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.
Revolution Solution featuring Perry Farrell
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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But I've never felt too safe
And this hard life I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted has been my virtue
They set themselves against I
They set my pride on fire
Phoenix always rises high
Driven to decisions
They trapped me into
The Revolution Solution
I've come to join you
I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And this hard life I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted has been my virtue
The paradox of poverty has left us dismayed
Sliding democracy washing away
The toil of the many goes to the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
I've come to join you
The lyrics of Revolution Solution by Thievery Corporation featuring Perry Farrell are centered on a call to arms for a revolution, alluding to the struggles that the singer has been through with the hope of joining forces with like-minded individuals who are also tired of societal injustice. The song begins with the singer confessing that despite hoping for comfort, they have never really felt too safe in their struggle. They have had to navigate through difficult situations and challenges, but their strength and unexhausted virtue have kept them going.
The chorus builds up the theme of revolution as the singer declares that they have been trapped into a revolution solution and are now driven to join forces. They have been victimized by society, with their pride set on fire by those who stand against them. However, the phoenix always rises high, and the rebel crusader perseveres through it all. The second verse talks about the paradox of poverty, which has left many people dismayed, and the destruction of democracy, which is being eroded slowly. The song culminates in the chorus, with the singer stating that they have come to join the revolution solution.
Ultimately, the Revolution Solution is a call to all those who have struggled and fought against societal injustice, to come together, and bring change. Despite the hardships they have faced, their resolve remains strong, and they are willing to fight for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
I've hoped for comfort
I've yearned for a sense of ease and security
But I've never felt too safe
Despite my wish, I haven't felt entirely secure
And this hard life I've had to navigate through
I've had to face challenges in life and find my way through them
Unexhausted has been my virtue
My endurance and persistence have kept me going
They set themselves against I
Others have opposed me
They set my pride on fire
Their actions have ignited my sense of pride in myself
Phoenix always rises high
Like a phoenix, I will rise above adversity and come out stronger
Rebel crusader
I am a fighter for change, a rebel voice in the world
Driven to decisions
I am motivated to make choices and take action
They trapped me into
Others have confined or limited me
The Revolution Solution
I've found a way to make change and bring about a revolution, however small
I've come to join you
I'm ready to stand with others who seek change and make a difference
The paradox of poverty has left us dismayed
The ironic situation of poverty has caused us to feel upset and disillusioned
Sliding democracy washing away
The democratic values we hold dear are being eroded and disappearing
The toil of the many goes to the fortunate few
The hard work and effort of the majority benefits only a lucky minority
The Revolution Solution
We need to make fundamental changes to bring about a revolution and make things right
I've come to join you
I'm ready to stand with others who share this goal and make a difference
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PERRY FARRELL, RICHARD ERIC HILTON, ROBERTO MANUEL GARZA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniela Matarazzo
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
They set themselves against I
They set my pride on fire
Phoenix always rises high
Rebel crusader
Driven to decisions
They trapped me into
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
The paradox of poverty
Has left us dismayed
Sliding democracy
Washing away
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
Felipe Mad Complex
LYRICS:
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
They set themselves against I
They set my pride on fire
Phoenix always rises high
Rebel crusader
Driven to decisions
They trapped me into
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
The paradox of poverty
Has left us dismayed
Sliding democracy
Washing away
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
Romeo Romero
Thievery Corporation and Perry Ferrell are legendary....
Full Moon Wolf
Romeo Romero yes, and would be amazing if they make another song together
Daniela Matarazzo
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
They set themselves against I
They set my pride on fire
Phoenix always rises high
Rebel crusader
Driven to decisions
They trapped me into
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
The paradox of poverty
Has left us dismayed
Sliding democracy
Washing away
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
VBDallas2021
Unexhausted has NOT been my virtue!!! I’m working on that! A revolution solution of me actually being well rested sounds amazing. I hope for comfort, too!!! Love this band and Perry!!
Felipe Mad Complex
LYRICS:
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
They set themselves against I
They set my pride on fire
Phoenix always rises high
Rebel crusader
Driven to decisions
They trapped me into
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
Oh I've hoped for comfort
But I've never felt too safe
And in this hard life
I've had to navigate through
Unexhausted
Has been my virtue
The paradox of poverty
Has left us dismayed
Sliding democracy
Washing away
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
The toil of the many goes
To the fortunate few
The Revolution Solution
Oh I've come to join you
Pamela
This band is like a drug & I am addicted
Marisol Davidovich
mi rola favorita por siempre🤩🥳
Chris Bernardo
Song is 🔥
thezirons
Had to come listen to the original after seeing that tight acoustic session with Frank Orrall playing this song.
Julie Hall
The acoustic session was SO GOOD!