She is also a former child actress.
Music
In 1995, she formed the indie rock band Rilo Kiley along with her friends Pierre De Reeder, Blake Sennett and Dave Rock (later replaced by Jason Boesel). Beginning with a country sound, Rilo Kiley gravitated toward a downbeat indie rock sound, and with their 2004 album More Adventurous found widespread success. Critics such as Pitchforkmedia attributed this to the "wise" decision to front Lewis on most of the songs (on earlier albums, Sennett contributed about half the vocals). The song "Portions for Foxes" was a hit, and in 2005 the band was picked up by Warner Bros., putting them on a major label for the first time. They opened for Coldplay on their U.S. tour in 2005.
In 2002, Lewis was asked to contribute some female vocals for The Postal Service, whose album Give Up was an international success. Lewis performed in the video for the hit "We Will Become Silhouettes", and toured with the band in 2003. Lewis also contributed vocals to several tracks on the 2004 Cursive album The Ugly Organ.
In 2004, Conor Oberst invited Lewis to record a solo record for record label Team Love. Described by Lewis as "a kind of soul record," Rabbit Fur Coat, released in January 2006, features contributions from musicians Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, M. Ward, Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine, and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie on a cover of The Traveling Wilburys song "Handle With Care". The Watson Twins provide accompaniment and the album is billed as Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins. Lewis toured with the Watson Twins in support of the album in early 2006.
September 2008 sees the relase of a second solo album, titled Acid Tongue.
She has also provided vocals on tracks for The Elected and Johnathan Rice.
Infamous for her quirky clothing and ever constant red hairstyle, Lewis has become a fashion icon in the indie music world.
Lewis was given an "Esky" for Best Temperature Raiser in Esquire's 2006 Esky Music Awards in the April issue.
Influences
In the April 2006 issue of Spin Magazine, Lewis lists the "Music That Changed My Life" in a full page article, noting predominately late 1980s and early 1990s hip-hop as an important influences on her musical development. Albums such as N.W.A.'s Straight Outta Compton, De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising and Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique are listed in the article, as well music by Too Short, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, Souls of Mischief and Freestyle Fellowship. In the same article, she is quoted as saying "I'm an Easy-E girl" showing her adoration for the deceased hip-hop producer and former member of the group N.W.A.. She remembers an encounter with Freestyle Fellowship member Aceyalone, "I actually saw them in the early '90s at a Hollywood Club. I went by myself, and Aceyalone picked me out and freestyled about me. Maybe it was part of his shtick - to dis the enthusiastic but lonely white girl. I must've looked like such a poser."
Acting
She made her debut in a Jell-O commercial, then starred as a child in a number of films during the 1980s. Jenny was featured in the 1996 made-for-TV movie Talk To Me with Yasmine Bleeth. Three of her more notable screen credits were Troop Beverly Hills, The Wizard, and Pleasantville. She also had small roles on such TV shows as Baywatch, Golden Girls, Growing Pains, Roseanne, Mr. Belvedere, and Brooklyn Bridge. She continued acting until 2001.
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Red Bull & Hennessy
Jenny Lewis Lyrics
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You got me lying on my back
Hallelu-
All will be forgiven
But why you gotta act like that?
Make me beg for you?
I'm wired on Red Bull and Hennessy
I'm on fire, c'mon and get next to me
I wanna ride with you
I wanna ride with you
What's a matter with me?
I can see it in your eyes
After all we've been through (Through, through)
Oh don't you wanna kiss me? (Kiss me, kiss me)
Don't you wanna even try?
And devour the moon
I'm wired on Red Bull and Hennessy
Higher than you
I'm on fire, c'mon and get next to me
I wanna ride with you
And we had it all
Right from the start
Never going back in with your heart (Heart, heart)
And we had it all
It's falling apart
Never getting back again without that spark
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I'm wired on Red Bull and Hennessy
Higher than you
I'm on fire, c'mon and get next to me
I wanna ride with you
I wanna ride with you
The song "Red Bull & Hennessy" by Jenny Lewis is an evocative and honest exploration of lust and desire. The lyrics depict a woman who is feeling sexually empowered, and somewhat reckless, as she confesses to being "wired on Red Bull and Hennessy" and wanting to "ride" with her partner. The sexually charged lyrics are juxtaposed with the melancholic undertones of the chorus, where Lewis expresses a sense of regret about the relationship falling apart, unable to find "that spark" again.
Throughout the song, Lewis explores the complex emotions of desire, longing, and regret, as she tries to understand why her partner isn't reciprocating her advances. The line "All will be forgiven, but why you gotta act like that? Make me beg for you?" highlights the complexity of human relationships, and the desire for both love and power. While Lewis is fully in control of her sexuality and desires, she seemingly cannot control the actions of her partner, and this creates a sense of frustration and longing.
Overall, "Red Bull & Hennessy" is a powerful and honest portrayal of the complexities of human relationships, and the sometimes-complicated emotions of lust and desire. The song speaks to anyone who has experienced the overwhelming pull of sexual desire, and the aftermath of relationships that don't quite work out.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm about to get wicked
I am feeling bold and daring
You got me lying on my back
You have me vulnerable and submissive
Hallelu-
Expression of excitement or joy
All will be forgiven
I am willing to let go of the past and move forward
But why you gotta act like that?
Why do you have to be difficult or uncooperative?
Make me beg for you?
Do you want me to plead for your attention or affection?
I'm wired on Red Bull and Hennessy
I am under the influence of stimulants and alcohol
Higher than you
I feel more invigorated and excited than you do
I'm on fire, c'mon and get next to me
I am in a passionate and intense mood, join me
I wanna ride with you
I want to experience these feelings with you
What's a matter with me?
Why am I feeling this way?
I can see it in your eyes
I can sense your thoughts or emotions through your gaze
After all we've been through (Through, through)
Despite the challenges or experiences we have shared
Oh don't you wanna kiss me? (Kiss me, kiss me)
Expressing desire for physical affection
Don't you wanna even try?
Don't you want to attempt to connect with me?
And devour the moon
An exaggerated expression of passion or desire
And we had it all
We once had a strong connection
Right from the start
From the very beginning of our relationship
Never going back in with your heart (Heart, heart)
I never want to experience heartbreak from you again
It's falling apart
Our relationship is deteriorating
Never getting back again without that spark
We cannot reconnect unless we find that spark that once united us
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Repetitive vocalization for emphasis or effect
I wanna ride with you
I want to experience these feelings with you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jenny Diane Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ricky4001cs
Whoever engineered and produced this music is a friggin Genius. The audio sonics are so filthy rich, its decadent, but in a really really good way. A beautiful sounding piece. Jenny Lewis is the real deal~
msrbelfast
Ryan Adams
M A
Criminally underrated song!
Childish Madbino
I was lucky enough to see Jenny at the pilgrimage last year in TN and I was one of the best times of my life she looked so beautiful in her pink sparkly dress her singing wasted youth and this song brought so much nostalgia even tho they aren’t old songs I just couldn’t explain it
Ira Ellison
The harmonies are soo tight and beautiful!
Mickey67938
Great song. Amazing artist. Jenny you’re a legend.
Denise Knight
Love how she tweaked her old song and made it "Retro-girl"! Great hook with a smooth as whiskey voice. You go, Girl! ♥♥♥
Timothy Viard
Perfect sentiment.
Jace Face Luxe
I’m literally obsessed as always! Great track, so excited for the album! 💖
Ronman189
Saw her do this on Kimmel. Excellent song, performance and band!