Infamy
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
I knew it right from the start
I'm still learning my lines baby
Since you've rewritten my part
Oh why have you got it in for me
Things they are not what they seem
You're living in a nightmare baby
But I mistook it for a dream
Yeah just for a dream
But I mistook it all for a dream, yeah
You've got it in for me
I know you've got it in for me
You didn't miss a thing
It's you that wrote the song, baby
But me who's got to sing
I knew you had it in for me
Where you take it from here?
We got along so famously
This time you made it clear, yeah
You made it very, very clear
You made it abundantly clear
You've got it in for me
I knew it right from the start
You've already convicted me
Why are you hard on my heart
Ooh you're right on my heart
Oh yes so hard
So hard on my heart (you got it in for me)
Ooh in for me, baby (you got it in for me)
Why, baby, why baby why? (you got it in for me)
All you want to do is wipe the floor with me (you got it in for me)
Come on - why, baby, why? (you got it in for me)
Hummm.
Right from the start (you got it in for me)
Yes you've got it in for me (you got it in for me)
In for me right from the start (you got it in for me)
I should have seen it coming (you got it in for me)
Fine, fine heart (you got it in for me)
Ooh yeah...
Infamy
Infamy stands as a compelling example of The Rolling Stones' experimental approach during their mid-career evolution. Recorded in the late 1960s, the track captures the band's willingness to explore darker, more complex sonic textures beyond their standard rock and roll formula. The song features the distinctive interplay between Mick Jagger's dynamic vocals and Keith Richards' intricate guitar work, hallmarks that defined the group's extensive discography. While often overshadowed by their most famous singles, this recording offers insight into the creative depth of the era. It reflects the band's ability to craft atmospheric pieces that complement their more energetic hits, showcasing a versatility that has sustained their legacy across decades. The track remains a significant song in their catalogue, illustrating the rich variety found within their broader body of work.