Foxy Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 The story goes that Julian Lennon drew a picture at school, titled it "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" and brought it home to dad John. Enamored by the picture and title, he penned a song about it. Later, when it was revealed that the prominent initials in the song were LSD, John denied everything, and rightfully so. How apocryphal this story may be will probably never be known; one thing for sure is that The Beatles were never ones to shy away from their drug use and its influence on their music, and thus their vehement denials carry more weight than normal. Everyone in the wide and looming canon of Beatles mythology, from Paul to George Martin to Neil Aspinall, has verified this story. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (Lennon/McCartney) 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! 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! 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Excellent Foxy!! Another source of many an urban legend. John was often inspired by pictures and paintings. For the Benefit of Mr. Kite was inspired by poster John had spotted in a shop... Most of the lyrics were drawn directly from the advertisement. For the benefit of Mr. Kite There will be a show tonight on trampoline The Hendersons will all be there Late of Pablo Fanques Fair-what a scene Over men and horses hoops and garters Lastly through a hogshead of real fire! In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world! The celebrated Mr. K. Performs his feat on Saturday at Bishopsgate The Hendersons will dance and sing As Mr. Kite flys through the ring don't be late Messrs. K and H. assure the public Their production will be second to none And of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz! The band begins at ten to six When Mr. K. performs his tricks without a sound And Mr. H. will demonstrate Ten summersets he'll undertake on solid ground Having been some days in preparation A splendid time is guaranteed for all And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard48795 Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 is what i get out of it since i believe the song is about a trip he had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Richard, it's not about a trip, read the Songfacts on this song...it's about a drawing Julian did when he was little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted July 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 is what i get out of it since i believe the song is about a trip he had Did you not read what I posted?? just kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugband_Blues Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 i'm pretty sure Julian's drawing is at a beatles exhibit in the rock n roll hall of fame. i highly suggest anyone take a trip to cleveland to go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 If I was taking a trip I could see it without going to Cleveland!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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