Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Elton John · Greatest Hits 1970-2002 [Bonus Disk Three]
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
Aaaaaah
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
Aaaaaah
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 kaleidoscope eyes
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Aaaaaah
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Aaaaaah
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds...
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Elton John's 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' stands as a cornerstone of psychedelic rock, blending intricate instrumentation with surreal, dreamlike lyrics that evoke a sense of cosmic wonder. Recorded during the height of the 1960s counter-culture movement, the track exemplifies the era's fascination with altered states and imaginative storytelling. Its distinctive sound, featuring soaring vocals and complex harmonies, has cemented its status as a timeless classic. The song's enduring popularity reflects its ability to transcend its specific historical context, resonating with audiences across generations who appreciate its unique fusion of pop sensibility and avant-garde experimentation. As a defining piece of John's discography, it remains a vital representation of the psychedelic genre's artistic achievements.