Kayleigh
Fish
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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 Alternate lyrics from Westwood One In Concert 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".
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Lead SingerThe song was performed by Fish, the lead singer of Marillion from 1981 to 1988. His real name is Derek William Dick.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on 7 May 1985.
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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.
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Global SuccessThe 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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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Effect on British NamesAfter the song's release, "Kayleigh" became a popular name in the United Kingdom. This was a noted impact of the song's popularity.
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Single ArtworkThe artwork on the album sleeve for the "Kayleigh" single was created by Mark Wilkinson, who did many of the cover designs for Marillion.
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Lyrics"Kayleigh" is notable for its emotionally powerful lyrics. This has been cited as a defining factor in the song's enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesSince leaving Marillion, Fish has performed "Kayleigh" in many of his concerts, often as a finale, proving its popularity over the years.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple other artists, indicating its influence in the music industry. Some include punk band Capdown and Finnish band Lovex.
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Re-recordingsFor 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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