Kayleigh

Marillion

About Kayleigh

"Kayleigh" is a song by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion. It was released as the first single from the concept album Misplaced Childhood. It was the band's most successful single in the UK, where it peaked at number-two and stayed on the chart for a total of 14 weeks. It also became the band's most successful single worldwide, reaching the top 10 in the Republic of Ireland, Norway and France, reached no. 1 in Poland, and became the band's sole appearance on the United States Billboard Hot 100, hitting number 74 in October 1985. The song popularised the name "Kayleigh" in the UK. It was later performed by the band's lead singer, Fish, at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute at Wembley Stadium, with Midge Ure on guitar and Phil Collins on drums. 


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1985
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Do you remember chalk hearts melting on a playground wall
Do you remember dawn escapes from moon washed college halls
Do you remember the cherry blossom in the market square
Do you remember I thought it was confetti in our hair

By the way didn't I break your heart?
Please excuse me, I never meant to break your heart
So sorry, I never meant to break your heart
But you broke mine

Kayleigh is it too late to say I'm sorry?
And Kayleigh could we get it together again?
I just can't go on pretending that it came to a natural end

Kayleigh, oh I never thought I'd miss you
And Kayleigh I thought that we'd always be friends
We said our love would last forever
So how did it come to this bitter end?

Oh, yeah

Do you remember barefoot on the lawn with shooting stars
Do you remember loving on the floor in Belsize park
Do you remember dancing in stilettos in the snow
Do you remember you never understood I had to go

By the way, didn't I break your heart?
Please excuse me, I never meant to break your heart
So sorry, I never meant to break your heart
But you broke mine

Kayleigh I just wanna say I'm sorry
But Kayleigh I'm too scared to pick up the phone
To hear you've found another lover
To patch up our broken home

Kayleigh I'm still trying to write that love song
Kayleigh it's more important to me now you're gone
Maybe it will prove that we were right
Or ever prove that I was wrong

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Marillion

Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, in 1979. Their recorded studio output since 1982 is composed of seventeen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve Hogarth in early 1989. All four albums released with Fish were commercial successes, and the band released eleven Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart, including 1985's "Kayleigh", which reached No. 2 and became their biggest hit single. more »

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Written by: Derek William Dick, Mark Kelly, Ian Francesko Mosley, Steve Rothery, Peter Trewavas

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Kayleigh" is a song written by the British rock band Marillion. It was a single from their third studio album, "Misplaced Childhood".
Lead Singer
The song was performed by Fish, the lead singer of Marillion from 1981 to 1988. His real name is Derek William Dick.
Release Date
The song was released as a single on 7 May 1985.
Chart Performance
"Kayleigh" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's biggest hit and staying at the position for six weeks.
Global Success
The single also performed well globally, reaching number 3 in Ireland, number 9 in the Netherlands, and even breaking into the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 74.
Song Inspiration
The song was written about Fish's past relationships and the regrets he had about them. The name "Kayleigh" is a composite of several of Fish's ex-girlfriends.
Effect on British Names
After the song's release, "Kayleigh" became a popular name in the United Kingdom. This was a noted impact of the song's popularity.
Single Artwork
The artwork on the album sleeve for the "Kayleigh" single was created by Mark Wilkinson, who did many of the cover designs for Marillion.
Lyrics
"Kayleigh" is notable for its emotionally powerful lyrics. This has been cited as a defining factor in the song's enduring popularity.
Live Performances
Since leaving Marillion, Fish has performed "Kayleigh" in many of his concerts, often as a finale, proving its popularity over the years.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple other artists, indicating its influence in the music industry. Some include punk band Capdown and Finnish band Lovex.
Re-recordings
For the 30th anniversary of the song, Fish re-recorded "Kayleigh" for his solo album "A Feast of Consequences", under his own label, Chocolate Frog Record Company.

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