The London Apartments is Justin A. Langlois.

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Beginning as a bedroom recording project in 2003 in Windsor, Ontario, The London Apartments have since released numerous EPs and singles on netlabels around the world, including Sundays in Spring and Sutemos, a debut album, "Romanticism Aside" on Sound of Pop Records and an E.P., "Logistics & Navigation" on Beggars Banquet.

The music video for Put A Jacket On (directed by Sean Wainsteim) from "Romanticism Aside" was featured on MuchMusic's the Wedge, while the video for Summer Takes All My Time (directed by Danielle Sabelli & J.Anthony Langlois) from "Logistics & Navigation" was added into rotation on MuchMusic, featured on the Indie Spotlight and the Wedge.

The London Apartments have toured across Canada, showcased at NXNE and CMW and played online audio-only shows from various living rooms.

Music for the upcoming new album, "Signals & Cities Are Forever", has been in the works for the better part of a year, slowly being completed, reworked and nurtured.

Langlois is currently entering the MFA program at the University of Windsor, Visual Arts, studying Integrated Media, while working for the environmental art project, Green Corridor. Windsor is still industrial, automotive and a point of terribly aware contrast between its urban core and surrounding countryside. Though certainly not a concept album, "Signals & Cities Are Forever" will frame its sound around this contrast, matching the hardscaped reality of the city with the delicate nature around it. There is much to come.

More information at http://thelondonapartments.com

Put A Jacket On
The London Apartments Lyrics

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Put your jacket on
It's cold out
It's cold out

Put your jacket on
It's cold out
It's cold out

I don't try to hide a thing from you
From you

Put a jacket on
It's cold out
Put a jacket on

Feel your feet hit the sidewalk
As you take a step towards the sunset
By the river
By the river

I don't try to hide a thing from you
And anyway
I don't try to hide a thing from you
So I
I don't try to hide a thing from you
I just get too shy to be the one

It's twenty to eight
?

I don't try to hide a thing from you
So I
I don't try to hide a thing from you
So I
I don't try to hide a thing from you

So I
I don't try to hide a thing from you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The London Apartments' song "Put A Jacket On" revolve around a simple and common theme of taking care of one's self and protecting themselves from the cold. The repeated line "Put your jacket on, it's cold out" is a reminder to take a practical step to protect oneself from the harshness of winter. The usage of this phrase also serves as a metaphor for other things in life that one ought to do to take care of themselves, like seeking professional help when needed or doing something they enjoy to unwind.

The song also mentions not trying to hide anything from someone, likely a romantic partner. It exudes a feeling of vulnerability and honesty, indicating a strong level of trust in their relationship. However, the singer also admits to being too shy to be the one to confide in their partner, further emphasizing the theme of vulnerability and the importance of taking care of oneself.

Overall, "Put A Jacket On" is a simple yet profound song with a message about taking care of oneself and being honest with others.

Line by Line Meaning

Put your jacket on
Please wear your jacket

It's cold out
The outside temperature is low

Put a jacket on
I urge you to put on a jacket

It's cold out
The outside temperature is low

Put a jacket on
I urge you to put on a jacket

Feel your feet hit the sidewalk
Experience the physical sensation of walking on concrete

As you take a step towards the sunset
As you walk towards where the sun is setting

By the river
Located near a body of water