Garbo
Stevie Nicks · The Enchanted Works Of Stevie Nicks [1998]
I love to waltz with a man in a dark linen suit
All alone -- at a party with someone I knew
From a time gone by -- turned to stone
You could be Garbo or even Marlene
You could be Marilyn...
Or you could forget
I play the part but then all of us do
And I do it so well as I do it to you
In this town full of strangers
In this town full of fools
Venus doesn't glitter when she stands next to you
When you're waltzing through stardom
You miss what you lose
Lose yourself in a silvery dress
For you think you must do what you feel you do best
And you musn't give it up for you're still but a guest
You could be Garbo or even Marlene...
Or you could forget
All alone -- at a party with someone I knew
From a time gone by -- turned to stone
You could be Garbo or even Marlene
You could be Marilyn...
Or you could forget
I play the part but then all of us do
And I do it so well as I do it to you
In this town full of strangers
In this town full of fools
Venus doesn't glitter when she stands next to you
When you're waltzing through stardom
You miss what you lose
Lose yourself in a silvery dress
For you think you must do what you feel you do best
And you musn't give it up for you're still but a guest
You could be Garbo or even Marlene...
Or you could forget
Garbo
Stevie Nicks' "Garbo" stands as a haunting centerpiece on her 1998 compilation, The Enchanted Works Of Stevie Nicks. The track exemplifies her signature gothic rock and folk-rock sensibilities, characterized by atmospheric production and her distinctive, ethereal vocal delivery. As part of her extensive discography, the song reflects the romantic melancholy and dramatic storytelling that have defined her career since the 1970s. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of timeless sorrow and elegance, capturing the emotional core of her most celebrated works.