Along with Apples In Stereo, Olivia Tremor Control, Of Montreal and other bands, Lilys set much of the tone for the American East Coast rock scene in the 1990s
"A Nanny In Manhattan" became a #16 hit in the UK after being used in a 1998 ad campaign for Levi's jeans.
In winter of 2000 K. began recording Precollection in Philadelphia. Three producers and three years later enter Guru of Soul, producer MIchael Musmanno, combining his affections for pop and esoteric rock to deliver all subsequent Lilys recordings.
Overlit Canyon
Lilys Lyrics
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A Nova be my ride
Kick your ass off the plane
Shade of karma pass ′til I am upright
Poor friend you're a field of trees
Your skin will grow back thicker
Poor friend you′re a tree
Destruction like a train
Turn the Nova on its side
Kick your ass off the train
Maybe you will land into a good night
Poor friend you're a futile tree
Your skin will grow back thicker
Poor friend you′re a tree
I′m sickness, you are sicker
Corruption be my name
Kill me now before I fry
Kick my ass off the plane
Maybe land me into a non-school night
Poor friend you're a futile tree
Your skin will grow back thicker
Hey, poor friend you′re a tree
I'm sickness, you are sicker
In the song "Overlit Canyon" by Lilys, the lyrics describe a sense of recklessness and destruction. The first two lines mention "Eruption" and "Nova," which are both related to explosive energy and space. It's possible that the singer feels like they are a force to be reckoned with, with a powerful and unstoppable energy. The line "Kick your ass off the plane" suggests a disregard for safety and the consequences of their actions.
The next verse is directed towards a "poor friend" who is compared to a tree. The line "your skin will grow back thicker" seems to suggest that this friend will be able to withstand any damage that comes their way. However, the line "I'm sickness, you are sicker" implies that the singer sees their friend as being in a worse state than themselves.
The chorus repeats the image of kicking someone off a train or a plane, which continues the sense of recklessness and disregard for consequences. The line "maybe you will land into a good night" suggests that the singer doesn't really care what happens to the person they are kicking off, as long as it doesn't affect their own good time. The repeated line "poor friend you're a futile tree" adds to the sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, the lyrics of "Overlit Canyon" portray a nihilistic and self-destructive attitude, with a disregard for the well-being of others. The imagery of explosive energy and destruction reinforces this sense of chaos and recklessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Eruption be my name
My existence is a fiery and explosive force
A Nova be my ride
I harness the energy and power of the universe to propel me forward
Kick your ass off the plane
I am unapologetically assertive and will not tolerate anyone hindering my progress
Shade of karma pass ′til I am upright
The consequences of my actions will inevitably catch up to me, but I will stand tall and face them head on
Poor friend you're a field of trees
You are a mere obstacle in my path, a temporary inconvenience
Your skin will grow back thicker
You will eventually recover and become stronger from the experience
Poor friend you′re a tree
You are vulnerable and weak compared to my strength and power
I'm sickness, you are sicker
I am a destructive force that worsens the already precarious state of things for you
Destruction like a train
I am an unstoppable force that will crush and destroy anything in my path
Turn the Nova on its side
I will use my power to disrupt and destabilize even that which appears to be unshakeable
Maybe you will land into a good night
Perhaps the chaos I cause will lead to a positive outcome in the end
Poor friend you're a futile tree
You are weak and insignificant in the face of my immense power
Hey, poor friend you′re a tree
I address you with contempt and disdain, belittling your worth and significance
Corruption be my name
I embody deceit, dishonesty, and manipulation
Kill me now before I fry
I am already so corrupted and morally bankrupt that death may be preferable to living with myself
Maybe land me into a non-school night
Perhaps the chaos I cause will lead to a reprieve from the constraints and demands of society
Writer(s): Kurt Kargar Heasley
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.