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.
33 Degree
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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The grand governor of the federal reserve
Public enemy of the society
The one you cannot see the thirty three degree
Before you call the shot but now it's our turn
Blow up the system now and tables have turned
Your hidden knowledge you thought I'd never learn
I'm the real WMD
I'm your number one public enemy
I'm the one, your runaway slave
I'm the one, the one who got away
Automatic rapid fire
Automatic make me inner danger
Automatic rapid fire
Automatic make me inner danger
Lethal make me lethal, I'm a weapon
Danger make me danger AK-47
Lethal make me lethal, I'm a weapon
Danger make me danger
Cameras that track me
They try to entrap to me
Through shadows I creep
'Cause I know exactly
The knowledge you keep
I'm the word on the street
I've got nothing to lose
The whole World to gain
Slipped out of your noose
Now I'm running your game
I beat the hive
I upset the swarm
Category five
I'm the center of the storm
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
I strike a match and make the whole place burn
Walk with the angels and me down with wind
Bullet-proof vest and a smith and Wesson
Anybody diss me I gonna teach them a lesson
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
Walk with the angels and me down with wind
Bullet-proof vest and a smith and Wesson
Anybody diss me I gonna teach them a lesson
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
Thirty three degree
Thirty three degree
Thievery Corporation's "33 Degree" is a song about power and rebellion against the elite. The lyrics suggest that the singer is the president of the shadow government, the grand governor of the federal reserve, the real weapon of mass destruction, and the number one public enemy. They are using their knowledge to challenge the system and ignite a revolution. They claim to have slipped out of the noose and are now running the game.
The song talks about using lethal weapons to fight against the powers that be. The singer says they are a weapon, a danger, and an automatic rapid fire. They are ready to take on anyone who tries to stop them. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is being monitored, yet they are able to outsmart those who try to capture them. They know exactly what the powers that be are hiding and are the word on the street.
The chorus of the song talks about walking with the angels and being down with the wind. The singer is ready for any challenge and is willing to put themselves to the test. They are confident in their abilities, and their confidence is empowering for others who are fighting against the system.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the president of the shadow government
I have immense power and influence, even though I operate covertly.
The grand governor of the federal reserve
I control the flow of money and have the ability to manipulate entire financial systems.
Public enemy of the society
Many people view me as a threat to their way of life or their power.
The one you cannot see the thirty three degree
I operate in secret, and am part of an exclusive group that holds immense power (the thirty-three degree refers to a high level of initiation in the Freemasons).
Before you call the shot but now it's our turn
We used to be subjected to your power, but now we have risen in strength and will take control.
Blow up the system now and tables have turned
We will dismantle the current system and replace it with one that favors us.
Your hidden knowledge you thought I'd never learn
You thought you had secrets that were safe from me, but I have obtained all of your knowledge.
I'm the real WMD
I am the true weapon of mass destruction, with the ability to cause widespread chaos and destruction.
I'm your number one public enemy
I am the primary target of those who seek to preserve the current social order.
I'm the one, your runaway slave
I am a fugitive from your control, and will never submit to it again.
I'm the one, the one who got away
I have escaped your grasp and will never be caught.
Automatic rapid fire
I am quick to strike and act without hesitation or second thoughts.
Automatic make me inner danger
My automatic responses and instincts can be dangerous even to myself.
Lethal make me lethal, I'm a weapon
My skills and abilities make me a dangerous weapon that can cause harm or even kill.
Danger make me danger AK-47
The dangers I face and my response to them are comparable to a full-fledged assault rifle.
Cameras that track me
Surveillance techniques are used to monitor and control my movements.
They try to entrap to me
Various tactics are employed to entangle and ensnare me.
Through shadows I creep
I move through the darkness or background, unnoticed and undetected.
'Cause I know exactly
I have full knowledge and awareness of what is happening and how to respond.
The knowledge you keep
I am aware of the secrets, knowledge, and information that you try to keep hidden.
I'm the word on the street
People discuss and spread news about me throughout the community.
I've got nothing to lose
I have nothing to fear or sacrifice, as I have already lost everything.
The whole World to gain
With everything to gain and nothing to lose, I am driven to do whatever it takes to achieve my goals.
Slipped out of your noose
I have evaded your traps and snares and am now free.
Now I'm running your game
I have taken over, and am now controlling the game that you once dominated.
I beat the hive
I have overcome the collective power of society, which once controlled me.
I upset the swarm
I have caused a disturbance and upset to the organized power structures that once governed society.
Category five
The level of my disruption is equivalent to the highest level of a hurricane.
I'm the center of the storm
I am at the heart of the turmoil and conflict that is taking place.
Put me to the test
I am ready and willing to face whatever challenges come my way.
Walk with the angels and me down with wind
I have allies and support from the divine and the natural world.
Bullet-proof vest and a smith and Wesson
I am well-protected and armed, ready to face any threats that come my way.
Anybody diss me I gonna teach them a lesson
Anyone who disrespects, opposes, or provokes me will face severe consequences.
Thirty three degree
I am a high-ranking member of a secretive organization that holds immense power and influence.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROBERT MANUEL GARZA, ERIC HILTON, ARCHIE STEELE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FightDaBabylonSystem
LYRICS :
I'm the president of the shadow government
The grand governor of the federal reserve
Public enemy of the society
The one you cannot see the thirty three degree
Before you call the shot but now it's our turn
Blow up the system now and tables have turned
Your hidden knowledge you thought I'd never learn
I strike a match and make the whole place burn
I'm the real WMD
I'm your number one public enemy
I'm the one, your runaway slave
I'm the one, the one who got away
Automatic rapid fire
Automatic make me inner danger
Automatic rapid fire
Automatic make me inner danger
Lethal make me lethal, I'm a weapon
Danger make me danger AK-47
Lethal make me lethal, I'm a weapon
Danger make me danger
Cameras that track me
They try to entrap to me
Through shadows I creep
'Cause I know exactly
The knowledge you keep
I'm the word on the street
I've got nothing to lose
The whole World to gain
Slipped out of your noose
Now I'm running your game
I beat the hive
I upset the swarm
Category five
I'm the center of the storm
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
I strike a match and make the whole place burn
Walk with the angels and me down with wind
Bullet-proof vest and a smith and Wesson
Anybody diss me I gonna teach them a lesson
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
Walk with the angels and me down with wind
Bullet-proof vest and a smith and Wesson
Anybody diss me I gonna teach them a lesson
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
Thirty three degree
Thirty three degree
@acudoc1949
Strike at th eroot: The current model of banking and currency is based on the Bank of England model, founded in 1694. Benjamin Franklin stated that the main reason for the American Revolutionary War was the insistence by George III that the American colonies accept Bank of England banknotes, which were issued as promissory notes, rather than use the increasingly successful American fiat script, issued by the colonies in the CORRECT quantity and not bearing debt! We must be prepared for a new monetary system, an honest one, when our present debt-based banking cartel collapses. Kindly read and critique this proposed Constitutional Amendment. But first, a little background...
From "The Truth in Money Book" by Theodore R. Thorsen and Richard F Warner:
QUOTE Someone had to borrow at usury to bring that money [checkbook balances, bills and coins] into existence. The money goes out of existence as the usury and the debt principal are paid back to the bank. These amounts are huge: several billion dollars go out of existence each day. [Actually this money goes into the reserve accounts of the Federal Reserve Banks, out of the hands of the public! This book was first printed in November 1980. The amounts which are withdrawn presently are much larger.] If the money is not replaced with new loans, a shortage occurs. Soon individuals and businesses experience serious cash flow problems. These result in more and more loan applications to banks---the only place where money is being created to replenish the supply" UNQUOTE
Here is one possible solution----To Hell with Fractional-Reserve Debt-Based Banking Constitutional Amendment
(1) Rescind the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 and rename existing Federal Reserve notes and check book balances, in all U.S. banking and credit-creating institutions as well as foreign holdings of dollars, on a 1-to-1 basis, as U.S. Treasury Dollars and U.S.Treasury-Denominated bank balances. All currently existing financial contracts of the Federal Reserve Banking System, including United States Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds, and Inflation-Protected Securities, remain in effect.
(2) Henceforward, ex nihilo credit creation by banking and financial institutions in the United States is prohibited. Loans are required to originate from previous savings of U.S. Treasury Dollars and U.S. Treasury-Denominated bank balances, which for each loan are held in and paid from specific sequestered loan accounts by the various financial institutions, with interest charges and term limits for each loan to be determined solely by the contracting parties. Non-cash reserves held in the regional Federal Reserve Banks in accounts of the member institutions of the Federal Reserve System no longer form the basis for credit creation and are extinguished via accounting erasure. Any further payments of principal and interest on currently-existing promissory notes owned by any bank are required to be distributed to holders of savings accounts and checking accounts in that bank in a manner to be determined by each bank, such procedures to be transparent to savings or checking account holders at that bank in terms of amount and frequency of payment. Regional Federal Reserve Banks continue to provide check-clearing operations for the member banks.
(3) Monetary transactions of the regional Federal Reserve banks or of its member banks with international banks, including the Bank of International Settlements and the International Monetary Fund, can not include ex nihilo credit creation.
(4) The U.S. Treasury supplies Treasury Dollars as needed to any member bank of the Federal Reserve system to satisfy demands for cash by deposit and savings account holders in excess of cash reserves held by banks at the time of enactment of this amendment.
(5) Fund the U.S. government and its agencies and projects directly via Treasury Dollars authorized by the Congress in its yearly federal budget. The borrowing of money from the Federal Reserve system of banks or from other institutions or individuals to pay for federal government expenditures is prohibited. All outstanding Treasury Securities are henceforward redeemed on demand via payment with U.S. Treasury Dollars.
(6) Abolish the Federal Income Tax on individuals, corporations, and business enterprises while maintaining a social security tax on individual incomes. Social security retirement revenues are strictly sequestered in Federal Government Retirement Accounts held by the U.S. Treasury and managed by the Social Security Administration. The Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is hereby rescinded and the Internal Revenue Service disbanded.
(7) Institute a federal sales tax with a varying yearly tax rate adjusted by the U.S. Congress in session, the sole aim of such adjustments being to maintain a stable or decreasing Consumer Price Index based on data collected by the Federal Government. Any such federal sales taxes taken in by the Federal Government are extinguished from the currency supply to keep the Consumer Price Index stable or decreasing and are not utilized for further funding.
(8) Clause 1, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution is amended to read as follows: The Congress shall have Power to collect customs duties on imports and exports, uniformly applied throughout the United States.
(9) Clause 2, Article 1, Section 8 of the U. S. Constitution is rescinded.
(10) The adoption of this amendment does not prohibit the use by the citizens of the United States of any alternative currencies they should choose to use in their private or commercial transactions, provided both parties to the transaction agree to the medium of exchange.
@FightDaBabylonSystem
LYRICS :
I'm the president of the shadow government
The grand governor of the federal reserve
Public enemy of the society
The one you cannot see the thirty three degree
Before you call the shot but now it's our turn
Blow up the system now and tables have turned
Your hidden knowledge you thought I'd never learn
I strike a match and make the whole place burn
I'm the real WMD
I'm your number one public enemy
I'm the one, your runaway slave
I'm the one, the one who got away
Automatic rapid fire
Automatic make me inner danger
Automatic rapid fire
Automatic make me inner danger
Lethal make me lethal, I'm a weapon
Danger make me danger AK-47
Lethal make me lethal, I'm a weapon
Danger make me danger
Cameras that track me
They try to entrap to me
Through shadows I creep
'Cause I know exactly
The knowledge you keep
I'm the word on the street
I've got nothing to lose
The whole World to gain
Slipped out of your noose
Now I'm running your game
I beat the hive
I upset the swarm
Category five
I'm the center of the storm
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
I strike a match and make the whole place burn
Walk with the angels and me down with wind
Bullet-proof vest and a smith and Wesson
Anybody diss me I gonna teach them a lesson
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
Walk with the angels and me down with wind
Bullet-proof vest and a smith and Wesson
Anybody diss me I gonna teach them a lesson
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
We not gonna stress
Put me to the test
Thirty three degree
Thirty three degree
@thieverycorporation
thanks... comment pinned.
@timetravel7168
Another one of my favorite tracks! First time I listened, it hit me like a 2 ball caine... Thanks for dropping the lyrics for the uninitiated... This will help with the great awakening, thangQ! WWG1...
@originalmix2546
@@timetravel7168 Their collaboration with Zee is what results into something rly out of this world amazing 💖💖💖💯
@timetravel7168
@@originalmix2546 👍Was hoping to see them live at Floyd Fest a couple years ago but missed out. Would love to see the lyrics for the beautiful non English songs. Just picked up the mirror conspiracy not to long ago on iTunes it sounds great!
@matthewpelayo4608
Vvv to. V for
@thomasgoyen5732
More relevant today than ever
@nwo_news
You ain't kidding.
@22-stonetheofficial
Just found it and yeah its ringing some bells alright🤛🤯🙏✌️
@srogiegrzyby337
w oczekiwaniu na konsultanta infolinii DHL