Lady Nina

Marillion

About Lady Nina

Lady Nina is a song by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion. First released in 1985 on the B-side to the #2 UK hit single "Kayleigh", it was the only single from the EP Brief Encounter released in the United States by Capitol Records in April 1986. A music video was also shot to promote it. While the EP climbed to #67 on the Billboard 200 album charts, "Lady Nina" did not make the Billboard Hot 100, but did reach #30 on the Mainstream Rock charts. The song is about a prostitute. "Lady Nina" is the only Marillion song to use a drum machine throughout. The cover was designed by permanent Marillion collaborator Mark Wilkinson. The third European single from the Misplaced Childhood album, "Heart of Lothian", featured as the B-side. The regular 7" single featured an edited version of the title track with a playing time of 03:39; this version was identical to the one found on the b-side of the "Kayleigh" 7" single. No other versions were officially released. However, a 12" promo was sent out to radio stations which featured the extended version (5:45) (originally released on the 12" version of "Kayleigh") on side A and the edited version on side B. The extended version was also the one included on Brief Encounter. 


Year:
1985
5:49
48 
#1

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You pick out your credit cards and check into the night
A dozen tequilas and you're feeling alright
So you swim to the disco, out of your depth, jaded gigolo
Your lucky charms are tarnished so you leave alone
But there's one place left to go before the taxi home
After all, you made your marks

One night you'll play Elizabeth Taylor
The next night you're Marilyn Monroe
Forever kissing frogs that think they're princes
Oh Lady Nina, where did all the romance go?

Your little sister babysits, your husband picks you up at six
The make-up hides the bruises and the tears so they never show
'Cause your beauty is the only thing you've ever owned
It's the only way you've ever known to make your marks
You made your marks, you made your marks
We believe it's for real

Lady Nina, I'd love to take you home with me
But I love my wife and I love my family
I've got a good job, responsibilities
And I need to keep respect from society
I know you'll never act with me, I know that you're in love with me
So how do I compare to the sailors of the ships of the night?
Was I all right, did you come tonight, Lady Nina?
You made your marks, you made your marks

Ebony flowers pinned to a velvet cushion in a red light
And Edith Piaf sings a lullaby for the night
Just made your marks, just made your marks
Just made your marks, just made your marks

You made your marks

Ebony flowers pinned to a velvet cushion in a red light
And Edith Piaf sings a lullaby for the night
Just made your marks, just made your marks
You made your marks, and you made your marks
Just made your marks, and you made your marks
Just made your marks

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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, IAN MOSLEY, MARK KELLY, PETE TREWAVAS, STEVE ROTHERY

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11 facts about this song

Band
"Lady Nina" is a song by British rock band, Marillion, which was originally formed in 1979.
Album
It was released as a part of the EP "Brief Encounter" in the U.S. and Canada, though it didn't feature on any of their main studio albums.
Release Date
"Lady Nina" was originally released during the 1980s, a period often considered as the band's most prolific and successful era.
Non-Album Single
"Lady Nina" is considered a non-album single. Its first initial release was on a EP.
Musical Style
The song "Lady Nina" along with other Marillion songs, typically features a mix of progressive rock with elements of pop, serving as a bridge between traditional ‘70s prog rock bands like Genesis and contemporary pop music.
Band Lineup
During the time of this song's release, Marillion was comprised of Fish on vocals, Steve Rothery on guitars, Pete Trewavas on bass, Mark Kelly on keyboards, and Ian Mosley on drums.
Chart Performance
Despite not featuring on any studio albums, "Lady Nina" did achieve some measure of commercial success, reaching number 15 on the U.K singles chart.
Lyrics
"Lady Nina" is an example of Marillion's typically complex and emotive lyrical style. Lyrics are often open to interpretation, but it apparently tells the story of a woman dealing with complex emotional issues.
B-Side
The B-side of the "Lady Nina" single featured an extended version of the song, inviting listeners to experience a different, more intricate arrangement of the song.
Band's Legacy
While “Lady Nina” may not be the most well-known Marillion track, it is still revered by the band's dedicated fan base and is an identifier of their distinctive sound in the 1980s.
Fish's Departure
"Lady Nina" is one of the last few songs featuring the original lead vocalist Fish, who would later leave the band in 1988. This marked the end of an era for Marillion.

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