Lilac Wine lyrics

Song information

Artist: Jeff Buckley
Album: Mystery White Boy

Lyrics

(J. shelton)
Originally performed by elkie brooks, but actually inspired to the version sung by nina simone

I lost myself on a cool damp night
I gave myself in that misty light
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
Under a lilac tree
I made wine from the lilac tree
Put my heart in its recipe
It makes me see what I want to see
And be what I want to be
?When? (but) I think more than I want to think
Do things I never should do
I drink much more than I ought to drink
Because (it) brings me back ?you? (in)..

Lilac wine is sweet and heady, like my love
Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, like my love
Listen to me... I cannot see clearly
Isn't that she coming to me nearly here?
Lilac wine is sweet and heady where's my love?
Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, where's my love?
Listen to me, why is everything so hazy?
Isn't that she, or am I just going crazy, dear?
Lilac wine, I feel unready for my love
Feel unready for my love

[from http://lyrics.doheth.co.uk]

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