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's Day
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 of Sylvie Lewis's song Valentine's Day are filled with vivid and poignant images that require careful analysis. The opening line, "She was the color of TV" creates an interesting image that could be interpreted in different ways. It could mean that the woman being referred to lacks vibrancy and is dull, like a TV screen. Alternatively, it could suggest that the woman has many dimensions and colors, much like the wide range of images that are displayed on a TV.
The line that follows, "Her mouth curled under like a metal snake" further adds to an eerie atmosphere. The description of the woman's mouth as a metal snake suggests a sense of danger and malice. It's possible that the woman is an important figure in Holy Wood, but the sadness of the place suggests that something terrible has happened. The repetition of the line "Flies are waiting" throughout the song adds to this sense of foreboding.
The lyrics make reference to the "shadow of the valley of death" which is a Biblical reference to Psalm 23 that speaks to confronting death with courage and faith. However, the following lines of "They slit our wrists and send us to heaven, The first flower after the flood" suggests that perhaps the characters in the song are being exploited or are sacrificing themselves for a greater purpose.
The reference to "that pregnant girl" who "didn't know it was dead inside" adds another layer of tragedy to the song. The lines "Some of us are really born to die" reinforces the sense of predetermined doom for some individuals.
Overall, Sylvie Lewis's Valentine's Day is a complex song that juxtaposes beauty and sadness with religious themes and an unsettling atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
She was the color of TV
Her complexion was pale and lifeless like the screen of a television
Her mouth curled under like a metal snake
Her lips were pursed and sharp like the coils of a metal serpent
Although Holy Wood was sad
Despite the Hollywood entertainment industry being in despair or melancholy
They'd remember this as Valentines day
This event, whatever it may be, would be etched in memory as Valentine's Day
Flies are waiting
The presence of flies is an omen of death or decay
In the shadow of the valley of death
In a place of great sadness, sorrow, or danger
They slit our wrists and send us to heaven
They kill us and supposedly send us to a better place
The first flower after the flood
Hope or a new beginning after a time of devastation or disaster
I saw that pregnant girl today
The artist encountered a pregnant woman during their day
She didn't know that it was dead inside
The woman was unaware that her fetus had already died
Even though it was alive
Despite the fetus being once alive and growing
Some of us are really born to die
Some individuals are destined to have short or tragic lives
In the shadow of the valley of death
Reinforcing the theme of loss and despair
In the shadow of the valley of death
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize its significance
In the shadow of the valley of death
Repeating the earlier line yet again to amplify its ominous tone
In the shadow of the valley of death
Repeating the earlier line as a haunting refrain
In the shadow of the valley of death
Continuing to emphasize the bleak setting and atmosphere
In the shadow of the valley of death
Repeating the refrain one last time to leave a lasting impression
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN WARNER, JEORDIE WHITE
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