The lyrics’ POV are from someone in the midst of a sexual act: With an empty gaze they’re staring into the ceiling - using the beautiful ornamentation in the stuccos - i.e. the french lilies - to ignore the physical og psychological pain they are pushing their body through. A passive poser giving all of themselves to please - only to be left with long term pain and trauma. 

 

With «French Lilies» Celiin is giving a refreshing, important and personal view on how vulnerable our sexuality can be - pleading all listeners to consider their own patterns and raise awareness around the female health issue «vulvodynia».