Lulliby
Regina Spektor · Songs [2002]
I know that you are not mine now
Looking out the window
At another window
I see toenails changing color
Like the leaves of fall
If you often smile
But often don't smile
Which do you do more often
Smile.. or not?
I dreamt a hydrant was covered in snow
A white light glowing below
I know that you cannnot be here
I know that you are not mine now
Looking out the window
At another window
I see toenails changing color
Like the leaves of fall
Lulliby
Regina Spektor's "Lulliby" stands as a tender centerpiece on her 2002 debut album, Songs. The track exemplifies her signature style, blending folk sensibilities with a distinctively personal, confessional lyricism that often explores themes of intimacy and quiet observation. Recorded with a raw, acoustic intimacy, the song captures the essence of early 2000s indie folk, prioritizing emotional resonance over polished production. Spektor's voice delivers the melody with a gentle, storytelling quality that invites listeners into a private moment, characteristic of her work during this formative period. The recording remains a defining example of her ability to craft songs that feel both universally relatable and deeply specific to her own narrative voice.