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Artist/Band: Marianne Faithfull
Lyrics for Song: It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
Lyrics for Album: True [2000]



You must leave now

Take what you need, you think will last

But whatever you wish to keep

You'd better grab it fast



Yonder stands your orphan with his gun

Crying like a fire in the sun

Look out the saints are coming through

And it's all over now, baby blue



The highway is for gamblers

Better use your sense

Take what you have

Gathered from coincidence



The empty-handed painter from your streets

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

This sky, too, is folding under you

And it's all over now, baby blue



All your seasick sailors

They are rowing home

Your empty-handed

Armies are all going home



The lover who just walked out your door

Has taken all his blankets from the floor

The carpet, too, is moving under you

And it's all over now, baby blue



Leave your stepping stones behind you

Something calls for you

Forget the dead you've left

They will not follow you



The vagabond who's rapping at your door

Is standing in the clothes that you once wore

Strike another match, go start anew

And it's all over now, baby blue


It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Released on Marianne Faithfull's 2000 compilation True, this track reissues a pivotal moment in her career, blending the raw vulnerability of her early 1960s work with a matured vocal delivery. Originally recorded during her time in London, the song stands as a defining example of the British Invasion's emotional depth, capturing the melancholy of a fading romance. Faithfull's distinctive voice, often described as haunting and intimate, transforms the material into a timeless ballad that transcends its era. The recording showcases her ability to convey complex feelings without relying on dramatic gestures, relying instead on subtle phrasing and atmospheric production. As a staple of her discography, the song remains a critical touchstone for understanding her evolution from a pop sensation to a respected artist known for her honest, unvarnished storytelling.


Album Lyrics: True [2000]


Marianne Faithfull
"True [2000]"


1. Chords Of Fame
2. Visions Of Johanna
3. Southern Butterfly
4. Rich Kid Blues
5. Long Black Veil
6. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
7. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
8. Beware Of Darkness