Lavender
Marillion
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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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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.
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Album & ReleaseThe 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.
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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.
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Chart Performance & RecognitionUpon 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.
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Notable Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesMarillion 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.
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Cultural InfluenceIn 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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