Lewis Takes Off His Shirt
Owen Pallett, Final Fantasy
Lyrics currently unavailable…
10 facts about this song
Song Background"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" is a track from Owen Pallett's second solo album, "Heartland". The record was released on January 12, 2010.
|
Album Concept"Heartland" is a concept album, narrating the story of a fictional character named Lewis, a farmer from the fictional land of Spectrum.
|
Role of Song"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" is a significant song in the narrative, signifying a turning point in Lewis’ journey, where he rebels against his creator (Pallett himself).
|
Main ThemeThe song deals with themes of rebellion and freedom, illustrating Lewis's struggle as he breaks free from the control of his creator.
|
Importance of LyricsThe line "I'm never gonna give it to you" repeated at the end of the song represents Lewis' determination to keep his autonomy and not surrender his will to the deity-like figure of his creator.
|
CatchinessDespite its complex narrative and philosophical themes, the song is notably catchy with upbeat music, making it a fan-favorite at live performances.
|
Music CompositionThe composition of the song perfectly illustrates Pallett’s talent as a violinist and an arranger, with soaring orchestrations and intricate layers of electronic and acoustic sounds.
|
Accolades"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, a prestigious Canadian music award, in 2010.
|
Music VideoThe official music video for "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" was directed by M. Blash and features an array of strange, surreal visuals, reflecting the abstract nature of the song's lyrics.
|
Performance StyleIn his performances, Pallett often uses a loop pedal to craft "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt's" elaborate soundscape, demonstrating his skill in creating complex layer effects live on stage.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Lewis Takes Off His Shirt Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/1614871/Owen+Pallett/Lewis+Takes+Off+His+Shirt>.
Discuss the Lewis Takes Off His Shirt Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In