Lily Allen covered the song "Somewhere Only We Know," originally by the band Keane. Her version was released in 2013 and featured as the soundtrack for the John Lewis Christmas advert that year. It became very successful, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking her third number-one single

. The song lyrics describe a nostalgic journey to a special, private place shared only by the singer and another person, evoking feelings of longing and a need for comfort and connection. The lyrics include lines such as:

• "I walked across an empty land, I knew the pathway like the back of my hand"
• "And if you have a minute, why don't we go talk about it somewhere only we know?"
• "This could be the end of everything, so why don't we go somewhere only we know?"

Lily Allen's version was included on her third studio album, Sheezus. The single also supported charitable causes, with some proceeds going to Save the Children's Philippine Typhoon Appeal campaign

. She performed the song live on various occasions, including on the French TV show Le Grand Journal in 2014

. The music video for her cover is a composite of the John Lewis Christmas advert "The Bear and the Hare" and its making-of footage

. In summary, Lily Allen's "Somewhere Only We Know" is a popular cover of Keane's song, notable for its use in a major Christmas campaign and its commercial success in the UK