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.
Nothing To Lose
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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If we are wise
We're not expecting rainbow-colored skies
Not right away
Nothing to lose
It might be fun
Don't talk of spending life times in the sun
Both you and I have seen what time can do
We'll only have ourselves if we build dreams that don't come true
What can we lose
We know we'll scar
Let's wait before we talk of evermore
One day we may
Nothing to lose
But lots to gain if love decides to stay
Both you and I have seen what time can do
We'll only have ourselves if we build dreams that don't come true
What can we lose
We know we'll scar
Let's wait before we talk of evermore
One day we may
Nothing to lose
But lots to gain if love decides to stay
Nothing to lose
The lyrics to Thievery Corporation's Nothing To Lose speak to the idea of taking chances in love and relationships. The song is filled with wisdom and insight about not being afraid to take risks, even if there is a chance that things may not work out in the end. The chorus line "Nothing to lose" is repeated throughout the song and serves as a powerful reminder that sometimes the greatest rewards come from taking risks and stepping outside of our comfort zones.
The opening lines "If we are wise, we're not expecting rainbow-colored skies, not right away" acknowledge that love doesn't always come easy and that there may be challenges along the way. The song encourages listeners to embrace the journey and not just focus on the end result. The lyrics caution against putting too much pressure on relationships to be perfect and instead to enjoy the moment and the experience of being in love.
The second verse emphasizes that time is a precious commodity and that we should focus on building dreams that are worth pursuing. The lyrics acknowledge that there may be setbacks and scars along the way but that ultimately, taking chances is worth it. The song ends on an optimistic note, suggesting that the risk of putting our hearts on the line is worth it because there is so much to gain.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing to lose
We have no risk in trying something new or pursuing love.
If we are wise
If we're smart, we won't expect things to be perfect from the start.
We're not expecting rainbow-colored skies
We're not anticipating a totally perfect or ideal situation.
Not right away
It might take some time for things to work out.
Nothing to lose
Again, there's no real consequence to trying.
It might be fun
It could be enjoyable.
Don't talk of spending life times in the sun
Let's not get carried away and talk about long-term commitments too soon.
Although we may
Even though we might dream of spending forever together.
Both you and I have seen what time can do
We know that time can be unpredictable and things may not always go according to plan.
We'll only have ourselves if we build dreams that don't come true
We're the only ones accountable for our own happiness if things don't work the way we hoped.
What can we lose
We really have nothing to lose in trying.
We know we'll scar
We might get hurt along the way, but that's a part of life.
Let's wait before we talk of evermore
Let's not jump the gun and make promises we might not be able to keep.
One day we may
Maybe someday we will feel more secure and make a long-term commitment.
Nothing to lose
Yet again, there's no real risk in trying.
But lots to gain if love decides to stay
If we're lucky enough to have love stay, we have much to gain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DONALD BLACK, HENRY N. MANCINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cary Barnes
What a beautiful voice - that of an Angel 🙏❤️👌🌈
Kranski085
Beach, sunset, cool breeze, water lapping on the shore, deck chairs, seagulls in the distance, this music, with your special someone in a passionate kiss...
Vanchy M
really great song..:)
Pick A Dub
toujours bon...
Smeg Head
Too bad Mancini is dead and can't sue.
Cary Barnes
What ? What are you referring too please ?
daniel morones
loose