Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – The Beatles – 1967

“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is a mesmerizing psychedelic masterpiece by the legendary British rock band, The Beatles. Released in 1967, during the heart of the ‘Summer of Love,’ this song has become an iconic symbol of the 1960s counterculture and the band’s experimentation with sound and lyrics.

Did You Know?

Did you know that “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is not just a catchy tune, but also a source of intrigue and speculation? While it’s widely believed that the song’s title and lyrics are inspired by the vivid imagination of John Lennon’s son, Julian, the initials “LSD” also happen to be conveniently embedded in the title. The song’s dreamlike lyrics and whimsical melody reflect the era’s fascination with altered states of consciousness, making it an unintentional anthem for the psychedelic movement.

The song features John Lennon’s distinctive vocals, accompanied by intricate instrumentals that create an otherworldly atmosphere. Its influence extends far beyond its release, as it continues to captivate listeners and remains a timeless classic.

Song Video

Lyrics:

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]