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
Pictures
Sneaky Sound System Lyrics
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Like a flicker in my left eye
Push, move,
Could be perfect if you walk by
I've got lots of pictures in my head,
You'd better not turn off the projector ... ooohhh
You'd better not save them all for later
Maybe I, oh get me on fire,
Could take your picture, oh you could get one too
And maybe I, oh get me on fire!
But keep me on, don't switch me off ... ooohhh
You can't fight,
Oh what we do what we
Can't do it solo,
But you've got what tickles for me
I've got lots of pictures in my head,
You'd better not turn off the projector ... ooohhh
And I've got lots of pictures in my head,
You'd better not save them all for later
Maybe I, oh get me on fire,
Could take your picture, oh you could get one too
And maybe I, oh get me on fire,
But keep me on, don't switch me off ...
Maybe I, oh get me on fire,
Could take your picture, oh you could get one too
And maybe I, oh get me on fire,
But keep me on, don't switch me off ...
Keep me on, don't switch me off ...
Keep me on, don't switch me off ...
The lyrics to Sneaky Sound System's song "Pictures" depict the excitement and anticipation of being in the presence of a loved one. The first verse begins with the mention of light, which can be interpreted as the feeling of attraction towards somebody. The second line of the verse, "Like a flicker in my left eye," adds to the idea of this initial spark of interest that one feels towards someone else. The next lines, "Push, move, could be perfect if you walk by," suggests that the anticipation and excitement only builds as the possibility of the two people actually coming into contact becomes more likely.
The chorus brings forth the idea of "pictures" being stored in one's head, almost like a mental photo album of moments spent with the loved one. The warning of "You'd better not turn off the projector" and "You'd better not save them all for later" suggests that these mental pictures are too valuable to let go of or forget. The repeated line of "Maybe I, oh get me on fire, could take your picture" is a metaphor for wanting to experience each moment with the person as if it was being captured in a photo.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the idea of needing the other person and not being able to do things alone. The line "But you've got what tickles for me" emphasizes the idea of a special connection.
Overall, the song's lyrics touch on the excitement, passion, and desire that come along with a strong attraction to somebody.
Line by Line Meaning
Light, of course,
The light signifies the feeling of attraction, love or interest in someone, which the singer considers to be natural or obvious.
Like a flicker in my left eye
The feeling of attraction or interest is depicted as a flicker, a sudden and brief burst of light, in the singer's eye, possibly indicating a momentary attraction.
Push, move,
The singer urges the person of interest to approach or make a move, suggesting that they could be a perfect match.
Could be perfect if you walk by
The artist believes that if the person of interest passes by and responds to their advances, it could be a perfect match or relationship.
I've got lots of pictures in my head,
The artist has vivid fantasies or ideas about the kind of relationship or interactions they would like to have with the person of interest.
You'd better not turn off the projector ... ooohhh
The singer warns the person of interest not to ignore their advances or dismiss their feelings, because they have a lot invested in the relationship and do not want it to end abruptly.
And I've got lots of pictures in my head,
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize the importance of the singer's fantasies or desires.
You'd better not save them all for later
The artist wants the person of interest to respond to their feelings or advances as soon as possible, rather than waiting or postponing, because they fear that they may lose their interest or motivation.
Maybe I, oh get me on fire,
The artist is feeling passionate, excited or driven by their emotions towards the person of interest.
Could take your picture, oh you could get one too
The artist offers to take a picture of the person of interest, implying that they are aesthetically pleasing, interesting or special to the artist.
But keep me on, don't switch me off ... ooohhh
The singer asks the person of interest to reciprocate their interest or feelings, and not to ignore or reject them, because it would hurt them emotionally.
You can't fight,
The artist implies that the attraction or love they feel is intense and unstoppable, and cannot be suppressed or avoided by either of them.
Oh what we do what we
The singer suggests that they have a shared or mutual desire, goal or purpose, which they should pursue together.
Can't do it solo,
The singer implies that they need the participation, cooperation or support of the person of interest in order to achieve their shared objective or desire.
But you've got what tickles for me
The singer finds the person of interest to be attractive, charming, funny or entertaining, and this quality has captured their attention and interest.
Keep me on, don't switch me off ...
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize the importance of the artist's emotional vulnerability and the person of interest's willingness to reciprocate their feelings.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANGUS PETER MCDONALD, CONNIE THEMBI MITCHELL
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@SuperAdjudant
I can't believe it's been 12 years! Still jamming to this!
@olivermartinez1661
wooooooo......taking me back when I was travelling in Australia....loved that Track....from Cairns to Sydney...everybody was going crazy with this song....
@BM-ut5hf
+Oliver Martinez yeah mate! years ago i used to love this song! its been ages! turned out to be a huge hit here in Aussie!
@alsteria8330
I don't know what its like now but Triple J used to only play aussie bands on there graveyard shift for hours straight, lucky me being a teenager at that time and staying up all night listening to Sneaky sound system and the rest of our really cool indie songs ^_^ I got really excited one time when this came on the mainstream daytime radio xD
@calummurray1094
Travelled Oz in 2007. Their homegrown bands were awesome and couldnt believe we werent catching them back in Europe. So lucky to hear them.
@s4158421
Travelled around oz for a year from 2006 to 2007 and all other travelers loved this song
@pumpedupkidsfp
If you were in Australia in 2007/2008 and you didn't hear this song once, you had no life.
@danielkean288
Couldn't agree more Fergus Keppel
@srshwa
Sound track to my study abroad.
@christianu243
Haha so true, this was song was ubiquitous!