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
Valentine
Sylvie Lewis Lyrics
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Her mouth curled under like a metal snake
Although Holy Wood was sad
They'd remember this as Valentines day
Flies are waiting
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
The first flower after the flood
I saw that pregnant girl today
She didn't know that it was dead inside
Even though it was alive
Some of us are really born to die
Flies are waiting
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
They slit our wrists and send us to heaven
The first flower after the flood
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
In the shadow of the valley of death
The lyrics to Sylvie Lewis's song "Valentine" seem to be referencing some dark and difficult themes. The opening line, "She was the color of TV," is cryptic but could be interpreted as referring to someone with a dull, lifeless appearance, like the grayness of television static. The image of a mouth curled under like a metal snake is unsettling and could suggest someone hiding something or being deceptive. The following line, "Although Holy Wood was sad," could be a reference to Hollywood, but it's unclear what that has to do with the rest of the song.
The chorus, repeating "In the shadow of the valley of death," is ominous and gives a sense of impending doom. The lines "They slit our wrists and send us to heaven" and "Some of us are really born to die" are particularly haunting and suggest the idea of suicide or sacrifice. The final lines, "The first flower after the flood," could be hopeful, suggesting new growth after a tragedy, but they could also be a reference to a biblical story about a flood and apocalypse.
Overall, the lyrics of "Valentine" create a bleak and unsettling atmosphere, with themes of death, sacrifice, and tragedy. The song seems to explore the idea of finding hope or beauty in the midst of darkness and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
She was the color of TV
Her complexion had an artificial quality to it, like the color of a television screen.
Her mouth curled under like a metal snake
Her lips lay flat against her mouth like a snake made of metal.
Although Holy Wood was sad
Despite being a place of beauty and glamour, Hollywood was in a state of melancholy.
They'd remember this as Valentines day
An event that would stick in their memories as a Valentine’s Day.
Flies are waiting
Indicating an ominous sign for an impending doom or decay.
In the shadow of the valley of death
Existing in the obscure and overlooked places of the world, surrounded by death and destruction.
They slit our wrists and send us to heaven
Referring to being defeated or crushed to the point of being sent to the afterlife.
The first flower after the flood
Symbolizing hope and renewal after a period of devastation and tragedy.
I saw that pregnant girl today
The artist recalls seeing a young woman who was with child.
She didn't know that it was dead inside
The woman was unaware that her unborn child had already passed away.
Even though it was alive
Despite a beating heart, the child was dead on the inside.
Some of us are really born to die
A realization that some people are destined for a tragic end.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN WARNER, JEORDIE WHITE
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