Lavender

Marillion

About Lavender

"Lavender" is a song by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion. It was released as the second single from their 1985 UK number one concept album Misplaced Childhood. The follow-up to the UK number two hit "Kayleigh", the song was their second Top Five UK hit, entering the chart on 7 September 1985, reaching number five and staying on the chart for nine weeks. None of the group's subsequent songs have reached the Top Five and "Lavender" remains their second highest-charting song. As with all Marillion albums and singles between 1982 and 1988, the cover art was created by Mark Wilkinson. 


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2007
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I was walking in the park dreaming of a spark
When I heard the sprinklers whisper
Shimmer in the haze of summer lawns
Then I heard the children singing
They were running through the rainbows
They were singing a song for you
Well it seemed to be a song for you
The one I wanted to write for you, for 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, IOU 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
IOU for your love, IOU for your love
For your love

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Marillion

Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, in 1979. Their recorded studio output since 1982 is composed of seventeen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve Hogarth in early 1989. All four albums released with Fish were commercial successes, and the band released eleven Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart, including 1985's "Kayleigh", which reached No. 2 and became their biggest hit single. more »

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Written by: DEREK WILLIAM DICK, IAN MOSLEY, MARK KELLY, PETE TREWAVAS, STEVE ROTHERY

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

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7 facts about this song

Genre & Creation
"Lavender" is a song by the British rock band Marillion, known for their contribution to the progressive rock genre. - It was written by band members Fish, Mark Kelly, Ian Mosley, Steve Rothery, and Pete Trewavas.
Album & Release
The song was released in August 1985, and it's one of the tracks on Marillion's second studio album, "Misplaced Childhood". - A standalone version of the song was also released as a single.
Inspiration & Theme
"Lavender" was inspired by the nursery rhyme "Lavender's Blue". The first line of the song's chorus is borrowed from the nursery rhyme itself. - It explores themes of lost innocence and nostalgic yearning.
Chart Performance & Recognition
Upon release, the song became Marillion's second top-five UK hit, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. - The song is also considered one of Marillion's most famous singles and has been frequently played at their live concerts.
Notable Music Video
The music video directed by Nick Morris was filmed at Hitchin Lavender Farm in Hertfordshire, England. - In this video, lead singer "Fish" is seen singing the song while wandering through purple fields of lavender.
Live Performances
Marillion performed the song at the 1985 Reading Festival. This live version was included on the 12" version of the "Lavender" single. - The song remains a popular part of the band's live repertoire and was included in the setlist for their 2013 tour.
Cultural Influence
In 1985, "Lavender" was used in the BBC television series, Crimewatch. - The album version of "Lavender" was also included in the soundtrack for the 2013 film 'Oblivion.'

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