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.
Where I Want to Be
Lilly Wood & The Prick Lyrics
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I could easily shut my eyes
I could easily find my sleep
Within less jazz around the block
Nothing to doubt nothing to hide
You were blinded by the lights
I've got blost in the city
We′ll never go back to California
Ouuuuuuu
We'll never go back to California
I've been trying to find a smell
It′s not in the country that I miss
I wanted to grab you hand
It was holding on to something
The woman stared into my eyes
I know there was nothing she could find
I thought it would be nice if you promise we′ll be fine
Ouuuuuuu
We'll never go back to California
Ouuuuuuu
We′ll never go back to California
We'll never go back to California
Ouuuuuuu
We′ll never go back to California
Ouuuuuuu...
I'm a liar in a cheat
I know time is on my side
I′ve got plenty of years to waste
I've got plenty of love to give
Why do I care to spare another life time by the sea
If you're standing there with me then it′s where I want to be
The lyrics of "Where I Want to Be" by Lilly Wood & The Prick depict a sense of discontentment and a desire for change. The singer describes feeling lost and blinded by the lights and distractions of the city. They express their longing for simplicity and tranquility, referring to the country as somewhere they miss. The mention of a woman staring into their eyes suggests a search for connection and understanding, but ultimately realizing that there is nothing to be found. The singer yearns for a promise of better times, hoping that by standing together, they can find a sense of belonging and fulfillment.
At its core, the song is about the search for meaning and contentment in a fast-paced and overwhelming world. It reflects the universal feeling of being lost and searching for a place where one can truly be themselves. The mention of California could be seen as a representation of a dream or an idealized destination, which the singer realizes they will never return to. The lyrics imply a recognition that happiness and fulfillment are not tied to a physical place, but rather to the presence of someone who truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got blinded by the lights of the guys in the city
The bright and enticing distractions of the city overwhelmed and captivated me
I could easily shut my eyes
It would be effortless for me to ignore what's happening around me
I could easily find my sleep
I could quickly find peace and rest
Within less jazz around the block
Without all the chaos and noise in the vicinity
Nothing to doubt nothing to hide
No suspicions or secrets to be concerned about
You were blinded by the lights
You also became fascinated and entranced by the city's allure
I've got blost in the city
I became lost and absorbed in the city
Ouuuuuuu
Expressing a melodic vocalization
We'll never go back to California
We have decided to leave California behind for good
I've been trying to find a smell
I have been attempting to recapture a particular scent
It's not in the country that I miss
The longing I feel is not for the countryside
I wanted to grab your hand
I desired to hold your hand tightly
It was holding on to something
Your hand was clasping onto something significant
The woman stared into my eyes
A woman locked eyes with me
I know there was nothing she could find
I realized that she wouldn't discover anything significant
I thought it would be nice if you promise we'll be fine
I believed it would be comforting if you assured me that everything would be okay
We'll never go back to California
We have made a permanent decision to not return to California
We'll never go back to California
We have firmly and definitively chosen not to revisit California
Ouuuuuuu
A melodic vocalization expressing affirmation
I'm a liar and a cheat
I admit that I am dishonest and deceitful
I know time is on my side
I am aware that I have plenty of time ahead of me
I've got plenty of years to waste
I have a surplus of years that I can squander
I've got plenty of love to give
I possess an abundance of love to share
Why do I care to spare another lifetime by the sea
Why should I bother to save another lifetime spent by the ocean
If you're standing there with me then it's where I want to be
As long as you stand beside me, I am content and fulfilled
Writer(s): Pierre Guimard, Benjamin Cotto, Nili Ben Meir
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mark Williams
Just can't tell you how much I love this song.
Kayla Jenkins
This song is on repeat for hours, a breath of life onto my renewed love. It’s a story of our love I swear.🖤🖤
Jorge Maia
A voz dela é inexplicavelmente incrível!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Titouan DESCAYRAC
Encore une merveilleuse pépite Française qui ne sera jamais reconnu à sa juste valeur...Nili et Ben ç' est un talent hors du commun, une fine intelligence musicale , 2 albums fabuleux ou chaque titre est source de rêve et d' émotion...
Gabo Leon
2022 y no dejo de escucharla, la mejor canción de mi vida, gracias por crearla.
Jicelle
Que música boa!!!
Camille Leys
Juste géniale cette chanson!
aikigg
J'adore ! Superbe voix et jolie mélodie embellissent notre quotidien. Je ne me lasse pas d'écouter et réécouter
Aurelie Gonzalez
Je n'arrête pas de l'écouter j'adore elle est mélancolique et en même temps elle donne la pêche humer contradictoire juste moi. Merci pour ce morceau extraordinaire ❤️
Rui Andrade
I discover Lilly Wood two year's ago and i'm very happy with that. I'm always licening her music's. Nice voice specialy in live show's and a very good band too.