[Verse 1: Dave Gahan]
I lost myself on a cool damp night
Gave myself in that misty light
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
Under a lilac tree

[Verse 2: Dave Gahan]
I made wine from the lilac tree
Put my heart in it's recipe
Made me see what I want to see
Be what I want to be

[Bridge: Dave Gahan]
But I think more than I want to think
Do things I never should do
I drink much more that I ought to drink
Because it brings me back you

[Verse 3: Dave Gahan, (Janet Ramus, Tjae Cole & Wendi Rose)]
Lilac wine is sweet and heady, like my love
Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, like my love (Love)
Listen to me, I cannot see clearly
Isn't that he coming to me nearly?

[Verse 4: Dave Gahan, (Janet Ramus, Tjae Cole & Wendi Rose)]
Lilac wine is sweet and heady, where's my love?
Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, where's my love? (Love)
Listen to me, why is everything so hazy?
Isn't that she or am I just going crazy, dear?
[Outro: Dave Gahan]
Lilac wine, I feel I'm ready for my love
Feel I'm ready for my love