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.
Marching the Hate Machine
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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Making it clear
Who is the enemy, here
And we'll show them
That it's not them
Who is superior
Making it clear
Who is the enemy, here
And we'll show them
That it's not them
Who is superior
It's gonna be bad
It's gonna be wrong
It's gonna feel good
Marching the hate machines into the sun
Marching the hate machines into the sun
We'll let's start by
Making it clear
Who is the enemy, here
And we'll show them
That it's not them
Who is superior
Marching the hate machines into the sun
Marching the hate machines into the sun
Marching the hate machines into the sun
Marching the hate machines into the sun
The song "Marching the Hate Machines" by Thievery Corporation and The Flaming Lips is a powerful anthem that calls for confronting the enemy and overcoming hate. The lyrics encourage listeners to identify who the enemy is and to let them know that they are not superior. By doing so, the song suggests that we can march hate machines into the sun and rid ourselves of hatred and discrimination.
The repetition of the lines "let's start by making it clear who is the enemy here" and "we'll show them that it's not them who is superior" reinforces the song's message that in order to combat hate, we must first be clear on who the enemy is and work to dismantle their perceived superiority. The line "It's gonna be bad, it's gonna be wrong, it's gonna feel good" could be interpreted as a warning that fighting against hate will not be an easy task, but it will ultimately feel rewarding to stand up for what is right.
The title "Marching the Hate Machines" could refer to the idea that hate is often spread through systems of oppression, and dismantling these systems requires a collective effort to confront them. By marching these machines into the sun, the song suggests a desire to eliminate hate and usher in a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Well let's start by
We begin by taking action
Making it clear
Clarifying our objective
Who is the enemy, here
Identifying our opposition
And we'll show them
Demonstrating to them
That it's not them
That they are not superior
Who is superior
That we are superior
So let's start by
Therefore, we'll begin by
It's gonna be bad
The situation will be difficult
It's gonna be wrong
The actions may not be considered 'right'
It's gonna feel good
Despite this, we will feel fulfilled
Marching the hate machines into the sun
We will defeat the source of hate and negativity
Marching the hate machines into the sun
We will eliminate the tools of our opposition
We'll let's start by
Therefore, we'll begin by
Making it clear
Clarifying our objective
Who is the enemy, here
Identifying our opposition
And we'll show them
Demonstrating to them
That it's not them
That they are not superior
Who is superior
That we are superior
Marching the hate machines into the sun
We will defeat the source of hate and negativity
Marching the hate machines into the sun
We will eliminate the tools of our opposition
Marching the hate machines into the sun
We will triumph over hate and negativity
Marching the hate machines into the sun
We will bring an end to the negative forces
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC HILTON, ROB GARZA, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
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@JonStark117
Haven’t been able to find this song in YEARS…here I am @ 3:58 in the morning. I randomly made an attempt again just for the hell of it and BOOM…the very first option. I cannot tell you how thankful I am to find this song after over 6 years of trying to find it!!!!🙏🏼😭
@phxgator
how'd that thing beyond the northern wall go?
@emilbegonja2257
Thy the symhonic version!!
@meechipeachi
Good use of Internet ❤
@bythewaygamingunlimited4664
Thievery is the shit.go see em in concert.mind fucking blown.
@benjamincastellano8683
Its a banger isnt it?!
@djtomisan7680
Very nice to hear this gem again after all these years, timeless track!
@reasonableguy9090
100% agree.
Very relaxed and chill.
@paranormalmanor260
Discovered it a week ago, it's divine. Been living under a rock, clearly.
@JB-pk4ck
Just discovered this group about 3 years ago, inly bought cosmigame a few weeks ago Im 51 and the ending of this song is so beautiful it makes me crry.