After a concert in 2005, the group was spotted by Jérôme Deschamps and Macha Makeïeff, who would later co-produced their first album with Naïve Records. At the same time, they won the Prix Paris Jeunes Talents.
The group was noticed during a concert at the Printemps de Bourges in 2006 and 2007. Jimmy, the first single from their first album Gee Whiz But This is A Lonesome Town (2007), was a success which allowed Moriarty to play at La Cigale. The album sold more than 50,000 copies in a few months and was certified gold a year after its release. The group went on a long tour that took them to Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and England.
In 2008, Moriarty performed at the Soliday festival, Eurockéennes de Belfort, Francofolies de La Rochelle, and Fête de l'Humanité.
The group takes its inspiration from traditional Celtic music, country, and blues.
The group plays around one microphone during their concerts.
En 2008, Moriarty was one of 10 artists nominated for the Constantin prize.
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Back In Town
Moriarty Lyrics
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I woke up in the middle of the night
And got up in a rush of blood
Splattering myself in the fight
And I crawl to the ground
And I crawl for fear of the drown
It's my own little war
So don't stand in the way
If you don't want to get hurt
My baby and me
We're having more than just a flirt
My baby's back in town
I can feel his roaming around
Well my baby's back in town
I'm moving out on the outskirts of town
I think I'm kissing the sink
And the sickness is a sticking my insides
I'm seeking a kick from the thickness of the quicksands
In which I dive
I'm sick I'm sucking on a pill
A sweet and sour lick of salt
I know I'm hooked but I'd kill
Anyone who says it's just my fault
I see his skinny silhouette
In the distance I can hear his call
My soul is no longer at home
Since my baby came and took it all
So don't stand in the way
If you don't want to get hurt
My baby and me
We're having more than just a flirt
My baby's back in town
I can feel his roaming around
My baby's back in town
There's no more fooling around
Mess around, mess around
Mess around, mess around
The song "Back in Town" by Moriarty deals with the theme of love addiction, in which the singer seems to be struggling with her own obsession towards her partner. The first verse describes a physical fight that the singer has with herself in the middle of the night, perhaps indicating the internal struggle she has with her emotions. She then fears drowning in her own feelings, suggesting that her obsession is consuming her. However, she admits that this is her own battle and that she is willing to fight it.
The second verse describes the singer's physical and emotional sickness. She is not only addicted to her partner but also to drugs, as she mentions "sucking on a pill." She knows that she is hooked, but she is not willing to take the responsibility for her addiction as she says she would kill anyone who blames her. The verse signifies how destructive and toxic her addiction is.
The chorus then shifts the focus towards the singer's partner, who has returned to town. She can feel his presence, which makes her feel alive, but she is also aware that this will only complicate her addiction further. She warns others not to stand in their way, as they are both having more than just a flirt. The repetition of "mess around" at the end of the song maybe suggesting that they will continue to have an affair with no care for the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick and stuck here
I am unwell and trapped in my current situation
I woke up in the middle of the night
I was abruptly awoken from my sleep
And got up in a rush of blood
I quickly stood up, perhaps with a sense of passion
Splattering myself in the fight
I became covered in my own blood as a result of a physical altercation
And I crawl to the ground
I fell to the ground, crawling on all fours
And I crawl for fear of the drown
I crawl in fear of drowning, perhaps in a metaphorical sense
It's my own little war
This is my personal battle, one I am willing to fight
The one I'm ready to wage
I am eager to fight this fight
So don't stand in the way
Do not obstruct my path
If you don't want to get hurt
It is best to avoid getting involved if you do not want to be harmed
My baby and me
My partner and I
We're having more than just a flirt
Our relationship is serious and goes beyond simple flirting
My baby's back in town
My partner has returned to the area
I can feel his roaming around
I sense his presence
Well my baby's back in town
My partner is in the area once again
I'm moving out on the outskirts of town
I am leaving the center of town, perhaps to avoid my partner
I think I'm kissing the sink
I may be vomiting into a sink due to the effects of drugs or alcohol
And the sickness is a sticking my insides
The nausea is persisting
I'm seeking a kick from the thickness of the quicksands
I am chasing a high that has the potential to drag me down like quicksand
In which I dive
I am intentionally putting myself into dangerous situations
I'm sick I'm sucking on a pill
I have an addiction and am turning to drugs for fulfillment
A sweet and sour lick of salt
The drug provides a momentary pleasure that is quickly replaced with negative effects
I know I'm hooked but I'd kill
I am aware of my dependence on the drug and would go to great lengths to continue using it
Anyone who says it's just my fault
I reject the idea that my addiction is solely caused by my own actions
I see his skinny silhouette
I catch sight of my partner in the distance
In the distance I can hear his call
I can hear my partner calling out to me from afar
My soul is no longer at home
My sense of self and purpose has been taken away by my partner's return
Since my baby came and took it all
My partner has consumed my entire being
There's no more fooling around
There will be no more casual behavior with regards to our relationship
Mess around, mess around
This phrase serves as a chorus, perhaps suggesting that the singer is tired of playful behavior and is ready to get serious.
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
deepdarkforest
How beautiful
Captain Weed
❤❤
Hamza Achahoud
Pure.