arab strap - the shy retirer

[barnacles]

God I miss Arab Strap

[doigybeer]

Arab strap are brilliant and if you like them check out Malcolm Middletons solo stuff. Even better

[Kenazzle]

Arab Strap gaes me a ragin stauner

[cadmus98]

This song is on Shrek's iPod heh.

[lithedefenestration]

UGH. so sad aidan n malcolm are being fucking slackers. we need you two back as one band damnit.

[maryhadahlittlelamb]

hey genius

[youtubbs67]

Talk about a thick accent. Like fresh churned butter.

[wbtarkus]

wonderful !!!

[youwinoneinternets]

Thanks UMG for not being able to watch the Girls of Summer vid IN SCOTLAND you corporate cumstains

[bobosinhell]

Hahaha, I miss this. Good song to run to.

[deathandnightingales]

this detnuc circus never ends

[ldybby]

it's Casey and his Brother?

[jtrodreigez]

too scottish ya wee radge, fack ya

[poochops]

Fuck all these bands puttin on Scottish accents nowadays. He's not even singing, he's just mumbling and trying to sound more scottish than he really is. Nobody is Scotland actually sings like this. John Martyn anyone? aye, fuck off.

[theoriginalnathan]

@poochops these days? they started in the mid nineties, do your research!

[GnomesAmok]

@poochops

This band is twenty years old you fuckhead

[samueltouchdown1]

@poochops

yeh true to be honest. Whenever i sing I lose my accent and I can only sound scottish if i kinda "speak" instead. I

[zzakalumanin]

My favourite Arab Strap song!

[headbanger623]

What language is being sung? It is quite beautiful.

[alk3punkgurl]

@headbanger623 -- the song is in english....

[ComeAllYouWeary]

@headbanger623 It's English in a Scottish accent.

[gerryjtierney]

@headbanger623 You've got to be fucking kidding.

[keyforest30]

REAL LIFE at its finest, what a genius!

[keyforest30]

This song is REAL LIFE! Best video ever!

[petesn]

I like this song...and the Video is a touch of class..No expense spent..His solo stuff is good as well.

[Selfhealer22]

hahaha I used to think it was "but I always slap off on my own" for years!! Think it should be!

[Selfhealer22]

cunt cunt cunt cunt.... there I said it I hate censorship btw! ;)

[SovendeMay]

love it, vocal melody reminds me of some of their other later songs from Last Romance..Speed date maybe?

[noteworthy3]

I heard this for the first time tonight and cannot stop crying.

It's fucking beautiful.

[RobyHawkins]

too fucking Scottish

[northcountrybhoy]

@RobyHawkins your too much of a fucking wanker! better to be Scottish than a septic tank

[RobyHawkins]

@northcountrybhoy you're*

[northcountrybhoy]

@RobyHawkinswell done on the grammer prick

[kameguchii]

@RobyHawkins. wow, well done. i didn't notice. too busy listening to how awesomely scottish it was to be critical. why do you have to make every english person sound like an asshole?

*wait, you're american. awesome. i'm english american. and i love scotland and this music. :)

[RobyHawkins]

@kameguchii Fellas, I'm not lambasting this song or anyone's taste in music. I respect that you like this and that's great. Music needs to be diverse. It just sounded like something that i would really like, but it was super Scottish sounding. Sorry for upsetting. I didn't say "Scottish cunts", or anything like that. Chill everyone. It's just too fucking Scottish sounding for me.

[RobyHawkins]

@ianpender oh so eloquent. successful troll is successful.  All of you suck my dick.

[ianpender]

@RobyHawkins

Youtube is hardly an appropriate forum for said eloquence.

Did I mention; "fuck off you twat"?

[bebedebore]

@RobyHawkins too Scottish? ha! TWAT

[gerryjtierney]

@RobyHawkins "Too Scottish"?

They are Scottish, should they sing in a dumbfuck yankee accent when it isn't theirs?

Stick to what you're good at, massacring innocents for oil and Christian Fundamentalism.

[lturkyilmaz]

@gerryjtierney dude im totaly agree with u ;) 

[RobyHawkins]

@gerryjtierney you mad

[JuB34JuB]

@gerryjtierney

Goodlord, the hatred.

[Shnufkin]

@gerryjtierney HAHA BURN!

[SihtFukcCokc]

@gerryjtierney Wow, fighting racism with racism. Now that's mature.

[manicmacintosh]

@SihtFukcCokc It's not racism mate, it's xenophobia.

[SihtFukcCokc]

@manicmacintosh True. My bad, thanks buddy.

[RewindPlay89]

@gerryjtierney

Implying civilians had a choice in the matter. O_0...dipshit.

[gerryjtierney]

@RewindPlay89 Shouldn't have voted in the warmongers.

[RewindPlay89]

@gerryjtierney

Stop talking about this subject. It's over your head. Sorry. 

[AlitRama]

@gerryjtierney

You mad as fuck, dawg.

[gerryjtierney]

@AlitRama Timely and original like all the best Americans are! xoxox

[AlitRama]

@gerryjtierney

Awwww mane, shucky ducky now. Gerry! We comin' fo you nigga!

[gerryjtierney]

@AlitRama And racist to boot. You're just trashing all stereotypes today, aren't you :D

[AlitRama]

@gerryjtierney

BAH GAWD, BAH GAWD! THE RETARD SLAM! GERRY JUST DID THE RETARD SLAM, BAH GAWD!

[manicmacintosh]

@AlitRama Harlem Heat mofo!

[Brendan528]

@gerryjtierney well, to be fair, the "yankee accent" would probably sound better.

[DaewonSmith]

@Brendan528 If you really think that why are you watching an Arab Strap video? There's plenty of of British bands with lead singers who fake American accents who I think you may prefer? Why not go and listen to them?

[Brendan528]

@DaewonSmith heard good things about Arab Strap so I thought I'd give them a go. It's not necessarily his accent, I just don't like his vocals man. Believe me I love and support many british bands/singers who have heavy accents.

[Selliria]

@gerryjtierney Wow. Overreact much?

[TheBradenL]

@gerryjtierney That's a bit racist, don't ya think? Not all Americans are that way. Just the majority of us. There are some pretty decent Americans when you dig deep.

[iwantafuckinggoodone]

@kameguchii "I'm english american" unlucky mate

[kameguchii]

@iwantafuckinggoodone ikr, it's so awesome. (sarcasm.) every country hates one or the other. :/

[deptofrevz]

such a fucking great song!

- i really miss these guys ..

look at us just stand and stare

look at them just pose and pout

and we'll all be standin here - til the pigs chuck us out.

[rooftop0rocketz]

arab strap means, you know how a horse has a saddle, well the arab strab is for the camel

[gerryjtierney]

@rooftop0rocketz Incorrect. It's a sex aid.

[1doctoma]

goodbye and god bless

[pavementchaser]

its a sexual aid that ye put roon yer bobby to keep ye erect next time the postie drops an elastic band grab it n sterilise it a ha ha

[chiclemutante]

I've loved this band for years, but I didn't know what "arab strap" means!! aww!

i'ts funny, the music is so nice and sweet, and some lyrics are obscene.. lol

[MrJonebee]

anyway....its the name of the band in my eyes and ears...i think they are really good

[akastuntfish]

look it up ya fanny...an arab stap is a gentlemans aid to enhanced erectile performance...me...i just use an elastic band...the posties drop them everywhere

[katelu18zzzzz]

why are you they called the arab strap? and what is it?

[rockmidget182]

0.o

I shall, thank's =]

[Panixomfg]

Named after a sexual device, usually made of leather and a metal ring, that is placed around the penis. Its purpose is to sustain an erection and to stimulate the clitoris during coitus.

The arab strap device could be dangerous: there's a small chance that the penis may become engorged, with blood circulation stopped, leading to necrosis of the penis if the ring is not removed before irreversible damage occurs.

[bradaricjakov]

contraption used to help a man retain an erection during sexual intercourse

[rockmidget182]

What's an arab strap?

[xklawenx]

prolly dynamite

[spinsideways]

It's, somehow, a sexual instrument...you can wikipedia it

[GhettoGladiator]

he wasted 3:50 mins of your life haha, troll

[T3EH3EH3E]

Actually, you wasted 3:50 mins of your life for watching the whole video....douchebag

[GhettoGladiator]

But the fact is, I enjoyed it, so I didn't waste any time at all. You didn't watch the whole 3:50? Good for you! If it was so bad, why did you take the time to comment on it, Mr. Troll?

[Clio18701]

:D:D

[7Namath]

Pure Class

[cazius]

this is quite probably my favorite music video ever.

[callumacallum]

i have that pig chopping board!

[legionofD]

You know I'm always moanin'

but you jumpstart my serotonin.

Amazing line.

[itchyswellingbrain]

the infinite sadnessof depraved beauty

[holyshitmichael]

can someone explain the meaning of this video.

is the guy mentally disabled, or just socially..erm lacking?

i think i kind of get it, but its pretty sad.

[Olafandlafandlaf]

I believe he could be drunk. Either that or a surrealitst....but aren't all dunks?

[pggyyr]

You've never seen a video with someone just doing weird shit? Serious?

[holyshitmichael]

I have but im pretty sure there is more to it than just superficial "weird shit"

[macusername]

just the way it is in scotland dude,no hope because of unionism! the english are draining scotlands(oil) wealth and making us live in poverty.

[Grozzrox]

this is probably the saddest song i've ever heard.

[spinsideways]

yes...but for me it's "Goodbye" by Archive. that song made me tear

[Breeg1989]

So damn great! I wish they didn't split... : (

Cheers from Poland, guys!

[Twitchy28]

I know that arab strap arent together anymore, but does anyone know where I could get there albums from!?

[indie660]

You should be able to order them at record shops... or Amazon

[manicmacintosh]

Erm, Have you heard of a thing called a shop? They sell goods that you can buy. Try one of those.

[northcountrybhoy]

this cunted circus never ends......

[Karlifornication]

his arms can hula

[CLUEVi]

one more time favourite,i hope the last one.

p.s Bravo re again!!

taktsouk

[fullforce9]

just great!

[taktsouk]

MOU ARESEI POLY!

P.S BRAVO RE!!!

[snstRus]

love this song

[Viktortheviktor]

low budget=great video

[ManuelHung]

i can't imagine they spent more than 50 cents on this turd

[manicmacintosh]

You're right! Why would they use cents when they live in Scotland? HAHA! Ya big hairy arse!

[barcelona36]

I want to fall in love tonight and form the perfect, unbreakable bond/ You could be my teenage Jenny Agutter, swimming naked in a pond... how d'you know you've ever really loved?

[leilalu84]

shexee..

[entroid]

excelent band, very inspiring for me. a pity it's over...

[sumitgill]

what album or ep would you recommend i buy?

[markess1981]

Philophobia. It's probably their best album.

[sumitgill]

Thank you

[sumitgill]

Lol you retard, i'm not sure i even like this band but how can you be so hateful to this band? Of all bands it does not have anything you can latch onto to hate... Pixies suck btw.

[chrisstoffer]

solitude

[bowlskiforme]

just amazing

[ubakhin]

do you think aiden has kids ? i love that song , now im going to listen to buffalo girls malcom mclran arab srap are butiful & sad

[hpsaucedude]

this song makes me feel sad :-(

[gregorisgod]

This is genius.

What a sarcastic video.

I love this song, it's my favourite Arab Strap song.

This cunted circus never ends.

[darobertson090389]

How can a video be sarcastic you fanny! =p

[SirSketch]

can't seem to get enough of this song.

listening to it over and over and over.

[corrie86dundee]

"You're more than just a photo album, you're more than what some people let you know."

Best line....it's beautiful!

[corrie86dundee]

I love this song.....my friend from college knows them and let me hear this bout 3 yrs ago and i can't stop listening to it....i love the wee violin solo!!

[omad84]

"you know i'm always moaning

but you jumpstart my ser-AH-tonin"

perfect, arab strap we miss and need you!!!

btw this aint spam but i bunged up a "video" yeah right video its a still picture for four minutes of my fave AS tune piglet if anyone feels the need to check it out when feeling the mood, not spam :)

dee

[irenheartattack]

I haven`t seen this video more than 4 years...now I`m crying.

[Boomshoggalogga]

He looks like Zach Galifianakis

[ihouvanje]

Saw these guys at Rowtown in Rotterdam.

F'in grrrrrrrrreat show laddies!!!

[majorsnag]

N' i dont eat me dinner n' watch me face get thinner! haha

[TheStrapAreLegends]

Love watching this after a real session. Fairy lights nice touch!

[IndieShotYou]

Startling... Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton were a truly genius pair. Monday at the Hug and Pint is a real corker.

[kripalu78]

Perfecta cancion..

[hope10100505]

Fantastika!

[imactuallydavid]

I had to stop myself reaching for the stanley knife when i heard this.

[1doctoma]

untill the pigs chuck you out...Enjoy...TY..you've given me so much pleasure

[couchgurrl]

this is genious!

[avzett]

Arab Strap saved my life.

[mono970]

on of the greatest band in the worlds music'

[repoman1980]

For all the swearing and drugs and bad sex, they really were one of the few truly romantic bands around. The heartache in Aiden's voice spoke volumes and Malcolm's amazing instrumentation was so poignant.

Thank you for the most wonderful ten years of tears x

[iamcarpetpython]

This song and video feels very relevant to my life right now. Grown up, and growing older, late at night, home alone, restless, aimless, and anxiously piddling about. I am new to this band, and so this may not be what this song and video is about, but I like them a lot.

[deusvia]

Please come back. The world needs you.

[1boxoflollipops]

fallen for them.... mmmmmmmmmmmm...

[1doctoma]

nice ball skills

[MydearMyape]

Love you forever Straps.

Love you forever Aidan.

My best band ever!

[FunnyFarmGirl]

i really love this song. i think it has the most beautiful lyric ever.

[HugoDare]

Aidan is for sure one of the greatest lyricists on this (goddamn) planet. And this video is magnificent!

[ItsAlboUK]

Have to say I love it. I miss 'the strap.

[IAplanB]

you dont understand the video ...¬¬

[cantfoolmedennis]

It's meant to be about what substances do to the way you act (the drink at the start) if I remember, I'm sure I've heard Aidan speaking about it.

[gnomishpirate]

It must be said... this is some gay ass video. Awesome tune but no "New Birds"

[potcity]

gonna agree on that. the song is one of my favorites, but the video doesn't quite strike me as arab strap good

[stankler]

yep their best video..more interesting than any big budget white elephant

[monaminim]

sono lino e li gradisco molto

[ashlim]

Comparable to the postal service

[xxblackwaterparkxx]

not really,thats like saying any band thats ever used a drum machine is comparable to the postal service.have you had a chance to check out the whole hug and pint album?or any of their other stuff?theyre far more interesting than the postal service.

[xxblackwaterparkxx]

not really,thatslike saying any band thats ever used a drum machine is comparable to the postal service.have you had a chance to check out the whole hug and pint album?or their any of their other stuff?theyre far more eclectic and interesting than the postal service.

[ashlim]

comparable to the postal service.

[ItsMarkoUK]

One of the greatest bands,

one of the best videos.

[hibs78]

fuck ing brilliant, one of the best scottish bands, up there with primal scream

[johnthefarmer]

You know i'm always moanin', you jump start my seratonin

Classic!

[auteur55]

One of the greatest bands ever. They will be missed.

[maccatori]

No expense spared.

Apart from the hula hoops