music
February 27, 2026
Dead-end boys and West End girls: Lily Allen’s greatest songs
Ahead of her UK tour and her three nominations at this weekend’s Brit awards, we appraise Allen’s sharp, candid songcraft
TL;DR
- The article analyzes various songs by Lily Allen, evaluating their lyrical themes, musical arrangements, and impact.
- Songs like 'West End Girl,' 'Who’d Have Known,' and 'Our Time' showcase different facets of Allen's songwriting, from relationship sagas to early-stage romance.
- The review touches upon '22' for its societal commentary, 'Friday Night' as a modern take on ska, and 'Hard Out Here' for its pop energy.
- Other highlighted tracks include 'Knock ’Em Out' for its humor, 'Family Man' for its emotional depth, and 'URL Badman' for its commentary on online culture.
- The article also discusses 'Smile' as a significant early hit that redefined female artists in British pop, and 'The Fear' for its critique of celebrity culture.
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