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.

Poor Little Girl
Lillix Lyrics

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I've got the California blues
When I am down, I always lose
So don't put me in this restraining room
Cause I don't know where to go
Now tell me, are you happy?
With how they like to exploit you too?
Are you in control now? No, cause you don't know where to go

Poor little girl, sad little world
Smile on her face, keeps us all safe.

Is she laughing when she's smiling?
Or is that a face that she carries 'round?
To use when she hits a low
Just shake it up, let it go.
How do you deal with their lies and blues?
If you're feeling down you'll always lose.
So don't put me in this restricted room
'Cause I don't know where to go

Poor little girl, sad little world
Smile on her face, keeps us all safe.

Now tell me, are you happy?
With how they like to exploit you too?
Are you in control now? No, cause you don't know where to go

Poor little girl, sad little world
Smile on her face, keeps us all safe.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Poor Little Girl" by Lillix convey a sense of despair and oppression. The singer is feeling the "California blues," which suggests a feeling of isolation and disillusionment in a place that is supposed to be sunny and carefree. The line "when I am down, I always lose" emphasizes the feeling of hopelessness and the sense that the singer is trapped in a situation they don't know how to get out of.

The second verse is a bit more ambiguous. The singer questions whether the girl they are referring to is truly happy or if the smile she wears is just a facade. The line "To use when she hits a low, just shake it up, let it go" suggests that the girl puts on a happy face to cope with difficult emotions, but ultimately those emotions will come back to haunt her. The chorus reiterates the idea that the girl is trapped in a sad little world, but her smile serves to protect and reassure others.

The final verse is a direct callout to someone who may be in a position of power or influence: "Are you happy? With how they like to exploit you too?" This suggests that the girl is not the only one being oppressed and that there is a larger system at play. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the idea that even in the face of oppression and sadness, the girl's smile is a source of stability for those around her.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got the California blues
I'm feeling down and lost

When I am down, I always lose
I struggle with negativity and it affects me

So don't put me in this restraining room
Don't limit me or try to control me

Cause I don't know where to go
I'm lost and uncertain

Now tell me, are you happy?
Are you content or satisfied?

With how they like to exploit you too?
Are you being taken advantage of by others?

Are you in control now? No, cause you don't know where to go
You may appear to be in control, but you're actually lost and unsure

Poor little girl, sad little world
This girl is in a difficult, unhappy situation

Smile on her face, keeps us all safe.
She's putting up a facade to hide her pain and struggles

Is she laughing when she's smiling?
Is her happiness genuine or fake?

Or is that a face that she carries 'round?
Is her cheerful demeanor just for show?