The Uninvited Guest

Marillion

About The Uninvited Guest

"The Uninvited Guest" is the second single from English band Marillion's fifth studio album Seasons End, released in 1989. It was the band's first single since their debut "Market Square Heroes" in 1982 that did not enter the UK Singles Chart's top 40, peaking at no. 53.


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You may not recall the moment that you asked me
But your invitation was clear
You'll pretend you've never met me but it's far to late
Now I'm here

Cause I'm the one who knows what scares you
I'm the one who loves you best
I'm the thirteenth at the table
I'm the uninvited guest
I'm the Banquo at your banquet
I'm the cuckoo in your nest
I'm your fifteen-stone first-footer
I'm the uninvited guest

I was there when you said insincere "I love you's"
To a woman who wasn't your wife
And I fronted you the money
That you ran away and blew
On the biggest regret of your life

Cause I'm the one who knows what scares you
I'm the who loves you best
I'm the thirteenth at the table
I'm the uninvited guest
I'm the Banquo at your banquet
I'm the cuckoo in your nest
I'm your New Year's resolution
I'm the uninvited guest

I'm the face you hoped you'd never see
But always knew you would
I'm the one thing you knew you shouldn't do
But did because you could

I'm the evil in your bloodstream
I'm the rash upon your skin
And you made a big mistake all right
The day you let me in
And you can fly to the other side of the world
You know you'll only find
I've reserved the seat behind you
We can talk about old times

Cause I'm the one who knows what scares you
I'm the who loves you best
I'm the thirteenth at the table
I'm the uninvited guest
I'm the Banquo at your banquet
I'm the cuckoo in your nest
I'm your fifteen-stone first-footer
I'm the uninvited guest
Let me in!
I'm your New Year's resolution
I'm the uninvited guest

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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: STEVEN HOGARTH, JOHN PHILIP HELMER, MARK COLBERT KELLY, IAN FRANCESKO MOSLEY, STEVEN THOMAS ROTHERY, PETER JOHN TREWAVAS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Genres
"The Uninvited Guest" is considered a progressive rock and neo-progressive song. A sub-genre of rock, progressive rock got its name for its tendency to "progress" beyond the standard structure and instrumentation of rock and roll. Neo-progressive rock, on the other hand, is a sub-genre of progressive rock that emerged in the 1980s.
Album
The song "The Uninvited Guest" appears on Marillion's album "Seasons End" which was released in 1989. This was the band's fifth studio album.
Vocalist
This song marked the debut of new vocalist Steve Hogarth who was the replacement for former lead vocalist Derek William Dick, also known as Fish.
Lyric Themes
The song "The Uninvited Guest" seems to have themes surrounding a toxic or manipulative relationship and the power dynamics in such.
Chart Performance
"The Uninvited Guest" reached number 53 on the UK Singles Chart in year 1989, making it one of Marillion’s top charting songs.
Single
The song was also released as a single in late 1989. It was the second single from the "Seasons End" album with a length of 3 minutes and 45 seconds.

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