Cover art for Lilian by Depeche Mode
Jun. 5, 20061 viewer

Lilian Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Oh, Lillian
Look what you've done
You've stripped my heart, ripped it apart
In the name of fun
Oh, Lillian
I'm a poor man's son
And precious jewels weren't found in schools
Where I came from

[Refrain]
Pain and misery always hit the spot
Knowing you can't lose what you haven't got

[Verse 2]
Oh, Lillian
I should have run
I should have known each dress you own
Is a loaded gun

[Chorus]
Oh, Lillian

[Interlude]

[Verse 3]
Oh, Lillian
I need protection
I hear your voice and any choice
I had is gone
Oh, Lillian
Once I began
I couldn't stop till every drop
Of blood was sung
[Refrain]
Pain and misery always hit the spot
Knowing you can't lose what you haven't got

[Verse 4]
Oh, Lillian
Look what you've done
You stripped my heart, ripped it apart
In the name of fun

[Chorus]
Oh, Lillian
Oh, Lillian
Oh, Lillian
Oh, Lillian

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What did Depeche Mode say about "Lilian"?
Genius Answer

Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher told German newspaper netzeitung.de:

Martin:

You really don’t wanna know who Lilian is.“ [laughs]

Andy:

I do not know either. But nevertheless the song is great for waking up at eight in the morning while heating up a plate of pasta.

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