Her second album "Translations" was released in mid 2007, again to good critical reviews. Her music draws influences from folk, jazz, chanson and cabaret.
Her latest album "It's All True" was released in June 2012, including collaborations with Gary Go, Sondre Lerche, Don Henry, and Pasquale Catalano
All His Exes
Sylvie Lewis Lyrics
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They're warm and soft, they make nice sounds
They know their pleases and their thank-yous
All his exes call him up to talk about whatever
They want advice on boys and life
He picks them up when they're under the weather
it makes him feel so good that he's still friends with all his exes.
All his exes throw a party on his birthday every year.
They reminisce and drink champagne,
I make sure I bring my own beer.
I smile politely and check my watch but I notice he never checks his
it makes him feel so good that he's still friends with all his exes.
It occurred to me the other day and i just have to put this bluntly
the only exes that I'm still friends with are the two that still want me.
He spends so much time with other girls that I always have suspected
Perhaps I would be better off as one of all his exes.
The lyrics to Sylvie Lewis's song "All His Exes" describe a woman who is dating a man who is still very close with all of his former girlfriends. In the first verse, she describes how his exes "gather 'round" and "rub against" her ankles, which can be interpreted as her feeling overwhelmed or perhaps even suffocated by their presence. However, she also acknowledges that they are "warm and soft" and "make nice sounds," implying that they are not necessarily threatening or hostile towards her.
The second verse describes how the man's exes continue to seek his advice and support, even after their romantic relationship has ended. The woman seems somewhat jealous of their continued closeness, as she notes that he "picks them up when they're under the weather." However, she also recognizes that he seems to take pride in the fact that he still maintains friendships with all of his exes. This is highlighted by the line: "in the battle of the sexes, it makes him feel so good that he's still friends with all his exes."
The final verse is perhaps the most revealing, as the woman admits that she has been feeling neglected by the man in question. She notes that he "spends so much time with other girls" and implies that he may be unfaithful to her. She even suggests that maybe she would be better off as one of his exes, as they seem to be the ones who receive the most attention and affection from him. Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex and potentially uncomfortable dynamic between the woman, the man, and his exes.
Line by Line Meaning
All his exes gather 'round, they rub against my ankles.
His ex-girlfriends seem to be everywhere and in everything, even in a way that is greeting her politely.
They're warm and soft, they make nice sounds
His exes are friendly, gracious, and welcoming towards her, treating her with warmth and care.
They know their pleases and their thank-yous
His exes are well-mannered and polite with good social skills.
All his exes call him up to talk about whatever
All his ex-girlfriends regularly call him for advice or just to talk about anything and everything, regardless of the status of their relationships.
They want advice on boys and life
They seek his guidance and words of wisdom on various topics such as relationships and life's situations.
He picks them up when they're under the weather
When they are feeling down, he comes to their aid and offers support and compassion, showing his true character as a caring friend.
He always says when he hangs up that in the battle of the sexes,
He boasts that he is on good terms with all his ex-girlfriends, which makes him feel superior in some way in terms of his relationships with women.
it makes him feel so good that he's still friends with all his exes.
He derives satisfaction and happiness from maintaining these relationships, perhaps filling a void in his life or holding onto his past.
All his exes throw a party on his birthday every year.
His ex-girlfriends all come together to celebrate his birthday each year, showing how connected they still are and how he remains a significant figure in their lives.
They reminisce and drink champagne,
They share memories of their past relationships, recalling happy moments while enjoying alcoholic drinks together.
I make sure I bring my own beer.
The singer feels like an outsider at these gatherings and tries to compensate by bringing her own drink, separating her from the group.
I smile politely and check my watch but I notice he never checks his
The artist is present at these gatherings but doesn't fully engage with the group, feeling like an appendage to his ex-girlfriends and noticing that he doesn't seem aware of time.
It occurred to me the other day and i just have to put this bluntly
The singer is about to address a sensitive topic that has been on her mind, causing her to be frank and honest.
the only exes that I'm still friends with are the two that still want me.
She reveals that she is only still in touch with her ex-boyfriends who still have feelings for her, indicating some bitterness towards his ex-girlfriends who maintain friendships with him despite their past relationships.
He spends so much time with other girls that I always have suspected
The singer feels neglected by him and possibly suspicious of his behavior towards other women, as if he is unfaithful or more interested in others than in her.
Perhaps I would be better off as one of all his exes.
The artist considers that she might have a better time as one of his ex-girlfriends, longing for that same level of attention and closeness that he shared with them in the past.
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