Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Nina Simone
Canonical path: /nina-simone/poppies
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
Poppies
Read Poppies lyrics by Nina Simone on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Poppies
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
A child ran through the meadow on a sun drenched summer day
And then he stopped his play
And kneeled in a field of poppies.
A man walked through my ghetto on a humid summer day
And then he stopped to pay and he dealed in a field of poppies.
Oh, flower of forgetfulness, just an hour away to the moon
Take a deep breath if you are reaching for truth
While you're in the stupor
The door knocks and death takes another youth.
Poppies, red poppies..., red poppies...
A boy I used to know, a boy I used to know who's laughter rang to the skies
Was a joy to behold
Then I looked into his eyes, a look so cold, a boy who (rose on (???sorry))
In a field of poppies
Poppies, red poppies, red poppies, red poppies..., red poppies...,
red poppies...., red poppies..., red poppies..., red poppies...,
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Poppies"?
Nina Simone performs "Poppies", and this lyric page sits inside the Nina Simone catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Poppies"?
Yes. The related section below points to Alone Again (Naturally) and Angel Of The Morning with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Nina Simone?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Nina Simone's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Poppies yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.