The band initially existed as a trio consisting of Halstead, Goswell, and McCutcheon (hence the "3" in their name). After Slowdive were dropped by Creation Records, the trio decided to change musical direction to a country rock or folk music style, and were signed by 4AD. Rowe (formerly of Chapterhouse) and Forrester joined shortly after the release of their first album.
Both Halstead (the main songwriter for the band) and Goswell have released solo albums, also for 4AD. McCutcheon founded and is currently playing with his band called The Loose Salute who are signed to Heavenly Records.
The band went on hiatus in 2008, but returned to playing live gigs in 2011, including a handful of concerts supporting Band of Horses.
With Slowdive returning to live performances in 2014, Mojave 3 has been put on indefinite hiatus.
Where Is The Love
Mojave 3 Lyrics
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She says that you're talking so strange
She laughed when I told her I'd messed
You around, tried to be kind when I cried
Where is the life that we had
Where is the love
Where is the hand that I held
Sister don't ask me
I'm a fool I'm a liar
And I can't see home
I saw you last week when you cried
You threw me aside with a line
Wish that I could just tell you I care
I love you I need you and I'm still scared
Cathy I'm cold I don't mean to be bold
But I need you to find me again
I'm wasted I'm fried I'm a fool I'm a liar
But I need you to hold me again
Where is the life that we had
Where is the love
Where is the hand that I held
Where is the love
Sister don't ask me
I'm a fool I'm a liar
And I can't see home
Where is the life that we had
Where is the love
Where is the hand that I held
Where is the love
The lyrics to Mojave 3's song "Where is the Love" seem to describe a relationship that has gone awry. The singer is talking to someone named Jennifer who says that the person they are both interested in has changed and is "talking so strange." The singer then mentions that they've tried to be kind to this person and are upset that they laughed when the singer told Jennifer that they had "messed [the other person] around." The lyrics then turn to a plea to this person to come back to them. The singer asks, "Where is the life that we had? Where is the love? Where is the hand that I held?" The singer is lamenting the loss of their relationship and wondering where it all went wrong.
The lyrics then take a turn to a different person named Cathy. The singer talks about how they saw Cathy crying and how they wished they could tell her that they care and love her. The singer then confesses that they are "cold" and "fried" and need Cathy to "hold me again." The repetition of lines throughout the song, such as "I'm a fool I'm a liar and I can't see home," suggests a sense of hopelessness and regret.
Overall, "Where is the Love" is a poignant ballad about lost love and a desire to regain it. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the repetition of certain lines emphasizes the singer's feelings of desperation and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Jennifer says that you've changed
Jennifer told me that you are not the same person anymore.
She says that you're talking so strange
Jennifer thinks that you sound different and unfamiliar.
She laughed when I told her I'd messed You around, tried to be kind when I cried
Jennifer found it amusing when I confessed that I played with your feelings, even though I was just trying to show you compassion when you were upset.
Sister don't ask me I'm a fool I'm a liar And I can't see home
Please don't ask me for answers because I am foolish, dishonest, and lost.
Where is the life that we had Where is the love Where is the hand that I held Where is the love
I miss the life, love, and physical connection that we used to have.
I saw you last week when you cried You threw me aside with a line Wish that I could just tell you I care I love you I need you and I'm still scared
When I saw you crying last week, you dismissed me with a harsh comment. I wish I could express my feelings to you and tell you that I still love and need you, but I am scared.
Cathy I'm cold I don't mean to be bold But I need you to find me again I'm wasted I'm fried I'm a fool I'm a liar But I need you to hold me again
Cathy, I feel emotionally numb and I'm sorry if I'm being too forward, but I need you to come back into my life. I am exhausted, drained, and not thinking straight, but I need your comfort and affection once again.
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Written by: NEIL HALSTEAD
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