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."
Lonely Sunday Morning
Levi Kreis Lyrics
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I can still smell you on my sheets
I can still feel the way you tremble When I hold you close to me
It's like everything about you
Is everything I need
Waking up without you
Is gonna be the death of me
I can't find you anywhere
It's a lonely Sunday morning
Cuz you left me without warning
And I don't know how to make it through this lonely Sunday morning
Last night I took your picture and
On my dresser drawer and shared the words that I wish I can not say anymore
The truth is that I love you
And I'm doing all I can
To make myself forget the way
It feels to be your man
And I gotta find a reason
To face another day
It's a lonely Sunday morning
Cuz you left me without warning
And I don't know how to make it through this lonely Sunday morning
I should just crawl back in bed
Shut out my heart
Turn off my head
But it's impossible to do cuz
My whole world was you
My whole world was you
It's a lonely Sunday morning
Cuz you left me without warning
And I don't know how to make it through this lonely Sunday Morning
Lonely Sunday Morning
The song Lonely Sunday Morning by Levi Kreis is a heartfelt lament of a man who is still deeply in love with his departed lover. The lyrics are full of nostalgia and bittersweet longing, as the man remembers the physical and emotional sensations of being with his woman, but now has to face the reality of being alone. He is struggling to find a reason to keep going, to face another day, as the memory of his lover and the pain of her absence overwhelm him. He wishes he could shut off his heart and turn off his head, but that's impossible since his whole world was wrapped up in her.
The chorus is particularly poignant, as the man expresses his sense of loss and confusion at being left without warning. He feels like his life has been shattered since his lover's departure and he doesn't know how to make it through this lonely Sunday morning, or any other morning for that matter. The verses are equally insightful, as the man describes the physical reminders of his lover's presence that still linger in his bedroom, and his ongoing battle to suppress his feelings of love and attachment.
Overall, the song Lonely Sunday Morning is a tale of heartbreak and resilience. Despite the pain, the man is determined to move on and create a new life for himself, though he knows that it won't be easy. The song is a testament to the complexities of love and the challenges of letting go, and Kreis conveys these emotions with raw, unvarnished honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
I can still taste you on my lips
The memory of you is still vivid in my mind, and I can't help but reminisce about the moments we shared together.
I can still smell you on my sheets
Your scent lingers on my sheets, reminding me of the intimacy we shared in the past.
I can still feel the way you tremble When I hold you close to me
The memory of your physical response to my touch is still with me, and I miss the way we used to hold each other close.
It's like everything about you Is everything I need
You were my everything, and without you, it feels like something important is missing from my life.
Waking up without you Is gonna be the death of me
Starting a new day without you feels like a painful, never-ending struggle. It's an overwhelming feeling of emptiness and despair.
I'm not so use to silence I can't find you anywhere
You were my constant companion, and the silence without you is unsettling. I miss your presence and can't seem to find anything that will fill the void you left behind.
Last night I took your picture and On my dresser drawer and shared the words that I wish I can not say anymore
I still have your picture with me, and I secretly confess my love for you every night, even though I know it won't change anything.
The truth is that I love you And I'm doing all I can To make myself forget the way It feels to be your man
I still love you deeply, but I'm doing everything in my power to move on from the past and forget what it feels like to be the one you loved.
And I gotta find a reason To face another day
I need a reason to keep going, to face the reality of living without you by my side.
I should just crawl back in bed Shut out my heart Turn off my head But it's impossible to do cuz My whole world was you My whole world was you
The thought of shutting myself off from the world and losing myself in misery seems comforting, but it's impossible to do because you were my whole world, and I can't imagine living without you.
It's a lonely Sunday morning Cuz you left me without warning And I don't know how to make it through this lonely Sunday morning
Days like today are especially difficult because they remind me of how much I lost when you left me without warning. I don't know how to cope with the loneliness I feel on this Sunday morning.
Lonely Sunday Morning
The phrase highlights the overwhelming sense of loneliness and despair the artist feels as they wake up on a Sunday morning without their loved one by their side.
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Loving this version. Thank you for sharing!!