Biography

For years fans of Boston born singer/songwri… Read Full Bio ↴Biography

For years fans of Boston born singer/songwriter Lily Holbrook all had one thing in common...a subway token! Lily was a regular fixture inside the Park Street Subway Station, performing to ever increasing enthusiastic crowds of commuters.

With the 2008 release of her new album, "Wicked Ways," an opening performance for Brian Wilson and a slot at New Jersey's "All Points West" festival headlined by Radiohead, Lily is no longer an underground sensation. Her music has caused pedestrian traffic jams in Boston's Harvard Square and Newbury Street, Santa Monica's famed Third Street Promenade and, more recently, in San Francisco's Castro area.

Lily first unleashed her voice on a wider audience with her independent debut "Running from the Sky" in 2000. Described by fans as "a somber fairy tale" the ethereal vocals and dark lyrics quickly earned a cult following resulting in the street singer selling over 20,000 copies as an unsigned artist. With her steady street buzz she was a natural choice for the film, "Playing for Change"-a rocumentary highlighting the lives of 16 street musicians across the country. The film struck a chord with audiences and was added into rotation on the Sundance Channel, the Independent Film Channel and Comcast On Demand. It also secured Lily her first record deal and in 2005 BackPorch/Virgin released her second album "Everything Was Beautiful and Hurt."

Describing her music as melancholic rock, Lily's influences have always been diverse, ranging from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to Tori Amos, PJ Harvey and The Cure. Of her latest album the artist says "This is my most accomplished work and fully represents who I am as an artist." As legendary producer Glen Ballard (Alanis Morisette, No Doubt, Michael Jackson) says: "Lily Holbrook is the real deal!"

Lily now calls San Francisco her home and has begun working on her fourth album. Her passion for causes such as LGBTQI rights, animal welfare, at risk youth and women's issues has her donating her musical talents to various charitable organizations throughout the bay area. She continues to busk and delight fans, locals and tourists with her impromtu concerts.

Little Red Riding Hood
Lily Holbrook Lyrics

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And I was walking
Through the woods
And you were playing the part
Of a Little Red Riding Hood
And I was
The big bad wolf

Over the hills and through the woods

To grandmother's house we go

On through the snow
We'll ride the years right by
And I'll
I'll eat you alive

It's a wonderful ride

You feel so alive
Knowing we can thrive off each other

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Little Red Riding Hood" by Lily Holbrook present the classic fairy tale in a dark, twisted manner. The song's narrator is portraying himself as the big bad wolf who has encountered Little Red Riding Hood as she walks through the woods. The song is centered around the idea of temptation and the consequences that come with it. The wolf is luring Little Red Riding Hood with his charm and attraction to her. He tells her that they can both thrive off each other and creates the illusion of a beautiful and fulfilling relationship. However, as the song progresses, his true predator nature is revealed as he promises to devour her.

The line "Over the hills and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go" is a direct reference to the fairy tale, but in this context, it takes on a much more sinister meaning. The song's subject matter explores themes of deception, temptation, and the consequences of one's actions.

Overall, the song is a cautionary tale. It urges listeners to be wary of those who may be manipulating them and to consider the consequences of their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

And I was walking
I was taking a stroll on my own

Through the woods
In the forest with trees around me

And you were playing the part
You were pretending to be someone you're not

Of a Little Red Riding Hood
Like the character from the classic tale

And I was
As for me

The big bad wolf
I was like the villain from the story

Over the hills and through the woods
We traveled over the country landscape

To grandmother's house we go
Heading to grandparent's dwelling

On through the snow
Continuing even through difficult times

We'll ride the years right by
We'll keep going and not let time affect us

And I'll
I will