Music Crowns is proud to premiere ‘Not a Want’, the latest single from Dublin-born singer-songwriter Lily McMahon, an intimate and soulful reflection on love, vulnerability and the courage to break away from patterns shaped by the past.
Blending elements of pop, soul, jazz, R&B and indie, Lily has been carving out a distinctive space with music that feels both timeless and deeply personal. On ‘Not a Want’, she turns inward, exploring the transformative experience of discovering a relationship that feels safe, healthy and entirely different from what she had previously come to expect from love.
Written about her boyfriend Angelo, the song captures a deeply personal moment of realisation. Lily reflects on learning to recognise unhealthy patterns and finding the courage to change them, transforming a private experience into something listeners can connect with on their own terms. At its heart, ‘Not a Want’ is about more than romance. It is about self-worth, emotional growth and allowing yourself to believe that love can feel different.
The track began with a piano introduction written by Angelo Presta, which immediately resonated with Lily and became the foundation for the song. From there, warm guitar, bass and drums create a restrained but richly textured backdrop for her soulful vocal performance. Lily moves effortlessly between vulnerability and strength, delivering the song with an emotional honesty that has become central to her artistic identity.
Music Crowns is proud to premiere ‘Not a Want’, a beautifully intimate new chapter from an artist who understands that the most powerful songs often begin with the most personal truths. With its soulful warmth, heartfelt storytelling and unmistakable sense of emotional openness, Lily McMahon invites listeners not simply to hear her story, but to find a piece of their own within it.
