Fish - A Gentleman's Excuse Me

[@thomaswoodgate2900]

My wife grew up listening to marillion and fish as her father was the biggest fan, we went to see him live this year and I really connected with the beauty of his songwriting, sadly earlier this month my father in law passed away, and while we had some great times seeing him holding his daughter swaying to this song live will be one of the most beautiful memories, RIP Graham big love my second dad.

[@fritucho]

Beautiful! God bless you and your family. I am a big, big fan of him as well.

[@markjohnston1813]

I'm so so sorry but now every time I hear this masterpiece I will.prau for you

[@Frydward]

Do you see the painful images Fish creates with just a handful of ordinary words? This is nothing less than finest Art.

[@TheAndrzejs]

One of the most beautiful songs in the history ❤

[@zedumar]

Clatching at Straws and Vigil are the two albums I have listened to the most during these quarentine months. Two masterpieces...

[@koitorob]

Fugazi and Misplaced Childhood are my two favourites. Fugazi because it was the first one i bought and Misplaced Childhood because the first couple of times i heard it was live, when Fish told the audience that he wanted to play their new album which has only two songs. One called side A and the other side B. They then played the entire album from start to finish!

[@cornishdave279]

Clutching at straws is one of my top 5 ever favourite albums.

[@johnmcaree7298]

The man's a poet, who just so happens to put his poetry to music rather than a book.

[@beckihayes220]

He's a bard In the true druidic tradition

[@RainmanNL]

Wow... Memories of long forgotten feelings for a very special girl come back to mind again...

[@shaundodd1512]

Hearing for the first time. It sounds good

[@etwingrootscholten2713]

I bought the album, in 1991, on a casette at a market in Lublin, Poland, for just a few Žloty. It went in my mind, never got out, and now my son, often in lovepain, plays it over and over again... let's just say Fish did something amazing!

[@willemkieviet9958]

When travelling in Iran, we ended up getting a ride from a Christian fellow who lived in the Armenian quarter in Esfahan. He secretly played this Cohen song, with the windows closed so the police wouldn't hear him play this 'haram' music. It was a mesmerizing experience. 10 years later, this song still brings me back to that time and place ❤

[@Highlander1518]

You have to admit, Fish is an unbelievably good song writer.

[@ChristiaanGijtenbeek]

A Beautiful song. I played it often in my radioshow. Sometimes special for a old friend. He liked the song very much. About 4 years ago he passed away at the age of 44.

[@1985flappie]

Tears running down my face.. What a emotional song this is

[@GraemePryce1978]

Totally agree!

[@sandracavanagh3786]

I still love it :)

[@peterbrownlee6437]

+Graeme Pryce ككث

[@GraemePryce1978]

Peter Brownlee I don't know what that symbol means mate, but I hope it's not rude. lol

[@marcelojaviermachulasgarre3294]

Estoy de acuerdo... Es una canción que hace agujeros en el corazón...

[@johnnytbg9142]

This song is so beautiful, it impacted me alot during my time in college. I wrote some short stories based on this song including other Fish' song named Kayleigh. I'm just wondering why not many people listen to this song.

[@lem01uk]

Love this song, only found it a few months ago. It's now my favourite Fish song.

[@danielrietbroek2860]

What is de bedoeling linda1!!????????

[@morganbartels32]

My mom told me she really loves this song and wants it on her funeral.. I never heard the song before we had that conversation and now I’m crying and missing her allready when I hear this beautiful song❤️😭

[@markjohnston1813]

it hits every single person who hears it,but I hope you Seacombe to your pain and suffering

[@EduTapiaChile]

For me...... maybe the most beatiful song that Fish ever wrote....

[@Gregpal67]

Marillion slucham namietnie od 1986 roku. Koncert w Poznaniu 87 byl wazniejszy dla mnie niz egzamin na AWF :o) Muza jest wspaniala! Pozdrawiam wszystkich fanow FISHA. Grzegorz

[@grzegorz3961]

Tyle lat temu... ktoś słucha jeszcze? Piękny tekst...

[@Loubytee]

This is possibly my favourite song of all time. Brings a tear te yer eye!

[@kalungarocker]

Very beautiful!! A masterpiece beyond compare!

[@dfr68]

this was played at a funeral i went to a couple of weeks ago there were many tears shed while it played its easy to see why just beautiful

[@MAGNUM2F]

superb song. fish must be the best songwriter on the planet!

[@m1bpt]

Amazing composition love Fish's voice makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end !!!!!

[@augustblue5972]

Do you still keep paper flowers in the bottom drawer with your belgian lace Taking them out every year to watch the colors fade away? Do you still believe in fairy tales, in battlements of shining castles Safe from the dragons that lie beneath the hill? Are you still a russian princess rescued by a gypsy dancer To anyone who'll listen is that a story you still tell? You live a life of fantasy, your diary romantic fiction. Can't you see it's hard for me, can you see what I am trying to say? It's a gentleman's excuse me so I'll take on step to the side. Can you get it inside your head I'm tired of dancing? For every one step forward we're taking two steps back. Can you get it inside your head I'm tired of dancing? I know you still like old fashioned waltzes Your reflection in the mirror that you flirt with as you glide across the floor But if I told you the music's over would you want to hear That your dance card is empty that there's no-one really there? Do you still believe in santa claus, that there's a millionaire Looking at your front door with a key to a life that you'd never understand? All I have to offer is the love that I have, it's freely given You'll see it's value when you see what I've tried to say. It's a gentleman's excuse me so I'll take on step to the side. Can you get it inside your head I'm tired of dancing? For every one step forward I'm taking two steps back. Can you get it inside your head that from this one step forward There's no turning back? Can you get it inside your head I'm tired of dancing? We're finished dancing.

[@markjohnston1813]

I know I commented on this classic,but it's not just a masterpiece,bit it's one of the most beautiful and emotional Songs that has ever been written

[@marcotronic]

The refrain has one of the most beautiful harmonies ever. One of my all time favs since the early nineties.

[@Queenesy]

Fish's best solo songs! god, it's brilliant, full of magic and love....I love this one so much! The orchestral bits - make my hear melting with pleasure. "can you get it inside your haed? i'm tierd of dancing...."

[@lyndamullis8656]

Beautiful song. Iadore it. So romantic xx Fish writes amazing lyrics x

[@easternbushytail]

Great song. Can't believe it was 30 years ago.

[@user-pe3rk3sr6w]

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[@GDBJAfan]

Goosebumps... Each time.. Even after all these years!

[@Jagg3h]

Yup. Still happens after 26 years...

[@ashleylewis562]

Tears for me.magnificent song

[@MAGNUM2F]

this album was simply stunning. i never thought he would reach the heights of the first two Marillion albums but he did!

[@GraemePryceUK]

Utterly beautiful. Thank you Fish.

[@georgehaha6969]

I saw the big man live on Thursday night and believe me he still has the edge and he can fire some power into the older work.........

[@helenvr7689]

I still love this song! Wow, goosebumps indeed!

[@JenniferLeung69]

Very deep this song. So beautiful...

[@bobhill7684]

this is such a wonderful song, i'd forgotten how much so, even though ive loved it since i heard it. peace and goodwill y'all.

[@sandracavanagh3786]

:)

[@kalungarocker]

I'm not get tired to see and listen this song. FISH rules!!

[@yyzmec]

was our first dance at our wedding back in 95...long live Fish

[@tamarageladze3486]

Loved this song many years ❤️

[@georgehaha6969]

To hear this live Thursday past at a small gig in his home town was a privilege and a pleasure. Pure tallent!!!

[@MsGeoffers]

Just the greatest break up song... still reduces me to tears when I hear it.

[@mattstone5789]

Never seen this video. Fabulous song, my favourite off the album. First saw Marillion in 1982 as a 15 year old & thankfully a few more times. Seen the big man on a few solo tours & will say goodbye to him on his farewell tour in 2025.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Amazing song by a great artist and writer. He's got lots of great songs with and after Marillion.

[@kimberley1195]

Beautiful song ❤️

[@markwit]

Wow, that is amazing. 11 years ago we walked into our wedding ceremony to this song :)

[@Krashbaldicoot]

Excellent album, excellent song and the guy has an amazing stage presence that reaches out to everyone in the audience. Still follow both Fish's progress and work, and Marillion's after all these years

[@johnwatson331]

so many memories, outstanding lyricist. Think i'll have to dig out the old vinyl

[@bernarddover1442]

John Watson super

[@rossheathorn121]

My dad played me this tune he loved it and so do I. Gentlemen excuse me x

[@Texture2112]

One of my all time fav' songs. Thank you for adding this here.

[@elsschildwacht171]

Ben het nog steeds heerlijke kasteleñ i love it and flowers.

[@carloshugotorresnuevo561]

This is more than beautiful... It's..... amazin

[@DucoDuos]

Vigil is just simply the greatest album ever, this and Cliche are the best quiet songs ever

[@diegogulpers8797]

Im 37years old and this is my favorite song!it means a lot for me ,absolute masterpiece!hopefully you play this at 4octobre 2024 in netherlands maastricht your last tour,see you there❤

[@easycontact]

Saw him at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on May 25. The sound was bad, the stage was crowded with the other band's set up and still the man and his unit gave the best they had. Thank you, Fish, for being there and doing a great show. Bow down, mister.

[@thwaitesm]

amazing! brings back some memories tho! seen him loads, he's mesmorising live!

[@Thaulopi]

After all these year I can still remember every word, every single one of it. This is how deep this song touched me in my teens.

[@svenfischer5115]

I mentioned this one today and indeed i remember every word from this It touched me again imediatly

[@edengrahamdavidtripp-balde7358]

Fish, you are a poetic genius...!!! Eden

[@wijnh111]

My all time favorite. ❤️👍.

[@pedrocastelhano]

great lyrics, beautiful song... the orchestra fits in incredibly...

[@Hawke1972]

This song is never forgotten ! No way !

[@erik-janvanrijn8369]

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[@Kim6497]

watches and cries.....................what a beautiful song xx

[@alfredfrohlich2242]

What a beautiful song

[@danygiordano6759]

this song reminds me of a special person. I will never forget you F.

[@mirjamalicedeschlermamomiri]

Cant stopp listening these heartmel

[@therisinghope]

The whole album, is an absolute banger. Listen to it without your mind wise relation to marrilion...and you hear what he was to marillion, as much as you hear why marillion is different but not the less interesting today.! (Someone, somebody goes...and leaves what he has always been.!) I love that kind of synergy.!

[@jeroenvuyk5035]

Very beautyfull song

[@fransbarteczko1734]

when i hear the song i dreamming of the past. it,s such an emmotional song .the best ever make.

[@angelmata7589]

Escucharla me. Conecta con samer....un señor....gracias

[@annamagari]

Sentirsi così sola....Solo la musica ti tiene compagnia.... Meraviglioso pezzo

[@cocogruby]

Thanks a lot, This is my favorite Fish album and I never saw the clip.

[@neilthompson27]

All I have to offer is the love I have and it's freely given - beautiful!

[@richardm68]

Fish is an extremely underrated singer / song writer . Brings back many memories of the past ahhh so so long ago about 85 / 87 time

[@oliverhug3]

An all time favorite 😍😍😍

[@sandracavanagh3786]

Still listening to this epic:)

[@kaiserin1965]

So painfull beautiful!!!

[@grzegorz3961]

Yes, painfull. ..

[@sallykouba2352]

Fish is just wondefull, this song is so beautifull, I am just in love, for the boths... thank you to have post this video on youtube

[@andresmit2868]

Een geweldig nr. Op vrijdag 27 januari 2017 gehoord bij "De Nachtwacht" op NPO Radio 1.

[@bushiki85]

"Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors" was the best surprise I ever got from buying an album on a whim. Complete and total masterpiece...and i got my current girlfriend to go out with me by playing her 'cliché' ;-)

[@TheThankgoditsfriday]

still beautiful! Great lyrics and in all it's simplicity a real GEM!!!

[@ferguille]

Gracias por tantos años de buena música.

[@JustIT69]

His last CD was awesome. He is doing a tour of the US later this year. Can't wait. It's been years since I last saw him live...

[@francisbossier]

a Very song who touches still my mind emotionly

[@Texture2112]

Thank you very much for adding this here.

[@teresastewart8476]

Still love this song. Takes me back to my first love

[@MrCarliso1]

Me too

[@mdzb8417]

Wauw dit lied pakte gelijk mijn ziel...

[@koitorob]

I bought this picture disc along with a couple of ZZTop picture discs that i saw on the wall of a music shop many years ago. I didn't know who it was by, i just liked the picture. Never played the singles and just heard it here for the first time. Can't say i'm very impressed with it.

[@larisalubova5597]

such a wonderful song

[@francisbossier]

only a word ..magic

[@JonahJojoTheMan]

I used to listen to this song a lot when my first marriage broke up. It was a tough time for me. Then I recovered and moved on. Today I hear and it brings me only nostalgia and a thought: what would it have been like?

[@marvinlewis9639]

the abillity to produce this is a gift indeed

[@narrengold]

Now, this is pure romantic. I love this song too. Have to buy the CD, it was long ago since I heard the LP...

[@titan1899]

A reminder of my princess daughter....I hope a very special man finds her

[@anthonymilner1637]

just brilliant

[@caroleconvery5928]

Love this it makes me cry

[@murphymuis]

wouw! I still love it and it will always be one of my fav's

[@enricomarisa]

Oh my Dear DWD....you were destined for greatness.....

[@andorius]

Damn, one of the best songs ever.

[@keers41]

Beautiful song! great to find it on youtube!

[@marvinlewis9639]

best love song ever writen

[@sandracavanagh3786]

I agree :)

[@suilvenmountain2395]

Yes it's a great song. But he should move on.

[@andrewcorley4649]

Y is that

[@alzehy]

What about Cliche?

[@MacCavorka]

Genious, still, already for many years. Reminds me of all relationships that were broken...

[@arqanacarb]

Beautiful

[@PatrioticandProud73]

Beautiful Song!

[@JenniferLeung69]

And I also think he's veeeeery handsome.............

[@prosoloist]

Love this song and album. I could never understand why people that are/were Marillion fans put this album down when it was new. But did it sway my opinion? Not a chance!