Kayleigh

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"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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Do you remember, chalk hearts melting on a playground wall?
Do you remember, dawn escapes from moon washed college halls?
Do you remember, 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 can't go on pretending that it came to a natural end
Kayleigh I never thought I'd miss you
And Kayleigh I hoped that we'd always stay friends
We said our love would last forever
So how did it come to this bitter end?

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 stilletos 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 want to say I'm sorry
But Kayleigh I'm too scared to pick up the phone
To find 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'll prove that we were right
Or it will prove that I was wrong
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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 dreaming on the heath till after dark?
Do you remember loving on the floor in Belsize Park?
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, we could have a garden.
Kayleigh, we could, damn it, just one more time.
We could mow the lawn on Sundays, we could capture suntans from the breeze.
Kayleigh we promised it forever but Kayleigh the secrets held on.
We could buy the house in heaven, we could always try and take us along again.
Do you remember blocked up lines and call from Montreal?
Do you remember your mother asked me never to call?
Do you remember talking in the bedroom making plans?
Do you remember you told me I should join a band?
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, we could have a garden.
Kayleigh we could work it just one more time.
We could mow the lawn on Sundays, we could capture suntans from the breeze.
Kayleigh, it never worked out this time but Kayleigh, we could promise again.
The problem seems to be the secrets, you could say it came to a natural end.

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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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