Lavender by Marillion

"Lavender" is a song by British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 1985 as the second single from their chart-topping concept album Misplaced Childhood. The track is one of Marillion’s most famous songs and helped solidify their mainstream success in the 1980s. Background Written by the band’s classic lineup with lyrics by lead singer Fish (Derek Dick), “Lavender” is part of the Misplaced Childhood suite, a semi-autobiographical exploration of lost innocence, love, and personal reflection. .