Lilly Wood & The Prick are Nili Hadida (lead vocals, piano, glockenspiel) a… Read Full Bio ↴Lilly Wood & The Prick are Nili Hadida (lead vocals, piano, glockenspiel) and Benjamin Cotto (guitar and backing vocals). Formed in 2006 in Paris, their first self-titled EP is composed of 6 tracks among which there is a folk version of hit L.E.S. Artistes by Santigold. The song Water ran is featured on the compilation Folk and Proud.
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.

My Best
Lilly Wood & The Prick Lyrics

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I got my bags packed, my dresses ironed
I got my shoes ready by the door I got my hands clean
My lips red and my fingers done I've got my best clothes on
My best hair done

So would you call my name if I try my best?
Would you remember my face if I try my best?
I've got my hopes up for the man I dream of

I got no tears in my serious eyes I got plenty of ideas my dear
I got many things, many things in my head

So would you call my name if I try my best?
Would you remember my face if I try my best?
I have my secrets to share
My arms are ready to wrap around your neck
I have no fear of loosing this game I have my future all figured out

So would you call my name if I try my best?
Would you remember my face if I try my best?

Overall Meaning

The song "My Best" by Lilly Wood & The Prick speaks of a person who is trying their best to be noticed and remembered by someone they love. The lyrics portray the act of preparing oneself to be at their best for someone they are hoping to impress. The singer has packed their bags, pressed their clothes, and made sure they look their best from head to toe. They are hoping that by trying their best, the person they love would call out their name and remember their face.

Throughout the song, the singer reiterates the question of whether the person they love would notice them if they tried their best. They mention having many things and plenty of ideas in their head and being ready to share their secrets. Additionally, they express their willingness to hug the person they love and their lack of fear of losing the game.

Overall, the song is about the desire to be recognized, appreciated, and loved by someone in a romantic relationship. It speaks of the effort one is willing to put in to be noticed and the hope that that effort will not go unnoticed.

Line by Line Meaning

I got my bags packed, my dresses ironed
I am ready for new beginnings

I got my shoes ready by the door
I am prepared to walk towards my destination

I got my hands clean
I am pure and sincere in my intentions

My lips red and my fingers done
I am presenting myself in the best possible way

I've got my best clothes on
I am dressing up for the occasion

My best hair done
I am grooming myself to look my best

So would you call my name if I try my best?
I am hoping that my efforts will be recognized

Would you remember my face if I try my best?
I am seeking approval and validation

I've got my hopes up for the man I dream of
I am optimistic about finding love

I got no tears in my serious eyes
I am determined and focused on my goal

I got plenty of ideas my dear
I am imaginative and creative