You Sound Like Louis Burdett
The Whitlams
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Had a little bit to drink There's a little thing I want at a do out East Nothing too emotional, my good miss I couldn't be serious in a room full of jack-knife eyes Stop talking 'bout the years - you sound like Louis Burdett And we roll on to my backshed, play some poker, scratch my head Look at the sky and spot the planes, where would I go on holidays? Roll with the punches, down the aisles, and down the street the weeks roll by I'm chewing ice and grinning, I'm spewing up and spinning It's billiousness as usual in my corner of the kitchen Hey you, lose that friend before we go anywhere What? Someone might see you alone? Stop bagging out the band, you sound like Louis Burdett All my friends are f*ck-ups but they're fun to have around Banana chairs out on the concrete, telling stories to the stars how Gemini's love Wooden Dragons, and how down the street the weeks roll by The moment the night wears off, the bombsite reappears They're all asleep but the morning tastes like wine It tastes like wine in Tempe I feel so good I just might wake him up Pat him on the bald head - tell me about a dream Louis, something obscene Louis, your life's an open magazine Louis I'm stoned in a bookshop, sober in a nightclub Sex is everywhere but nowhere 'round me By the time she gets to Marrickville we'll be masturbating never rains in Tempe but the planes remind me of family money and the lack down here Stop talking frustrated, 'cause I sound like Louis Burdett Most of my friends are very fruity indeed, such fun to have around Terror, like charity, begins at home Chris don't like madness, but madness likes him He's got a finger in his chest saying how it should have been
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: MARK WELLS, TIMOTHY FREEDMAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Creation and Inspiration"You Sound Like Louis Burdett" was written and performed by the Australian band, The Whitlams. It is one of their most famous songs that turned them into a significant act in Australian music.
|
Release HistoryThe track was released in 1997 as part of the second studio album "Eternal Nightcap".
|
SongwritingIt was written by Tim Freedman, the lead singer and keyboard player of The Whitlams, during a particularly challenging period of his life. It is reputed to reflect his life at the time.
|
Chart PerformanceThough not one of the band’s biggest commercial success stories, it resonated deeply with their fanbase and remains a fan-favorite, even being voted at #57 in Triple J Hottest 100 in 1997.
|
Track MeaningThe song speaks about Freedman's struggle with mental health issues and substance abuse. It delves into his wild lifestyle in a mix of chaotic but engaging storytelling.
|
Cultural ImpactAs an anthem for those dealing with similar issues, it became iconic for its raw, emotional honesty and is often regarded as a breakthrough song for the band.
|
Live Performances"You Sound Like Louis Burdett" has been a staple in The Whitlams' live performances, often being the show-closer due to its popularity.
|
Louis BurdettThe song is named after real-life Louis Burdett, an eclectic jazz drummer known in the Sydney music scene, and the son of a prominent politician. Freedman, in the throes of his chaotic lifestyle, appears to put himself in Louis' more structured life while writing the lyrics.
|
Music VideoThe music video for the song, like the lyrics, is wild and chaotic. It features the band performing in a variety of scenarios with Freedman as the main focus throughout.
|
ReceptionCritics praised "You Sound Like Louis Burdett" for its candid portrayal of what it's like to struggle with mental health and substance abuse. It's seen as a landmark song that helped remove the stigma surrounding these issues.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"You Sound Like Louis Burdett Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/4698574/The+Whitlams/You+Sound+Like+Louis+Burdett>.
Discuss the You Sound Like Louis Burdett 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