The first album Invincible Friends came out on May 31, 2010. A year later, they won the People's Choice Award at "Les Victoires de la Musique".
The song "Prayer in C" from their 2010 album was remixed by German DJ Robin Schulz in 2014, and gained worldwide popularity.
Little Johnny
Lilly Wood & The Prick Lyrics
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you wouldn't know of try,
If I had to try there'll be no where to go.
But if is no where to go,
Little Johnny's gonna cry,
If little Johnny's gonna cry,
there ll be no where to go.
Little Jonnhy's gonna smile.
If Little Johnny smiles there ll be somewhere to go
[Chorus]
Right there, is somewhere to go, somewhere to go
If, you'll know which way to go,
'Cause the end of the road,is not that far
The road, the road,
is not a long road,
no it's not a long road
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Lilly Wood & The Prick's song Little Johnny can be interpreted as a commentary on the cyclical nature of life, the inevitability of change and how we navigate it as individuals. The lyrics suggest that our innate characteristics and tendencies shape our decisions and paths in life. If a person is naturally inclined to do something, they will not have to try too hard and will excel without much effort. On the other hand, if someone has to constantly try and force themselves, they may end up lost and without direction.
The song seems to suggest that success and happiness in life are dependent on finding the right path–one that aligns with our natural tendencies and abilities. The lyrics also suggest that finding the right path may not be easy, but it is necessary to avoid leading a life without purpose.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of having a direction in life. There is always somewhere to go, but it is up to us to find it. The end of the road may not be as far away as we think, and the road itself may not be a long one. The message seems to encourage the listener to keep searching for their path and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I wasn't that way,
If I wasn't myself,
you wouldn't know of try,
You wouldn't know how to try to understand me
If I had to try there'll be no where to go.
If I had to pretend to be someone else, there would be no place for me
But if is no where to go,
However, if there is nowhere for me to be myself
Little Johnny's gonna cry,
It will make me feel lost and helpless like a child and I will cry
If little Johnny's gonna cry,
If I feel lost and helpless and cry,
there ll be no where to go.
There will be no place for me to be myself
But if is somewhere to go,
However, if there is somewhere for me to be myself
Little Jonnhy's gonna smile.
I will feel happy and content, like a child who has found what they were seeking
If Little Johnny smiles there ll be somewhere to go
If I am happy and content, I will have a place to be myself
[Chorus]
Refrain
Right there, is somewhere to go, somewhere to go
That place where I can be myself is right there, it exists
If, you'll know which way to go,
If only you knew how to help me find that place
'Cause the end of the road,is not that far
The solution or the end to this problem is not that far away
The road, the road,
The path, the path,
is not a long road,
It is not a difficult path to find
no it's not a long road
It is not something complicated and out of reach
[Chorus]
Refrain
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN COTTO, NILI BEN MEIR, PIERRE GUIMARD
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