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.
There's A Traitor In This Room
Louis XIV Lyrics
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I can't be so sweet to you
Come on come by me, you look so good you know, you look so good for the summer
I wanna stroke your ego, and dress you like a prom queen while you're hanging tight on my attitude
The whole box, show me something
Hey girl!
Can you tell me something?
Every time I stumble it's your tiny face I see,
Glass on the carpet, your legs on the couch
And all you wanted is my love in your mouth
You're so bearable, such a little acceptable, while possibly incredible
I want fun ???
I wanna taste you like you're fucking edible
I can't be so sweet to you, until I find the right excuse
I can't be so sweet to you
Cathedral ceiling, chandeliers, eleven diamonds hanging from your ears
Eyes like colored pencils, drawing into me
Every time I struggle you're the only face I see
Taking pictures of herself with her phone
Click, click sugar stick, leave the queer alone
Around the corner, confidentially, you might just make a cheater out of me
I can't be so sweet to you, until I find the right excuse
I can't be so sweet to you I can't be so sweet to you, until I find the right excuse
I can't be so sweet to you Well we're driving uptown in a taxi
You know something? Well girl you better ask me
Well take your clothes off, let the driver watch
Look in the rearview mirror push the lights
2, 4, 6, 8 who do you appreciate? ME ME ME ME ME!
Every time I stumble it's your tiny face I see
You might just make a cheater out of me
4, 5, 6, 8 who do you appreciate? ME ME ME ME ME!
Every time I stumble it's your gorgeous face I see,
You might just make a traitor out of me
I can't be so sweet to you until I find the right excuse
I can't be so sweet to you until I find the right excuse
I can't be so sweet to you
Louis XIV's "There's A Traitor In This Room" is a song about temptation and cheating. The lyrics suggest a man who is unable to resist the allure of a woman despite his commitment to someone else. The opening lines reveal this internal struggle with "I can't be so sweet to you, until I find the right excuse" indicating that he wants to pursue the woman but needs to justify his actions. He goes on to describe the woman's physical appearance and how he wants to impress her by "dressing her like a prom queen" and stroking her ego.
The chorus repeats the idea that he can't be sweet to her until he finds an acceptable reason to cheat. The second verse reveals a scene of intimacy between the man and woman. The lyrics paint a picture of them in a private moment with "glass on the carpet, your legs on the couch, and all you wanted is my love in your mouth." The final verse takes a more playful tone as they ride in a taxi together. The man asks the woman if she wants to take her clothes off and let the driver watch. The song ends with the repeated line "I can't be so sweet to you until I find the right excuse."
Overall, "There's A Traitor In This Room" is a song about living in the moment and giving in to temptation even when it goes against one's values. The lyrics suggest that sometimes our desire for immediate pleasure can override our commitment to others.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't be so sweet to you, until I find the right excuse
I am not able to show affection to you unless I have a valid enough reason to justify it
I wanna stroke your ego, and dress you like a prom queen while you're hanging tight on my attitude
I want to boost your confidence and make you feel special, while also exerting control over you and your behavior
The whole box, show me something
I want to see all that you have to offer, and expect you to impress me
Every time I stumble it's your tiny face I see, You might just make a cheater out of me
Whenever I am faced with a challenge or obstacle, I think of you and the temptation you present to me
Glass on the carpet, your legs on the couch, And all you wanted is my love in your mouth
You have made a mess in my space, but all you desire from me is physical intimacy
You're so bearable, such a little acceptable, while possibly incredible, I want fun
I find you tolerable and able to meet my standards, but I am not sure if you have the potential to be truly remarkable. I am seeking entertainment and pleasure from you
I wanna taste you like you're fucking edible
I desire you in a sexual manner and want to experience you intimately
Cathedral ceiling, chandeliers, eleven diamonds hanging from your ears
You exude elegance and luxury with your surroundings and accessories
Taking pictures of herself with her phone, Click, click sugar stick, leave the queer alone
You are preoccupied with taking selfies and using derogatory language towards others who do not fit societal expectations
Around the corner, confidentially, you might just make a cheater out of me
In secret, I acknowledge the possibility that you could lead me to be unfaithful to my partner
Well we're driving uptown in a taxi, You know something? Well girl you better ask me
As we ride together, I want you to initiate conversation and inquire about my thoughts and desires
Well take your clothes off, let the driver watch, Look in the rearview mirror push the lights
I want to engage in a risky and illicit behavior, potentially involving a third party, and use the environment around us to add to the excitement
2, 4, 6, 8 who do you appreciate? ME ME ME ME ME!
I demand your constant attention and admiration, and believe that I am the most important person in your life
4, 5, 6, 8 who do you appreciate? ME ME ME ME ME!
I reiterate my desire for your constant attention and devotion, and believe that I deserve it above all else
Every time I stumble it's your gorgeous face I see, You might just make a traitor out of me
Whenever I face a challenge or obstacle, I think of you and the temptation you present to betray my loyalty and trust
Contributed by Ryan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.