In The Factory
Marianne Faithfull · Before The Poison-Deluxe [2008]
In the factory
How they made you
And they made me
Made of ideas
Made to think and feel
Do you feel too much?
Do you feel too real?
You're so full of life
What do you want with mine?
How I loved you once
How I loved you twice
Did I have to pay
Such a heavy price
How I loved you more
Than my own life
Just to be
You and me
Almost real
Almost free
It's hard to believe
In the factory
How the satin feels
And the diamonds gleam
How they made our eyes
Made our hearts and minds
How they built us to
Leave it all behind
Just to be
You and me
Almost real
Almost free
Just to be
You and me
Almost real
Almost free
In The Factory
Marianne Faithfull's "In The Factory" stands as a haunting centerpiece on her 2008 deluxe reissue of "Before The Poison." Recorded during her early solo period, the track exemplifies her signature blend of folk and pop sensibilities, characterized by intimate vocals and a melancholic atmosphere. Released in the late 1960s, the song captures the raw emotion and introspective nature that defined her career following her time with The Kinks. The recording showcases her ability to convey complex feelings through subtle vocal inflections and atmospheric instrumentation, cementing her status as a pivotal figure in British music history. As part of her broader discography, this work remains a testament to her enduring influence on the genre.