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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Enjoy The Silence
Moriarty Lyrics
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Break the silence
Comin' crashin' in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Breaks right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
The lyrics to Moriarty's song "Enjoy the Silence" speak to a deep longing for connection without the need for words. The opening lines, "Words like violence, break the silence" set the tone for a lyrically powerful song that puts the focus on the emptiness that can come from too many unspoken thoughts or feelings. The phrase "breaks right through me" speaks to the visceral nature of the pain that can come from these unspoken words.
The chorus of the song, "All I ever wanted, all I ever needed, is here in my arms" conveys a desire for intimacy and closeness that is almost a physical ache. The lines "words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm" make it clear that the singer sees words as being potentially damaging to the relationship they long for. The second verse goes on to reinforce this idea with lines like "pleasures remain, so does the pain, words are meaningless and forgettable."
Taken as a whole, this is a song that speaks to the human need for real, authentic connection with others. It's a plea to look past the superficial and find genuine intimacy, even if that means letting go of words entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The harsh words being spoken are hurting me like a physical attack
Break the silence
The previously calm atmosphere has been disturbed by the conversation
Comin' crashin' in
The singers are not being subtle about their discussion; their words are blunt and aggressive
Into my little world
The conversation is impacting the artist's personal life and emotions
Painful to me
The artist is experiencing emotional pain as a result of the conversation
Breaks right through me
The words being spoken are penetrating the singer's emotional defenses, causing them extra distress
Can't you understand
The singer is pleading for someone to recognize and acknowledge their emotional distress
Oh my little girl
The artist's distress is being addressed to a younger female person that the artist feels protective over
All I ever wanted
The artist has been yearning for
All I ever needed
The artist's desires and wants
Is here in my arms
The singer already has everything they need or want, physically close to them
Words are very unnecessary
The artist does not believe words are important to communicate something when they can be physically shown instead
They can only do harm
Words are capable of causing emotional pain or ruining a peaceful mood or atmosphere
Vows are spoken
Promises are made out loud
To be broken
The promises the singer is referencing will not be upheld, even if they had been spoken with great conviction
Feelings are intense
The artist's emotions are strong and powerful
Words are trivial
Compared to the weight of the emotions being felt, words hold little importance to the artist
Pleasures remain
Despite the emotional turmoil being caused or experienced, there are still good moments left in life, or things worth enjoying
So does the pain
Along with the good moments will still come emotional or physical pain and distress
Words are meaningless
The artist believes that words alone hold little value or meaning compared to the emotion and experience behind them
And forgettable
In the grand scheme of things, the exact words spoken or their impact is not remembered or important
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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