Originally formed as the duo of Andrew Sallee and Chuck Whittington while l… Read Full Bio ↴Originally formed as the duo of Andrew Sallee and Chuck Whittington while living in Shawnee, OK, the band did not always have the name they have become known for. Initially, they recorded a series of tapes, a CD and compilation appearances as The Fauves, but changed their name after finding out about an Australian band using the same moniker, though pronounced differently. At this, they changed their name to Hipster Dufus, and shortly thereafter made the move to their current home of the Kansas City area. After finding influences in Guided by Voices and Sunny Day Real Estate, adding new member Jason Lewis, and deciding on yet another name change, they were well on their way to creating the folk and electronic-tinged indie pop you can hear from them to this day.

discography (as NNHM):
100,000 Subtle Times (2000)
When We Leave, We Will Know Where We've Been (2002)
Your Voice Repeating (2004)
Pauses, Ums, and Eyebrow Raises (2004) (free digital four-track covers EP)
Wires Reply (2007)

Smoke and Mirrors
Namelessnumberheadman Lyrics

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You're making great leaps, son
You're taking great risks.
There are a few things I haven't told you yet.
Sit right down. I'll bear it all. It's time I should come clean,
That it's all smoke and mirrors from here on out.
Draw back the blinds, tear down the curtains
There's nothing behind.

They may tell you otherwise,

And it may appear to be that way.
But it just ain't so.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Smoke and Mirrors" by Namelessnumberheadman convey a message of disillusionment and revelation. The singer is addressing someone who is making bold moves and taking risks, but there are secrets that have yet to be revealed. The singer then goes on to confess that everything is just an illusion, smoke and mirrors. The blinds and curtains are drawn back revealing that there is nothing behind, implying that everything is an empty façade.

The song speaks to the idea that things are not always as they seem. The singer admits that they have been deceiving the person they are addressing and that they are disillusioned by the mirage they have created. By telling them the truth and tearing down the curtain, the singer is hoping to give them the courage to move forward, even if things may appear to be difficult or impossible.

Overall, "Smoke and Mirrors" is a powerful and introspective song that encourages listeners to question their perceptions and beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

You're making great leaps, son
You're taking bold steps towards your goals.

You're taking great risks.
You're willing to take chances for success.

There are a few things I haven't told you yet.
There are some truths that have been hidden from you.

Sit right down. I'll bear it all. It's time I should come clean,
Let me disclose everything that was kept withheld. It's right to be honest now.

That it's all smoke and mirrors from here on out.
Nothing is real, it's all just deception and illusion.

Draw back the blinds, tear down the curtains
Expose everything that is concealed.

There's nothing behind.
There's no truth or substance to what's been shown or told.

They may tell you otherwise,
Others may try to convince you otherwise.

And it may appear to be that way.
It might look like it's real or true.

But it just ain't so.
But in reality, it's not true.

Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ELIZABETH LEA, GEORGE ORINDGREFF, GEORGE JR PAJON, MICHAEL FRATANTUNO, PRINTZ BOARD

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