Every time I smell lilacs I remember my first romance I was putting on a ballet in my backyard When I fell in love with the dance Every time I smell lilacs I remember that very special day When the bishop came and gave me my new name Hubert! I thought I was gonna die Wait a minute Oh wait a minute Amnesia I've got an idea! If lilacs make us remember things That happened long ago Maybe the fragrance can take you backwards in time To a place you know (know) They smell very nice It's true But they don't remind me of anything Oh wait a minute Yes they do! (They do!) I'm running through the field with the neighbor kids And I hear Mama calling me to go Dinner is ready hurry home Now! But I can't remember who (Sigh)