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Lilly
Mason Proffit Lyrics
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lilly was the girl who lived in my world like a sweetheart dream
she was the child drivin me wild since we were both sixteen
lillys worth a forture sittin on her poarch and just lookin good
so she said good bye gonna give it all a try out in hollywood
so she left me behind went drivin of to find california
she left me flat never came back i let her get away
so i'm sittin here fishin watchin television and i can't believe
bieli la la la lay hey lilly come out west ooo
tie yi yippie ye hey i'msuch fool
now the years have passed i'm getting older fast and i've healed my heart
i play guitar i'm a shooting star my songs are burnin up the charts
and just when i've learned to get over her what do i see
in the middle of a show sittin on the front row lilly smilin up at me
bieli lalala lay hey lilly come out west amen
tie yi yippie ye hey she's back again
brother, life's a ride so hang on tight cause it goes by fast /
it may be tough but don't give up heavan saves the best for last
bieli lalala lay hey lilly come out west all right
tie yi yippie ye hey we're doin fine
The song "Lilly" by Mason Proffit tells the story of a girl named Lilly who was once the love of the singer's life. They met when they were both sixteen years old, and she drove him wild with her sweet demeanor. However, Lilly decided to leave him behind and go to Hollywood to pursue her dreams. The singer was heartbroken and never thought he'd see her again. But years later, when he's a successful musician, she appears in the front row of one of his shows. He's surprised to see her but has also learned to move on from her. The song seems to convey the message that life is unpredictable, and it's essential to seize opportunities when they present themselves.
The lyrics use a lot of wordplay, like "Lilly was the girl who lived in my world like a sweetheart dream." The alliteration in this sentence emphasizes the importance of Lilly in the singer's life, making her sound almost mythical. The absurdist line "kissing Brad Pitt on reality TV" adds an element of humor to the song, as Brad Pitt was not yet famous when this song was written. The singer's reflection on life as a ride that one must hang on tight to is yet another reminder of how fleeting life is.
Line by Line Meaning
lilly was the girl who lived in my world like a sweetheart dream
Lilly was the perfect girl in my life, like a beautiful dream I couldn't let go.
she was the child drivin me wild since we were both sixteen
She was the only one who could drive me wild ever since we were young teenagers.
lillys worth a forture sittin on her poarch and just lookin good
Lilly was a wealthy girl who just had to sit on her porch and look beautiful.
so she said good bye gonna give it all a try out in hollywood
Lilly left to take a chance in Hollywood to pursue her dreams.
so she left me behind went drivin of to find california
She left me behind as she went on a journey to find her true self in California.
she left me flat never came back i let her get away
She left me heartbroken and I never saw her again, I regret letting her go.
so i'm sittin here fishin watchin television and i can't believe
I'm here, watching TV and reminiscing, unable to believe that she's now famous.
see liily puttin on the glitz kissin brad pitt on reality tv
I see Lilly living a glamorous life, kissing Brad Pitt on reality TV, and I can only watch in awe.
bieli la la la lay hey lilly come out west ooo
I still yearn for Lilly and wish she would come back to the west coast.
tie yi yippie ye hey i'msuch fool
I feel foolish for still holding on to this dream of us being together.
now the years have passed i'm getting older fast and i've healed my heart
Years have gone by, and although I'm getting older, I've finally come to terms with losing Lilly.
i play guitar i'm a shooting star my songs are burnin up the charts
I've gone on to have a successful career in music, and my songs are topping the charts.
and just when i've learned to get over her what do i see
Just when I thought I had moved on from her, I see her in the audience while performing.
in the middle of a show sittin on the front row lilly smilin up at me
Lilly is sitting in the front row, smiling at me while I perform, bringing back all my previous emotions.
bieli lalala lay hey lilly come out west amen
I still have hope that Lilly may come back to the west coast, as she once did before.
tie yi yippie ye hey she's back again
She's back in my life, reviving all my old feelings, and I'm thrilled.
brother, life's a ride so hang on tight cause it goes by fast
Life is a crazy rollercoaster ride, and we need to hold on tight because it goes by so quickly.
it may be tough but don't give up heavan saves the best for last
Life may be challenging, but we should never give up because the best things in life come at the end.
bieli lalala lay hey lilly come out west all right
I'm still waiting for Lilly to come back, but I'm learning to be alright without her.
tie yi yippie ye hey we're doin fine
Despite everything, I'm doing fine, and I'm optimistic about whatever lies ahead.
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