The band has enjoyed considerable success on the Australian charts with hits "I Love It", "Pictures", "UFO" and "Kansas City", and have toured with the likes of Robbie Williams, Jamiroquai, Kanye West, and the Scissor Sisters.
The group released their eponymous debut album in Australia on 12 August 2006, eventually reaching double platinum status sometime in 2007. Their second album, 2, was released just over two years later on 18 August 2008, spawning four singles. Around this time, Pictures was released in the UK, and an album soon after - the UK version was self-titled, but actually consisted of selected tracks from both the original, Australian version of Sneaky Sound System and "2."
Their third album, From Here to Anywhere was released in Australia on October 7, 2011, featuring the singles We Love and Big.
Since 2014, the group has released one or two singles a year.
Their offical site is www.sneakysoundsystem.com
Kansas City
Sneaky Sound System Lyrics
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I was unwritten fate
Two eyes light up the screen
Ooh, the prettiest face you?ve ever seen
You-ooh in the depleting light
Tip-toe through in the middle of the night
You say ?I want what you got? ohh
And the rocket launch starts the show
(Chorus)
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
Somebody is waiting by the telephone
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
Somebody is waiting too all alone
Hey,
Now listen
I?m a figure of eight
You can catch me and y?all wouldn?t choose
But clock is ticking 1,2,3,4,5 I?m late
Oh I, forgot to mention
He?s like that thin man with the big heart
It ?aint easy
He loves me
And the rocket launch starts the show
(Chorus)
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
Somebody is waiting by the telephone
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
Somebody is waiting to all alone
Oh Oh, Oh Oh, Oh Oh
Oh Oh, Oh Oh, Oh Oh
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody in Kansas City)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody in Kansas City)
(Chorus)
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
Somebody is waiting by the telephone
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
Somebody is waiting too all alone
Alone (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (in Kansas City)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (loves me, loves me)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (in Kansas City, Kansas City)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (somebody)
Oh Oh (loves me, loves me)
(fade out)
In "Kansas City," Sneaky Sound System creates a story about a person who is heading home late at night and comes across someone on the screen who is immediately captivating. It's apparent that the person is infatuated with whoever is on the other side of the screen. The song then shifts to another character, possibly the same voice, who describes themselves as a "figure of eight" and implies they are late for something. They are also loved by someone in Kansas City who is waiting by the telephone, demonstrating the power of love and the distance it can traverse.
The Kansas City location is used as a symbol of longing and love, a place where someone yearns for the return of the person they love. The lyrics capture the anticipation and emotion of waiting for someone's return and the hope that can come with knowing that someone loves you from afar. The line "He's like that thin man with the big heart" is a powerful metaphor for emotional growth, as it implies that even someone who may not have a lot physically can have a big heart and a lot of love to give.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're coming home and it?s getting late
The persona refers to a person coming home quite late.
I was unwritten fate
The persona is uncertain of what the future holds.
Two eyes light up the screen
Someone with striking eyes appears on the screen, possibly a romantic interest.
Ooh, the prettiest face you?ve ever seen
The person on the screen has an exceptionally pretty facial appearance.
You-ooh in the depleting light
The persona tiptoes through the dark.
Tip-toe through in the middle of the night
The persona walks quietly during the night.
You say ?I want what you got? ohh
The other person indicates their interest in the persona.
And the rocket launch starts the show
There is a sense of anticipation and excitement building up.
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
The persona knows there is someone in Kansas City who loves them.
Somebody is waiting by the telephone
The person who loves the persona is waiting by the phone for them to call.
Hey, Now listen
The persona signals that they are about to say something important.
I?m a figure of eight
The persona moves around a lot, may be metaphorical grasping for answers or this implies they are lost.
You can catch me and y?all wouldn?t choose
The persona is elusive and unpredictable and people do not want to be with them.
But clock is ticking 1,2,3,4,5 I?m late
The persona is aware that time is running out to find what they are looking for.
Oh I, forgot to mention
The persona realizes they missed saying something before, and it is essential.
He?s like that thin man with the big heart
The person who loves the persona is a symbolic gesture of a thin person but has a big heart, meaning they are warm and gentle.
It ?aint easy
The persona recognizes that love is not always easy.
He loves me
The person in love with the persona genuinely cares for them.
And the rocket launch starts the show
There is a sense of anticipation and excitement building up.
Somebody in Kansas City loves me
The persona knows there is someone in Kansas City who loves them.
Somebody is waiting by the telephone
The person who loves the persona is waiting by the phone for them to call.
Alone (somebody)
A repetition of the chorus that emphasizes the notion of the person being alone.
Oh Oh (somebody)
A repetition of the chorus that describes the feeling of being wanted.
Oh Oh (in Kansas City)
A repetition of the chorus identifying the location where the persona is wanted.
Oh Oh (somebody)
A repetition of the chorus that describes the feeling of being wanted.
Oh Oh (somebody)
A repetition of the chorus that describes the feeling of being wanted.
Oh Oh (in Kansas City, Kansas City)
A repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the specific location of where the person is loved.
Oh Oh (somebody)
A repetition of the chorus that describes the feeling of being wanted.
Oh Oh (somebody)
A repetition of the chorus that describes the feeling of being wanted.
Oh Oh (loves me, loves me)
A repetition of the chorus that emphasizes the feeling of being loved.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANGUS PETER MCDONALD, CONNIE THEMBI MITCHELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@appleofdoom
Wow just realised its almost been 10 years since this album dropped... kind of sad that this doesnt even have half a million views. Sneaky Sound System is such an underrated band!
@iwaidja1482
Apple Of Doom cause we got the cd's
@blackcorp0001
So true ... great sound
@agentsmithmememe
Their vid clips are great too
@mardo305
For years i had their sound in the back of my mind. I just could for my life of me remember the name of the artist/band. So glad i refound them.
@1978SOOTY
I listen to Sneaky still almost every day and I'm a metal head. I got to see them live in Byron Bay, N.S.W. and The Potbelleez around the same time. Amazing band, amazing music, awesome stage presence and still played in the clubs to this very day. Even my kids now get to rock out on the dance floor to the Sneaky Sound System. GG guys.
@jacoblong9393
Same Born and raided Metal Head but when I came across this band or any Female Lead or solo singer with a voice of this calibre I am easily hooked.
@bloubear2557
I wanna make this band mainstream so bad :(
@immabigkidnow1
I remember hearing this at the mall in Aeropostale when I was a kid. It never left my brain since.
@dongilchrist7385
She has such a unique voice.