Lyric discussion by neekmusic 

Cover art for Lilies lyrics by Bat for Lashes

This song is about losing inspiration and praying to the universe that you'll find something to live for. When you feel so empty and lost in yourself, you feel like it's do or die, as if something must "hit" you (thunderbolt) for you to wake up and find yourself again.

I think the chorus is referring to nature as her saviour. The scent of the lilies woke her mind up, and she's so happy to be alive.

My Interpretation