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
Just You
Sylvie Lewis Lyrics
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To watch them walk down the street
Five hundred mouths that open wide
Five hundred hearts that skip a beat
I know those girls and what they want
They're afraid that they might disappear
I know them because I was one once
Sometime before you got here
Now it's you, just you
When the world comes in blue
I don't need anyone
Just you, you
Love is rare, chances are few
I don't want everyone
Just you
All the world's a stage
The limelight is a drug
Once you get a little taste
It's very hard to give it up
I've seen it all before
I've been there and I'm sure
There's only one thing I need
To feel loved
You, just you
When the world comes in blue
I don't need anyone
Just you, you
Love is rare, chances are few
I don't want everyone
Just you
Work days always march by slow
The weekends always run
It's five o'clock and Friday though
So the best is yet to come
The downtown trains are full of life
We go humming down the tracks
I've got someone I love you know
Someone who loves me back
It's you, just you
When the world comes in blue
I don't need anyone
Just you, you
Love is rare, chances are few
I don't want everyone
Just you
Just you, just you
In "Just You," Sylvie Lewis sings about the deep and simple love she has with someone special, contrasting it with the desires and insecurities of other women. She admits to being like those women before, craving attention and validation from multiple sources, but now she has found something more valuable: a soulmate. The opening lines paints a picture of the female collective, each one seeking external recognition, a desire shaped by societal pressure to conform to beauty standards and a system of value based on external appearances. The singer implies that she understands why girls do that because at some point she was one of them too, but now she has found someone who appreciates her for who she is and quenches her thirst for love.
In the second stanza, Lewis uses the analogy of a stage and the limelight to describe how fleeting and addictive it can be to receive attention and admiration from people. She conveys her disdain for living under the rules of the game and how glad she is to have found a partner who values her beyond her physical appearance. The chorus reflects the idea that true love is hard to find, and when found, it is a precious thing that must be cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
Some girls need a thousand eyes
Some girls desire a lot of attention to feel confident.
To watch them walk down the street
To feel validated by the amount of stares they get from strangers.
Five hundred mouths that open wide
They want people to react strongly to their presence, positively or negatively.
Five hundred hearts that skip a beat
They crave admiration and want to be the center of attention.
I know those girls and what they want
I understand their need for attention because I was once like them.
They're afraid that they might disappear
They fear being forgotten or overlooked if they don't get enough attention.
I know them because I was one once
I used to be like those girls before I found true love.
Now it's you, just you
Now I only need one person to make me feel loved – you.
When the world comes in blue
When everything seems hopeless, you're the one who brings me happiness.
I don't need anyone
I don't need anyone else to make me feel loved because I have you.
Love is rare, chances are few
Finding true love is difficult and doesn't happen often.
I don't want everyone
I don't want just anyone – I only want you.
All the world's a stage
Life is like a play where everyone is putting on a performance.
The limelight is a drug
The attention and admiration you receive from others can become addicting.
Once you get a little taste
Once you experience that feeling of being in the spotlight, it's hard to let it go.
It's very hard to give it up
It's difficult to break free from the need for attention and validation.
I've seen it all before
I've witnessed the negative effects of seeking attention and validation.
I've been there and I'm sure
I understand the feeling of wanting to be the center of attention.
There's only one thing I need
The only thing I need to feel loved is you.
To feel loved
To have someone who truly cares for me and loves me unconditionally.
Work days always march by slow
Weekdays seem to last forever and drag on.
The weekends always run
Weekends fly by and seem to be over too quickly.
It's five o'clock and Friday though
The end of the week is finally here and I can't wait to spend time with you.
So the best is yet to come
The weekend is going to be amazing because I get to spend it with you.
The downtown trains are full of life
The city is bustling with activity and the energy is contagious.
We go humming down the tracks
We're filled with excitement and happiness as we ride the train together.
I've got someone I love you know
I have you, the person I love spending time with the most.
Someone who loves me back
Someone who loves me for who I am and makes me feel happy and fulfilled.
Just you, just you
It's just you – the only person I need to feel loved and happy with.
Contributed by Mackenzie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Thank you for this 🙏🏾I lost my cd and YouTube removed her music.