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
Thin Disguise
Sneaky Sound System Lyrics
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I been caught in the fire of a twice bitten two bit liar
She never wanted to eat, she never wanted to sleep
I couldn't leave her alone and I could never get her on my own
She had eyes like homicide, a healthy dose of Jekyll and Hyde
Connections with the other side, crazy yep...certified
I gotta get a new plan I gotta turn it around
'Cause this is getting me down
Come on girl cut the lies
I've seen right through your thin disguise
Thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise.
Stop girl and open your eyes
I'm sick and tired of all your lies
All your lies, all your lies, all your lies, all your lies
I got to tell you about the time I caught her at home
I thought she was alone, surprise I got it wrong
She had a little somebody, didn't ask for his name
Tucked into her breat, he was most unpleasantly dressed
He had shoes you'd rather hide, a pinhead, vest and beady eyes
A scent like pesticide...most undignified
I got to say I was shocked but then she tried to explain
The strange man in my home was a cousin dropping in from Rome
Come on girl cut the lies
I've seen right through your thin disguise
Thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise.
Stop girl and open your eyes
I'm sick and tired of all your lies
All your lies, all your lies, all your lies, all your lies
Feeling a little low?
Spending too much time at the disco?
Well maybe you got to give a little jazz a go...
Come on girl cut the lies
I've seen right through your thin disguise
Thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise.
Stop girl and open your eyes
I'm sick and tired of all your lies
All your lies, all your lies, all your lies, all your lies
Come on girl cut the lies
I've seen right through your thin disguise
Thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise, thin disguise.
Stop girl and open your eyes
I'm sick and tired of all your lies
All your lies, all your lies, all your lies, all your lies
The song "Thin Disguise" by Sneaky Sound System is about a problematic relationship with a deceitful partner. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle with this person, who is a "twice bitten two bit liar" and a "Jekyll and Hyde" with "eyes like homicide." Despite this person's dishonesty, the singer stays with them and tries to make the relationship work, but eventually realizes they need to "get a new plan" to turn things around.
The chorus encourages the partner to be honest and drop their "thin disguise," as the singer is weary of all the lies. The second verse describes a particularly shocking instance where the singer catches their partner with another person, which turns out to be their cousin from Rome. The song ends with a suggestion to the listener to try something new and give jazz a go if they're feeling down.
Overall, "Thin Disguise" is a catchy dance-pop tune with a relatable message about trust and honesty in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I got to see somebody about a prob'a'la'lem
I need to address an issue that's been bothering me.
I been caught in the fire of a twice bitten two bit liar
I've been burned by someone who has deceived me multiple times and is untrustworthy.
She never wanted to eat, she never wanted to sleep
She was likely struggling with mental health or addiction issues, and wasn't taking care of herself.
I couldn't leave her alone and I could never get her on my own
I felt responsible for her well-being, but also felt like I couldn't handle the situation on my own.
She had eyes like homicide, a healthy dose of Jekyll and Hyde
She had a striking and intense gaze, and a dual nature to her personality.
Connections with the other side, crazy yep...certified
She may have had connections to the supernatural or spiritual realm, and exhibited behavior that was considered abnormal or unstable.
I gotta get a new plan I gotta turn it around
I need to come up with a different strategy to deal with the situation and improve my own situation.
'Cause this is getting me down
This situation is causing me stress and negative emotions.
Come on girl cut the lies
Stop being deceptive and dishonest.
I've seen right through your thin disguise
I know that you're not being truthful, and your deceit is transparent.
Stop girl and open your eyes
Wake up and see the reality of the situation.
I'm sick and tired of all your lies
I am exhausted by the constant dishonesty and manipulation.
I got to tell you about the time I caught her at home
I need to recount a time when I discovered her behavior.
I thought she was alone, surprise I got it wrong
I was mistaken in thinking that she was unaccompanied.
She had a little somebody, didn't ask for his name
She was with another person, and I didn't bother to learn their identity.
Tucked into her breat, he was most unpleasantly dressed
He was in close proximity to her, and appeared unkempt or unattractive.
He had shoes you'd rather hide, a pinhead, vest and beady eyes
He was unattractive and had unappealing physical features.
A scent like pesticide...most undignified
He had an unpleasant or offensive odor.
I got to say I was shocked but then she tried to explain
Initially, I was surprised by what I saw, but she quickly attempted to justify her behavior.
The strange man in my home was a cousin dropping in from Rome
She claimed that the person I witnessed was a family member visiting from another country.
Feeling a little low?
Are you feeling down or depressed?
Spending too much time at the disco?
Are you partying too much and neglecting other aspects of your life?
Well maybe you got to give a little jazz a go...
Perhaps you should try something different to improve your mood or perspective.
Contributed by Elizabeth B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.