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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Za Milena J
Moriarty Lyrics
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You dreamed you'd be running hand in hand
Oh Milena, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned his soul
Paid the price, took the toll
Oh, Milena
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
Stranger to those with an easy life
Those who were born with an inmate soul
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Those who were chained to discipline
Those who were trained to be a wife
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Too wise to die, too weak to stay
For all I know he is gone
He is gone, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned your glee
And now you call him with this voice
Oh Milena, strong like the sea
Copy paste is a sin, always on the run is better
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
The lyrics of the song "Za Milena J" by Moriarty paint a picture of a woman, Milena, who has lost her heart to a sand man. Milena, who comes across as someone who is wise yet weak, dreamed of running hand in hand with this man who burned his soul and paid the price, only to disappear without a trace. The song goes on to describe Milena as being a stranger to those who have an easy life and those who were chained to discipline or trained to be a wife, signifying that Milena may be someone who has had to endure hardships in her life.
The lyrics also caution against disturbing the sleeping pharaohs, who sleep so hard, indicating that it's better to leave things untouched and let them be. The song's somber and melancholic tone conveys the message that even though Milena may be strong like the sea, she is still vulnerable and trying to cope with the loss of the sand man who burned her glee.
Overall, the song speaks to the pain of losing someone and the difficulty of moving on from it. The lyrics also touch on themes of empowerment, resilience, and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
You lost your heart to a sand man
You fell in love with someone who is like a mirage - not real, just an illusion.
You dreamed you'd be running hand in hand
You had hoped to be together and happy forever.
Oh Milena, oh Milena
The person being addressed here is Milena.
He was so bright, he burned his soul
The person you fell in love with was so passionate that it consumed him inside and out.
Paid the price, took the toll
He sacrificed everything to achieve his dreams.
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
Don't disturb the people who are resting peacefully and undisturbed.
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
They are sleeping soundly and do not wish to be disturbed.
Stranger to those with an easy life
You don't fit in with those who have had a relatively easy life.
Those who were born with an inmate soul
Those who were born feeling trapped or like they are a prisoner in their own skin.
Oh Milena, oh Milena
The person being addressed here is Milena.
Those who were chained to discipline
Those who were rigidly trained and have difficulty embracing freedom.
Those who were trained to be a wife
Women who were taught to be subservient and obedient rather than self-sufficient and independent.
Oh Milena, oh Milena
The person being addressed here is Milena.
Too wise to die, too weak to stay
He was clever and knew what he was doing, but could not handle the situation or the feelings that came with it.
For all I know he is gone
I don't know where he is or what happened to him - he is no longer in my life.
Oh Milena
The person being addressed here is Milena.
He was so bright, he burned your glee
He was so passionate and consumed with his dreams that he took away your happiness and joy as well.
And now you call him with this voice
You still long for him and reach out even though he is not there anymore.
Oh Milena, strong like the sea
Milena is strong and capable like the ocean - vast and unpredictable.
Copy paste is a sin, always on the run is better
Copying others and following their footsteps is wrong, and it is better to always be on the move and pave your own way.
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
Don't disturb the people who are resting peacefully and undisturbed.
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
They are sleeping soundly and do not wish to be disturbed.
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@milenacs31
You lost your heart to a sand man
You dreamed you'd be running hand in hand
Oh Milena, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned his soul
Paid the price, took the toll
Oh, Milena
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
Stranger to those with an easy life
Those who were born with an inmate soul
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Those who were chained to discipline
Those who were trained to be a wife
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Too wise to die, too weak to stay
For all I know he is gone
He is gone, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned your glee
And now you call him with this voice
Oh Milena, strong like the sea
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
@johnnyakyol8496
You lost your heart to a sand man
You dreamed you'd be running hand in hand
Oh Milena, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned his soul
Paid the price, took the toll
Oh, Milena
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
Stranger to those with an easy life
Those who were born with an inmate soul
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Those who were chained to discipline
Those who were trained to be a wife
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Too wise to die, too weak to stay
For all I know he is gone
He is gone, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned your glee
And now you call him with this voice
Oh Milena, strong like the sea
Copy paste is a sin, always on the run is better
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
@millenacristina9613
Pensar que alguém amou uma Milena o suficiente pra escrever uma musica sobre ela, e essa Milena não parece ser fácil, acho que nenhuma de nós somos
@nsmilena
A tradução não parece que amor, quer dizer, amou como amiga
@millenadrumond8481
vdd vdd
@milenacs31
You lost your heart to a sand man
You dreamed you'd be running hand in hand
Oh Milena, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned his soul
Paid the price, took the toll
Oh, Milena
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
Stranger to those with an easy life
Those who were born with an inmate soul
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Those who were chained to discipline
Those who were trained to be a wife
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Too wise to die, too weak to stay
For all I know he is gone
He is gone, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned your glee
And now you call him with this voice
Oh Milena, strong like the sea
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
@armandogg6976
This music touches my soul like my daughter Millena.
@vinovon
Me gusta la junta de Milenas que se armo. Deberíamos armar un grupo y conquistar al mundo. 💕
@marionem8740
Milena Jesenska, the kafka's lover. A damn great author and journalist <3
@beatwalser5781
This song touches my soul,wonderful!!!!!!!
@johnnyakyol8496
You lost your heart to a sand man
You dreamed you'd be running hand in hand
Oh Milena, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned his soul
Paid the price, took the toll
Oh, Milena
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
Stranger to those with an easy life
Those who were born with an inmate soul
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Those who were chained to discipline
Those who were trained to be a wife
Oh Milena, oh Milena
Too wise to die, too weak to stay
For all I know he is gone
He is gone, oh Milena
He was so bright, he burned your glee
And now you call him with this voice
Oh Milena, strong like the sea
Copy paste is a sin, always on the run is better
And don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard, they sleep so hard
Now don't you wake the sleeping pharaohs
They sleep so hard
@milenabogdanova8490
Great song about Milena!