Lilyisthatyou

Lilyisthatyou
LilyIsThatYou performing at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles in 2024
Lilyisthatyou in 2024
Background information
Also known asLilyisthatyou
Born
Lillian Phyllis Davies

(2000-09-17) September 17, 2000
Toronto, Canada
OriginToronto, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2021-present
LabelWarner Records
WebsiteLilyisthatyou!

Lillian Davies (born September 17, 2000),[1] known professionally as Lilyisthatyou is a singer songwriter from Toronto, Canada.[2] She best known for her breakthrough debut single "FMRN" in 2022, which went viral on TikTok. She released her debut EP, The Character in 2022 and has since went on to release 5 more EPs with From The Garden I Grew being her most recent release as of August 2026.

Career

2021 - 2023: The Character and Pop Music

In July 2021 Lily released her debut single, "FMRN" or "Fuck Me Right Now."[3] The song went viral on the social media platform TikTok, garnering millions of views in just 24 hours, despite the success on TikTok, the platform took the video down multiple times for violating platform rules for explicit lyrics.[4] In August, Lily released the music video for "FMRN".[5] In December 2022 Lily released her next single "Party 22." Lily career began to take of throughout the year of 2022 releasing various singles throughout the year including "Purity", "Moderation", "All About Me",[6] "Gorgeous Gorgeous Girls" and "Competition."[7] Some which would a part of her debut EP The Character released in the summer.[8][9] The song moderation is about Lily struggles with substance abuse[10] while "Purity" describes her body image issues.[11] The last song Lily released in 2022 was "Do I Make you Nervous".[12]

In December 2023, Lily released her second EP, Pop Music featuring, "Relax After Work With a Drink", "Siren", "Dance", "Grinding My Teeth" and "Superstar, which was the only single off of the EP."[13][3] The EP delves into the complexities of fame from her own firsthand experience.[14]

2024 - 2025: Painful Euphoria and Lilith

Lilyisthatyou performing during her Painful Euphoria Tour
Lilyisthatyou performing during her Painful Euphoria Tour

2024 saw the release of many standalone singles from Lily. Staring with 'Aura" in January. Next, she released "Intimacy Issues" in February. In March Lily released "Anxiety." In April she released 'Dirty Little Fantasy".[15] In May she released "Easy". In June she released "Starring Role". July saw the release of "Hard To Love". In August saw the release of "Halo". In September Lily released the only single off her upcoming EP, titled "Another One Down". In November 2024, Lily would release her third EP, Painful Euphoria. The EP explores Lily's trauma with falling in love with the wrong person and how she was coping with it.[16]

Early in 2025 Lily released a two song single, "Different/Momentum".[3] In July 2025, Lily released "Boys Boys Boys" featuring Bludnymph.[17] In 2025 Lily released her 4th EP, Lilith. None of the songs on this EP were released as singles.[3]

2026 - Present: Dirt On My Hands and From The Garden I Grew

In early 2026 Lily released three new singles from her upcoming 5th EP. In January she released "Everything Changes". In February she released "Sick Puppy". In March she released "Back Pain".[18] In April 2026 Lily released her 5th EP, Dirt On My Hands.[19] The song "Sick Puppy" is about self sabotage.[20]

In the summer of 2026 Lily announced her second EP of the year called From The Garden I Grew.[21] In June she released the single, "Empty Universe" and in July she released "Money Can't Buy Happiness". The full EP, From The Garden I Grew, was released in August. Lily worked with producer, Albin Tengblad, on "Money Can't Buy Happiness".[21]

Artistry

The themes of Lily's music are some that many other artists don't talk about in their music.[22] Lily is very open about her struggles with substance abuse in her music and is a common theme throughout her discography. Another common theme in her music is being open about her vulnerability in relationships.[23] She also raises awareness for issues such as climate change in her music. She brings up the topic in her song "Gorgeous Gorgeous Girls".[24] Lily chose the stagename "Lilyisthatyou" after the release of her song "Purity" claiming that she plays many different kinds of characters and wants her listeners to be like "Oh My Gosh, lilyisthatyou?"[25]

Lily cites Frank Ocean,Tove Lo and The Weeknd as influences.[26]

Discography

EPs[3]
TitleYear
The Character2022
Pop Music2023
Painful Euphoria2024
Lilith 2025
Dirt On My Hands 2026
From The Garden I Grew
Singles[3]
TitleYear
FMRN2021
Party 22
Purity2022
Moderation
All About Me
Gorgeous Gorgeous Girls
Do I Make You Nervous
Superstar2023
Intimacy Issues2024
Anxiety
Dirty Little Fantasy
Easy
Starring Role
Hard To Love
Aura
Halo
Another One Down
Different/Momentum2025
Boys Boys Boys (featuring Bludnymph)
Everything Changes2026
Sick Puppy
Back Pain
Empty Universe
Money Can't Buy Happiness

References

  1. ↑ "TikTok - Make Your Day". Tiktok.com. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Lilyisthatyou, Songs, Albums, Discography & Reviews". AllMusic. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
  4. ↑ Leight, Elias (2021-07-02). "Her Sex-Positive Video Went Viral. Why Did TikTok Keep Taking It Down?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  5. ↑ Leight, Elias (2021-08-23). "Lilyisthatyou Debuts Provocative 'F.M.R.N.' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  6. ↑ Tomeo, Marissa. "Pop Artist Lilyisthatyou Unveils New Single, 'All About Me'". broadwayworld. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Virgil, Dom. "Lilyisthatyou Shares New Track, "ALL ABOUT ME"". preludepress. Prelude Press. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Herh, Kala. "Lilyisthatyou Releases Debut EP, "The Character"". VMagazine. VMagazine. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  9. ↑ Murray, Madison. "Meet The Characters On Lilyisthatyou's The Character EP". thehoneypop. The Honey Pop. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Virgil, Dom. "Lilyisthatyou Shares New Single, "Moderation"". Prelude Press. Prelude Press. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
  11. ↑ Virgil, Dom. "Lilyisthatyou Returns With Defiant New Single, "Purity"". preludepress. Prelude Press. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Clemmensen, Meg. "Women's History Month 2024: A Lookback". kindacoolmagazine. kinda cool since 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Lilyisthatyou | Artist Analytics". Songstats.com. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Artist Spotlight: Lilyisthatyou". Too Lost. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  15. ↑ Bortner, Peyton. "News Viewpoints Arts & Entertainment Sports Lilyisthatyou releases new whimsical single". ramaponews. College Media Network. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  16. ↑ Vonnie. "October Music Releases – Falling Into Depression". alltoocreative. All Too Creative. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "bludnymph – BOYS BOYS BOYS (feat. Lilyisthatyou)". femmusic. FEMMUSIC Magazine. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  18. ↑ Lolev, Lora. "Lilyisthatyou wishes for 3 things: a billboard #1, a sold out world tour, and happiness". Glamcult. Glamcult. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  19. ↑ Homicianu, Ivona. "Q&A: Lilyisthatyou Exhibits Creative Versatility on 'DIRT ON MY HANDS'". The Luna Collective. The Luna Collective. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  20. ↑ "Sick Puppy Lyrics - Lilyisthatyou". lyicsbull. LyricsBull. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  21. 1 2 "Lilyisthatyou is planting the seeds of a new era on "Money Can't Buy Happiness"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
  22. ↑ Crowley, Erin. "Lilyisthatyou shares her defiant new song "Purity"". melodicmag. melodic magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  23. ↑ Capalongo, Cody. "Lilyisthatyou Invites You To "Party 22"". wimitla. WIMITLA. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  24. ↑ Virgil, Dom. "Lilyisthatyou Unleashses New Track, "Gorgeous Gorgeous Girls"". preludepress. prelude press. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  25. ↑ Sgherri, Gabby. "Lilyisthatyou Is The Female Role Model She Needed at 15". beatroutemedia. beat route media. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  26. ↑ "Rising Pop Star, LilyIsThatYou Is Creating Her Powerfully Passionate Legacy". TheTeenEdit. The Teen Edit Private Ltd. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
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