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.
https://moriartyland.net/
Isabella
Moriarty Lyrics
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But the music goes on and on
On and on
When we wake up we forget the picture
But the colour hangs on and on
On and on
Isa Isabella
Isa Isabella
Isa Isabella
La la la la la la
When we grow old we forget the names
But yours hanged on and on
For so long
And you forgot all that you left behind
And I was behind
I was behind
Isa Isabella
Isa Isabella
Isa Isabella
La la la la la la
La la la la la la...
When we grow old we forget the names
But the world keeps turning on
On and on
On and on, on and on
When we broke up I forgot all the words
You left the music on
And for good you were gone
And you forgot all that you left behind
And I was left behind
Isa Isabella
Isa Isabella
The song "Isabella" by Moriarty is a melancholic ballad that deals with the themes of love, memory, and loss. The lyrics mention the way we forget things as we grow old, but also how certain things can stick with us forever. The opening lines "When we wake up we forget the words, but the music goes on and on" and "When we wake up we forget the picture, but the colour hangs on and on" emphasize this idea of memory being temporary but also enduring.
The chorus of the song repeats the name Isabella, suggesting that this person is the one memory that has stuck with the singer. The lines "When we grew old we forget the names, but yours hung on and on, for so long" further emphasize the power of memory and how some people or experiences can remain with us even as time passes.
The final verse of the song deals with the theme of loss, specifically the loss of a relationship. The lines "When we broke up I forgot all the words, you left the music on and for good you were gone" suggest that the singer is struggling to cope with the separation and is left with only memories of their past together.
Line by Line Meaning
When we wake up we forget the words
As time passes, we tend to forget the details, but the essence and emotion in music stays with us.
But the music goes on and on
Music has a timeless quality that transcends memory and keeps going.
When we wake up we forget the picture
Even memories like photographs can fade or be erased with time, but the feelings and colors evoked in them endure.
But the colour hangs on and on
The vividness and emotion in memories can remain even when the details fade away.
Isa Isabella
A repeated refrain that might indicate a longing for someone or something that has been lost or forgotten, yet lingers on in the mind.
When we grow old we forget the names
As our memories depreciate with age, we might forget people's names, but some people's memories persist for longer.
But yours hanged on and on
An individual in the singer's life had an enduring presence or influence that was never forgotten.
And you forgot all that you left behind
The referenced individual left the artist behind, forgetting whatever they shared and experienced together.
And I was behind
The artist was left behind by the person referred to in the previous line.
When we broke up I forgot all the words
When a relationship ends, the happy moments, memories and words of affection are forgotten but the music, meaning the connection built over time, lingers.
You left the music on
The referenced individual may have left an emotional imprint that lingered even after the breakup.
And for good you were gone
The person being referred to has left and will not come back, which leaves the artist with their memories of them.
When we grow old we forget the names
A second reference to the idea that names and details may be forgotten or lost with age.
But the world keeps turning on
Despite human impairments, nature and reality continue to thrive and fabricate a world where life goes on despite individual memories fading away.
On and on, on and on
Reiterating the notion of life and experiences constantly moving forward regardless of the memories, values and desires that humans have.
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ansocot3028
Quand on se réveille, on oublie les mots
Mais la musique continue encore et encore, encore et encore
Quand on se réveille, on oublie les images
Mais les couleurs nous hantent encore et encore, encore et encore
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella a la la la aaa
Quand on vieillit, on oublie les noms
Mais le tien me hante encore et encore
Depuis si longtemps
Et toi, tu as oublié tout ce que tu as laissé derrière toi
Et j'étais derrière, moi
J'étais derrière, moi
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella a la la lala laa
La la la la la
Quand on vieillit, on oublie les noms
Mais le tien me hante encore et encore
Encore et encore
Encore et encore
Quand on s'est quittés, j'ai oublié tous les mots
Tu as laissé la musique continuer et pour de bon tu étais partie
Et toi, tu oublies tout ce que tu as laissé derrière toi
Et j'étais derrière, moi
J'étais derrière, moi
.....
@camillelegal7277
When we wake up we forget the words
But the music goes on and on, on and on
When we wake up we forget the pictures
But the color hangs on and on, on and on
Isa isa bella
Isa isa bella
Isa isa bella a la la la aaa
When we grow old, we forget all the names
And yours hang on and on
For so long
And you, you forgot all that you left behind
And I was behind
I was behind
Isa Isa bella
Isa Isa bella
Isa Isa bella a la la lala laa
La la la la la
Music
When we grow old, we forget all the names
But yours hang on and on
On and on
On and on
And I was behind
I was behind
Isa Isa bella
Isa isa bella
@Damaiida3
Ce groupe est une magnifique découverte.Sublime.
@ansocot3028
Quand on se réveille, on oublie les mots
Mais la musique continue encore et encore, encore et encore
Quand on se réveille, on oublie les images
Mais les couleurs nous hantent encore et encore, encore et encore
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella a la la la aaa
Quand on vieillit, on oublie les noms
Mais le tien me hante encore et encore
Depuis si longtemps
Et toi, tu as oublié tout ce que tu as laissé derrière toi
Et j'étais derrière, moi
J'étais derrière, moi
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella
Isa-Isabella a la la lala laa
La la la la la
Quand on vieillit, on oublie les noms
Mais le tien me hante encore et encore
Encore et encore
Encore et encore
Quand on s'est quittés, j'ai oublié tous les mots
Tu as laissé la musique continuer et pour de bon tu étais partie
Et toi, tu oublies tout ce que tu as laissé derrière toi
Et j'étais derrière, moi
J'étais derrière, moi
.....
@neillrussel8629
Nous avons pris le même avion pour Paris-Montréal le 14 juin 2013. Ce que je croyais qui n'arriverais plus s'est réalisé: j'ai eu le coup de foudre pour tes yeux verts. Alors j'ai prié, prié tous les jours pour te revoir. Et le 2 juillet sur l'avion du retour, le miracle s'est produit. J'étais abasourdi, sans un mot. hélas! C'est pourquoi je jette cette bouteille à la mer, avec l'espoir que tu lises ce message et que tu te souviennes. Sous la protection malicieuse des Moriarty.
@JasVerstoppen
Such an underrated song! The great vibe makes me coming back, on and on, on and on...
@patrick13111965
C'est tellement agréable à écouter que je m'en lasse pas...
@CyberChrist
Je confirme, excellents en concerts, très frais, pourvu que ça dure :) Vus à Nanterre, et c'était marrant parce qu'on leur a fait tellement de rappels qu'à la fin ils ne savaient plus quoi jouer (mais en fait, ils avaient de beaux restes).
@72moncurek
agréable...Je ne peux pas arrêter d'écouter ..
@alycianyc
What a Great voice, i enjoyed this tune . Thank you !
@Brunnodottir
J'étais présente pour le tournage du clip et c'était une superbe journée ! Superbe chanson aussi d'ailleurs.
@strangedean
How come I've never heard of these before? QUALITY!