Lavender Blue Lyrics
Marillion
Lyrics
I was walkin' in the park
Dreamin' of a spark
When I heard the sprinklers whisper
Shimmer in the haze of summer lawns
Then I heard the children singin'
They were runnin' through the rainbows
They were singin' a song for you
Well it seemed to be a song for you
The one I wanted to write for you, for you, you
Lavenders blue, dilly dilly, lavenders green
When I am king, dilly dilly
You will be queen
A penny for your thoughts my dear
A penny for your thoughts my dear
I O U for your love
I O U for your love
Lavenders green, dilly dilly, lavenders blue
When you love me, dilly dilly, I will love you
A penny for your thoughts my dear
A penny for your thoughts my dear
I O U for your love
I O U for your love
Lavender dreams dilly, dilly, lavenders true
When you miss me dilly dilly, I did miss you
A penny for your thoughts my dear
A penny for your thoughts my dear
I O U for your love
I O U for your love
For your love, for your love, for your love
Song & Lyrics Facts
Marillion's single "Lavender Blue" was released in December 1985 on their fourth studio album Misplaced Childhood. It was written by the band's lead singer and lyricist, Fish, and keyboardist Mark Kelly.
The song is a tribute to childhood innocence and nostalgia for a simpler time. Its lyrics tell the story of two children who grow up together and eventually part ways as adults. The song has become one of Marillion's most popular singles, reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The track also won Best Single at the 1986 Brit Awards.