Last Song
Marianne Faithfull · Before The Poison-Deluxe [2008]
All his songs
Till he's all alone
And all our love was harmed
'Cept for you
I'm only young, favourite son
Say you tried, take it back
To where you belong
And all the things you say
Still untrue
We saw the green fields
Turn into homes
Such lonely homes
Do what you want to do!
I was digging up, sorting out,
Only to built a song alone
Till you came along
But all my love was there
Just all for you
And in the darkest time
We crossed a line
Made a song
Cause all the talk was wrong
And all you ever won
Can still be true
We saw the green fields
Turn into homes
Such lonely homes
It's not a love song
It's the last song for you
Last Song - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's "Last Song" stands as a haunting centerpiece on the 2008 deluxe reissue of her album Before The Poison. Recorded during a pivotal period in her career, the track exemplifies her ability to blend folk sensibilities with a darker, more introspective edge. The song captures a sense of finality and vulnerability, characteristic of her work from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Faithfull's delivery is raw and unadorned, focusing on the emotional weight of the lyrics rather than technical flourish. As part of her broader discography, this recording highlights her status as a significant figure in British folk and singer-songwriter history, known for her candid exploration of personal turmoil and resilience.