.
A nod is not as good as a wink.
The artist cannot properly interpret the communication of the person he's talking to.
You turn a straight line into a circle;
The person he's talking to makes things harder than they need to be.
She irons out creases in me.
His girlfriend helps him work through his problems and become a better person.
She wears her hair parted in the middle;
The singer's girlfriend wears her hair in a specific way that he finds attractive.
You got me where you want me to be...
The person he's addressing has control over him in some way.
Yow!
An exclamation of excitement.
My girl's got everything I want;
The singer emphasizes that his girlfriend has everything he desires.
People, she looks like the son of a preacher;
The singer's girlfriend has a wholesome, attractive appearance.
You talk like a bat out o' ****.
The person he's addressing has a vulgar and harsh way of speaking.
And there's a trick or two she can teach ya:
The singer implies that his girlfriend is skilled in some aspect.
The see-you-off and wish-you-well.
The song references a dance move that the singer's girlfriend can teach.
Everybody wants to be near her;
The singer's girlfriend is well-liked and attracts attention.
Look at all the damage you've done.
The person he's addressing has caused destruction or upset in some way.
Put your ear to the ground; you can hear her
The singer's girlfriend has a noticeable presence and can be heard or sensed.
[Come around a hill ???] -- here she comes.
The singer's girlfriend is approaching and is easily noticeable.
(Uh oh!)
An exclamation of alarm or concern.
([Ba... baby, trot, trot... ???])
An unclear vocalization.
([hup, hep-hup, hep-hup, hep... ???] Ah, ah!)
An unclear vocalization.
(Smoochy ****s, low lips...)
An unclear vocalization.
My girl's got everything I want.
The singer repeats his assertion that his girlfriend has everything he desires.
My girl gives me everything you don't.
His girlfriend provides emotional support and gives him things that other people cannot.
(you don't...)
An emphasis on the difference between his girlfriend and others.
(don't!)
An exclamation of emphasis.
My girl's got everything I want;
The singer repeats his assertion that his girlfriend has everything he desires.
She got everything I need!
His girlfriend has everything he needs to be happy and content.
My girl gives me everything you don't,
The singer's girlfriend provides emotional support and gives him things that other people cannot.
But don't you look so sweet!
Despite not having the same qualities and capabilities as his girlfriend, the person he's addressing still looks physically attractive.
Wo-how-whoa!
An exclamation of excitement and emphasis.
Who-hoa!
An exclamation of excitement.
Wo-yow!
An exclamation of excitement.
Contributed by Josiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bob Bob
i love this song it sounds like it should be playing over a train heist
Toinko
Epic!!