No Child Of Mine
Marianne Faithfull · Before The Poison-Deluxe [2008]
But there are things, that you must learn
That every man, must stand alone
And family you must disown
Go home, Find your own way
Go on, Find your own way
Go home, Find your own way
Go on, Find your own way
Don't cry my child, you must know
That every man, I've ever loved
Has been a child, and fatherless
Trust in yourself it's all in you can trust
Go home, Find your own way
Go on, Find your own way
Go home, Find your own way
Go on, Find your own way
Go home, Find your own way
Go on, Find your own way
Go child, Find your own way
Go on, Find your own way
I have no time for hate or love
Hey, child, you're so full of woe
I have no time for hate or lying
Hey, child, you're no child of mine
I have no time for hate or love
Hey, child, you're so full of woe
I have no time for hate or lying
Hey, child, you're no child of mine
Hey, child, you're no child of mine
Hey, child, you're no child of mine
No Child Of Mine
Marianne Faithfull's "No Child Of Mine" stands as a haunting centerpiece on her 2008 deluxe reissue of "Before The Poison." Recorded during her mid-1960s period, the track exemplifies the raw, confessional intimacy that defined her early career. Faithfull delivers a vulnerable performance that captures the emotional turbulence of her relationship with John Lennon, a subject that permeates her work from this era. The song's minimalist arrangement allows the singer's voice to carry the weight of its narrative, reflecting the folk-rock and singer-songwriter traditions of the time. As a key track on this compilation, it serves as a testament to her ability to translate personal heartbreak into universal musical expression, cementing her legacy as one of the genre's most poignant storytellers.