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Artist: Lily Allen
Suggested Track: Smile

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When you first left me
I was wanting more
But you were fucking that girl next door
What'd you do that for? (What'd you do that for?)

When you first left me
I didn't know what to say
I've never been on my own that way
Just sat by myself all day

I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
I found the light in the tunnel at the end

Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little wine and a moan
And it's only because you're feeling alone

At first, when I see you cry
Yeah, it makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst, I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile

Whenever you see me
You say that you want me back (want me back)
And I tell you it don't mean jack (it don't mean jack)
No, it don't mean jack (no, it don't mean jack)

I couldn't stop laughing
No, I just couldn't help myself
See, you messed up my mental health
I was quite unwell

I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
I found the light in the tunnel at the end

Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little wine and a moan
It's only because you're feeling alone

At first, when I see you cry
Yeah, it makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst, I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile

La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la

At first, when I see you cry
Yeah, it makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst, I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile

At first, when I see you cry (I see you cry)
Yeah, it makes me smile (makes me smile)
Yeah, it makes me smile (it makes me smile)
At worst, I feel bad for a while (feel bad for a while)
But then I just smile (but then I just smile)
I go ahead and smile (I go ahead and smile)
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Lily Allen
With songs ranging from internet trolls and feminism to being the female Kanye West and former President George W. Bush, Lily Allen has shown that someone with the voice of an
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Lily Allen Lyrics
Lily Allen lyrics - 87 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Fuck You", "Smile", "Littlest Things".
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Lily Allen – Fuck You
“Fuck You” is a song by English singer Lily Allen from her second album, It’s Not Me, It’s You, which was released as her third international single following “The Fear” and “Not
Lily Allen – The Fear
In this song, Lily sarcastically makes fun of the false image people present on social media. She references quick and easy methods of becoming famous through objectification as
Lily Allen – Not Fair
“Not Fair” is Lily’s anthem to all the partners who must endure a lacklustre performance in bed from their significant other. Her man is perfect in every other way, but is unable
Lily Allen – Smile
“Smile” was Lily’s debut single from her debut album Alright Still with B sides “Cheryl Tweedy” and “Absolutely Nothing”. The track reached number one in the UK singles chart and
Lily Allen – Somewhere Only We Know
“Somewhere Only We Know” is a bonus track on Lily Allen’s third studio album, Sheezus. It was originally recorded by Keane. Released as a single in November 2013 for John Lewis
Lily Allen – 22
“22” is the fourth out of a total of five international releases from Lily Allen’s second studio album “It’s Not Me, It’s You” and peaked at number 14 in the UK singles chart. The
BENEE (Ft. Flo Milli & Lily Allen) – Plain
“Plain” is the third single from BENEE’s debut studio album, Hey u x. The song is a collaboration with English singer Lily Allen, and rapper Flo Milli.
Lily Allen – Sheezus
The title track from Lily Allen’s album of the same name. She deftly gives shout outs to Lorde, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, & Lady Gaga, while at the same time all wanting
Josie Proto – BTEC Lily Allen
[Verse 1] / I been making a list of words that hurt / 'Cause it reminds me of what they're worth / I can always delete them, I can always ignore / 'Cause they're just words, they
Lily Allen – Mad World
“Mad World” is a song recorded by Lily Allen at Metropolis Studios in London as part of the Spotify Singles series. Although “Mad World” is originally by Tears for Fears, this
Lily Allen – LDN
“LDN” was the second single from Lily’s debut album Alright, Still with B sides “Nan, You’re a Window Shopper”, “Naïve” and “Knock ‘Em Out”. The song is about London (LDN), and
Lily Allen – URL Badman
Lily Allen wrote this song in response to the backlash, particularly from online bloggers, that she received from the music video for her song ‘Hard Out Here’.
Lily Allen – Hard Out Here
“Hard Out Here” is the lead single from Lily Allen’s third studio album Sheezus. The song’s lyrics deal with the exploitation of the female figure and misogyny in the music
Lily Allen – Air Balloon
Second single from Lily Allen’s third album Sheezus. It finds her reflecting on boredom and embracing escapism. Lily later described the song as her least favourite on Twitter
Lily Allen – Littlest Things
“Littlest Things” was the third single from Lily’s debut album Alright Still with B sides “U Killed It” and “Everybody’s Changing”. The track reached the #21 on the UK Singles
Lily Allen (Ft. Giggs) – Trigger Bang
“Trigger Bang” is the lead single from British singer-songwriter Lily Allen’s album No Shame and features fellow British rapper Giggs – notably, this is Lily’s first time hosting a
Lily Allen – Silver Spoon
Throughout “Silver Spoon” Lily dispels perhaps the most common criticism directed towards her: that she only made it in the music industry because of a highly-privileged upbringing
Lily Allen – Insincerely Yours
Nothing had ever changed in magazines and tabloids. It’s usually about “power couples” who got married and/or broke up (in some cases for the umpteenth time). Nothing new, at all…
Lily Allen – Smile (Simlish Version)
[Verse 1] / Wanufi lepto aba wabwa moops / Bayawa flooping ta gooni doo / Waja dawa foops? (Waja dawa foops?) / Wanufi lepto addiba noo waba swee / Anaba beena ma bawa wee / Jisaba
Lily Allen – Shame for You
“Shame for You” is the fourth single released from Lily’s debut album, Alright, Still. It was marketed as a double A side along with the track “Alfie”.
Lily Allen – Not Big
“Not Big” has a similar theme to Lily’s debut track “Smile” and she uses her well known sharp tongue to hit back at an ex-partner after a relationship has ended. She ridicules the
Lily Allen – Why
“Why” is the B-side to “Not Fair”, which was released on 20 March 2009. Lyrically, the song is about Lily Allen feeling frustrated due to perceived lack of intelligence and
Lily Allen – Alfie
“Alfie” was the fourth single release from Lily’s debut album, Alright, Still. Marketed as a double A side with track “Shame For You” The song pokes fun at Lily’s younger brother
Lily Allen – Our Time
[Verse 1] / It's 2 AM, so why'd you stop the music? / I'm still swaying like I was on a cruise ship / Took the words straight out of my mouth / Come on, everybody, back to my house
Lily Allen – Life for Me
During Lily’s “retirement”, she had two children. Now that she’s making music again, she has to balance the demands of her husband, her children, and her career. “Life For Me” is a
Lily Allen – Friend of Mine
[Verse 1] / I don't want us to have a fight / But in the background, I can hear you chatting shite / I hear it every night / And you think you're being really cool / And you've
Lily Allen – Three
“Three”, along with “Higher”, were dual-released as promotional singles from Lily’s fourth studio album, No Shame. A light piano compliments Lily’s singing, with lyrics exposing
Lily Allen – Him
In “Him,” Lily questions the existence of a higher being, and whether it would approve of the actions of those who claim to act in his name. Lily Allen was raised as a Catholic
Lily Allen – Apples
The song “Apples”, as well as “Family Man” and “What You Waiting For?”, are about Lily’s divorce from ex-husband Sam Cooper. “Apples” is a recount of the end of their relationship
Lily Allen – Who'd Have Known
A song simply about the beginning to a relationship, from a girls perspective. Lily talks about ‘the right amount of awkward’ and accidentally calling someone baby.
Lily Allen – Everyone's At It
“Everyone’s At It” is the first track on Lily Allen’s second studio album “It’s Not Me, It’s You”. The song is about hypocrisy within the government, the media and our society
Lily Allen – Take My Place
The song is about Lily Allen’s miscarriage and the emotional trauma that followed from realising that her baby George had died. In October 2010, Lily Allen was admitted to
Lily Allen – Nan You're a Window Shopper
Lily Allen parodies 50 Cent’s 2005 song “Window Shopper,” inversing the narrative from rapping about personal wealth and success to her penny-pinching grandmother who “only buy(s
Lily Allen – Family Man
“Family Man” was leaked in April 2017, over a year before the inclusion of it on Lily Allen’s fourth studio album, No Shame. It was the first song created from the album, written
Lily Allen – Higher
“Higher”, along with “Three”, were dual-released as promotional singles from Lily’s fourth studio album, No Shame. The track features an uncredited introduction by Lily’s former
Lily Allen – Friday Night
“Friday Night” is Lily’s gloomy description of a night out clubbing with friends. She describes the night sequentially starting at a pub before queueing at a club and finally on
Lily Allen – YUMMY!
[Verse 1] / I can hear a grumble in the corner of the room / It's calling me and getting louder, I can feel impending doom / I try to concentrate on something else / But it teases
Lily Allen – Cake
“Cake” is the upbeat final track on Lily Allen’s No Shame, bringing the record to an end definitely. Lily has said that “Cake” is the light at the end of the tunnel for an album in
Lily Allen – Back to the Start
The song is an apology note to her sister Sarah Owen, who Lily treated poorly in childhood out of jealousy. Lily apologizes to her sister for how she treated her in the past, and
Glee Cast – Smile (Cover of Lily Allen Song)
‘Smile’ by Lily Allen is featured in Mattress, the twelfth episode of Season One. It is sung by Finn (Cory Monteith) and Rachel (Lea Michele). They sing this song, while preparing
Lily Allen – L8 CMMR
L8 CMMR is one of two tracks on the Sheezus album about Lily and ex-husband Sam Cooper’s intimate relationship. In this song Lily sings proudly and with many metaphors about their
Lily Allen (Ft. Lady Chann) – Waste
“Waste,” featuring the British dancehall queen Lady Chann, is a reggae-inspired defiance against a toxic ex-friend. Lily recounts the bloom of their relationship, and the betrayal
Lily Allen – Party Line
“Party Line” is an unreleased song by Lily Allen. It was first performed at the “Way Out West Festival”, and subsequently in the remaining shows of the No Shame Tour. A studio
Lily Allen – Fag Hag
A “fag hag” is a woman whose main friends are gay or queer men. The term originated as an insult and is generally considered offensive, particularly as the word “fag” is a
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Genius Albums
No Shame by Lily Allen
No Shame is Lily Allen’s long-awaited fourth studio album. Following a leak, “Trigger Bang” was released as the lead single on the 12th of December. The album is Lily’s most
Alright Still by Lily Allen
Lily Allen’s sassy debut album, Alright, Still, rose to the fiery #2 spot on the UK Album Charts in 2006, went triple platinum, and since its initial release has sold over two
It's Not Me, It's You by Lily Allen
“It’s Not Me, It’s You” is Lily Allen’s second studio album released February 4th 2009 via regal & parlophone and reached a top spot of number 1 in the UK Albums Chart. The album
Sheezus by Lily Allen
Sheezus is the third studio album by British singer/songwriter Lily Allen. It was released on May 2nd, 2014 via Parlophone. The album title is a “little nod” to Kanye West’s Yeezus
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