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.
Beloved
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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And I need you
The angel just passed me by, oh!
I feel like I could change inside
I feel like I can change inside
Breeze flicker through my mind
Feel your body close on mine
Inside you
See the love flow
Then the love go
What is love's time
Can we ever know?
Electricity blossoms
Sparks in my mind
Then I glow for a while
And I'm gone!
I feel like I could love tonight
I feel like I can love tonight
Wings flutter moon bright
Close my eyes real tight
And find you
Looking down below
See the life grow
Then the life blow
In a lifetime
Can we really know?
My head in the clouds an my
Feet on the ground
Spinning out of the dream
And I'm gone!
The lyrics to Thievery Corporation feat. Anoushka Shankar's song "Beloved" speak of the intense longing and desire for someone, with the singer expressing their need and want for this person. The image of an angel passing by suggests perhaps a missed opportunity or a chance encounter with this beloved person. The singer then speaks of feeling the possibility of change within themselves, a transformation that seems linked to the presence of this person - "Feel your body close on mine Inside you."
The lyrics then speak of a sense of timelessness and the eternal mystery of love: "What is love's time / Can we ever know?". The imagery of electricity and sparks in the mind evoke the intense and electrifying feeling of being in love, and the singer describes feeling as if they "glow for a while" before disappearing or being lost to the dreamlike experience of love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Beloved" evoke a sense of longing, desire, and transformation in the presence of love, while also acknowledging the inherent mystery and ephemeral nature of such feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I want you
I have a strong desire for you
And I need you
I am dependent on you
The angel just passed me by, oh!
I missed out on an opportunity or chance
I feel like I could change inside
I have the potential for personal transformation
I feel like I can change inside
I am confident in my ability to change
Breeze flicker through my mind
My thoughts are fleeting and gentle
Feel your body close on mine
I am physically connected with you
Inside you
I am emotionally present with you
Looking down below
I am observing from a higher perspective
See the love flow
I witness the expression of affection
Then the love go
The affection dissipates
What is love's time
How long does love last?
Can we ever know?
Is it possible to fully understand love's nature?
Electricity blossoms
There is a sudden spark of attraction
Sparks in my mind
My thoughts race with excitement
Then I glow for a while
I bask in the afterglow of the moment
And I'm gone!
The excitement fades quickly
I feel like I could love tonight
I am open to the possibility of falling in love
I feel like I can love tonight
I am confident in my capacity to love
Wings flutter moon bright
I feel light and free
Close my eyes real tight
I am lost in the moment
And find you
I am drawn to you
Looking down below
I am observing from a higher perspective
See the life grow
I am witnessing the growth of something
Then the life blow
The growth comes to an end
In a lifetime
Over the course of a lifetime
Can we really know?
Is it possible to fully comprehend the mysteries of life?
My head in the clouds an my
I am lost in thought and imagination
Feet on the ground
I am rooted in reality
Spinning out of the dream
I am losing touch with reality
And I'm gone!
I become disconnected and disoriented
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@jeromemilton4138
I get the goose bumps every time I listen to this song,a call from the ancient ansisters!
@ionthelion5617
Ancient Ancestors and Sisters, Transistors and Transcendental Sound Vibrations
@tagriel1
Thievery is just amazing....Anoushka is simply Awesome.What a great track... <3
@JazminAnzolini
me encanta thievery corporation, soy fanatica, y me encanta el toque que le da el talento de Anoushka Shankar, la verdad... sublime
@dallaswilliams8816
This Shit is Dope!! Peace from South Padre Island, Tx
@savvaskatir2245
One of the best remixes ever!
@Janeair41....
This is ... dynamic, cosmic.. aeromatic for my senses. Thank you for allowing me to enter.🌹
@tahoesnow49
we made it my brothers and sisters. go free, for we are free. this whole deal is a miracle
@Vale-qw6ii
I like this music. The Thievery corporations touch gives it something special.
@theweed3800
I also can see the clouds moving, a very interesting picture.