Marilyn & John (English)
Vanessa Paradis · Marilyn & John [1988]
(Franck Langolff/Étienne Roda-Gil)
Marilyn was Russian and she called John, the sun
Admiration, vibration, just an L.A. fast song
Just power, just soul, just rhythm and a view
And just swing from the South
And from there he knew, Marilyn was alone
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
Marilyn, Marilyn was an alien, and she called John home
Admiration, frustration, just an L.A. fast song
Just perfume, just flesh
And from there he knew, Marilyn was alone
In the wrong direction, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
(Saxophone solo)
In the wrong direction, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
Marilyn, Marilyn was Russian and she called John, the sun
Just power, just soul, just rhythm and a view
And just swing from the South
And from there he knew, Marilyn was alone
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun.
Marilyn was Russian and she called John, the sun
Admiration, vibration, just an L.A. fast song
Just power, just soul, just rhythm and a view
And just swing from the South
And from there he knew, Marilyn was alone
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
Marilyn, Marilyn was an alien, and she called John home
Admiration, frustration, just an L.A. fast song
Just perfume, just flesh
And from there he knew, Marilyn was alone
In the wrong direction, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
(Saxophone solo)
In the wrong direction, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
Marilyn, Marilyn was Russian and she called John, the sun
Just power, just soul, just rhythm and a view
And just swing from the South
And from there he knew, Marilyn was alone
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun
On the wrong vibration, just a phone-call coin away from the sun.
Marilyn & John (English)
Vanessa Paradis delivers a tender, acoustic-driven ballad titled 'Marilyn & John' on her 1988 debut album. The track captures the raw emotion of a romantic relationship through simple instrumentation and her distinctive vocal delivery. Released during her early career, the song reflects the French new wave and pop sensibilities of the late 1980s, showcasing her ability to blend personal storytelling with melodic appeal. As part of her foundational discography, the recording highlights her transition from child star to a serious musical artist, establishing a tone of intimacy that would characterize much of her subsequent work.