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

do things i never should do

i drink much more that i ought to drink

because i 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 is everything so hazy

isn't that she, or am i just going crazy, dear



lilac wine, i feel unready for my love