He is also well known as a radio DJ: starting out in pirate radio in the early eighties Gilles worked on a number of stations including Solar, and hosted jazz oriented weekend sessions at Camber Sands, and club nights at Soho's Whisky a GoGo. He found a slot on Radio London following Jazz DJ Brian Priestly and built up his name and career in London on Radio and by hosting the now legendary Talking Loud & Saying Something sessions at Camdens Dingwalls Club. He moved onto to have a radio show on London's Kiss FM dance music station, but was recruited to the BBC's youth-oriented Radio 1 in 1998. Peterson is known for his eclectic musical selections. Though not as "anything goes" as the late John Peel, he plays anything from dub and reggae through jazz, nu-jazz, soul, neo soul, R&B to drum and bass, house, broken beat, hip-hop and Jazz-funk.
He has released numerous compilations of his favourite tracks over the years reflecting his wide ranging interests including the varied but soulful 'INCredible Sound of Gilles Peterson' and the African funking 'Gilles Peterson in Africa' going back to early Talking Loud compliations of Acid and Latin Jazz.
Gilles's official website is at www.gillespetersonworldwide.com
He also has a home page on Radio 1 at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/gillespeterson/index.shtml where you can listen to his latest radio show.
The Heart's a Lonely Hunter
Gilles Peterson Lyrics
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I'm under surveillance, they know what my name is
I need some protection, some love and affection
There's a thousand reasons, but one is the number
Welcome to my spaceship
It's beautiful forever
She's right here where you left her
Save bottles of water and flour and sugar
Turn off the AC and hang up the bed sheets
Cover up windows, careful where the light goes
Yank out the cable and blow out the candle
Welcome to my spaceship
You're beautiful forever
She's right here where you left her
And the heart's lonely hunter
Perfectly molded almost unfolded
Under the counter well, that is your nature
Drip grind or roasted, buttered or toasted
The greater the DB's the higher the AC
Psycho acoustics
Down in the black seats
Stereo nation
Amplification
The brave and the righteous
They're safe in their houses
Now one is just a number
The heart's a lonely hunter
One is the number
Heart is a hunter
One is a number
Heart is a hunter
Welcome to my spaceship
You're beautiful forever
She's right here where you left her
And the heart's lonely hunter
Welcome to my spaceship
You're beautiful forever
She's right here where you left her
And the heart's lonely hunter
The lyrics of Gilles Peterson's The Heart's a Lonely Hunter evoke a feeling of fear and vulnerability in the face of increased surveillance and isolation. The first verse speaks of broken promises and the need for protection and affection, suggesting a sense of betrayal and abandonment. The second verse touches on the preparations one might make for survival in a world where even basic necessities like water and electricity are not guaranteed. There is a palpable sense of danger and desperation as the lyrics describe the need to hide from an unknown enemy and the fear of being discovered.
The chorus offers some respite from the bleakness of the verses, with its imagery of a spaceship that is "beautiful forever," and a sense of longing for companionship and connection. However, even here, there is a feeling of isolation and hopelessness, as the heart is described as a "lonely hunter" that relentlessly searches for something that may never be found.
Overall, the lyrics of The Heart's a Lonely Hunter reflect the anxieties of contemporary society, where individuals feel increasingly powerless and vulnerable in the face of global crises like climate change, pandemics, and political unrest.
Line by Line Meaning
The truth is unspoken, a promise is broken
Truth has remained unsaid, a vow has been broken
I'm under surveillance, they know what my name is
Being watched closely and identity known
I need some protection, some love and affection
Require safety, care, and love
There's a thousand reasons, but one is the number
Many reasons, but one dominates
Welcome to my spaceship
Introduction to a unique, personal space
It's beautiful forever
It will remain beautiful eternally
She's right here where you left her
She remains where she was before
And the heart's lonely hunter
Loneliness is a struggle for the heart
Save bottles of water and flour and sugar
Preserve water, flour, and sugar
Turn off the AC and hang up the bed sheets
Deactivate air conditioning and cover windows
Cover up windows, careful where the light goes
Obstruct windows and control lighting
Yank out the cable and blow out the candle
Remove cables and extinguish flames
Perfectly molded almost unfolded
Nearly completely revealed
Under the counter well, that is your nature
By one's nature, things are hidden
Drip grind or roasted, buttered or toasted
Different ways to prepare and enjoy
The greater the DB's the higher the AC
Volume correlates with cooling
Psycho acoustics
Mental perception of sounds
Down in the black seats
Sitting in the dark seats
Stereo nation
Society's obsession with stereo sound
Amplification
Increase in sound intensity
The brave and the righteous
Those who are courageous and just
They're safe in their houses
They feel secure at home
Now one is just a number
An individual is insignificant
The heart's a lonely hunter
The heart seeks companionship
Welcome to my spaceship
Introduction to a unique, personal space
You're beautiful forever
You will remain beautiful forever
She's right here where you left her
She remains where she was before
And the heart's lonely hunter
Loneliness is a struggle for the heart
Welcome to my spaceship
Introduction to a unique, personal space
You're beautiful forever
You will remain beautiful forever
She's right here where you left her
She remains where she was before
And the heart's lonely hunter
Loneliness is a struggle for the heart
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BYRNE, ERIC HILTON, ROBERT MANUEL GARZA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Душан Станковић
Song is beautiful forever!!
Phill Mostchill
loved this tune on shrooms
The hypnotic Dog
Were all under surveillance
SageDaMage
*we're
The hypnotic Dog
@SageDaMage some more than others. Don’t respond because you’ll then be under surveillance as well.
SageDaMage
@The hypnotic Dog Already am. Like you said, we all are
The hypnotic Dog
@SageDaMage good luck and lay low. Don’t use credit cards or receive mail.
The hypnotic Dog
Travel by early morning light. Only use cash. Have multiple ID’s