Thievery Corporation is on the Eighteenth Street Lounge record label named after the DC club owned by Eric Hilton, but several of their singles and EP's appear on the 4AD and !K7 labels.
Formed in the summer of 1995 at D.C.’s Eighteenth Street Lounge. Rob Garza and Lounge co-owner Eric Hilton bonded over club life, dub, bossa nova and jazz records, then decided to see what would come of mixing all these in a recording studio. From this, the duo was born and their self started label Eighteenth Street Lounge Music began to emerge on an international level.
The duo caught the ears of underground DJ’s with their first two 12" offerings, Shaolin Satellite and 2001: a Spliff Odyssey. Their 1997 debut LP, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi began to both define a new genre of electronic music and connect with an international community of like-minded souls. Though the terminology has varied (downtempo, chill out, left field and a myriad of other permutations), they have maintained their unique musical standards for the duration of their popularity.
In 2002, they released The Richest Man in Babylon on their ESL label. This fifteen track album is similar in sound and timbre to their earlier 2000 release, The Mirror Conspiracy, and features performances by vocalists Emiliana Torrini, Pam Bricker, and Loulou.
In 2005 they released The Cosmic Game, which has a darker, more psychedelic sound than The Richest Man in Babylon. The album also featured more high-profile guest singers on it, including Perry Farrell, David Byrne, and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.
In 2006, the group released Versions, a selection of remixes done by Thievery Corporation for other artists and toured the United States, playing at Lollapalooza.
The group released their fifth studio album, Radio Retaliation, on 23 September 2008.
The language of the group's lyrics are as diverse as English, Spanish, French, Persian, Portuguese, Romanian and Hindi. This reflects the group's global feel and collaborative structure.
They were the opening act on August 1, 2009 for Sir Paul McCartney at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
On July 27, 2010, Babylon Central, the cinematic directorial debut of founding member Eric Hilton, was released. Set (and shot) in Washington, D.C., the film follows tripwire events in the interconnected lives of its characters, each influencing power brokers' schemes to manipulate international currencies.
In June 2011, Thievery Corporation released their sixth album, Culture of Fear.
In January 2012, Thievery Corporation launched a remixes contest in conjunction with Dubspot.
01 Web of Deception
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
All that we weave is a wave under sea
Oh yeah
Why didn't you see how they always will be seen?
All that we weave is a wave under sea
Oh yeah, uh-huh
Thievery Corporation's song "Web of Deception" is a haunting melody that comments on the nature of deception and the illusion of control that many people seek. The lyrics cleverly convey the idea that despite efforts to deceive others or even oneself, one's true nature will ultimately be revealed, whether in the present or in the future. The opening lines "Why can't they see how they always will be seen?" suggests that people are often oblivious to the fact that their actions speak louder than their words. The repetition of "yeah yeah" further emphasizes the frustration and disappointment of the singer.
The chorus of "All that we weave is a wave under sea" alludes to the idea that one's actions are comparable to a ripple effect, with consequences that could have far-reaching impact. The metaphor of a "wave under sea" also implies the hidden depths of people's intentions - what one sees on the surface is merely a fraction of what's below. The final verse "Why didn't you see how they always will be seen?" appears to be directed towards someone who has been caught in a web of deception, unable to escape the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Web of Deception" is a thought-provoking song that urges listeners to be mindful of the consequences of their choices, and to be aware that one's true nature will always be revealed, either through their actions or by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't they see how they always will be seen?
Why are people blind to how their actions will be perceived by others?
All that we weave is a wave under sea
Everything we do creates a ripple effect, like a wave in the ocean.
Why didn't you see how they always will be seen?
Why were you unaware of how your actions would be viewed by others?
All that we weave is a wave under sea
Everything we do has consequences, like a wave that ripples out from a disturbance in the ocean.
Oh yeah, uh-huh
Expression of agreement and acknowledgement of the message being conveyed.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD ERIC HILTON, ROBERTO MANUEL GARZA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is so awesome.
Thievery Corporation are so talented. His music also got me into trip hop type acts like
Massive Attack, Portishead, Unkle, Tricky, Boards Of Canada, Allflaws
Lonna McLaughlin
One of my favorite albums. Thievery Corporation is the Best!! 👌💚🙏🎶✨
zen girl
I love the ambiance of this music. I've incorporated it into my massage practice. Thank you!
GERSON SANTORO
música perfeita
Dale Williams
One of the talented musicians ever.
Pierre Costa
One? There's 2
skinnyndi
Love this one
Terri Barnes
Love it!!
Meriton Nuhiu
this is amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Shawnise Williams
Simply Phenomenal