As an actor, Levi was cast in the role of "Roger" in the national tour of Rent. He next starred in the award-winning independent film "Don't Let Go" starring Katherine Ross and Scott Wilson. He also played opposite Matthew McConaughey with the role of "Adam Meiks" in Bill Paxton's directorial debut Frailty. Levi originated the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway's new musical Million Dollar Quartet. Prior to Broadway, Levi was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor (Chicago's Jeff Awards) for his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis. On June 13, 2010, he received the Tony Award for "Best Featured Actor In A Musical" for the role.
In the May 2010 edition of The Rage Monthly, a San Diego gay lifestyle magazine, Levi answered questions from the author Bill Biss about coming out. Rage: "On your very first CD, you came out in the liner notes...what have been the positive after effects of doing that for you personally and professionally?" Levi: "I think it was the first of many moves toward me dispelling what I call the illusion of limitation. To think that opportunities become limited because of anything such as sexuality, age, race, etc, is to not have faith in the absolute support the universe has in our creative expression. It's like telling God that He is incapable! Its's like telling me that there is something wrong with me. I can't subscribe to any of this anymore. I believe nature even teaches us that all life supports itself, and that very support is ours to the degree we believe it to be. I believe that God is all-supportative, all-good and there is no opposition to that. To live in this space, own whom you are and step into life with this level of authority and faith is how I hoped to live ever since I released that first CD and came out."
I Should Go
Levi Kreis Lyrics
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Isn't it familiar
Haven't had someone to talk to
In such a long time
And it's strange
All we have in common
And your company was just the thing I needed tonight
Somehow I feel I should apologize
'cause I'm just a little shaken
By what's going on inside
I should go
Before my will gets any weaker
And my eyes begin to linger
Longer than they should
I should go
Before I lose my sense of reason
And this hour holds more meaning
Than it ever could
I should go
I should go
Baby, I should go
It's so hard
Keeping my composure
And pretend I don't see how
Your body curves beneath your clothes
And your laugh
Is pure and unaffected
It frightens me to know so well the place I shouldn't go
I know I gotta take the noble path
'cause I don't want you to question
The intentions that I have
I should go
Before my will gets any weaker
And my eyes begin to linger
Longer than they should
I should go
Before I lose my sense of reason
And this hour holds more meaning
Than it ever could
I should go
I should go
Baby, I should go
I don't mean to leave you with a trivial excuse
And when you call tomorrow, I'll know what to do
I should go
Before my will gets any weaker
And my eyes begin to linger
Longer than they should
I should go
Before I lose my sense of reason
And this hour holds more meaning
Than it ever could
I should go
I should go
Baby, I should go
Levi Kreis's song "I Should Go" portrays a complex emotional struggle. The singer and a companion have found themselves in an intimate setting, and the singer is becoming increasingly aware of the romantic potential between them. However, the singer is also grappling with a sense of obligation to maintain distance and self-restraint. The lyrics heighten the physical and emotional tension, emphasizing the singer's internal conflict as they waver between the desire to stay and connect with the companion and the fear of losing control or doing something regrettable. The repeated refrain of "I should go" functions as an inner monologue, a mantra that the singer repeats to themselves as a way of resisting temptation.
The song explores themes of loneliness, temptation, and self-control. The singer is clearly in a state of emotional flux: they crave companionship and connection, but also recognize the danger of acting on these feelings. The lyrics suggest that the singer has had negative experiences in the past that have made them cautious and hesitant. They are torn between giving in to their impulses and trying to do the right thing, and ultimately the weight of their sense of duty wins out, and they decide to leave.
"I Should Go" is a poignant and relatable song that resonates with many people who have struggled with self-restraint and the fear of emotional vulnerability. It offers a powerful portrayal of the emotional complexity of human relationships and the difficulty of balancing desire and responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are
We are together in this moment
Isn't it familiar
This situation is not new to us
Haven't had someone to talk to
I haven't had someone to talk to in a while
In such a long time
It has been a while since I had someone to talk to
And it's strange
It's weird how we have things in common
All we have in common
The only thing we have in common is each other and this moment
And your company was just the thing I needed tonight
Spending time with you tonight was exactly what I needed
Somehow I feel I should apologize
I feel like I should say sorry
'cause I'm just a little shaken
Because I am feeling a bit shaken or unsettled
By what's going on inside
By the emotions I am experiencing
I should go
I need to leave
Before my will gets any weaker
Before I lose my resolve or strength to leave
And my eyes begin to linger
And before I start staring at you for too long
Longer than they should
Longer than is appropriate or comfortable
Before I lose my sense of reason
Before I stop thinking clearly
And this hour holds more meaning
And before this moment becomes more significant
Than it ever could
Than it should or needs to be
Baby, I should go
Sweetheart, I really need to leave
It's so hard
It's difficult
Keeping my composure
Maintaining my self-control
And pretend I don't see how
And acting like I am unaware of how
Your body curves beneath your clothes
Your body's shape is evident under your clothing
And your laugh
And your laughter
Is pure and unaffected
Is genuine and sincere
It frightens me to know so well the place I shouldn't go
It scares me that I know the limit that I shouldn't pass
I know I gotta take the noble path
I know I have to choose the honorable way
'cause I don't want you to question
Because I don't want you to doubt
The intentions that I have
My true motives and feelings
I don't mean to leave you with a trivial excuse
I don't want to give you an unimportant reason for leaving
And when you call tomorrow, I'll know what to do
And when you call tomorrow, I will know how to handle the situation
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Loving this version. Thank you for sharing!!