Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds – The Beatles

Introduction

In the kaleidoscopic landscape of The Beatles’ discography, one song stands out as a vibrant masterpiece – ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.’ Released in 1967, this psychedelic gem has captivated audiences with its dreamlike lyrics and innovative musicality.

Did You Know?

• Despite widespread speculation, the song’s title was not a subtle reference to LSD but was inspired by a drawing by John Lennon’s son, Julian, depicting a girl named Lucy.
• The song’s dreamlike lyrics and surreal imagery create a whimsical atmosphere, inviting listeners to interpret the narrative in their own imaginative ways.
• ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ is a testament to The Beatles’ willingness to push creative boundaries, incorporating unconventional instruments and experimental production techniques.
• The song’s kaleidoscopic nature mirrors the cultural and artistic revolution of the 1960s, making it a quintessential piece of that era.

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Lyrics: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Picture yourself in a boat on a river
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly
A girl with kaleidoscope eyes

Cellophane flowers of yellow and green
Towering over your head
Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes
And she’s gone

Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Aaaaahhhhh…

Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain
Where rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies
Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers
That grow so incredibly high

Newspaper taxis appear on the shore
Waiting to take you away
Climb in the back with your head in the clouds
And you’re gone

Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Aaaaahhhhh…

Picture yourself on a train in a station
With plasticine porters with looking glass ties
Suddenly someone is there at the turnstile
The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes

Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Aaaaahhhhh…
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Aaaaahhhhh…
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds [fade out]