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.
Stalker
Louis XIV Lyrics
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Still I can't seem to look at you
I can stare at you all night and you won't even notice
Put on gloves
The watch going
The phone rings off
In the car lurking
You lay down on your bed
I can stare at you all night and you won't even notice
Still I can't seem to look at you
I can stare at you all night and you won't even notice
(If I'm getting to you)
'Cause I'm loose slide
A knife through
Back door locked bolt through
Sleeping softly, holding pillows
Tightly in your arms
I sneak up without a sound
Down the hall to your bedroom
Twist the knob stand above you
As you lay there in your bed
I can stare at you all night and you won't even notice
Still I can't seem to look at you
I can stare at you all night and you won't even notice
I took off all your clothes
See all your face
Until the pillow slightly saw you
Or
Into the pillow sllighty silent?
As you breathe gasping holding air tight like it's your last
Put my hand on your mouth
Feel your lips on my fingers
Smell your sweat
You're looking lovely my possesion
Again. Shadows up
The watch going
Phone rings off
Car lurking
See me through the window and
You lay down on your bed
I can stare at you all night and you won't even notice
The lyrics to Louis XIV's song Stalker are dark and disturbing, depicting a voyeur who is obsessed with their target to the point of breaking into their home and violating their privacy. The song begins with the stalker admitting that they can "stare at you all night and you won't even notice," highlighting the obsessive nature of their behavior. They seem to be constantly watching their victim, but are too afraid to approach them directly.
As the song continues, the stalker puts on gloves, indicating that they are preparing to do something illicit. They then lurk outside their victim's home and watch them through the window before breaking in and sneaking into their bedroom. The stalker takes off their victim's clothes and watches them as they sleep, seemingly getting pleasure from their possession of this person. The song ends with the stalker leaving the bedroom, indicating that they will likely return to continue their behavior.
Overall, the lyrics paint a disturbing picture of a person who is unable to control their obsession and crosses a line into violating someone else's privacy and autonomy. The song serves as a commentary on the dangers of obsession and the importance of consent in all relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I can stare at you all night and you won't even notice
I can watch you for hours without you realizing it
Still I can't seem to look at you
But I can't bring myself to look at you when we're face-to-face
Put on gloves
I wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints
The watch going
I keep track of time while I wait for the right moment
The phone rings off
I disconnect my phone to avoid getting caught
In the car lurking
I hide in my car and stake out your place
See me through the window and
You lay down on your bed
You catch a glimpse of me, but you don't suspect anything and go to bed
(If I'm getting to you)
(If you're feeling scared or paranoid because of me)
'Cause I'm loose slide
I move around unnoticed
A knife through
I have a knife for protection or to harm you if necessary
Back door locked bolt through
I make sure all your doors are locked so I have to find another way in
Sleeping softly, holding pillows
You're sound asleep and holding your pillows
Tightly in your arms
You're holding them close to you
I sneak up without a sound
I move quietly so you don't wake up
Down the hall to your bedroom
I make my way to your room
Twist the knob stand above you
As you lay there in your bed
I open your door silently and stand over your bed as you sleep
I took off all your clothes
I undressed you while you were sleeping
See all your face
Until the pillow slightly saw you
Or
Into the pillow sllighty silent?
I see your face clearly until you turn your head and bury it in your pillow
As you breathe gasping holding air tight like it's your last
You wake up and panic, struggling to breathe
Put my hand on your mouth
Feel your lips on my fingers
I cover your mouth so you can't scream and feel your lips on my fingers
Smell your sweat
You're looking lovely my possesion
I smell your sweat and admire how beautiful you are, knowing that you're now mine
Again. Shadows up
The watch going
Phone rings off
Car lurking
See me through the window and
You lay down on your bed
I repeat my stalking routine, watching you go to bed again
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Slyman Collector
I remember discovering this song in early 2008. Just started humming it and now I'm back. Missed this stuff.
Tanoshii
one of the better ones of the album without a doubt. guilt by association soared, but whatever happened to the hall of mirrors? now THAT was good tunes.
David Tijero
awesome vid. i love this song. 5 stars
Redrum
LOVE this song
n3rdbear
Dude my heart would explode with my jaw locked open from visual shock if I went to that party. O_O
maxsty
hi
Minnie Yall
this video makes the song gorgeous loooove it
RealRudeReid
I loved it
sarah raine
Lovelovelovelove this!!!
Mark Hastings Jr.
if this is the legit video...then hats off...i love this style of shoting