Los Angeles-based singer songwriter Christopher Lee Lewis releases his They Still Haven’t Figured Out What’s Wrong With Me (Sweet Cheetah Records) today. All of the proceeds from sales of the album will be donated to Doctors Without Borders. Purchase it here.

Christopher Lee Lewis returns with the follow-up to his July release, They Haven’t Figured Out What’s Wrong With Me, both on Sweet Cheetah Records. This second installment delves even deeper into Lewis’ battles and unfiltered narratives that resonate with authenticity and vulnerability.

The album opens with “Who Are You People?” where Lewis poignantly declares, “My wasteland / Is newer than yours / My waistband / Is larger than yours.” This sets the tone for a journey through his experiences, from his total hip replacement to dealing with occasional fungal outbreaks, while firmly rejecting unsolicited advice “door-to-door.”

“Wheel Spinner,” the closing track, serves as a sequel to “Bridge Burner,” the opening song from LEWIS’ 2023 album “Growing Pains.” In it, he reflects on past actions, stating, “My bones are / Brittle as NASCAR” and adding, “My bowtie / Might be too tight / Want my tubes tied like you.” This track addresses the lingering questions of whether he’s still burning bridges or his wheels are just spinning in place. These two songs serve as bookends to a two-year period in which Lewis wrote hundreds of songs for his last three records.

The honest “Eating Over the Sink” explores the dark side of addiction through a story of hidden food wrappers and quick, mouth-stuffed, guilt-ridden meals. It paints a picture of the struggles of concealing one’s vices.

“Family Secrets” tackles the challenge of breaking free from generational curses and outdated traditions. Lewis sings, “So I crawled in a cove / Rolled over ‘coz I snore / Some may say, it’s set in stone / But I know, I’m in a cult,” highlighting his desire to forge a new path despite the weight of the past.

The last song written for the album, “What It Is,” encapsulates the feeling of merely getting by in life–it captures the essence of resignation and acceptance: “Die near the vine / Split at the seam / The pleasure’s all mine / It happens every time.” Who else shrugs through absurdity? 

“Not Sticking Around” explores self-identity by asking, “Who am I kidding? / Who am I grappling with?” Followed by a desire to escape. 

They Still Haven’t Figured Out What’s Wrong With Me is a testament to Christopher Lee Lewis’ journey, reflecting on his struggles and quest for understanding. This album speaks to the complexities of the human experience.

Photo by Gui Bittencourt