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LILAC WINE (JAMES SHELTON, ©1953)

I LOST MYSELF ON A COOL DAMP NIGHT
GAVE MYSELF IN THAT MISTY LIGHT
WAS HYPNOTIZED BY A STRANGE DELIGHT
UNDER A LILAC TREE
I MADE WINE FROM THE LILAC TREE
PUT MY HEART IN ITS RECIPE
IT MAKES ME SEE WHAT I WANT TO SEE
AND BE WHAT I WANT TO BE
WHEN I THINK MORE THAN I WANT TO THINK
DO THINGS I NEVER SHOULD DO
I DRINK MUCH MORE THAN I OUGHT TO DRINK
BECAUSE IT BRINGS ME BACK YOU...

LILAC WINE IS SWEET AND HEADY, LIKE MY LOVE
LILAC WINE, I FEEL UNSTEADY, LIKE MY LOVE
LISTEN TO ME... I CANNOT SEE CLEARLY
ISN’T THAT SHE COMING TO ME NEARLY HERE?

LILAC WINE IS SWEET AND HEADY WHERE’S MY LOVE?
LILAC WINE, I FEEL UNSTEADY, WHERE’S MY LOVE?

LISTEN TO ME, WHY IS EVERYTHING SO HAZY?
ISN’T THAT SHE, OR AM I JUST GOING CRAZY, DEAR?

LILAC WINE, I FEEL UNREADY FOR MY LOVE
FEEL UNREADY FOR MY LOVE

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from Journeys by Night, released June 30, 2011

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Caesar Gergess Paris, France

French singer, Caesar Gergess has released a debut album called Journeys by Night in 2010. His second album Out Of Love was released in 2019. His barytone voice and natural rawness regarding strong emotions are highlighted by piano magic, theremin, strings and synths. From jazz to house music, he will capture your heart. Listen to Caesar Gergess, support his music. ... more

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