Lilly
Pink Martini Lyrics


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Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

One day she passed him by
A twinkle in her eye
He said " she was meant for me!"
But when he turned around
He lost what he had found
Oh where can his Lilly be?

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

He searched the city streets
He tempted her with treats
But nobody stopped to taste them
Some are in his pocket
Some are in a locket
He couldn't bring himself to waste them

Ever since she's gone
Some days he can't go on
She runined for another
Pressed up against the glass
He prays that she will pass
Now he's living with his mother

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!





Stay, stay, stay, stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pink Martini's "Lilly" tell a story of a man who loses the love of his life because he wasn't attentive enough. Lilly, the woman in question, is described as fickle: coming when called, but running away when not watched closely enough. Despite this, the singer is in love with her and beseeches her to stay with him, even though she is already gone.


The song paints a picture of a man who is in love with someone who is not fully committed to him. He knows that she is not entirely reliable or trustworthy, but he loves her all the same. Despite his efforts to hold onto her, she slips away from him, leaving him feeling lost and alone. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, portraying the raw emotion of a love that is not entirely reciprocated.


Overall, "Lilly" is a beautiful ballad about love, loss and the bittersweet nature of relationships. The song perfectly captures the feeling of loving someone who is not quite there with you, and the desperation of wanting them to stay even when they can't.


Line by Line Meaning

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly appears when you show her attention


Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly disappears when you lose interest


Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly shows her love with affectionate gestures


Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!
Please don't go, Lilly!


One day she passed him by
He saw Lilly on the street one day


A twinkle in her eye
She appeared cheerful and happy


He said "she was meant for me!"
He felt that Lilly was the one for him


But when he turned around
When he lost sight of her


He lost what he had found
He no longer had Lilly with him


Oh where can his Lilly be?
He wonders where Lilly went


He searched the city streets
He tried to find Lilly


He tempted her with treats
He offered Lilly things to lure her back


But nobody stopped to taste them
No one was interested in his offerings


Some are in his pocket
He still carries things Lilly would have liked


Some are in a locket
He keeps some of Lilly's things close to his heart


He couldn't bring himself to waste them
He can't bear to part with her belongings


Ever since she's gone
Since Lilly left


Some days he can't go on
He feels like giving up without Lilly


She runined for another
Someone else took Lilly away from him


Pressed up against the glass
He watches the world go by, feeling trapped


He prays that she will pass
He hopes to see Lilly again


Now he's living with his mother
He lost Lilly and his former life, and had to return to his family


Stay, stay, stay, stay
He begs for Lilly to stay with him




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLAN ROBERTS, DORIS FISHER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@puspitapermatahati7049

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

One day she passed him by
A twinkle in her eye
He said " she was meant for me!"
But when he turned around
He lost what he had found
Oh where can his Lilly be?

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

He searched the city streets
He tempted her with treats

But nobody stopped to taste them
Some are in his pocket
Some are in a locket
He couldn't bring himself to waste them

Ever since she's gone
Some days he can't go on
She runined for another
Pressed up against the glass
He prays that she will pass
Now he's living with his mother

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

Lilly comes when you stop to call her
Lilly runs when you look away
Lilly leaves kisses on your collar
Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay!

Stay, stay, stay, stay



All comments from YouTube:

@gutts4208

When I was younger my grandma bought this album and played it for us whenever we went out on short trips in the car. I love this song and it reminds me of her whenever I hear it.

@seandude129

I heard this song in the radio of the car then opened it in youtube lol.

@wulandoja

THE LITERAL SAME WITH MY GRANDPA

@lingyunyang5184

this song reminds me of passed times. so many unforgetable moments with tears.

@rmp7400

My mother was named "Lilly" and the "Oma" who raised me (while all other family adults were away at work),
was also named "Lily" (One "l" mid-name).
"My Two Lilies❤❤"

Thank you for uploading this song 🎉

@jamesmelillo823

Our dog we call Miss Lilly and she always comes, what a beautiful song.

@msr48

My dog is also named Lily and she is a terrier mix - or as I like to say, she is a Terror-ier!! Very smart and very stubborn - not the greatest combo in a dog. But the "Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, Lilly, stay" line gets me every time.

@nasimiana6161

My daughter’s name is Lily, she’s 2/5 yrs, she loves this song and every time in the car she wants it and sings along with

@BunnieSecrets

my mum would always have this playing in the car and i loved it omg, that was like 8 years ago though. aaah memories

@EyesOfaDoll

My cat is named Lily! This song so reminds me of her...I'm her favorite out my parents and sister and I. This song is spot ON!

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