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.
The Escape
Lilys Lyrics
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All the time, everyday
I'm waiting for the day I feel within
Something great, an escape
For the sadness of long distance brings
Agony and heartbreak
Won't give into it, I'll wait for spring
To erase and replace
But, sometimes
I want it
So fast, although I just had it
You'll see
I need it
Your love and self complete me
Because I want to get away
I want to getaway
Find a grand escape
And live my life each day
With you no worries stay
Drift off into space
No puedo creer que ya me fui
De tu lado, baby
Yo espero siempre para ti
Siempre estaré ahí
Un segundo sí y después fin
Luchando para ti
No puedo esperar a reunir
Esperame, ya voy si
Pues a veces
No puedo
Esperar para lo que es nuestro
Y yo
Ya lo quiero
Te necesito ahora bien echo
Por que yo quiero un escape
Yo quiero un escape
A un lugar más calmante
Vivir juntos siempre
No separando te
De mi lado, quédate
Getaway, Getaway, Getaway
I'll getaway
Getaway, Getaway, Getaway
I'll getaway
Escape, escape, escape
Un escape
Un escape
I want to get away
I want to getaway
To somewhere that is safe
To be who I am each day
Not hiding what's at stake
Free from all mistake
Because I want to get away
I want to getaway
Find a grand escape
Vivir juntos siempre
No separando te
De mi lado, quédate
The lyrics of Lily's song "The Escape" reflect a longing for a better and happier life. The song begins by describing a sense of darkness and dullness in everyday life, a feeling that persists constantly. The singer yearns for a day when they can feel something great within themselves, a sense of escape from this prevailing sadness. The distance between two people in a relationship intensifies the agony and heartbreak, but the singer refuses to give in to these negative emotions and instead waits for a brighter season, spring, to bring about change and replace the sorrow.
However, there are moments when the desire for escape becomes overwhelming, despite having just experienced a glimpse of happiness. The singer acknowledges their need for love and how it completes them. They express a longing to get away, to find a grand escape where they can live each day with their loved one, free from worries and drifting off into a better place. The Spanish verses add a touch of vulnerability and devotion, emphasizing the singer's commitment to always be there for their partner and expressing impatience to reunite with them.
Overall, the song portrays a yearning for a better life and a deep desire to escape the darkness and sadness that linger. It explores the theme of longing for love, companionship, and a place of peace and safety.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever feel like life turns dim
Have you ever experienced a time when life feels bleak and lacking brightness?
All the time, everyday
This feeling persists constantly and every day
I'm waiting for the day I feel within
I eagerly await the day when I feel fulfilled and content
Something great, an escape
Something wonderful, a means of breaking free from the difficulties of life
For the sadness of long distance brings
Because the sadness caused by being apart from someone for a long time
Agony and heartbreak
Causing intense pain and emotional distress
Won't give into it, I'll wait for spring
I won't succumb to despair, I'll wait for a time of renewal and hope
To erase and replace
To remove the sadness and replace it with something better
But, sometimes
However, on occasion
I want it
I desire it passionately
So fast, although I just had it
Immediately and unexpectedly, despite recently experiencing it
You'll see
You will understand
I need it
I require it
Your love and self complete me
Your love and presence make me whole
Because I want to get away
Because I yearn to escape
I want to getaway
I desire to go somewhere far
Find a grand escape
Discover a magnificent way to break free
And live my life each day
And exist fully every single day
With you no worries stay
In your presence, all worries dissipate
Drift off into space
To metaphorically float away into a realm of peace and tranquility
No puedo creer que ya me fui
I can't believe I've already left
De tu lado, baby
From your side, baby
Yo espero siempre para ti
I always wait for you
Siempre estaré ahí
I will always be there
Un segundo sí y después fin
One second yes, and then it's over
Luchando para ti
Fighting for you
No puedo esperar a reunir
I can't wait to be reunited
Esperame, ya voy si
Wait for me, I'm coming
Pues a veces
Well, sometimes
No puedo
I can't
Esperar para lo que es nuestro
Wait for what is rightfully ours
Y yo
And I
Ya lo quiero
I want it now
Te necesito ahora bien hecho
I need you now, well done
Por que yo quiero un escape
Because I want an escape
Yo quiero un escape
I want a getaway
A un lugar más calmante
To a more peaceful place
Vivir juntos siempre
To live together forever
No separando te
Not being separated from you
De mi lado, quédate
Stay by my side
Getaway, Getaway, Getaway
Escape, escape, escape
I'll getaway
I will escape
Escape, escape, escape
Escape, escape, escape
Un escape
An escape
I want to get away
I yearn to break free
I want to getaway
I desire to go on a getaway
To somewhere that is safe
To a place where I feel secure
To be who I am each day
To genuinely express myself every day
Not hiding what's at stake
Without concealing the risks involved
Free from all mistake
Liberated from any errors or regrets
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lily Antonini
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