After three albums and two EPs Thieves Like Us, despite being sonically and ethnically uncategorizable, have finally found the comforts of home on Captured Tracks. 2012 saw the addition of Martine Duverglas, Anna De Marco and Dani Imhoff and the multilingual bunch are gearing up the release of their fourth long player, Bleed Bleed Bleed.
Desire
Thieves Like Us Lyrics
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Sometimes she calls you on the phone
Our sanity, it lies so cold
Oh, Lord, I need someone to hold
Sad city lights, they flow full on
Against the harbor o r the shore
Our sanity, it lies so cold
So cold
So cold
So cold
We hope for directions, an entry, a call
This family it's frozen, the family's at halt
The song plays on and on
A soft situation for easing the pain
A room with a view a time off from the stake
The rain goes on and on and on
It could be so simple without you on board
You choose destinations you harm and you harm
Disarm, disarm, disarm
The satellites, they rise and fall
Sometimes she calls you on the phone
Our sanity, it lies so cold
Oh, Lord, I need someone to hold
Scary noise fills your home with harm
Our laws they keep us all alone
Oh, Lord, I need someone to hold
Oh, Lord, I need someone to hold
Held up by the numbers held up by designs
The limits put on us again and again
This song plays on and on
The flipside is coming the moment away
The flipside is coming the fortune the fame
The tease goes on the tease goes on
A soft situation for easing the wait
A room with a view a time off from the rain
This rhyme goes on and on and on
Desire it drives me the start of the day
Desire it drives me right down in the grave
Disarm, disarm, disarm
Thieves Like Us' song "Desire" is a hauntingly emotive piece that touches on themes of loneliness, isolation, and the need for human connection. The song starts with the imagery of satellites rising and falling, and how they're a reminder of our own transience in the world. The singer is seeking comfort and someone to hold, as their sanity is slipping away. The city lights represent a glimmer of hope, but ultimately, the coldness of reality sets in. The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the need for human connection, for a simple touch or a phone call to ease the pain.
The second verse focuses on the family and how they've become frozen, at a halt, with a song that plays on and on. The singer seeks a soft situation or a time off, an escape from the noise and harm that have filled their home. The desire for simplicity is highlighted, but the harm that another person can cause is acknowledged, leading to an internal struggle between wanting to disarm and wanting to be held.
The final verse reflects on the limitations put on us by society and how desire can consume and drive us to extremes, whether it's to start the day or to die. The repetition of disarm emphasizes the internal and external conflict, whether it's to disarm oneself or someone else.
Overall, "Desire" showcases the struggle between the desire for human connection and the harm that can come from it. It emphasizes the need for emotional support and how the absence of it can lead to isolation and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
The satellites, they rise and fall
The satellites in space constantly orbit and move in a never ending cycle.
Sometimes she calls you on the phone
Occasionally, the woman in question reaches out through a phone call.
Our sanity, it lies so cold
Our mental health is deteriorating into a state of detachment and indifference.
Oh, Lord, I need someone to hold
A plea to a higher power for someone to provide comfort and care.
Sad city lights, they flow full on
The miserable glow of the cityscape never fades, it remains in full force.
Against the harbor o the shore
In contrast to the body of water beside it, the city persists in its dreary state.
We hope for directions, an entry, a call
We long for guidance, an opportunity, and some form of communication.
This family it's frozen, the family's at halt
The individuals we consider family are emotionally stuck and stagnant.
The song plays on and on
The melody continues without pausing, regardless of the events surrounding it.
A soft situation for easing the pain
A gentle and soothing situation that helps alleviate emotional distress.
A room with a view a time off from the stake
A space with a pleasant view, providing a break from high-risk obligations.
The rain goes on and on and on
The never-ending rain is a constant, inescapable presence.
It could be so simple without you on board
Without your input and influence, things could be straightforward and uncomplicated.
You choose destinations you harm and you harm
You select goals that create negative consequences for yourself and others.
Disarm, disarm, disarm
Call to drop weapons and surrender, both literally and metaphorically.
Scary noise fills your home with harm
Frightening sounds invade your living space, causing harm and fear.
Our laws they keep us all alone
The regulations and restrictions in place cause isolation and disconnection.
Held up by the numbers held up by designs
Trapped and restricted by numerical values and predetermined arrangements.
The flipside is coming the moment away
The opposing viewpoint and situation are quickly approaching.
The flipside is coming the fortune the fame
A reversal of events may bring unexpected success and recognition.
The tease goes on the tease goes on
The bait and lure remains indefinitely, with no clear conclusion.
This rhyme goes on and on and on
The poetic pattern continues endlessly, never breaking form.
Desire it drives me the start of the day
A strong yearning and longing motivates and pushes forward from the beginning of each day.
Desire it drives me right down in the grave
This same desire is so intense it could result in one's own demise.
Disarm, disarm, disarm
Reinforcement of the call to let go of weapons and surrender.
Writer(s): Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Dave Evans, Paul David Hewson Copyright: Polygram Int. Music Publishing B.V.
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isabella
Thieves like us is the future: classical and modern world collide into something mysterious and so beautiful.
nyugiboy
Disarm.. Disarm... Disarm...
scarlet000begonia
God I must listen to this song 5 times every day.
VIsGr8
Same. Some things stand the test of time
nyugiboy
And on and on and on....
schrodingerskitten
These guys made me discover some of the most beautiful movies 💙
Maria Camila Cubillos
The movie is “Diva“, 1981.
holipinieo1
THANK YOU!
Nadador Hetero
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FAH Q
dude you are amazing, you always make vids that go along with epic movies from the 80s using this awesome bands songs!