Littlest Things

Lily Allen

About Littlest Things

"Littlest Things" is a song by English singer Lily Allen from her debut studio album, Alright, Still (2006). Written by Allen and Mark Ronson, the song was released as the third single of the album on 11 December 2006 by Regal Recordings. It incorporates a piano sample from Pierre Bachelet and Hervé Roy's music from the softcore pornography film Emmanuelle, for which they were credited as co-writers, as the lyrics tackle the singer dealing with the departure of her boyfriend, while reminiscing about their time together. The song was created in a New York studio, after Allen had met Ronson, who was impressed by her previous work and offered her different samples. Contemporary critics gave the song mixed reviews, some claiming it to be Allen's sweetest lyrical moments, while others accuse it of being a fraud. The single peaked at number twenty-one on the UK Singles Chart, being her first single not to reach the top twenty in the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video portrayed a view over the mundane moments of a dying relationship, with Allen watching herself and her ex-boyfriend together. It was directed by Nima Nourizadeh and was mainly shot in black and white. The song was performed live during her 2007 concert tour and also during her 2009 concert tour. 


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2006
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Sometimes I find myself sittin' back and reminiscing
Especially when I have to watch other people kissin'
And I remember when you started callin' me your miss's
All the play fightin', all the flirtatious disses
I'd tell you sad stories about my childhood
I don't know why I trusted you but I knew that I could
We'd spend the whole weekend lying in our own dirt
I was just so happy in your boxers and your t-shirt

Dreams, dreams
Of when we had just started things
Dreams of you and me
It seems, it seems
That I can't shake those memories
I wonder if you have the same dreams too.

The littlest things that take me there
I know it sounds lame but its so true
I know its not right, but it seems unfair
The things are reminding me of you
Sometimes I wish we could just pretend
Even if for only one weekend
So come on, tell me
Is this the end?

Drinkin' tea in bed
Watching dvd's
When I discovered all your dirty grotty magazines
You take me out shopping and all we'd buy is trainers
As if we ever needed anything to entertain us
The first time that you introduced me to your friends
And you could tell that I was nervous, so you held my hand
When I was feeling down, you made that face you do
No one in the world who could replace you

Dreams, dreams
Of when we had just started things
Dreams of me and you
It seems, it seems
That I can't shake those memories
I wonder if you feel the same way too

The littlest things that take me there
I know it sounds lame but its so true
I know its not right, but it seems unfair
The things are reminding me of you
Sometimes I wish we could just pretend
Even if for only one weekend
So come on, tell me
Is this the end?

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Lily Allen

Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper (née Allen; born 2 May 1985), well known by her birth name Lily Allen, now professionally known as Lily Rose Cooper, is an English recording artist, actress and fashion designer. She is the daughter of actor and musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. In her teenage years, her musical tastes evolved from glam rock to alternative. Allen abandoned school and concentrated on improving her performing and compositional skills. She created several demo songs, and in 2005, she created a profile on Myspace where she made some of her recordings public. more »

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Written by: Pierre Bachelet, Herve Andre Roy, Lily Allen, Santi White, Mark Ronson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Littlest Things" is a song by British singer Lily Allen from her debut studio album, "Alright, Still" released in 2006.
Song Genre
It falls under the genre of pop, with a mix of reggae-pop and ska influences.
Song Release
The song was released as the third single of the album on 11 December 2006.
Chart Performance
"Littlest Things" peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 in Ireland.
Music Video
The music video for "Littlest Things" was directed by Nima Nourizadeh and is reportedly influenced by the breakup scene in the movie "The Royal Tenenbaums".
Song Subject
The song is known for its introspective lyrics, with Allen reminiscing about a past relationship and the little things that remind her of it.
Songwriters
"Littlest Things" was written by Lily Allen, Mark Ronson, and Santi White.
Piano Sample
The song's piano sample is from Pierre Bachelet and Herve Roy's title music from the movie "Emmanuelle".
Awards
In 2007, the song won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its candid lyrics and mature thematic content. Despite its melancholic theme, it is applauded for its melody and Allen's vocal performance.

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