If I Never Get To Love You
Marianne Faithfull · Marianne Faithfull [2008]
It won't be that I didn't try.
I'll be trying to possess you
Till the day I die.
If I never get to love you
It won't be that I ran away.
For as long as you will have me
Close to you, I'll stay.
What I wouldn't give to hold you tight
Never, never let you out of sight
Be the one you give your first kiss every morning,
The last one you kiss goodnight.
If I never get to love you
It won't be that I didn't care.
There is nothing that I want more
Or I need more
And my heart would surely break in two,
If I never get to love you.
What I wouldn't give to hold you tight
Never, never let you out of sight
Be the one you give your first kiss every morning,
The last one you kiss goodnight.
If I never get to love you
It won't be that I didn't care.
There is nothing that I want more
Or I need more
And my heart could surely break in two,
If I never get to love you.
If I Never Get To Love You
Released on Marianne Faithfull's 2008 album, this track stands as a poignant exploration of heartbreak and resilience. The song reflects the artist's signature ability to blend raw emotional vulnerability with a sophisticated vocal delivery, characteristic of her work spanning from her early days with The Animals to her solo career. While often associated with her broader discography of soul-influenced pop and rock, the recording captures a specific moment in her life where personal loss was transformed into universal art. The composition serves as a testament to Faithfull's enduring capacity to articulate complex feelings of longing and regret, ensuring the piece remains a significant addition to her catalog of emotionally resonant works.