Marillion — Cannibal Surf Babe
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(Music: Marillion Lyrics: Steve Hogarth & John Helmer)
Well she tied me to the headboard with a surf leach
And her wet hair hugged her body like a long-lost friend
And I really tried my best to get across to her
But nothing she would say could be defended
Well her birthday suit it was her only present
When I looked into her eyes - no history
And I told her eating people wasn't pleasant
But she laughed a snake eye laugh and walked away from me
I watched her as she walked across the coals
I watched her as she walked across the coals
She was singing: I was born in nineteen sixty weird
And I am your nightmare surfer babe
Mr. Wilson where's your sandbox and your beard
Are you still looking for the perfect microwave
So I did my best to try and get across her
I said: "One day every pebble hits the beach"
And I kissed her face and held her like a long-lost friend
But she was too far out there to be reached
She was singing: I was born in nineteen sixty weird
I'm your nightmare surfer babe
Mr. Wilson where's your sandbox and your beard
Are you still looking for that perfect microwave?
And the sun came up over the mountain
And the waves rolled in across the bay
And the fabulous brightly coloured birds flew up out of the forest
And she said "Well we're all heaven's beautiful children livin' together in paradise
Lie down my dear... you're going to enjoy this"
She looked like she'd had sex
With a tyrranosaurus rex
She was singing: I was born in nineteen sixty weird
I'm your nightmare surfer babe
Mr. Wilson where's your sandbox and your beard
Are you still looking for that perfect microwave?
And I watched her as she walked across the coals
And I watched her as she walked across the coals
Well she tied me to the headboard with a surf leach
And her wet hair hugged her body like a long-lost friend
And I really tried my best to get across to her
But nothing she would say could be defended
Well her birthday suit it was her only present
When I looked into her eyes - no history
And I told her eating people wasn't pleasant
But she laughed a snake eye laugh and walked away from me
I watched her as she walked across the coals
I watched her as she walked across the coals
She was singing: I was born in nineteen sixty weird
And I am your nightmare surfer babe
Mr. Wilson where's your sandbox and your beard
Are you still looking for the perfect microwave
So I did my best to try and get across her
I said: "One day every pebble hits the beach"
And I kissed her face and held her like a long-lost friend
But she was too far out there to be reached
She was singing: I was born in nineteen sixty weird
I'm your nightmare surfer babe
Mr. Wilson where's your sandbox and your beard
Are you still looking for that perfect microwave?
And the sun came up over the mountain
And the waves rolled in across the bay
And the fabulous brightly coloured birds flew up out of the forest
And she said "Well we're all heaven's beautiful children livin' together in paradise
Lie down my dear... you're going to enjoy this"
She looked like she'd had sex
With a tyrranosaurus rex
She was singing: I was born in nineteen sixty weird
I'm your nightmare surfer babe
Mr. Wilson where's your sandbox and your beard
Are you still looking for that perfect microwave?
And I watched her as she walked across the coals
And I watched her as she walked across the coals
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This is not that great, but nice to see Marillion on RP. But come on Bill, Marillion had so many great songs in the FISH era, why won't you let a single Fish Marillion song onto RP?
For me "Cannibal surf Babe" is the worst Marillion Track ever. Its from a great Album called "Afraid of sunlight".You should know "Out of this world"-"Beautiful"-"Afraid of sunlight"-"King"-"Gazpacho"—"Afraid of sunrise", or should I say , all the other Tracks of this CD. I try to do an Upload. Of course, Marillion changed after the split from the great "FISH" . But they are still a special Band with good outputs.
deepwoodskev wrote:
Holy Crow! Is this the same Marillion I saw open for Rush in 1986?
No, this is the Marillion without Fish. Big difference.
Cavedragon wrote:
So, more Fish-era Marillion would be nice- "Sugar Mice", "Warm Wet Cricles", "He Knows You Know", "Market Square Heroes", etc.
Just uploaded Blind Curve from Misplaced Childhood, let's hope it will get through :)
BItchin'!
deepwoodskev wrote:
Holy Crow! Is this the same Marillion I saw open for Rush in 1986?
Yes it is. I saw that tour in '86 in Buffalo.
Holy Crow! Is this the same Marillion I saw open for Rush in 1986?
Cavedragon wrote:
So, more Fish-era Marillion would be nice- "Sugar Mice", "Warm Wet Cricles", "He Knows You Know", "Market Square Heroes", etc.
Amen to that!!
mafe wrote:
If you listen to this you will know where Radiohead and Coldplay and all those cool brits got their attitude.
Interesting you should say considering the following.
Source AMG
In 1998, the band returned to the studio to record their tenth album, Radiation. Again changing styles, the effort showed the influences of the Beatles and Radiohead, specifically OK Computer. Marillion.com followed in 1999.
Probably the best "post-Fish" Marillion song. I can see why he left/they kicked him out. His drinking may have been a problem, but it sounds like the band was going one way artistically, and he was pretty much staying the same. Seems to me the sum was greater than the whole.
So, more Fish-era Marillion would be nice- "Sugar Mice", "Warm Wet Cricles", "He Knows You Know", "Market Square Heroes", etc.
And Zappa comes on as I type this... redeeming a Monday before 5pm!
mafe wrote:
If you listen to this you will know where Radiohead and Coldplay and all those cool brits got their attitude.
I say old chap, your erudition is highly insightful. Here, here!
Is that a theremin I hear in the background? Way coool
Finally, Marillion on Radio Paradise! Whoopee! They have a new CD "Marbles" coming soon; I'll be sure to upload a few once I receive...
Suzanne
Wow.....this song is pretty good. I've heard of Marillion but have not HEARD much Marillion. I thought they were more of a prog rock outfit but this sounds more like pop space music.
Marillion!?!! Holy $$%$*^#!!! Only on RP. I had no idea they
were still around. I actually named our dog "Kayleigh"
WOW, that was Marillion? I have all of the Fish-era Marillion CDs, and what a great surprise to hear them writing such great music still!
MARILLION at last!!!!! Thank you! 
excellent way to start my day. all i need now is a little gomez.
Damn....groovy little tune. Very cool.
If you listen to this you will know where Radiohead and Coldplay and all those cool brits got their attitude.