Billie the Vision & the Dancers got together in Malmö during the recordings of the first album in the spring of 2004. The Singer, Songwriter Lars Lindquists had previous material from a solo project. One person wasn't enough he thought, and had persuaded five more members to join the project. Most of them old friends from his home town Bräkne-Hoby in Blekinge, and on top of that a new friend from Borlänge.
The debut I Was So Unpopular in School and Now They're Giving Me This Beautiful Bicycle released on their own label Love Will Pay the Bills got great reviews in the press and also got nominated at Manifest, the Swedish prize award for records released on indie labels.
2005 saw the release of The World According To Pablo and in 2007 "Where The Ocean Meets My Hand" was released.
"I Used to Wander These Streets" was released on June 4th 2008.
All albums are available for download at the band's website for any amount of donation - or none.
Current group members are:
Silvio Arismendi - percussion
Frida Brattgård - trumpet, accordion
Maria Carlsson - bass guitar
John Dunsö - acoustic guitar, vocals
Sofia Janninge - percussion, violin, vocals
Gustav Kronkvist - electric guitar
Jon Lindquist - drums
Lars Lindquist - lead vocals
For more information on the band, visit the
official website at www.billiethevision.com or
www.myspace.com/billiethevisionandthedancers
Lily From the Middleway Street
Billie the Vision & the Dancers Lyrics
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I say ho (Ho)
I say I promise you my boyfriend's ok, mother
He didn't graduate from school but I can guarantee you
He's got the brains for one and two and three
He says ho (Ho)
He says hey (Hey)
I say he talks in mysterious ways
But he's still worth watching
I think I understand what he's trying to say
Because I'm Lily from the Middleway street
Yes I am
(She is brave, she is strong
She is stubborn, she is sweet
She is the God damn Lily
From the Middleway street)
I say wo (Wo)
I say we (We)
I say you know his crazy family
They're always leaving their key to the front door
'Cause everyone's invited
I'm in love with this poet
Who says woopedi (Doo)
Who says woopedi (Dong)
I say he wrote me this beautiful song
He said it might sound silly
But you smell like a flower
So I'm calling you Lily
The beautiful Lily from the Middleway street
Lily from the Middleway street
Yes I am
(She is brave, she is strong
She is stubborn, she is sweet
She is the God damn Lily
From the Middleway street)
So mother come on (Come on)
He's turning me on (Me on)
I say he's always been misunderstood come on and treat him as good
As he deserves and as you wanted to be treated
You could be his rock'n'roll mother in law
Stamp your feet (Feet)
He doesn't eat meat (Meat)
But I'm sure you can arrange something green
Can you do that for me? He will be mine 'til the next century
And don't forget who's asking cause I'm Lily from the Middleway street
Lily from the Middleway street
I'm the God damn Lily
(She is brave, she is strong
She is stubborn, she is sweet
She is the God damn Lily
From the Middleway street)
Lily from the Middleway
Lily from the Middleway
Lily from the Middleway
Lily from the Middleway street
She is the God damn Lily
Lily from the Middleway
Lily from the Middleway
Lily from the Middleway
Lily from the Middleway street
She is the God damn Lily
The song "Lily From the Middleway Street" by Billie the Vision & the Dancers is a cheerful and catchy tune that tells the story of a woman named Lily who is trying to convince her boyfriend's mother that he is worthy of her daughter's love. Lily delivers her message with confidence and humor, often addressing the mother directly and using repetitive phrases to emphasize her points.
Despite her boyfriend's unconventional background and quirky personality, Lily sees the good in him and believes he deserves to be treated well. She describes him as intelligent and creative, a poet who has written a beautiful song for her. She also acknowledges his flaws, such as missing a front tooth from a fight, but still finds him worth watching, and his mysterious ways captivating. Lily is not afraid to speak her mind and even jokes with the mother about accommodating her boyfriend's vegetarian lifestyle.
In summary, "Lily From the Middleway Street" is an upbeat and fun song that celebrates the uniqueness of love and encourages acceptance and open-mindedness.
Line by Line Meaning
I say hey (Hey)
I greet you with enthusiasm
I say ho (Ho)
I greet you with a different expression of enthusiasm
I say I promise you my boyfriend's ok, mother
I assure you that my boyfriend is fine, mother
He didn't graduate from school but I can guarantee you
Although he didn't finish school, he is still intelligent
He's got the brains for one and two and three
He is clever and knowledgeable
He says ho (Ho)
He greets with enthusiasm
He says hey (Hey)
He greets with enthusiasm
I say he talks in mysterious ways
He communicates in a way that is hard to understand
'Cause he lost his front tooth in a fight
He lost a tooth in a brawl
But he's still worth watching
Despite his appearance, he is still worth getting to know
I think I understand what he's trying to say
I have some insight into his communication style
Because I'm Lily from the Middleway street
I am a member of this community
Yes I am
That is true
(She is brave, she is strong
She is stubborn, she is sweet
She is the God damn Lily
From the Middleway street)
She embodies these characteristics and is proud of it
I say wo (Wo)
I express surprise
I say we (We)
We are in agreement
I say you know his crazy family
I mention his unusual family
They're always leaving their key to the front door
They are hospitable and make it easy to visit
'Cause everyone's invited
They welcome anyone and everyone
I'm in love with this poet
I have strong feelings for this person who writes poetry
Who says woopedi (Doo)
Who uses nonsensical sounds
Who says woopedi (Dong)
Who uses nonsensical sounds
I say he wrote me this beautiful song
He composed a lovely song for me
He said it might sound silly
He warned that his composition might not be taken seriously
But you smell like a flower
You have a pleasant aroma
So I'm calling you Lily
I am giving you a name inspired by your scent
The beautiful Lily from the Middleway street
A remark about the subject's beauty
So mother come on (Come on)
Encouragement for the mother to listen
He's turning me on (Me on)
I am aroused by him
I say he's always been misunderstood come on and treat him as good
I believe he is often judged unfairly, so please treat him well
As he deserves and as you wanted to be treated
Treat him how you would like to be treated
You could be his rock'n'roll mother in law
You could become his unconventional mother-in-law
Stamp your feet (Feet)
Make noise with your feet
He doesn't eat meat (Meat)
He is a vegetarian
But I'm sure you can arrange something green
I am confident that you can accommodate his dietary preferences
Can you do that for me? He will be mine 'til the next century
Can you accommodate him for my sake? I plan on being with him for a long time
And don't forget who's asking cause I'm Lily from the Middleway street
Remember who is making this request; it is someone from your community
Lily from the Middleway street
A reminder of the singer's identity
I'm the God damn Lily
A declaration of pride and strength
Contributed by Mackenzie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.