Lily Lane craving comfort, chaos, and freedom
What sparked the idea for your song higher?
Sparked- ha I see what you did there... Honestly, the idea for “Higher” came to me exactly how you probably assume, I was hitting my Beboe "Inspired" pen (shout out to Beboe, my forever fave) and listening to Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits. “Tipsy” by Shaboozey came on, and it made me realize how many great drinking songs exist. They give people permission to unwind, indulge, escape a little… and I was like, wait, where’s the weed version of that? I’m not a big drinker, but I am a big smoker, and I wanted something that captured that vibe — whether you’re lighting up alone to decompress or just trying to breathe above all the chaos. That’s how “Higher” was born.
What themes or emotions tie your EP together?
The Domesticated EP is me working through the chaos of early adulthood and realizing that all the things I used to side-eye, like stability, softness, and being grounded, actually feel really good when they are on my own terms. There is an underlying theme of "Okay, life is a lot, but maybe I am finally ready for it," in the sense that nobody is ever truly ready, we just do our best, and maybe right now I am at my best. Emotionally, it swings between vulnerability, humor, self-soothing, and that cozy confidence you feel when you stop fighting yourself. It is me figuring out who I am in love and marriage, in adulthood, in my own head, and making peace with the parts of me that want comfort just as much as they want freedom
What do you hope listeners understand about you or feel themselves after hearing the full project?
I want them to know it’s okay to crave comfort and freedom at the same time, to want stability but still have chaos in their lives, and to embrace who they are without judgment. I hope they walk away with a melody stuck in their head, feeling seen, and maybe even a little more at peace with themselves knowing it’s okay to be exactly who you are, on your own terms because growing up and Domesticity is whatever you want it to be.
Do you feel a responsibility to be vocal about social issues as an artist right now? Having seen that you advocate for body positivity, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Yes. For me, it comes from lived experience. I wake up every day and deal with body image and the toxic expectations society places on us, I’m a woman moving through the world and one of the places I have felt most appreciated, seen and understood is within the LGBTQ+ community so I will always be vocal in wanting that same love, appreciation and safety for everyone in that community. I think artists have this unique ability to make people feel less alone, and sometimes that means being honest about what you stand for. The world is a lonely place right now and it can be scary speaking out knowing a large portion of people don't agree with me, but those aren't the people I am writing for. I'm sure there are a ton of amazing artists who are, but I'm writing the music I want and need myself as a woman who grew up confused about her sexuality and place in the world. If my voice can help someone feel seen, safer, or more confident in who they are, then I want to use it.
If you could have any three artists perform in a perfect festival line up who would you choose?
Right now it would have to be Raye, Olivia Dean and Myself but if I couldn't pick me I'd pick Adele!
