lilac wine

The title of this pattern comes from the song "Lilac Wine" : words and music by James Shelton (1950). It was performed by a number of singers including Eartha Kitt (1953). Nina Simone\'s version is considered a jazz classic (1966). UK singer Elkie Brooks charted with the song in 1978. However, Jeff Buckley made the song immortal with his heartbreaking version on Grace (1994). Go to the inspiration link to hear that version . . . and have your heart break. (http://www.last.fm/music/Jeff+Buckley/_/Lilac+Wine)

Lilac Wine

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
Put my heart in its recipe
It makes me see what I want to see
and be what I want to be

When I think more than I want 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 clearlly
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

To learn about why lilacs are my favorite flower go to:
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My thanks to Colourlover Podesta for the sweet and heady inspiration. ♥