Her first mainstream single, "Smile", reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in July 2006. Her debut record, Alright, Still, was well received, selling over 2.6 million copies worldwide and brought Allen a nomination at the Grammy Awards, BRIT Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. She began hosting her own talk-show, Lily Allen and Friends, on BBC Three.
Her second studio album, It's Not Me, It's You, saw a genre shift, having more of an electropop feel, rather than the ska and reggae influences of the first one. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and the Australian ARIA Charts and was well received by critics, noting the singer's musical evolution and maturity. It spawned the hit singles "The Fear" and "Fuck You", popular mostly in Europe. Allen and Amy Winehouse have been credited with starting a process that led to the media-proclaimed "year of the women" in 2009 that saw five female artists making music of "experimentalism and fearlessness" nominated for the Mercury Prize. lilly allen is the sickest to ever do it.
F**k You
Lily Allen Lyrics
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Look inside your tiny mind
Now look a bit harder
'Cause we're so uninspired
So sick and tired of all the hatred you harbor
So you say
It's not okay to be gay
You're just some racist who can't tie my laces
Your point of view is medieval
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So, please don't stay in touch (ta-rah, rah, rah, rah, rah)
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So, please don't stay in touch
Do you get
Do you get a little kick out of being small-minded?
You want to be like your father
It's approval you're after
Well, that's not how you find it
Do you
Do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful?
'Cause there's a hole where your soul should be
You're losing control a bit
And it's really distasteful
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So, please don't stay in touch (ta-rah, rah, rah, rah, rah)
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So, please don't stay in touch
F--k you, f--k you, f--k you
F--k you, f--k you, f--k you
F--k you
You say
You think we need to go to war
Well, you're already in one
'Cause it's people like you that need to get slew
No one wants your opinion
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So, please don't stay in touch
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So, please don't stay in touch
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you (f--k you)
Ta-rah, rah, rah, rah, rah
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you (f--k you)
F--k you (f--k you)
The song "F**k You" by Lily Allen is a direct criticism of those who hold bigoted and narrow-minded views. The opening lines of the song encourage introspection and urge the listener to examine their beliefs more closely. The lyrics point out that the world is tired of hatred and intolerance, and that it is time for people to become more accepting of diversity.
The second verse highlights the issue of homophobia and challenges those who believe it is not okay to be gay. Allen argues that such views are not only wrong but also evil. She further rebukes those who hold racist beliefs and suggests that their perspective is outdated and backward. The repeated refrain of "F**k you" feels like a defiant stand against the attitudes and beliefs that the song denounces.
The final verse addresses the issue of warmongering, declaring that those who promote violence and war deserve to be "slewed". The song refuses to tolerate intolerance in any form, be it homophobia, racism, or war-mongering. The repeated use of "F**k you" suggests a sense of anger and frustration that many people feel towards those who hold such beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Look inside
Take a moment to reflect
Look inside your tiny mind
Examine your limited thoughts
Now look a bit harder
Challenge yourself further
'Cause we're so uninspired
We lack excitement
So sick and tired of all the hatred you harbor
We're exhausted with your negative attitude
So you say
This is what you express
It's not okay to be gay
You believe being gay is unacceptable
Well, I think you're just evil
I believe you're immoral
You're just some racist who can't tie my laces
You're prejudiced and illogical
Your point of view is medieval
Your beliefs are outdated and unenlightened
F--k you (f--k you)
I reject you
F--k you very, very much
I reject you with a lot of intensity
'Cause we hate what you do
We disapprove of your actions
And we hate your whole crew
We dislike everyone associated with you
So, please don't stay in touch (ta-rah, rah, rah, rah, rah)
Do not try to communicate with us again
Do you get
Have you comprehended
Do you get a little kick out of being small-minded?
Do you enjoy being narrow-minded?
You want to be like your father
You strive to emulate your father
It's approval you're after
You crave validation
Well, that's not how you find it
That's not the right way to achieve it
Do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful?
Do you like being hateful?
'Cause there's a hole where your soul should be
You're lacking compassion
You're losing control a bit
You're starting to unravel
And it's really distasteful
It's unappealing
You say
This is your opinion
You think we need to go to war
You believe we should engage in conflict
Well, you're already in one
We're already in a battle
'Cause it's people like you that need to get slew
People like you are the problem
No one wants your opinion
No one values your viewpoint
F--k you, f--k you, f--k you
I reject you thrice
Ta-rah, rah, rah, rah, rah
Goodbye
F--k you (f--k you)
I reject you
F--k you very, very much
I reject you with a lot of intensity
'Cause your words don't translate
Your message isn't coming across
And it's getting quite late
We're running out of patience
So, please don't stay in touch
Do not attempt to contact us again
F--k you (f--k you)
I reject you
F--k you (f--k you)
I reject you
F--k you (f--k you)
I reject you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gregory Kurstin, Lily Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Song: sweet
Lyrics: aggresive
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@waterofmoonlight3683
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@_Spad3_
This song in a nutshell: aggresivly insults you in a cute vibe
@clomyst
Only if you are like what they are talking about. This song speaks for me not about me and i needed this 😌
@bobaboba22
Ya
@ventipesos6079
So you're homophobic, racist and can't tie your own lace?