Want To Buy Some Illusions
Marianne Faithfull · 20th Century Blues [1997]
Want to buy some illusions
Slightly used, second-hand ?
They were lovely illusions,
Reaching high, built on sand.
They had a touch of paradise,
A spell you can't explain,
For in this crazy paradise
You are in love with pain.
Want to buy some illusions
Slightly used, just like new ?
Such romantic illusions,
And they're all about you.
Too bad they all fell apart
Like dreams often do.
They were lovely illusions,
But they just wouldn't come true.
Slightly used, just like new,
Such romantic illusions
And they're all about you.
I'd sell them all for a penny,
They make pretty souvenirs.
Take my lovely illusions,
Some for laughs, some for tears.
Slightly used, second-hand ?
They were lovely illusions,
Reaching high, built on sand.
They had a touch of paradise,
A spell you can't explain,
For in this crazy paradise
You are in love with pain.
Want to buy some illusions
Slightly used, just like new ?
Such romantic illusions,
And they're all about you.
Too bad they all fell apart
Like dreams often do.
They were lovely illusions,
But they just wouldn't come true.
Slightly used, just like new,
Such romantic illusions
And they're all about you.
I'd sell them all for a penny,
They make pretty souvenirs.
Take my lovely illusions,
Some for laughs, some for tears.
Want To Buy Some Illusions
Released on Marianne Faithfull's 1997 compilation 20th Century Blues, 'Want To Buy Some Illusions' captures the melancholic essence of her early career. The track reflects the introspective and often surreal themes that characterized her work during the 1960s, a period when she became a defining voice for the British Invasion and counter-culture movements. With its distinctive vocal delivery and atmospheric production, the song exemplifies the emotional depth and poetic lyricism that made Faithfull a significant figure in rock history. It stands as a testament to her ability to translate personal turmoil and social commentary into enduring musical statements.