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.
Hijack
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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Thievery Corporation's song "Hijack" is a politically-charged track that acts as a critique of the global hyper-capitalist system. The lyrics are a warning about the negative impact of rampant consumerism and the ways in which corporations exploit individuals for their own profit. The song urges listeners to resist this system and take back control of their lives.
The opening line, "You want jumps!" is a reference to the advertising industry and its role in creating an insatiable desire for new products and experiences. The song goes on to describe how corporations use this desire to manipulate people, turning them into passive consumers who are beholden to their products. The chorus declares, "Don't let them hijack your mind," urging listeners to resist this manipulation and think for themselves.
Overall, "Hijack" is a powerful call to action that reminds us of the dangers of unbridled capitalism and the importance of staying vigilant against those who would seek to exploit us.
Line by Line Meaning
You want jumps!
You desire exciting or exhilarating experiences.
Hijack!
Take control or seize, usually by force or without permission.
You want jumps! Hijack!
You desire exciting experiences and are willing to take control or seize them, usually by force or without permission.
Come on, people, don't let them jack
Encouraging people not to let others take control or steal from them.
Throw your fists way up high
Make a gesture of resistance or support by raising your fists in the air.
We're about to fly but the jacker's in our eye
We want to soar or succeed, but someone is hindering or obstructing us.
Hijack, better watch your back
Be wary of others who may try to take control or steal from you.
Hijack, better watch your back
Be wary of others who may try to take control or steal from you.
Yeah, yeah, hijack
Reiterating the call to take control or seize what you desire.
Jacker on the attack
Someone is trying to take control or steal from us.
Jacker on the attack
Someone is trying to take control or steal from us.
We gotta fight back
We need to resist or defend ourselves against those trying to take control or steal from us.
We gotta fight back
We need to resist or defend ourselves against those trying to take control or steal from us.
Hijack, better watch your back
Reiterating the warning to be cautious and aware of others who may try to take control or steal from you.
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Written by: SID BARCELONA, STEVE RASKIN
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