I lost myself on a cool damp night
Gave myself in that misty light
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
Under a lilac tree
I made wine from the lilac tree
Lost my heart in its recipe
It made me see what I want to see
And be what I want to be

But I think more than I ought to think
I do things I never should do
I drink much more than I ought to drink
Because it brings me back you

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 he 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 he, or am I going crazy?
Lilac wine, I feel unready
For my love
Feel unready for my love


Lyrics submitted by marie.

Lilac Wine Lyrics as written by James H. Shelton

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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    I like this cover, and as a rule I don't usually like covers. It is the better cover of this song I have heard (the other one being by Jeff Buckley). It takes the song into different waters. The Elkie Brooks version is a belter song and is packed full of hurt, lusting, powerful vocals. Katie's version is more mellow and has softer, but still beautiful vocals. Both songs are worth listening to!

    smgellar_da_bombon March 19, 2006   Link
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    I like the buckley one better, but i wont discuss a matter of taste. This one is also quite nice.

    Erestoron April 10, 2006   Link
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    I agree with Erestor. Buckley sings with much more conviction where as Melua is kinda just singing for the sake of singing, there just seems a lack of emotion in it and it's performed more of a laid back, easy-listening jazz piece, for late evenings or something. Clear what the lyrics are about. Pretty much nailed on the Jeff Buckley page.

    Deathsdoor99on July 01, 2006   Link

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