Cailin

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About Cailin

"Cailin" is a song by the San Diego-based rock band Unwritten Law from their 1998 album Unwritten Law. The song is named after singer Scott Russo's daughter, about whom he penned the lyrics. Though it was not released as a single, it became the band's first song to chart, reaching #28 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.


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1998
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Well it seemed like yesterday when the world was lookin dark 
It felt so cold and grey and why the hell am I even here 
What's the purpose all I feel is guilt and hate and fear oh yea yea

Till that day you came along 
My heart was empty like the soul was missing 
From a song and I thought I loved a few yea

No one ever made me feel the way that you do
Hey little girl look what you do oh I love you hey little girl I love you
Well I know I'm not always right 

And girl it breaks my heart when I have to see you cry 
So many things I want to say yea now I know that your the reason 
That I'm here today whenever your here just stay near we'll be alright 
Yea alright hey little girl look what you do oh I love you
Hey little girl look what you do and you do 

When all my love starts running thin I got you my own 
Cailin hey little girl I love you yea   
I'll be alright but I need you close please stay tonight 
As long as your here  just stay near we'll be alright yea alright

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Unwritten Law

Unwritten Law is an American rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California and currently recording for Suburban Noize Records. They have released seven full-length studio albums and have toured internationally, including performances on the Warped Tour. They are notable for their singles "Seein' Red" and "Save Me (Wake Up Call)," both of which entered the top 5 in the US Modern Rock charts. Their sixth studio album, Swan, was released March 29, 2011. more »

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Written by: ROBERT BREWER, ROBERT W. BREWER, SCOTT RUSSO, SCOTT DOUGLAS VICTOR RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, STEVEN ADAM MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, WADE T. YOUMAN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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9 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Cailin" is composed by the American punk rock band Unwritten Law. It's considered a trademark song for the band.
Album History
This song was released in 1998 and is part of the band's third studio album, "Unwritten Law".
Chart Performance
"Cailin" peaked at No.28 on the US Alternative Airplay (Billboard) charts and No.29 on the US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) charts.
Inspiration
The lead singer, Scott Russo wrote "Cailin" for his newborn daughter, who’s named is Caitlin. He used to play it to her as a lullaby when she was a baby.
Musical Style
"Cailin" is a rock ballad, showcasing the band's potential for slower, more emotionally charged songs as opposed to just their typical punk rock persona.
Video Production
The music video for "Cailin" was directed by Marcos Siega, a frequent collaborator with the band, who has also worked on videos for Blink-182 and Weezer.
Song Reception
The song received positive reviews and became one of their few songs to get onto the charts, making it one of the most popular songs in the band's catalog.
Longevity
"Cailin" has stood the test of time as one of Unwritten law's most loved and remembered songs. The band often includes it in their live shows and it continues to be a fan favorite.
Name Origin
The name "Cailin" is an Irish term for "girl".

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