Lilys, led by singer/songwriter Kurt Heasley, are a notoriously difficult b… Read Full Bio ↴Lilys, led by singer/songwriter Kurt Heasley, are a notoriously difficult band to categorize. With an ever-evolving lineup, home base, and a sound that swings pendulum-like between My Bloody Valentine-influenced shoegazer and indie guitar pop, the answer to the question, "Who are the Lilys?" depends of the qualifiers of "when" and "where."
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.

Threw a Day
Lilys Lyrics

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In a world that gets me high
Turns my mind into the sky
Filling holes this deep and wide
I remain and she divides

In a world that gets me high
Turns my mind into the sky
Filling holes this deep and wide

I remain and she divides

I feel sunshine through this tree
'Cause you have taken all the leaves

It calls the beach boys to the sea
The diamond coral sky it grabs me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lily's song "Threw a Day" evoke a sense of escapism and yearning for something beyond the present reality. The opening line, "In a world that gets me high," can be taken both literally and figuratively. It may refer to the feeling of being high or the use of drugs to escape reality, but it can also represent the idea of being elevated or enlightened by a particular experience or relationship. The following lines, "Turns my mind into the sky / Filling holes this deep and wide," indicate a deep desire to fill a void or emptiness, which is achieved through this altered state of being.

The lines, "I remain and she divides," suggest a conflict or divergence between the singer and someone else. It could be referencing a relationship in which the singer's partner or friend pulls away, leaving the singer feeling alone and divided. The repetition of the verse emphasizes the singer's longing for a state of mind where they can be free from their troubles and feel complete.

Overall, "Threw a Day" seems to be a meditation on the complexities of human emotion, the desire for escape, and the struggle to find solace within oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

In a world that gets me high
The world around me brings me immense joy and excitement.

Turns my mind into the sky
The world around me elevates my thoughts and consciousness to new heights.

Filling holes this deep and wide
The joy and excitement from the world fills the voids and emptiness in my life.

I remain and she divides
Despite the chaos and turmoil in the world, I stay grounded and focused.

I feel sunshine through this tree
I experience optimism and hope through nature and its beauty.

'Cause you have taken all the leaves
You have removed all the obstacles and barriers in my life, allowing me to experience this joy and hope.

It calls the beach boys to the sea
The joy and beauty of nature inspires creativity and music.

The diamond coral sky it grabs me
The stunning and mesmerizing beauty of the sky captivates and enchants me.

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