Crazy Love
Marianne Faithfull · Before The Poison-Deluxe [2008]
Blazing contempt for Human life and lies
Murder as Art and what he knows he knows
From life and fear in other people's eyes
Crazy love is all around me
Love is crazy, love is kind
But I know somehow you'll find me
Love is crazy love is blind
She walks the boulevard without a care
Knowing too much but having come so far
Pretending life is just a game you play for
Nothing
Loving no-one and no-where
Crazy love is all around me
Love goes crazy given time
But I know somehow you'll find me
Love is crazy love is blind
She looks as if expecting a surprise
Maybe an encounter that will change her life
Not knowing hot from cold or good from bad
If life is just a joke or if it makes her sad
Crazy love is all around me
Love is crazy, love is kind
But I know somehow you'll find me
Love is crazy love is blind
Crazy love is all around me
Love goes crazy given time
But I know somehow you'll find me
Love is crazy love is blind
Crazy Love - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's "Crazy Love" stands as a defining track from her 2008 deluxe reissue of the album Before The Poison. Recorded during her early solo career, the song captures the raw vulnerability and emotional intensity characteristic of her work from the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a staple of the folk and pop genres, the recording showcases Faithfull's distinctive vocal style, blending a haunting delivery with a melodic structure that has resonated with audiences for decades. The track serves as a testament to her ability to convey complex feelings of infatuation and heartbreak through music, cementing her legacy as a significant figure in British music history. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic emotional core, making it a favorite among collectors and listeners alike who appreciate classic recordings that define an era.