Strange Weather
Marianne Faithfull · Stranger On Earth: Introduction To Marianne Faith [2008]
London bridge is falling down.
Strange a woman tries to save
What a man will try to drown.
And he's the rain that they predicted,
It's the forecast every time.
The rose has died because you picked it
An' I believe that brandy's mine.
And all over the world
Strangers
Talk only about the weather.
All over the world
It's the same
It's the same
It's the same.
The word is getting flatter,
The sky is falling all around.
And nothing is the matter
For I never cry in town.
And a love like ours, my dear,
Is best measured when it's down.
And I never buy umbrellas,
For there's always one around.
And all over the world
Strangers
Talk only about the weather.
All over the world
It's the same
It's the same
It's the same.
And you know that it's beginning,
And you know that it's the end
When once again we are strangers
And the fog comes rolling in.
And all over the world
Strangers
Talk only about the weather.
All over the world
It's the same
It's the same
It's the same.
Dr. john:
You ready ? 2, 3, 4, 1.
Strange Weather
Released on Marianne Faithfull's 2008 compilation *Stranger On Earth: Introduction To Marianne Faith*, "Strange Weather" stands as a poignant example of her late-career vocal delivery. The track captures the melancholic essence of her signature style, blending folk and pop sensibilities with a raw, emotive performance that defines her discography. Faithfull's voice, often characterized by its distinctive timbre and emotional depth, delivers a narrative of atmospheric unease without relying on explicit lyrical exposition. As part of a collection of her recorded works spanning decades, the song reflects her enduring ability to convey complex feelings through music alone, maintaining the integrity of her artistic identity long after her peak popularity.