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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Cottonflower
Moriarty Lyrics
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You are the one forever
Your smile is like a little wrinkle
Don't suffer, babe, just let it trickle
This is my lucky hour
Let us spend it together
You keep me warm each time I travel
You give me shelter from the drizzle
I'm bleeding, bleeding hard.
You are my cottonflower
I'm nothing but the lonely rider
I don't wonder who is right or is wrong
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone.
I am your purple spider
My hose are getting wider
Eventhough there're a robin's crying
I Don't worry cause I'm only dying
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
It don't hurt no more now.
You've seen a thousand like me
I'm no the first one, I'm not the only one
The best one, the first one, the last one
You've seen a thousand like me
Won't you turn off your TV ?
I'm nothing but the lonely soldier
I don't wonder who is right or is wrong
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I'm gone, now I'm gone
I'm gone.
You are my cottonflower
You are my cottonflower...
In Moriarty's song Cottonflower, the singer refers to their lover as their "cottonflower," using the flower metaphor as a symbol of beauty, fragility, and resilience. The lyrics convey a sense of gratitude towards their partner for being a source of comfort and support in times of trouble, as well as a reminder of their own mortality. The first verse describes the singer's joy at spending time with their lover, mentioning their smile as a small but significant detail that brings them happiness. The second verse takes a more somber tone as the singer acknowledges their own loneliness and mortality, and expresses the hope that their partner will remember them through the song even after they're gone. The third verse introduces a new metaphor, describing the singer as a "purple spider" with spreading veins, again hinting at their own physical deterioration.
The chorus, "Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone," is a request for their lover to remember them by singing the song after they're gone, and implies a sense of separation or loss. However, the repeated line "You are my cottonflower" serves as a connecting thread throughout the song, symbolizing the enduring bond between the singer and their lover.
Overall, the lyrics of Cottonflower offer a bittersweet reflection on love, mortality, and the passage of time. The song is characterized by its poignant lyrics, haunting melody, and spare instrumentation, featuring acoustic guitar, mandolin, and the distinctive vocals of Moriarty's lead singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my cottonflower
You are the symbol of my love and affection.
You are the one forever
You are the only one for me, and I'm committed to you forever.
Your smile is like a little wrinkle
Your smile is so precious that it causes a wrinkle on my face, signifying my happiness.
Don't suffer, babe, just let it trickle
Don't worry, my love, let your tears flow slowly and calm down your pain.
This is my lucky hour
This moment is fortunate for me, and I'm grateful to be with you right now.
Let us spend it together
We should enjoy this moment of luck together.
You keep me warm each time I travel
Your love makes me feel warm and safe, even when I'm away from you.
You give me shelter from the drizzle
Your love provides me a place of safety and comfort amidst troubles.
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I wrote this song to remind you of our love whenever I'm not with you.
I'm bleeding, bleeding hard.
I'm feeling emotional pain, and it hurts me deeply.
I'm nothing but the lonely rider
I feel like I'm all alone and nobody understands my pain.
I don't wonder who is right or is wrong
I don't care about any conflicts or arguments; all I care about is our love.
I am your purple spider
I'm your unique and mysterious lover, just like a purple spider in the wild.
My hose are getting wider
My heart is opening up and growing bigger for you.
Eventhough there're a robin's crying
Even if I hear the sounds of a robin crying, I won't worry, because our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacles.
I Don't worry cause I'm only dying
I'm not afraid of death because I know that our love will live on even beyond my passing.
You've seen a thousand like me
You've met many people like me before, but our love is unique and special.
I'm no the first one, I'm not the only one
I know that I'm not your first or your only love, but I'm grateful to have your love right now.
The best one, the first one, the last one
I want to be the best, the first, and the last love of your life.
Won't you turn off your TV ?
I want you to give me your undivided attention and focus on our love instead of any distractions.
I'm gone, now I'm gone
I'm leaving this world, but my love for you will always be with you.
You are my cottonflower
You are my cottonflower, my beautiful and beloved symbol of our love.
Contributed by Mackenzie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
YUTHIKA KATHURIA
You are my cottonflower
You are the one forever
Your smile is like a little wrinkle
Don't suffer, babe, just let it trickle
This is my lucky hour
Let us spend it together
You keep me warm each time I travel
You give me shelter from the drizzle
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I'm bleeding, bleeding hard
You are my cottonflower
I'm nothing but the lonely rider
I don't wonder who is right or is wrong
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I am your purple spider
My hose are getting wider
Eventhough there're a robin's crying
I Don't worry cause I'm only dying
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
It don't hurt no more now
You've seen a thousand like me
I'm no the first one, I'm not the only one
The best one, the first one, the last one
You've seen a thousand like me
Won't you turn off your TV ?
I'm nothing but the lonely soldier
I don't wonder who is right or is wrong
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I'm gone, now I'm gone
I'm gone
You are my cottonflower
You are my cottonflower...
Monica Hanna
It has been years, and yet I still found my way back here. This song holds a space, a person and a place 🥺
Alexander McCue
Wow. Me. Too.. I forgot the name of band and song.. And the song lingered for years, it holds. A moment in time for.me. And all of a sudden my brain just remembered the names. Wild how mind works
I am taken back to. 2010💭
Laura Maechling
Exact same thing for me... I come back to this song every so often and the memory pops back up.
YUTHIKA KATHURIA
You are my cottonflower
You are the one forever
Your smile is like a little wrinkle
Don't suffer, babe, just let it trickle
This is my lucky hour
Let us spend it together
You keep me warm each time I travel
You give me shelter from the drizzle
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I'm bleeding, bleeding hard
You are my cottonflower
I'm nothing but the lonely rider
I don't wonder who is right or is wrong
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I am your purple spider
My hose are getting wider
Eventhough there're a robin's crying
I Don't worry cause I'm only dying
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
It don't hurt no more now
You've seen a thousand like me
I'm no the first one, I'm not the only one
The best one, the first one, the last one
You've seen a thousand like me
Won't you turn off your TV ?
I'm nothing but the lonely soldier
I don't wonder who is right or is wrong
Sing this song for you to sing when I'm gone
I'm gone, now I'm gone
I'm gone
You are my cottonflower
You are my cottonflower...
gothiccsatlos
Her Voice is absolutely beauty,and this band is so great,i love this band
Jean-marie VARLET
C'est l'album complet qui vaut le coup d'être écouté!
reine-helena kodia
C'est la plus jolie des chansons qu'ils ont pu faire. Elle est douce,... c'est un plaisir de l'écouter.
unikbetty
Je les ai ai vu hier soir. Super concert dans micro-salle. Enormément de talen et contact chaleureux très facile après la scène. Je retourne les voir le 20 juin à Bruxelles!
Ata2735
Superbe chanson, superbe groupe ;)
Fatih Katırcıoğlu
This song means more than a song for me. The most beautiful girl in the world sent me this song and she is now my girlfriend, and will be my wife forever. she really loves this song and so do I. I love You Muberra! P.S Your Cottonflower ;)