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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I Will Do
Moriarty Lyrics
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Like a needle like a sting
Like a hand around my throat
Boys and girls were dancing in the rain
Woman came from nowhere like a sudden gush of wind
Nobody seen her, nobody knew her
She stepped in the line between the girls holding hands If that is the game why don't you let me understand
I will do what ever you will do
I will go wherever you will go
I will follow you into the fall
And I will answer to your call
If we had only looked we could have seen
But the woman chose her man for one night only
And whoever she chose was a helpless soul
Like a needle, like a sting couldn't go to any other one
Well in the morning, the boy lay naked in the day
Light there, we knew what we knew we sat down
We danced again, she was back she danced around alone
Like a needle, like a sting, her eyes held me tight
Oh now you know my curse
Darling you're my prey
If you think that you are safe
Then won't you let me say
You will do whatever I will do
You will go wherever I will go
You will follow me into the fall
And you will answer to my call
The lyrics to Moriarty's song "I Will Do" tell the story of a mysterious woman who arrives at a gathering of boys and girls dancing in the rain. She steps into the line of girls holding hands, as if joining in on their game. However, it soon becomes clear that her intentions are darker, as she chooses a man for just one night and leaves him helpless in the morning. The singer of the song seems to have fallen under her spell as well, proclaiming that they will do whatever she does, go wherever she goes, and answer to her call.
The lyrics paint a picture of a seductive and dangerous woman who is able to control those around her with ease. The imagery of a needle and a sting suggest that she is both addictive and painful, drawing people in and then hurting them. The line "nobody seen her, nobody knew her" adds to the sense of mystery surrounding her character. Meanwhile, the repetition of the chorus ("I will do what ever you will do") reinforces the idea that the singer has been completely taken over by the woman's power and is willing to do anything to stay under her spell.
Line by Line Meaning
It all started like a joke*
It began in a light-hearted manner, not meant to be taken seriously.
Like a needle like a sting
It was sudden and painful, like a sharp prick or a sudden sting.
Like a hand around my throat
It felt suffocating and oppressive, like someone gripping their throat tightly.
Boys and girls were dancing in the rain
People were carefree and joyful in their movements, despite the intensity of the situation.
Woman came from nowhere like a sudden gush of wind
A woman appeared unexpectedly and forcefully, like a gust of wind that seemed to come out of nowhere.
Nobody seen her, nobody knew her
She was a mysterious figure, with no background or history that anyone could identify.
She stepped in the line between the girls holding hands
She inserted herself into the company of the women, showing a desire to be a part of their group.
If that is the game why don't you let me understand
The woman seems to be challenging the group to a game or competition, and wishes to know more about the rules.
I will do what ever you will do
The artist is willing to follow the woman's every action and direction.
I will go wherever you will go
The artist is willing to follow the woman wherever she may lead.
I will follow you into the fall
The singer is committed to staying with the woman even if they should experience hard times or setbacks.
And I will answer to your call
The artist is willing and able to respond to the woman's commands or requests.
If we had only looked we could have seen
The group realizes too late that they should have paid more attention to the woman's intentions and desires.
But the woman chose her man for one night only
The woman selects one man from the group to be with her, but only for a short time.
And whoever she chose was a helpless soul
The man chosen by the woman is unable to resist her charms and follows her without question.
Like a needle, like a sting couldn't go to any other one
The man has no choice but to go along with the woman, as if under the influence of some kind of powerful drug.
Well in the morning, the boy lay naked in the day
The morning after, the man is left exposed and vulnerable to the light outside.
Light there, we knew what we knew we sat down
The group reflects on the nature of the woman's power and what they have learned from the experience.
We danced again, she was back she danced around alone
The woman returns and dances alone, displaying her independence and control over the situation.
Like a needle, like a sting, her eyes held me tight
The woman's gaze is powerful and mesmerizing, like a hypnotic trance.
Oh now you know my curse
The woman reveals that a curse or dark power is at work in her actions.
Darling you're my prey
The person addressed by the woman is being hunted or targeted by her.
If you think that you are safe
The woman challenges the person's sense of security and vulnerability.
Then won't you let me say
The woman requests permission to reveal more about her intentions and motives.
You will do whatever I will do
The woman is asserting complete control over the person's actions and decisions.
You will go wherever I will go
The person is expected to follow the woman wherever she chooses to go.
You will follow me into the fall
The person is loyal to the woman, even if it means falling into a difficult or dangerous situation.
And you will answer to my call
The person is obedient and responsive to the woman's requests and commands.
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pastisse40
je crois que depuis les annees 2010 personne n'a fait quelque chose de similaire a vous musicalement. ce fut vraiment unique :)
@mschamscha5043
Eines der schönsten Lieder ☺
@louisparent205
Quel plaisir de revoir ces bouts de films de Méliès.
@sapereirasalgado
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@DonEdwardHyde
Bel hommage à Mélies, la musique de Moriarty se marie très bien avec ses images, on adore !
@margotpichon1320
le choix d'un film de melies pour clip est une super idée;) je suis fan!!
@koczamber
une jolie archeologie de la filmographie :) et une musique magnifique!
@carillatn
Moriarty forever <3 Rose-Marie ta voix est vraiment troOOoP belle!! Bisous de la Suisse Nico
@suzanneur2397
Je découvre et c'est tout simplement sublime
@Vanwhomusic
Si un jour on partage la scene ce sera incroyable!