When I Find My Life
Marianne Faithfull · Blazing Away [1990]
Oh, I will free the bird in me
Oh, when I find my life
What I always knew could be
Oh, when I find my life
I will see the truth in me
Oh, when I find my life
Oh, when I find my life
I will let go the pain
Oh, when I find my life
I will reach beyond the strain
Oh, when I find my life
Fear of loss and fear of pain
Oh, when I find my life
Oh, when I find my life
I remember all the games of shame an' all the lies you told me
I have worked so hard to learn
And flunked so far in my attempts to let it go by, dear
And it's so easy I just opened my eyes
And it's so hard to let go
Oh, I will free the bird in me
Oh, when I find my life
I will be what I wanna be
Oh, when I find my life
I am here and I am free
Oh, when I find my life
Oh, when I find my life
Oh, when I find my life
Oh, when I find my life
Oh, when I find my life
When I Find My Life
Released on Marianne Faithfull's 1990 album Blazing Away, 'When I Find My Life' stands as a poignant exploration of personal renewal and emotional resilience. The track reflects Faithfull's mature artistic voice, blending folk sensibilities with a reflective tone characteristic of her later career. As part of her extensive discography, the song captures the universal human experience of searching for identity and stability amidst life's complexities. Its enduring appeal lies in its honest narrative, offering listeners a moment of introspection without relying on specific lyrical details. The recording serves as a testament to Faithfull's ability to convey deep feeling through melody and atmosphere, cementing her status as a significant figure in contemporary music history.