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The lyrics deal with domestic violence and is inspired by the Nicole Brown Simpson case.
The band is portrayed by cartoon versions of themselves, in a style reminiscent of 1960s-era Hanna-Barbera cartoons, and Scooby-Doo in particular.
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"How Long's a Tear Take to Dry?" reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1999.
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According to the book Last Orders at the Liars Bar: the Official Story of the Beautiful South, "How Long's A Tear Take To Dry?" was originally to be called "She Bangs the Buns" due to its chord structure reminiscent of Manchester's The Stone Roses.
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The lyrics, which take the form of a conversation between two reconciling lovers, are noted for a reference to the TARDIS from Doctor Who.
Two of his songs, "How Long" and"She Keeps it Up All the Time," are featured on several New Orleans blues and jazz anthologies.