Gilded Lily
by
Cults
As someone who is disabled, this song has a bit of a different meaning to me. It illustrates someone who is struggling through daily life and giving their all while being surrounded by people who still want more from them. The beginning lyrics, "Now its long enough to talk about it. I've started not to doubt it, just wrap my head around it" shows a sort of begrudging acceptance of having something happen that affected someone deeply. Then it goes into someone saying "its an everyday decision", which is something I have been told in reference to both my disability and my mental health issues where people tell me that I am chosing to live the way I am because i dont "choose to be happy" everyday. The chorus shows someone crushed that their all isnt enough for everyone, except for one person who knows that they are trying.