1-Transport was an Indie New Wav… Read Full Bio ↴More than one band share this name:
1-Transport was an Indie New Wave/Post-Punk band from Santa Monica, CA They released a self-titled EP in 1982 before disappearing.
2-Transport is an Australian Rock band. Musically, Australia is at the crossroads of the US and the UK. Imagine melodic British New Wave colliding head-on with the powerful, riffy guitars of American Classic Rock. Throw in occasional Hip-Hop vocal stylings and you’re describing Australian band TRANSPORT. One of the most innovative and high-energy rock bands to emerge from Brisbane Australia, a city Billboard magazine (USA) recently cited as one of the top 5 most exciting musical centres in the world.
The three-piece release their debut album “The Inner Chimp” in 2007 building upon two successful independent EPs. “The Inner Chimp” is a fun album, a high-energy romp with a unique sound and satirical lyrics. The album fills all the musical gaps between Talking Heads - XTC - Black Sabbath – Eminem. Whilst always firmly retaining the TRANSPORT sound.
The “The Inner Chimp” produced by Caleb James www.calebjames.com is available for worldwide licensing deals NOW! The first single off “The Inner Chimp” is “(The People) Have Spoken” an infectious, high-energy rock dance-floor anthem and is scheduled for a UK and worldwide online release May 14th 2007.
Some of the dudes also play backup band for little Aussie icon Kate Miller-Heidke .
Digital Glitch
Transport Lyrics
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In sleep and in sitcoms, get rich quick schemes
I got the feeling that lately you try to avoid me
You're looking straight through me
Excuse me, excuse me, but why? Why?
What's this all for?
In stitches I fidget with digital glitches
Then I wrestle with the muscles in my face
To place the smile that once came easily to me you see
I'm not what I appear to be It's not me, this is not me
Domo Arigato, domo arigato, domo arigato
Arigato, arigato
Domo Arigato, domo arigato, domo arigato
Arigato, arigato
Stand on ceremony waiting for the doctor's orders
Gotta go and see him 'cause the fat is clogging your aorta
Bankers queue is building while the traffic jam is mounting
And the commuters are shouting silently under their breath
Television talking at you fucking idiotic
While the magazines are tempting you with images erotic
But the dream is unattainable, headlines interchangeable
Your piece of mind is made of all the spaces in between the lies
Lies, fucking lies
Domo Arigato, domo arigato, domo arigato
Arigato, arigato
Domo Arigato, domo arigato, domo arigato
Arigato, arigato
Do you know? Do you know?
Do you know how to get home? How to get home?
You're sliding, you're sliding, you're sliding down
No! Take…take…take me home!
Domo Arigato, domo arigato, domo arigato
Arigato, thanks!
Domo Arigato, domo arigato, domo arigato
I'm taking my toys and going home!
The song Digital Glitch by Transport is a commentary on the modern world's obsession with distractions and the pursuit of material gain. The first verse sets the scene with the singer addressing someone who seems to be avoiding them, suggesting that they have been hiding behind books, TV shows, and get-rich-quick schemes. They seem unable to connect with the singer, who asks "what's this all for?" implying a sense of disillusionment or dissatisfaction.
The second verse continues this theme of disconnection - the singer talks about "fidgeting with digital glitches" and "wrestling with the muscles in my face" to smile. The implication here is that everyone is putting on a false front, trying to appear happy and engaged with the world, but really struggling to maintain a sense of authenticity. The chorus repeats the phrase "Domo Arigato" - which means "thank you" in Japanese - perhaps suggesting a sense of gratitude for the distractions and illusions that allow people to ignore their problems.
The final verse paints a bleak picture of modern life - society seems to be falling apart with traffic jams, queues at the bank, and people shouting silently in frustration. The media bombards us with "fucking idiotic" TV shows and "erotic" images in magazines that promise an unattainable dream. The singer's cries of "do you know how to get home?" and "take me home!" imply a desire for escape from this overwhelming, confusing, and unsatisfying world.
Overall, Digital Glitch is a powerful critique of modern society, suggesting that we are consumed by distractions that prevent us from being truly happy and authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been, been hiding in books behind doors and
You've been avoiding me by immersing yourself in reading behind closed doors
In sleep and in sitcoms, get rich quick schemes
You've been filling your time with activities that offer easy escapism and instant gratification such as sleeping, watching sitcoms and chasing get-rich-quick schemes
I got the feeling that lately you try to avoid me
I have an intuition that you've been actively trying to avoid me
You're looking straight through me
You're not reacting to my presence or acknowledging my presence around you
Excuse me, excuse me, but why? Why?
Excuse me for asking, but why are you avoiding me?
What's this all for?
What is the reason behind your avoidance?
In stitches I fidget with digital glitches
I'm struggling to keep a smile on my face as I try to fix digital problems without drawing attention to myself
A million mental pictures running through my little brain
I have an excessive amount of thoughts and worries occupying my mind
Then I wrestle with the muscles in my face
I am trying hard to hide my emotions and put on a certain facial expression
To place the smile that once came easily to me you see
I'm trying to recreate the effortless smile I once had
I'm not what I appear to be It's not me, this is not me
My outward behavior is masking my true self and I feel out of alignment with myself
Domo Arigato, domo arigato, domo arigato
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Arigato, arigato
Thank you, thank you
Stand on ceremony waiting for the doctor's orders
You're waiting expectantly for guidance from a higher authority figure
Gotta go and see him 'cause the fat is clogging your aorta
You're compelled to see the doctor because you're aware of the health risks associated with excess weight
Bankers queue is building while the traffic jam is mounting
The financial and public transportation systems have issues that are causing delays and buildup
And the commuters are shouting silently under their breath
The commuters are expressing their frustrations and grievances internally without saying them aloud
Television talking at you fucking idiotic
The TV programming is significantly lacking in substance and intelligence
While the magazines are tempting you with images erotic
The magazines are using sexually suggestive imagery to lure you in
But the dream is unattainable, headlines interchangeable
The ideal life portrayed in the media is impossible to achieve and the news stories could easily be swapped out for any other sensational story
Your piece of mind is made of all the spaces in between the lies
What gives you peace of mind is the moments of honesty and clarity amidst all the deceit and falsehoods
Lies, fucking lies
The false narratives propagated in media and society
Do you know? Do you know?
Do you have the knowledge or understanding of
Do you know how to get home? How to get home?
Do you know the method of returning home?
You're sliding, you're sliding, you're sliding down
You're losing ground or slipping in some way
No! Take…take…take me home!
A plea to be rescued and guided back to a sense of security or familiarity
Arigato, thanks!
Thank you, thanks!
I'm taking my toys and going home!
I am withdrawing from this situation and taking all of my things with me
Contributed by Andrew B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
thelittlespook
You wouldn't happen to have Transport's CWA by any chance? I've been searching for that for years. I had it somewhere on a cd but can not, for the life of me, find it!