From humble beginnings in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Lillix formed in 199… Read Full Bio ↴From humble beginnings in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Lillix formed in 1997 and were soon signed to Maverick Records in 2001. Lillix’ debut album “Falling Uphill” was released in May of 2003. With help from hit singles; “Tomorrow” ,“It’s About Time” and a cover of The Romantics’ classic “What I Like About You” (featured on the Freaky Friday soundtrack and co-starring Lindsay Lohan in the music video). Falling Uphill sold over half of a million copies worldwide.

Playing shows on Warped Tour with comrades such as The Sounds, Yellowcard and My Chemical Romance, Lillix have earned a diverse and loyal fan base. Lillix have opened for high profile acts from Metric & Alanis Morisette to Aerosmith & KISS. Between live appearances on the Tom Green show, TRL and Much On Demand, Lillix extensively toured North America and Japan (where their album achieved Gold status). They have Juno nominations for “Best New Group” and “Best Pop Album” and won “Best New Group” at the Canadian Radio Music Awards.

In 2006 sisters Tasha-Ray and Lacey-Lee teamed up with drummer Alicia Warrington (Kelly Osbourne, Miley Cyrus) and released their sophomore album “Inside the Hollow”. The album was produced by Jeff Saltzman (The Killers) and James Michael (Motley Crue, Scorpions, Sixx A.M.). The single “Sweet Temptation” was voted one of the “Top 100 Songs of 2006” in Blender magazine.

After Touring “Inside the Hollow” and with the sudden and unexpected demise of Maverick Records. Alicia and founding member Louise Burns decided to depart the band. The Evin sisters have taken time to regroup and made a key decision to take on hard-hitting rock drummer Eric Hoodicoff (whom they have indefinitely borrowed from his renowned metal project Savage Blade). Lillix’s new line up is delving into sexy melodic dance grooves while incorporating a new sophisticated approach to their pop sensibility.

Currently recording their third and boldest album to date (title yet to be unveiled). Prepare for Lillix to hit radio stations and dance floors summer 2010.

Dirty Sunshine
Lillix Lyrics

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Nah nah nah

Dirty black clothes
A spider creeping up the wall
Moldy pizza
Sits were I left it on the floor

What that breeze upon my face

How did human make light

You hit me
It all turns to sunshine
Dirty sunshine
You walked in
It all turns to sunshine
Dirty sunshine
I slamed the door
And it shut the blends
Dirty sunshine

I feel like shit now
But I don't mind
'Cause its that time again
I'm in my sweat pants
And I'm a mess
Don't want to let you in
'Cause sweetness give me cavities
Your all I don't want to

You hit me
It all turns to sunshine
Dirty sunshine
You walked in
It all turns to sunshine
Dirty sunshine
I slammed the door
And it shut the blends
Dirty sunshine

I don't want to run in
Your merry go round
Stop picking me up
When I want to be down
Smash my nails on the floor
And I'm not goin' say
What's that breeze upon my face
How did you made it
You
You walked in and it all shines bright

You walked in
It all turns to sunshine
Dirty sunshine
You hit me
It all turns to sunshine
Dirty sunshine
I slammed the door
And it shut the blends
Dirty sunshine

You walked in and it all turns bright

Sunshine
Dirty sunshine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lillix's song "Dirty Sunshine" seem to describe the singer's messy living conditions and internal conflict in regards to a relationship. The opening lines suggest a very untidy and cluttered living space, with clothes, spiders, and moldy food littering the room. The singer seems to be aware of their surroundings but doesn't seem to mind the mess. The following lines mention a feeling of a breeze on their face, along with wondering about the source of light. This suggests that the singer might be in a state of contemplation and maybe even loneliness.

The lyrics shift as the singer mentions an individual walking in, turning everything to sunshine, but more specifically, dirty sunshine. The phrase is repeated and seems to be a representation of the individual's positive impact on the singer's life, despite the individual coming into it and bringing chaos. The singer's hesitance to let this person in is evident in the lines, "Don't want to let you in/Cause sweetness gives me cavities/You're all I don't want to." It suggests an internal conflict between wanting to feel happy but not wanting to be associated with someone who seems too sweet or positive.

Overall, "Dirty Sunshine" seems to be a song about a complicated relationship where the individual brings both positivity and chaos into the singer's life, ultimately leaving the singer conflicted about their emotions towards this person.

Line by Line Meaning

Nah nah nah
A general expression of annoyance or frustration

Dirty black clothes
Clothes that have not been washed or cleaned

A spider creeping up the wall
Observation of a spider moving along a wall

Moldy pizza
A slice of pizza that has gone bad

Sits were I left it on the floor
Pizza left in a location without cleaning up

What that breeze upon my face
Asking about the source of a sudden movement of air across the face

How did human make light
A question regarding the origin or creation of light

You hit me
A reference to being deeply affected by another person's presence

It all turns to sunshine
The feeling of positivity and happiness from being with someone

Dirty sunshine
The feeling of positivity and happiness from being with someone despite imperfections

You walked in
Another reference to being affected by another person's presence

I slamed the door
The act of closing the door forcefully

And it shut the blends
The blinds on the window are moved by the closing door

I feel like shit now
A sense of feeling poorly or badly

But I don't mind
Even though something is imperfect, it does not bother the singer

'Cause its that time again
A reference to a recurring cycle or period

I'm in my sweat pants
The comfort of wearing comfortable clothing at home

And I'm a mess
The singer is in disarray or chaos

Don't want to let you in
Unwillingness to let someone in emotionally

'Cause sweetness give me cavities
An aversion to overly-sweet or sentimental behavior

Your all I don't want to
The artist does not want what the other person is offering

I don't want to run in
A reluctance to participate in someone else's activity or pursuit

Your merry go round
A reference to a repetitive or tedious process or cycle

Stop picking me up
Asking someone to stop trying to cheer or comfort the artist

When I want to be down
The singer does not want to be cheered up

Smash my nails on the floor
An expression of frustration or angst

And I'm not goin' say
A hesitation to express what is on the singer's mind

You walked in and it all shines bright
A reaffirmation of the power of the other person's presence to bring happiness and positivity

You walked in and it all turns bright
A reflection of the power of the other person's presence to bring happiness and positivity

Sunshine
A metaphor for happiness and positivity

Dirty sunshine
A metaphor for happiness and positivity despite imperfections

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GRAHAM EDWARDS, LACEY LEE EVIN, LAUREN CHRISTY, LOUISE BURNS, SCOTT SPOCK, TASHA RAY EVIN

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