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Artist/Band: Marianne Faithfull
Lyrics for Song: It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
Lyrics for Album: True [2000]



Well, I ride on a mail train, baby, can't buy a thrill

Well, I've been up all night, leanin' on the window sill

Well, if I die on top of the hill

And if I don't make it, you know my baby will

Don't the moon look good, mama shinin' through the trees?

Don't the brakeman look good, mama flagging down the "Double E"?

Don't the sun look good going down over the sea?

But don't my gal look fine when she's comin' after me?

Well, the wintertime is coming the windows are filled with frost

I went to tell everybody but I could not get across

Well, I wanna be your lover, baby I don't wanna be your boss

Don't say I never wanted you when your train gets lost


It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry

Released on Marianne Faithfull's 2000 compilation True, this track reimagines her 1966 classic with a modern production approach while retaining its raw emotional core. The song stands as a defining piece of her early career, blending folk and pop sensibilities to explore themes of heartbreak and resilience. Faithfull's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by its intimate and slightly melancholic tone, remains the focal point of the recording. As a staple of her discography, the song has become an enduring anthem for those navigating emotional turbulence, capturing a specific era of British singer-songwriting that prioritized personal vulnerability over polished perfection. Its enduring popularity underscores Faithfull's ability to translate complex feelings into accessible, timeless music.


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