Diamonds
Dan. Henig. Lyrics
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With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly
The girl with kaleidoscope eyes
Cellophane flowers of yellow and green
Towering over your head
Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds, ah
Followed 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 ah
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 ah
Picture yourself on a train in a station
With plasticine porters with looking glass ties
Suddenly someone is there at the turnstyle
The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds ah
Lucy in the sky with diamonds (Lucy)
Lucy in the sky with diamonds (Lucy)
Lucy in the sky with diamonds (Lucy) ah
The song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles has sparked numerous interpretations and discussions over its meaning since its release in 1967. The lyrics describe a surreal and psychedelic journey with a range of vivid imagery. The song starts by inviting the listener to imagine themselves in a dream-like state on a boat in a river surrounded by strange and lovely scenery. The lyrics refer to a girl with kaleidoscope eyes, which suggests that she's wearing multi-colored glasses that create a beautiful image when light passes through. As the song progresses, the listener comes along with them to different scenes, including a bridge by a fountain where people eat marshmallow pies and a train station with plasticine porters with looking glass ties. The lyrics repeat "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" several times throughout the text, which is the song's chorus.
There have been different interpretations of the meaning of the song. Some fans believed it to be about a drug-induced psychedelic experience. However, John Lennon had clarified that it had been inspired by a drawing of his son Julian from a school friend named Lucy. Julian had brought the picture home that day in 1966 with a title that read, "Lucy—in the sky with diamonds." Lennon was impressed with the image created by such a title and wrote the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture yourself in a boat on a river
Imagine yourself in a peaceful state, surrounded by nature and water.
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
The scene around you is vivid and colorful, filled with vibrant orange trees and beautiful skies.
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly
You respond at your own leisurely pace, unconcerned and relaxed.
The girl with kaleidoscope eyes
The person attempting to communicate with you has bright, ever-changing eyes that resemble a kaleidoscope.
Cellophane flowers of yellow and green
You are surrounded by unique, delicate flowers that are brightly colored.
Towering over your head
These flowers are tall and impressive, making them hard to ignore.
Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes
Try to find the person with a bright, warm, and happy appearance about them.
And she's gone
This person is not easily found and disappears without warning.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
The person that's been described is named Lucy and she's surrounded by a magnificent world filled with sparkling diamonds.
Followed her down to a bridge by a fountain
You've pursued Lucy to a location near a bridge and a fountain.
Where rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies
People who ride on rocking horses are dining together, eating sweet and whimsical treats.
Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers
As you pass by these incredible, towering flowers, all of the people you encounter display warm, friendly smiles.
That grow so incredibly high
These stunning flowers grow to great heights, seemingly touching the sky.
Newspaper taxis appear on the shore
Suddenly, taxis made of newspaper appear along the shore.
Waiting to take you away
These taxis are prepared to transport you somewhere else.
Climb in the back with your head in the clouds
You settle into the backseat of the taxi-carriage, lost in a dreamlike state of bliss.
And you're gone
Suddenly, you are whisked away to a new location far from your previous surroundings.
Picture yourself on a train in a station
Now, imagine yourself in a different location altogether, standing in a train station.
With plasticine porters with looking glass ties
This station is full of people who look like plastic figures dolled up in reflective ties.
Suddenly someone is there at the turnstyle
In a moment, somebody appears at the turntable that directs train passengers.
The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes
This person turns out to be Lucy, the individual with the ever-shifting eyes from earlier.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds ah
Lucy has been encountered again, breathing life into the colorful world of diamonds.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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Mick Royal
What needs to be said. The performance speaks for itself. The music world will soon ask ~ How did this talent go undiscovered for so long?
Aubrey Boozer
You have an amazing voice. I would definitely buy an album of yours.
Saibu Shayer
YOU'RE , BY FAR, THE MOST TALENTED COVER ARTIST ON YOUTUBE. PERIOD. IF I WORKED FOR A LABEL, I'D SIGN YOU ON THE SPOT.
Richard Noggin
@Saibu Shayer lmao six years and still responding. You're a damn legend!
Saibu Shayer
@Richard Noggin YOU ARE 6 YEARS TOO LATE. I ALREADY SIGNED HIM. LOL. JK. CHEERS!
Richard Noggin
Please God no. They'd ruin it
Kailey Williamson
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing that amazing voice with the rest of us. :)
Chris Nafeh
Honestly, you're really talented. You had my attention with your "Get Low" cover in the coffee shop. Keep it up!
IcePhoenixNZ
Please someone give this fella' a record deal! - real talent mate. Keep it up and rest assure that people all over the world have enjoyed your music. I've certainly have and I thank you for sharing it - greetings from New Zealand
Daryl Jane Delacruz
why are you not with a major record label yet? you actually makes songs sound good! that voice is amazing!