Sister Morphine
Marianne Faithfull · Stranger On Earth: Introduction To Marianne Faith [2008]
Tell me, Sister Morphine, when are you coming round again?
Oh, and I don't think I can wait that long
Oh, you see that I'm not that strong
The scream of the ambulance is sounding in my ear
Tell me, Sister Morphine, how long have I been lying here?
What am I doing in this place?, Why does the doctor have no face?
Oh, I can't crawl across the floor
Can't you see?, Sister Morphine, I'm just trying to score
Well, it just goes to show things are not what they seem
Please, Sister Morphine, turn my nightmare into dreams
Oh, can't you see I'm fading fast
And that this shot will be the last
Sweet, Cousin Cocaine, lay your cool hands on my head
Hey, Sister Morphine, you'd better make up my bed
'Cause you know and I know in the morning I'll be dead
And you can sit around and you can watch
All the clean white sheets stain red
Sister Morphine
Recorded in 1966, Marianne Faithfull's "Sister Morphine" stands as a defining track of the British Invasion era, blending folk and rock influences with a hauntingly intimate vocal performance. Released on the album *Stranger On Earth: Introduction To Marianne Faith*, the song captures the raw emotion and vulnerability characteristic of Faithfull's early career. The track explores themes of personal struggle and resilience, delivered with a distinctive vocal style that became a hallmark of her artistry. As one of her most celebrated recordings, it remains a significant piece in the canon of 1960s music, reflecting the cultural mood of the time and establishing her reputation as a serious musical artist rather than merely a pop sensation.