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.
The Grand Apartment
Louis XIV Lyrics
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without me
so for all who gather
without yours truly
i offer you up my sympathy
for all the girls who think they've got me made
i'd be straight with you but games
are just so much fun to play
my reflection of us
a lovely solitude
while my body stabs you
with all my attitude
and you're all invited guests
of the grand apartment
well a party just isn't a party without me to start it
is life without me merely interlude
while you dream of my body stabbing you
with all my attitude
and you're all invited guests
of the grand apartment
a party just isn't a party without me to start it
yeah.
my reflection of us
a lovely solitude
while my body stabs you
with all my attitude
and you're all invited guests
to the grand apartment
a party just isn't a party without me to start it.
Louis XIV's song The Grand Apartment is a song that revolves around the idea of not being able to have a party without him. The first few lines of the chorus go like this: "Well, a party just isn't a party without me, so for all who gather without yours truly, I offer you up my sympathy." These lines talk about how the party is incomplete without the singer, and he pities those who try to have fun without him. He goes on to say that all the girls who think they know him are wrong, as he enjoys playing games that make things fun.
The next few lines of the chorus are "My reflection of us, a lovely solitude, while my body stabs you with all my attitude, and you're all invited guests of the grand apartment." These lines again show the singer's self-importance, as he refers to himself as a reflection of everyone else. He also talks about his 'attitude', which he uses to 'stab' people. The final lines of the chorus reiterate the fact that the party cannot happen without him, and that everyone is invited to his grand apartment.
Line by Line Meaning
well a party just isn't a party
The presence of me, Louis XIV, is necessary to make a party enjoyable.
without me
If I am not present at the party, it will not be as fun or exciting.
so for all who gather
For people who have gathered to party,
without yours truly
Without me, Louis XIV,
i offer you up my sympathy
I feel sorry for them because they will not have as enjoyable of a time without me.
for all the girls who think they've got me made
To girls who believe they understand me,
i'd be straight with you but games
I could be honest, but
are just so much fun to play
I find games more entertaining and enjoyable.
my reflection of us
My interpretation of our relationship,
a lovely solitude
Is a beautiful and peaceful experience for me.
while my body stabs you
Although my physical presence is near you,
with all my attitude
My demeanor and personality may come across as hostile or confrontational.
and you're all invited guests
Everyone present is welcome and invited to the party.
of the grand apartment
Which is a luxurious and extravagant living space.
is life without me merely interlude
Life without me, Louis XIV, is simply a brief period of time.
while you dream of my body stabbing you
Even when you dream, you may be imagining my presence near you as hostile or confrontational.
yeah.
An ad lib expression of affirmation or agreement.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
allrequiredfields
God, I am so glad I suddenly remembered this song, 15 years later.
VAN DER WEYDEN
Esta con madres esta canción.
Shitlord 2020
“A party just isn’t a party without me to start it!”
lopezmt
Well a party isn't a party without me
So for all who gather without yours truly
I offer you up my sympathy
Robert Finnerty
I've always thought of it having a kind of a "slither."
Daniel Cuevas González
sounds like ACDC Bon Scott age
Yellow Jackboots
Yeah but no
scottt beee
Angus Young l.a.m.f.
Manfred Mann
This group definitely were fans of The Clash.