Lily Lane’s latest single, “Crisis,” is a vibrant, intoxicating track that captures the emotional whirlwind of new love. The song is drawn from Lane’s personal experiences, particularly from the early stages of a long-distance relationship. 

She described this period as filled with intense emotions—excitement, fear and obsession. 

“‘Crisis’ and the songs on this EP are what love feels like to me or has felt like to me over the course of this relationship,” said Lane who has dazzled audiences at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks, opened for Big Time Rush, JoJo and Hot Chelle Rae at the KIIS Concert at Xfinity Center in Massachusetts.

The dark pop princess also delivered an unforgettable performance at the West Hollywood Pride Festival opening for Jessie J and Madison Beer and headlined a sold-out show at the Peppermint Club in Los Angeles.

“‘Crisis’ was fueled by the emotions and experiences at the beginning of a relationship. In mine, I was in a long-distance relationship across the country from him, and I was falling fast, spending most of my time on the phone or FaceTime with him or wondering what he was doing when I wasn’t around,” Lane said.

The song’s central phrase, “I’m in a crisis, but I kind of love it,” stems from a personal vow Lane made to remain single for a year after a significant breakup. However, falling in love unexpectedly threw her into a “crisis”—a battle between her head and her heart. 

Lane plays with the word “crisis” in a unique way, using it to depict the uncontrollable nature of falling in love. 

“The word ‘Crisis’ was so fun to play with because when you hear that word, you don’t usually think of positive emotions, but sometimes that’s what falling feels like—it is out of your hands, you’re in a crisis!” Lane said. 

“I was suddenly unable to do all these things I had planned to do like keeping my cool, being detached and focusing on me alone,” she added. “I was in a tizzy! In crisis!” 

A soul-infused, electro-pop track, “Crisis” is a departure from Lane’s typically darker, introspective sound. She draws inspiration from a range of artists like Bebe Rexha, Fletcher, Carly Rae Jepsen and Sam Smith, who blend serious themes with a celebratory, energetic sound. 

“I love the word intoxicating; that’s how love is, so that’s exactly what I wanted to portray,” Lane said. “There is a jubilance in this song and project that I don’t usually have – an upbeat, celebratory, dancy energy.”

Lane’s performance at the Raising Voices OutLoud Pride Festival in West Hollywood significantly influenced the production and feel of “Crisis.” 

“I am a dark pop girlie at my core but right now where I am in life in the sunshine on the west coast with my dance classes and hikes with the girlies and gays I want to be able to do shows where the whole time I bring the upbeat you-can-find-me-at-the-club or driving with all my girls and gays with the windows down,” Lane said. 

The experience inspired her to create music that brings people together and captures the euphoric feelings of love. 

“This EP will definitely dominate my next pride set list. ‘Crisis’ and two others really give the euphoric feelings of love I wanted to get across,” Lane said.

Balancing vulnerability and excitement, “Crisis” touches on the mix of emotions that come with new relationships. Lane aims to capture the feeling of butterflies and the thrill of the unknown. 

“Think about being in the car three minutes away from a first date with someone you have had a crush on forever,” Lane said. “It feels like you waited your whole life for this moment and now it is about to be here, and there isn’t time to change or fix anything. 

“You have no control,” she added. You’re just going and being yourself and hoping that’s enough.” 

Lane’s music has evolved significantly from her previous releases, marking the beginning of her “lovergirl era.” Her earlier work, characterized by darker, introspective themes, has given way to a more upbeat, celebratory sound. 

“Since I got engaged, I have felt a safety and security to be more vulnerable and let myself be a hopeless romantic,” Lane said. “It’s been really fun for me to just be able to focus on love in all aspects of my life for these few months.”

Comparing “Crisis” to her previous single “I Do,” Lane highlighted the contrasting themes of the two songs. 

“If you know about attachment styles, I feel like the anxious/avoidant attachment style is ‘Crisis,’ and the secure attachment style is ‘I Do,’” she said.

An advocate for body positivity, women’s rights, and LGBTQ rights, Lane’s music and public persona are heavily influenced by these causes. She emphasizes the importance of representation and being a role model for others. 

“Just putting myself out there in a bigger body and not stopping making music and visuals and performing when I have gained weight feels like an act of rebellion against the mainstream,” Lane said. 

Lane’s journey from a Wilhelmina Curve model to a successful musician has shaped her confidence and advocacy work.

Her music has been featured in numerous Spotify editorial playlists and has received praise from notable publications like NYLON, Just Jared and Earmilk. 

Despite the recognition, Lane remains grounded, focusing on her self-expression rather than external validation. 

“Positive reinforcement in the music industry is so few and far between that it doesn’t really impact my work at all,” Lane said. “My job in music is to express myself, and the only person I can really listen to in order to do that is me.” 

Sync placements in shows like “Pretty Little Liars” and platforms like Netflix have been crucial to Lane’s career, providing financial support and exposure to new audiences. 

“This is probably one of the most important aspects of my career because streaming doesn’t make a lot of money for musicians, so I rely on other avenues like shows and sync placements to make money so I can continue to reinvest in making music and my career,” Lane said. 

Looking ahead, Lane is excited about her upcoming EP, “Love, Lily Lane,” set to release in early fall. The EP will include “Crisis” and other singles that capture the euphoric feelings of love. 

Lane also hinted at a collaboration with artist AJ Smith and a return to her dark pop roots in future releases.

She hopes that “Crisis” encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and the excitement of new love. 

“I hope this song makes listeners get up and dance, and I hope it encourages listeners to lean into their vulnerability!” Lane said. “Falling in love and letting your walls down and being vulnerable is scary and can feel like a crisis, but it is also one of the most beautiful parts of life.”