Written by James Shelton in the late 1950's. "Lilac Wine" was brought to international acclaim in the early 90's by the late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. This is my homage to Jeff Buckley.
Lyrics
Lilac Wine - Words and Music by James Shelton
I lost myself on a cool damp night
I gave myself in that misty light
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
Under the 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 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 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’s 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