When she was 22 the future looked bright
But she's nearly 30 now and she's out every night
I see that look in her face, she's got that look in her eye
She's thinking how did I get here and wondering why

It's sad but it's true how society says her life is already over
There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
'Til the man of her dreams comes along
Picks her up and puts her over his shoulder
It seems so unlikely in this day and age
She's got an alright job but it's not a career

Whenever she thinks about it, it brings her to tears
'Cause all she wants is a boyfriend, she gets one night stands
She's thinking how did I get here, I'm doing all that I can
It's sad but it's true how society says her life is already over
There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
'Til the man of her dreams comes along

Picks her up and puts her over his shoulder
It seems so unlikely in this day and age
It's sad but it's true how society says her life is already over
There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
'Til the man of her dreams comes along
Picks her up and puts her over his shoulder
It seems so unlikely in this day and age

Comments (53)

  • Anonymous
    lovee this song lol!
  • Anonymous
    this song makes me soo sad but its soo catchy
  • Anonymous
    i work at hollister and i hear this song about 30 times throughout my shift...this is pretty much the only song on the play list i still don't mind listening to
  • Anonymous
    this song rocks the house!
  • Anonymous
    the tune is catchy but it actually made me depressed. thanks lily allen. thanks..
  • Anonymous
    Could listen to this over and over.. Its FAB!!! Lily allen is beautiful :D:D
  • Anonymous
    If it makes you sad DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Actively challenge the system. BECOME FEMINISTS!!!!
  • Anonymous
    This is a really meaningful and thoughtful song. When someone is in their 20's, they feel the world is at their feet, and as soon as they hit 30, they feel they have lost their place in the world. A really good song.
  • Anonymous
    this has to be my all time fave lily song, actually, my fave song full stop! i love it and could listen to it all day!!! lilys style of music is so cool and she sings about true things that are more likely to happen than slushy love songs that are so untrue. thanks lily for a beautiful and true song (once again lol)
  • Anonymous
    u guys r petty!!! gawd it ... "moves" me, get a life its not like she is ever going to see the comments!! jeezzz people
  • Anonymous
    i swear this song is written about me.. lily just got the age wrong! haha XxX
  • Anonymous
    love this song... def one of lily's best.. makes u really think.... give us more of these lily!!
  • Anonymous
    OMG i love this song !! its soo good :P fave Lily Allen song ;)
  • Anonymous
    da song is so SAWEET! I mean, it's like my fave song by Lily Allen.. It's well good
  • Anonymous
    this song is a true song if you think about it for some people i love this song so much you rock lily
  • Anonymous
    good song i recon, pretty catchy x
  • Anonymous
    I feel really embarrassed every time i hear this song because i feel that everyone is looking at me thinking "poor girl cant get a boyfreind!!" This song is actually about my life! Truely! AND i am 29! I simultaneous LOVE and hate this song. It occasionally makes me wanna cry! I do rather wish it had a happy ending!
  • Anonymous
    What a shallow and offensive song. How to put down anyone who happens to be single. Stop this annoying woman from singing anymore!
  • Anonymous
    it's not exactly her saying that your life is over once you hit 30, it's just a common idea portrayed by media in the past.. hence her saying "it's said but it's true how society says her life is already over"
  • Anonymous
    the song is "sad" but more a commentary on what is considered a societal "truism." Many women feel that way - the media and maybe the more conservative instill these ideas. I think Lily Allen is merely bringing this to light and mourning it a little with an air of cynicism, in my opinion.
  • Anonymous
    i always thought she's singing "high society" ... :)
  • Anonymous
    I love Lily Allen, and to all you twits, she is actually singing this song about herself. She isn't saying all 30yo single women lives are over, she is saying that the media etc say her own life is over, and she sadly agrees with them, so stop people so dramatic! It's a good catchy song!
  • Anonymous
    absolutely BRILLIANT -she couldnt have got it more spot on-this girl is sassy, vibrant, intelligent and sends all us woman sharp messages-very very VERY impressive-i have shivers all over my body from this song, i LOVE IT!!! it reconfirms my biggest fears-she is phenomenal-so relatable its just one fantastic beat after the other from lily, we love you-keep it coming!! xxxxxx
  • Anonymous
    im so impressed-its a shockingly tasteful and intelligent song-she combines intelligence, with a youthful vibe, a graceful and elegant manner to convey extremely deep and thoughtful messages-i to this second have shivers all down my spine-the lyrics reconfirm my biggest favours-but i have fallen inlove with lily!xxxxxxxxx
  • Anonymous
    i love this song; it's so catchy!! ps. can someone tell me why when i downloaded it from iTunes it says "EXPLICIT". i know what it means, but i can't find any bad language or anything else bad. this song would be rated like [G] LOL
  • Anonymous
    OMG it's like Lily Allen's only song that she isn't swearing in! Which is really good cause some of her songs are just little mean things about people like her song **** You
  • Anonymous
    hey hey im steph and i luv this song its awesome! .
  • Anonymous
    I Love Lily Allen :)This Song Is Really Catchy And Has A Great Meaning To It. :)
  • Anonymous
    It's an awful song. How people can describe it as intelligent is beyond me. Why would you feel you have lost your place in the world when you hit 30 anonymous? Pile of toss
  • Anonymous
    acctually she's singing it about a friend that is nearly 30 and her life doesn't have much direction and she still parties all the time like she did when she was 22. i heard an interview with her on the radio.
  • Anonymous
    I love this song,it is great!I listen o it couple of times a day!Sandra from Herceg Novi;-))))
  • Anonymous
    as if you lot actually get so touchy about it. its a song. its catchy and one of her best :D
  • Anonymous
    I really like this song, its really cool...well actually I LOVE IT!!! GO LILY ALLEN!!!!!!!! :D :) :D :)
  • Anonymous
    i love lily allen she is so pretty and smart she thinx of the gr8test song and they are about true life :]
  • Anonymous
    Some people need up read the lyrics properly... She's not agreeing with what society says she's just saying it's true that society thinks that. It's only a song. You must not have better things to do with your time than complain over some lyrics. Do you go through every other song lyrics that reflects your life and complain over it because you don't like to hear the truth... This song is mint! And also extremely catchy to sing to!!
  • Anonymous
    haha Every time you Turn on the radio, this song is on! It's a beautiful song and i luffs it xD
  • Anonymous
    I reckon its grooooovy baby. I'm a decent 30y-o male and looking for a lovely emmotionally mature girlfriend who has got past all of the immature crap of the late teens and early 2o's and want to find a person who has half a clue about themselves and what they truly want. Go girl, I know I want you!!! (generically speaking) yeah baby yeah.....You are not the victim here though, the male who longs for your rare patient quality is painfully waiting to find a rare gem just like you MWA!
  • Anonymous
    luvv it cuz its so true nd says how da reel world is no matta how unkind it sounds xoxo luvv u lily
  • Anonymous
    Over reacting everybody? I think she is saying she hopes she isn't single when she is older? I am not sure, but she definately isn't thinking everybody else is sad because they don't have partners, she is recognising that people think that, not that she has that view. Give her a break, and stop being so negative?
  • Anonymous
    Lily Allen you are a superstar and you rock babe. I love you so much and your songs are friging awesome! GO LILY ALLEN!!!!! :) :) :)
  • Anonymous
    I luv dis song its my favourite your so cool and u look like my cousin cool aye
  • Anonymous
    i love this song, shes one of few singers who isnt "fake", she has a beautiful voice , and this song is amazing, so catch :D x
  • Anonymous
    this song is so awesomeeee LILY allen is the best!! i luv dis song good rythm x]
  • Anonymous
    there all just ok songs. lilly allen really needs to step up the tempo.....if she wants to make it big time that is.
  • Anonymous
    When she was 22 her future was good Eu não sei a letra mas adoro a música This song touch me in my heart everytime i hear it... :)it makes me sad
  • Anonymous
    Sounds like my wifes life: with 22 being kind of prudent. Later finding no real boyfriend and starting to dabble in one night stands and a relationship with her best friends husband and other unfaithfull men...After that another 4 years a bad relationship with a boyfriend before finally breaking up and going on a holiday to relax and find me at the age of 36.We are happily married and have 2 kids.So it still can happen for her!
  • Anonymous
    mad ass song. seriously, love it. to all those who dont like it, u have something wrong with you ayee?
  • Anonymous
    i love this song xxx its so groovy and i love grovin to it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Anonymous
    listen to "F*ck me pumps" by Amy Winehousesame idea and much better song...
  • Anonymous
    this describes my life now to the T. I'm almost 30 and all i get is one-night stands. All the good ones are taken or those left have issues