Fare Thee Well
Marianne Faithfull · Decca Years 1965-1967 [2007]
And leave you for a while.
If ever I go I will return
If I go ten thousand miles.
If I go
If I go
If I go ten thousand miles.
Ten thousand miles it is so far
To leave me here alone
While I may lie lament and cry
And you'll not hear my moan.
And you
No, you
And you'll not hear my moan.
The crow that is so black, my love,
Will change it's colour white.
If I ever should prove false to thee
The day will turn to night.
Oh the day
Yes, the day
Oh the day will turn to night.
The rivers never will run dry
Or the rocks melt with the sun.
I'll never prove false to the boy I love
Till all these things be done.
Till all
Till all
Till all these things be done.
Fare Thee Well - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's "Fare Thee Well" stands as a poignant testament to her early career, capturing the raw emotional vulnerability that defined her debut period. Recorded for the Decca Years 1965-1967 collection, the track exemplifies the intimate, folk-inflected style she brought to the forefront of British pop during the mid-1960s. The song reflects a transitional moment in her artistic journey, balancing personal narrative with broader social commentary characteristic of the era. Its enduring appeal lies in Faithfull's distinctive vocal delivery, which conveys a sense of weary resignation and quiet strength. As part of her foundational discography, the recording remains a significant example of her ability to translate complex human emotions into accessible musical forms, influencing subsequent generations of artists who sought authenticity in their songwriting and performance.