Hi Lily
The Real McKenzies Lyrics


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Someone just yesterday morning
Walked up to me and they said
Sing me a song about roses
And I’ll be your friend for life.

So I softly whispered, my darling
Close your eyes for awhile
Nobody loves of a lover
Til they feel the thorns of a rose.

[Chorus:]
High, high Lily,
Lily love me tonight
Take the love from me Lily,
And love me tonight
Love me tonight

Good times they last for a moment
The bad seem to stay quite awhile




But loving my life with a lady
And living my love for her

Overall Meaning

The Real McKenzies’s song “Hi Lily” is a romantic ballad about love and the reality of relationships. The song starts with someone asking the singer to write a song about roses, and the singer responds with a poignant observation: nobody truly loves a lover until they feel the pain of thorns. The chorus revolves around proclaiming devotion to a woman named Lily, and asking her to reciprocate the love. The song is set against a backdrop of good and bad times in life, but the singer’s intense love for his lady is a constant throughout.


The lyrics of “Hi Lily” are touching and personal, reflecting the complexities of love and relationships. By referencing roses, the song equates love to a beautiful yet prickly flower, full of hurt and joy. The emphasis is put on the idea of a lover needing to experience the pain of thorns in order to truly appreciate love. The chorus introduces a character named Lily, who is the object of the singer’s devotion. The song paints a picture of two people who have experienced both good and bad times, but who have remained committed to each other. This is a testament to both the love they share but also the difficult moments they have endured and overcome.


Overall, the lyrics to “Hi Lily” are a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and the emotions that come with it. It is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever loved and felt the pain of thorns in their heart.




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