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.
Dirty Little Secret
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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I would not hesitate
To tell you all things I never said before
Don't tell me it's too late
'Cause I've relied on my illusion
To keep me warm at night
And I've denied in my capacity to love
But I am willing to give up this fight
I've been up all night drinking to drown my sorrows down
But nothing seems to help me since you went away
I'm so tired of this town where every tongue is wagging
When every back is turned
They're telling secrets that should never be revealed
There's nothing to be gained from this but disaster
Here's a good one
Did you hear about my friend
He's embarrassed to be seen now
'Cause we all know his sins
If I had the chance love
I would not hesitate
To tell you all things I never said before
Don't tell me it's too late
'Cause I've relied on my illusion
To keep me warm at night
And I've denied in my capacity to love
But I am willing to give up this fight
Oh, I am willing to give up this fight
The lyrics to Thievery Corporation's song "Dirty Little Secret" suggest a deep sense of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer of the song has relied on their own illusions to keep them warm at night, denying their capacity for love. Now, with their love gone, they are left to drown their sorrows in drink, feeling tired of their small town where gossip spreads rapidly. The singer acknowledges that they have not been forthcoming with their feelings and thoughts, but if given the chance, they would not hesitate to speak their truth.
The urge to disclose secrets is a common theme throughout the song, as the singer references friends who are embarrassed to be seen due to their sins. This ties in with the overarching theme of the song, which seems to be about the consequences of keeping secrets and the longing for connection through honesty. The singer seems to be reaching a breaking point and is willing to give up their illusions and fight for love.
Overall, "Dirty Little Secret" is a poignant commentary on the risks of keeping secrets and the importance of being true to oneself and one's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had the chance love
If I were given an opportunity, my dear
I would not hesitate
I would act promptly
To tell you all things I never said before
To voice my thoughts, previously unspoken
Don't tell me it's too late
Do not inform me that time has ended
'Cause I've relied on my illusion
For I have counted on my deceptive belief
To keep me warm at night
To provide me comfort during night hours
And I've denied in my capacity to love
Furthermore, I have refused to give affection
But I am willing to give up this fight
However, I am now prepared to relinquish my resistance
I've been up all night drinking to drown my sorrows down
I have been awake throughout the night, drinking to suppress my grief
But nothing seems to help me since you went away
Nonetheless, nothing has proven to be effective since your departure
I'm so tired of this town where every tongue is wagging
I am exhausted with this community where everyone engages in gossip
When every back is turned
Whenever people are unwilling to openly communicate
They're telling secrets that should never be revealed
They reveal confidential information that ought to remain private
There's nothing to be gained from this but disaster
The result of this behavior will only be detrimental
Here's a good one
Permit me to share a notable example
Did you hear about my friend
Have you been made aware of my companion's circumstances
He's embarrassed to be seen now
His self-consciousness has increased lately
'Cause we all know his sins
As we are all well-informed of his wrongful acts
Oh, I am willing to give up this fight
Oh, I am willing to surrender this resistance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARAH MCLACHLAN, SARAH ANN MCLACHLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Artaudo Non
"Dirty Little Secret"
If I had the chance, love
I would not hesitate
To tell you all the things I never said before
Don't tell me it's too late
[Chorus:]
Cause I've relied on my illusions
To keep me warm at night
But I denied in my capacity to love
I am willing, to give up this fight
I've been up all night drinking
To drown my sorrow down
Nothing seems to help me since you went away
I'm so tired of this town
Where every tongue is wagging
When every back is turned
Their telling secrets that should never be revealed
There's nothing to be gained from this
But disaster..
Here's a good one..
Did you hear about my friend
He's embarrassed to be seen now
because we all know his sins
If I had the chance love
You know, I would not hesitate
To tell you all the things I never said before
Don't tell me it's too late
[Chorus:]
Cause I've relied on my illusions
To keep me warm at night
But I denied in my capacity to love
I am willing, to give up this fight
Oh, I am willing to give up this fight..
Ananaki
this song touches the soul.....provides passage to melancholy
Melissa Duffy
Her voice like honey pours out so rich, sexy and expressive...IT .really doesn't matter what words she sings. She just shares her essence each time she sings.
Keith Miller
very well done.......her voice is fantastic!
Artaudo Non
"Dirty Little Secret"
If I had the chance, love
I would not hesitate
To tell you all the things I never said before
Don't tell me it's too late
[Chorus:]
Cause I've relied on my illusions
To keep me warm at night
But I denied in my capacity to love
I am willing, to give up this fight
I've been up all night drinking
To drown my sorrow down
Nothing seems to help me since you went away
I'm so tired of this town
Where every tongue is wagging
When every back is turned
Their telling secrets that should never be revealed
There's nothing to be gained from this
But disaster..
Here's a good one..
Did you hear about my friend
He's embarrassed to be seen now
because we all know his sins
If I had the chance love
You know, I would not hesitate
To tell you all the things I never said before
Don't tell me it's too late
[Chorus:]
Cause I've relied on my illusions
To keep me warm at night
But I denied in my capacity to love
I am willing, to give up this fight
Oh, I am willing to give up this fight..
Trisha Rasky
Sarah's haunting voice coupled with Thieverys haunting grooves got me! Just wow❤
kosmas kalentiriadis
Πόσες φορές μπορεί να το έχω ακούσει. Πόσες φορές μπορεί να το εχω προτείνει σε κόσμο. Είναι ένα ταξίδι κάθε φορά που το ακούς. Κι όταν το συνδιάζεις και με την εικόνα της , γίνετε μαγικό...!!!
Slavko Cosic
Her voice and this melody fascinate...Light & Love...
Seija Kaarto
Really beautiful voice and lovely song.. 💞
Mike Beeton
Very hypnotic, leading into the next lyric,feeling the rhythm, feeling the hope, drawn back to the beat
Enrique TOPO Rodriguez
Such a wonderful wondrous voice. I will never get sick or tired of listening to Sarah McL. An absolute pleasure to all my senses. Big thank you to Sarah's mum and dad and her hard and intelligent work. Enrique