A song for Lily

Nobody at home actually says Lily — they say Lil. And that's exactly what can go in the song, if you want. A personalized song isn't karaoke with a name swapped in: it's a song written about your story, with the nickname or the full name in the chorus, in the style of music your house actually plays.

The form takes a few minutes. The song arrives by email with two versions, ready for the speaker at dinner.

How "Lily" sounds in a chorus

The name isn't glued to the end of a line to rhyme with whatever's nearby. It sits in the sentence where you'd naturally say it: "Tonight I'm singing for Lily, for everything we've been" sounds like a real dedication; "...and then I drove back home, Lily" sounds like a forced rhyme — and that's exactly what we avoid.

In practice the name is heard three or four times per song: at least once in every chorus, plus in the verses where the story calls for it. Enough that Lily hears her name at every chorus, not so much that it turns into a jingle.

If the people who love her use another form — a nickname, a pet name — write it in the form and that's what gets sung. A nickname often lands on the beat better than the full name.

What to put in the story for Lily

The form has a field for the story, and what you write there becomes the verses. To fill it without effort, answer these:

What does Lily do that nobody else does? What pulled you together at the start — and what kept you together when it was hard? What's the word, gesture or ritual you'd recognize her by anywhere? What would you say to Lily if you knew she would listen with full attention for three minutes — because that's exactly what's about to happen?

The answers can be four sentences or twenty; both work. What matters is that they're yours: the name in the chorus opens the ears, but it's the details in the verses that bring the tears.

How ordering works — 4 steps, a few minutes

It's simpler than it sounds: we're not asking for talent or time.

In the form you pick the style and the voice, then describe Lily the way you would to a friend — who she is, what makes her happy, what moment you're celebrating. We turn what you wrote into lyrics and music. Within minutes, by email, two versions ready to download.

From $14.99 — less than a bouquet that lasts three days, for a song that stays in the family for years.

Want us to compose a song for you?

Two minutes to pick the style, the mood and tell your story. Your song arrives in about 3 more. From $14.99.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the name Lily actually sung, or does it just appear in the title?

Yes, and it's the heart of the track. The chorus carries Lily's name on every pass, and the verses pick it up where it ties naturally into the story. On first listen, the moment she hears her own name is the one that silences the room.

Can I use a nickname instead of Lily?

Any form: full name, nickname, pet name — or two of them in the same track. The only rule is to spell it the way it's pronounced, so we sing it the way your family says it.

How long until the song for Lily arrives?

Fast: the form takes two or three minutes, and the track usually lands in your inbox a few minutes later. You can order same-day — though a day early is better for your nerves.

Can I pick the music style Lily actually likes?

Yes — you pick the style from the list: ballad, pop, party track and more. Pick the one Lily actually listens to, not the one that's trending: a song in her favorite style counts double.

What customers say

★★★★☆

A song for my daughter on her first birthday. Tender and personal. I would have liked one or two more details in it, but overall really lovely.

— Veronica N.

★★★★★

The process was simple: pick the style, pick the mood, write the story, done. Two versions within minutes. The perfect gift when you have run out of ideas.

— Gabriella I.

★★★★★

I expected something robotic and it was surprisingly natural. The lyrics genuinely picked up the details I had written. Well done!

— Sean A.