Clark joined Sufjan Stevens' touring band in 2006, bringing with her a tour EP entitled Paris Is Burning. It contains three tracks, including a cover version of Jackson Browne's These Days.
Clark released her début album, Marry Me, 10 July 2007 on Beggars Banquet Records. Named after a line from the cult-hit television show Arrested Development, the LP features appearances from drummer Brian Teasley (Man or Astro-man?, The Polyphonic Spree), Mike Garson (David Bowie's longtime pianist), and horn player Louis Schwadron (The Polyphonic Spree).
In 2008 Clark was nominated for three PLUG Independent Music Awards: New Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year, and on 6 March 2008, she won the Female Artist of the Year award.
Her second album for 4AD, entitled Actor, was released on 5 May 2009. It was written entirely by Clark and produced by Clark and John Congleton of The Paper Chase.
The Strange Mercy Songfacts reports that Clark wrote her third album in Seattle. She decamped to the Northwestern city to escape from the information overload she was experiencing at home and recorded Strange Mercy in a studio provided by Death Cab For Cutie drummer Jason McGerr. The album was released by 4AD on September 12, 2011 and peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200, making it her first Top 20 LP.
2) A pseudonym of singer-songwriter Vincent Bernardy, who has written and recorded music since 1980. see also St. Vincent Folk
3) A singer/songwriter from Victoria, Australia.
Louise
St. Vincent Lyrics
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Ils avaient dîné au hasard
Toujours dans le quartier chinois
Comme aux premiers jours de l'histoire
Elle avait changé mais pas lui
Qui renversait les mêmes chop suey
À peu près sur les mêmes habits
En évoquant les mêmes sujets
Allan et Louise
Il commençait des phrases parfois
Par "Comment se fait-il que nous"
Sur sa bouche, elle mettait un doigt
Et il n'insistait pas beaucoup
Elle avait rencontré quelqu'un
Juste après lui, huit ans déjà
Quelqu'un dont elle disait "C'est bien
C'est tout ce qu'il fallait pour moi"
Allan et Louise
Ils s'étaient revus quelquefois
Ils avaient repris des cafés
Et une après-midi, comme ça
Ils avaient vu la nuit tomber
Elle avait parlé si longtemps
New York Herald en parapluie
Qu'il avait pensé "Tout reprend"
En arrivant trempé chez lui
Et l'été touchait à sa fin
Il entendait déjà sa voix
Sa voix lui dirait un matin
"On ne peut pas continuer comme ça"
Alors quand la tour est tombée
Louise travaillait étage vingt-trois
Devant l'écran il a pensé
À cet instant "Elle m'aimait, moi"
Allan et Louise
Allan et Louise
The lyrics of St. Vincent's song "Louise" tell a poignant tale of a rekindled connection between two individuals, Allan and Louise, who had crossed paths in the past. The opening lines set the nostalgic tone as they describe their occasional meetings and impromptu dinners in the bustling Chinatown district, reminiscent of their early encounters. While Louise had undergone changes over time, Allan remained constant in his habits, symbolized by his consistent choice of ordering the same chop suey dish on their outings. Despite the passage of time, they found themselves revisiting familiar topics and reliving shared memories as they caught up with each other.
The lyrics delve into the complexities of their relationship, hinting at unresolved feelings and unspoken questions. Allan's tentative inquiries and Louise's subtle gestures suggest a mutual understanding of their past and present circumstances. The mention of Louise having moved on and found happiness with someone else adds a layer of bittersweetness to their interactions, highlighting the lingering emotions between them. The juxtaposition of their separate paths and contrasting experiences underscores the theme of missed opportunities and the inevitability of change.
As their encounters continue, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a fleeting moment shared by Allan and Louise as they watch the night fall over the city. The imagery of Louise passionately discussing her work at a newspaper, shielded by a New York Herald umbrella, contrasts with Allan's inner turmoil as he contemplates the possibility of reigniting their connection. The impending end of summer serves as a metaphor for the transient nature of their rekindled friendship, mirroring the fragility of their bond in the face of external circumstances.
The poignant conclusion of the lyrics poignantly reflects on the tragic events of 9/11 and the impact it had on their relationship. As Allan recalls Louise working on the 23rd floor of the fallen tower, he is struck by a profound realization of her love for him. The abrupt shift from reminiscing about their past to confronting the harsh reality of loss encapsulates the fleeting nature of life and love. The repetition of the names "Allan and Louise" serves as a somber reminder of the connection they shared and the inevitability of time moving forward, leaving them with poignant memories of what could have been.
Lyrics © LILI LOUISE MUSIQUE
Written by: VINCENT DELERM, REMY GALICHET, JEAN-PHILIPPE VERDIN
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