Lewis has appeared in over forty films and made-for-TV movies. She has also appeared in a GAP commercial which she was dancing with Daft Punk to the tune of the song "Digital Love". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1992 for Cape Fear. She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in My Louisiana Sky in 2001.
Lewis has also launched a career as a solo singer and musician, leading a group called Juliette and the Licks which has released a number of recordings. She is working with rock songwriter Linda Perry, among others. Lewis has also appeared on three tracks by Rock-techno group The Prodigy's 2004 CD "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned" (Spitfire, Get Up Get Off and Hot Ride). She is in the H.I.M. video for "Buried Alive By Love".
As of 2005, Lewis is one of sixteen stars who had been Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher or his crew members but refused to air it on MTV. Lewis dated actor Brad Pitt for several years and co-starred with him in the movies Kalifornia and Too Young to Die?. She married professional skateboarder Steve Berra in 1999, but is now divorced.
Her latest album Terra Incognita was produced by Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez Lopez
Fantasy Bar
Juliette Lewis Lyrics
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Putting on their makeup
You could smell it from a mile away it?s destruction and corrupt
Let?s go to Hollywood
March down that Sunset Strip
Burn our dreams in a single night till the fright light comes in
You can never be too sure who you?re gonna end up next to
Then you wanna break up the dance floor
Where you watch the people come and go
It?s a dreamland so finish it off
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh (x2)
Let?s catch the pretension up on the west side inside the velvet ropes where the pretty people hide
Or maybe you like the downtown scene walk past the dirty windows and preen
We?re living the dream so get it all
You can never be too sure who you?re gonna end up next to
It?s a Fantasy bar with Cuban cigars smoke so thick yeah
And you wanna break up the dance floor
Where you watch the people come and go
It?s a dreamland so finish it off
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh (x2)
You can sell a blind man the idea of lust in a smoked out room just above that
Neon sign that glows fantasy bar just behind the mirage
Isn?t this what we?re all aching for the taste of sugar on the dance floor so finish it off
More more more yeah
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh (x4)
The song "Fantasy Bar" by Juliette Lewis is about the allure and danger of chasing fame and fortune in Hollywood. She describes a scene where models are putting on their makeup, but the air is thick with the smell of destruction and corruption. She then invites the listener to join her on a night out on Sunset Strip in Hollywood, where dreams are burned in a single night until the "fright light" comes in.
Lewis emphasizes the unpredictability of who you might end up next to when pursuing this lifestyle. The fantasy bar is depicted as a place where Cuban cigars smoke is so thick it creates a haze of unreality. She wants to break up the dance floor and watch the people come and go, living in a dreamland.
The chorus repeats the idea that the bar is a place where anything goes, and you can never be too sure who you'll end up next to. The lyrics seem to suggest that chasing these dreams is ultimately an empty pursuit, as people are drawn in by the idea of "lust" and "sugar" on the dance floor, but there is no real substance to the experience. Overall, the song is a warning against the dangers of chasing fame and fortune, and the pitfalls of the Hollywood lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on watch the models
Let's observe the models in this place
Putting on their makeup
Applying their makeup
You could smell it from a mile away it?s destruction and corrupt
There is an underlying damaging and morally decayed nature in this place that is easy to sense
Let?s go to Hollywood
We should head to Hollywood
March down that Sunset Strip
Walk down the Sunset Strip with conviction
Burn our dreams in a single night till the fright light comes in
Let's party hard enough that morning scares us
You can never be too sure who you?re gonna end up next to
Be prepared to mix with unfamiliar people
It's a Fantasy bar with Cuban cigars smoke so thick yeah
This place is a bar where people can live in their wild ideas and enjoy Cuban cigars
Then you wanna break up the dance floor
The thunderous music makes you want to dance
Where you watch the people come and go
People-watching is a perfect pastime on this dance floor
It?s a dreamland so finish it off
This place is a dreamy world, so party hard while it lasts
Let?s catch the pretension up on the west side inside the velvet ropes where the pretty people hide Or maybe you like the downtown scene walk past the dirty windows and preen
You can choose to experience either the flashy lifestyle uptown or gritty downtown life
We?re living the dream so get it all
We should enjoy this life to the fullest
You can sell a blind man the idea of lust in a smoked out room just above that Neon sign that glows fantasy bar just behind the mirage
The club's erotic atmosphere, combined with the eye-catching neon sign, make it irresistible and attractive even to the blind
Isn?t this what we?re all aching for the taste of sugar on the dance floor so finish it off
Isn't this what everyone desiresβa sweet taste of life, particularly on the dance floor?
More more more yeah
Let's have more fun, more partying!
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
boundless Freedom
I love her both as an actress and a singer. Great song.
Maxim Cohen
I've always felt this song so deeply. It's a unique musical art. Love you Juliette!
Sally Boat
I would advise anyone to go see her live. I'm not overly impressed by live shows very oftern and I'm a musician/singer myself. She was ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! On the second song she stage dived into everyone! :) Priceless. She is just fantastic, sexy, artistic, passionate. A real treat to see her live. COME BACK TO BELFAST PLEASE!!! *
VGBNDGRL
This song was on a compilation CD inside of an Alternative Press mini magazine...so glad I was such a curious kid a decade ago. Love this song so much! Makes me feel badass listening to it haha.
Maxim Cohen
One of the most underrated songs ever. I just love it.
stanhauser
Essa mulher é foda demais, nossinhora!. Nunca vi mulher com presença de palco melhor.
Cheryl Ballinger
Wow Speechless Loving this !!! Rock en song, great video!Hoping to see you on the road in October Lol I will be the one screaming and singing and dancing Oh And thank you in advance for that kind of escape! Whew! Thanks so much for the new CD I hope to hear more soon !!!Going to best buy tomorrow cant wait!!!
curliefro
Fantastic Juliette:). So raw and fearless! Love her voice Too bad stores/radio with bland music now a days
James Bruce
this videos is awesome, and this is like way ahead of most starting entrys from new artists...go Juliette your rocking it...and amen to Omar, see u Oct 7th in beantown!
Hutupsay
Juliette lewis is incredible and glad she's made such a stimulating video