Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds was inspired by a drawing made by John Lennon's son. Lennon's lyrics vividly portray his son's artwork, transforming music into visual art, thus completing a creative cycle. The song's opening verse paints a surreal image:"

"Picture yourself in a boat on a river, with tangerine trees and marmalade skies, somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly, A girl with kaleidoscope eyes."

This verse beautifully captures the essence of Lennon's imaginative portrayal in visual form.