LDN
Lily Allen
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Riding through the city on my bike all day Cause the filth took away my licence It doesn't get me down and I feel okay Cause the sights that I'm seeing are priceless Everything seems to look as it should But I wonder what goes on behind doors A fella looking dapper, but he's sittin' with a slapper Then I see its a pimp and his crack whore You might laugh you might frown Walkin' round London town Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else When you look with your eyes Everything seems nice But if you look twice You can see its all lies There was a little old lady, who was walkin' down the road She was struggling with bags from Tesco There were people from the city havin lunch in the park I believe that it's called AL fresco Then a kid came along to offer a hand But before she had time to accept it Hits her over the head, doesn't care if she's dead Cause he's got all her jewelery and wallet You might laugh you might frown Walkin' round London town Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else When you look with your eyes Everything seems nice But if you look twice You can see its all lies Life, yeah that's city life, yeah that's city life, yeah that's city life Life, yeah that's city life, yeah that's city life, yeah that's city life Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else Sun is in the sky oh why oh why? Would I wanna be anywhere else When you look with your eyes Everything seems nice But if you look twice You can see its all lies When you look with your eyes Everything seems nice But if you look twice You can see its all lies
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Written by: Arthur Stanley Reid, Darren Emilio Lewis, Iyiola Babatunde Babalola, Lily Rose Beatrice Allen, Thomas Mccook
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Success"LDN" was one of Lily Allen's early hits, released in 2006 from her debut album "Alright, Still". It reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriting and ProductionBoth Lily Allen and producer Arthur "Futurecut" Luv Dup wrote this song. The producer duo Futurecut, consisting of Tunde Babalola and Darren Lewis, information were known for their works in pop and hiphop genres.
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Song's MessageThe acronym "LDN" stands for London. Lily Allen sings about her native city, showing the sharp contrast between its glittering façade and its less glamorous reality.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "LDN" was directed by Nima Nourizadeh. It illustrates the contrast drawn in the song by showing Lily cycling happily through cartoonishly colourful London streets, with darker elements revealed on closer inspection.
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Critical Acclaim"LDN" is often praised for its catchy, upbeat rhythm that contrasts effectively with its darker lyrical content. It helped establish Allen as a refreshing, sardonic voice in the pop music landscape of the time.
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GenresThe track"LDN" by Lily Allen represents an amalgamation of reggae, pop, Ska and calypso. This gives the song an upbeat, bright sound, complementing Lily Allen's distinctive vocal style.
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Social Commentary"LDN" is known for its social commentary, remarking on issues like crime, poverty, and the discrepancy between public perception and reality in London. It's an example of Allen's trademark blend of poppy tunes and candid, sometimes controversial lyrics.
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Use in Media"LDN" was used in the soundtrack of several movies and TV shows, including the 2007 comedy-drama film "The Nanny Diaries" and the popular British television series "The Inbetweeners."
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Live PerformancesLily Allen has performed "LDN" live at many of her concerts and it often gets a large reaction from the crowd. The song was also part of her set list during her performance at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival.
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Impact"LDN" has since become one of Allen's signature songs and remains a staple of her live shows. It defined her early image and established her as a witty commentator on contemporary urban life.
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