Louis XIV was a quartet indie rock group from San Diego, California, formed… Read Full Bio ↴Louis XIV was a quartet indie rock group from San Diego, California, formed in April 2003. They were formed from the band Convoy. Their first album, Louis XIV, was released in November 2003, followed two years later by the release of their EP Illegal Tender in January of 2005. Later that year they released their second album The Best Little Secrets Are Kept which entered into the US Billboard 200 and peaked at #159.

From this second album they released two singles, The Best Little Secrets Are Kept which entered the US Singles chart, and God Killed The Queen which entered the UK Singles chart. In September of 2007 the band released a second EP entitled The Distances From Everyone To You and in January of 2008 released their third album Slick Dogs And Ponies from which they have released the single Air Traffic Control which entered into the US Singles chart.

The band's lyrics have resulted in them causing much controversy and subsequently they have been banned from playing live gigs in the state of Alabama. Their lyrics are filled with double meanings and sexual connotations, and are often condescending towards women.

The band split in 2010.

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01Finding Out True Love Is Blind Louis XIV

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02God Killed the Queen Louis XIV

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03Paper Doll Louis XIV

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05Pledge of Allegiance Louis XIV

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06Illegal Tender Louis XIV

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07Guilt By Association Louis XIV

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08A Letter to Dominique Louis XIV

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09Hey Teacher Louis XIV

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10All the Little Pieces Louis XIV

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11Ball of Twine Louis XIV

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12Air Traffic Control Louis XIV

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13Finding Out True Love Is Blind - Album/EP Version Louis XIV

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14Tina Louis XIV

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15Stalker Louis XIV

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16Misguided Sheep Louis XIV

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17There's A Traitor In This Room Louis XIV

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18Hopesick Louis XIV

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19The Grand Apartment Louis XIV

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Finding Out True Love Is Blind
Louis XIV Lyrics

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Ah chocolate girl, well you're looking like somethin' I want
(finding out true love is blind)
Ah your little Asian friend well, she can come if she wants
(finding out true love is blind)
I want all those self-conscious girls who try to hide who they are with make-up
(finding out true love is blind)
You know it's the girl with the frown with the tight pants i really want to shake up
(finding out true love is blind)

Hey carrot juice, I want to squeeze you the way until you bleed

(finding out true love is blind)
And your vanilla friend well she looks like something i need

(finding out true love is blind)
I want miss little smart girl with your glasses and all your books
(finding out true love is blind)
And i want the stupid girl who gives me all those dirty looks
(finding out true love is blind)

wind you up and make you crawl to me
Tie you up until you call to me
Wind you up and make you crawl to me
Tie you up until you call to me

Oh brown girl with your hot pants shakin' that thing on the street
(finding out true love is blind)
Yeah the short girls with the way they crawl knocks me off my feet
(finding out true love is blind)
And all the tough girls who never want me to see them cry
(finding out true love is blind)
And the girls who say treat me like a dog until the day i die
(finding out true love is blind)

Ah chocolate girl, well you're looking like somethin' I want
Ah your little asian friend well, she can come if she wants
I want all those self-conscious girls who try to hide who they are with make-up
You know it's the girl with the frown with the tight pants i really want to shake up

Hey carrot juice, I want to squeeze you the way until you bleed
(finding out true love is blind)
And your vanilla friend well she looks like something i need
(finding out true love is blind)
I want miss little smart girl with your glasses and all your books
(finding out true love is blind)
And i want the stupid girl who gives me all those dirty looks
(finding out true love is blind)

Wind me up and make me crawl to you
Tie me up and make me call to you
Wind you up and make you crawl to me
Tie me up until you call to me

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Overall Meaning

Louis XIV's "Finding Out True Love Is Blind" lyrics detail the singer's eclectic taste in women. The song can be seen as an anthem for those who live in the underground party culture. The first stanza introduces a range of women the singer finds attractive, regardless of societal norms or expectations. The second stanza continues with the singer expressing interest in women of different colors, shapes, and personalities. The chorus ties the song together by repeating four times the phrase “wind you up and make you crawl to me” and “tie you up until you call to me”. The exploitation of women is a prevalent theme within the song, as the singer sees them as objects to manipulate and control, which is supported by the explicit language where he refers to some of them as “stupid girl” or talks about making them “crawl” to him.

The song is an upbeat mix of punk, rock, and pop with an unmistakably catchy melody. It served as Louis XIV's breakout hit, peaking at number 23 on the US Alternative chart and number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also received substantial airplay on MTV and was featured on the "MTV's Laguna Beach" soundtrack, further popularizing it among the younger audience.

Aside from its commercial success, the song also sparked controversy due to its explicit lyrics and objectification of women. Some feminists argued that the song perpetuated harmful gender stereotypes and sent the wrong message to young people. On the other hand, the band defended their work, stating that it was a satirical commentary on society's obsession with superficial appearances and the way art and music can be used to manipulate people.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah chocolate girl, well you're looking like somethin' I want
I am attracted to you, regardless of your personality or who you truly are

Ah your little Asian friend well, she can come if she wants
I do not discriminate - I am willing to be with anyone who catches my eye

I want all those self-conscious girls who try to hide who they are with make-up
I want vulnerable girls who feel like they need to change who they are to be accepted

You know it's the girl with the frown with the tight pants I really want to shake up
I am attracted to girls who are unhappy with their lives and want excitement to shake things up

Hey carrot juice, I want to squeeze you the way until you bleed
I want to dominate and control my partner, to the point of causing pain and harm

And your vanilla friend well she looks like something I need
I am possessive and treat women as objects to collect and own

I want miss little smart girl with your glasses and all your books
I am attracted to intellect but also fetishize the nerdy and socially awkward

And I want the stupid girl who gives me all those dirty looks
I am attracted to girls who subtly challenge or tease me, even if those actions are harmful or degrading

Wind me up and make me crawl to you
I want to be dominated and controlled by my partner, to the point of abandoning my own will and autonomy

Tie me up and make me call to you
I am submissive and want my partner to exert complete control over me, even to the point of restricting my physical freedom

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The singer is expressing his excitement and enthusiasm for his objectifying and harmful desires

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The artist is still excited and enthusiastic about his objectifying and harmful desires

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The singer is continuing to express his excitement and enthusiasm for his objectifying and harmful desires

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The singer is emphasizing the theme of blindness in love - he is ignoring the humanity of the women he desires and prioritizing his own gratification

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH KARSCIG, JASON STAEHLER HILL

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