Lady Nina
Marillion
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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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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.
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AlbumIt 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.
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Release Date"Lady Nina" was originally released during the 1980s, a period often considered as the band's most prolific and successful era.
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Non-Album Single"Lady Nina" is considered a non-album single. Its first initial release was on a EP.
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Musical StyleThe 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.
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Band LineupDuring 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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not featuring on any studio albums, "Lady Nina" did achieve some measure of commercial success, reaching number 15 on the U.K singles chart.
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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.
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B-SideThe 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.
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Band's LegacyWhile “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.
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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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