Four Strong Winds
Marianne Faithfull · Decca Years 1965-1967 [2007]
All those things that don't change, come what may.
But our good times are all gone, and I'm bound for moving on.
I'll look for you if I'm ever back this way.
Think I'll go out to alberta, weather's good there in the fall.
Got some friends that I can stay with, working for.
But I wish you'd change your mind, if I ask you one more time.
But we've been through that a hundred times or more.
Four strong winds that blow lonely, seven seas that run high;
All those things that don't change, come what may.
But our good times are all gone, and I'm bound for moving on.
I'll look for you if I'm ever back this way.
If I get there before the snow flies, and if things are going good,
You could meet me if I sent you down the fare.
But by then, it would be winter, ain't too much for you to do.
And those winds sure can blow cold way out there.
Four strong winds that blow lonely, seven seas that run high;
All those things that don't change, come what may.
But our good times are all gone, and I'm bound for moving on.
I'll look for you if I'm ever back this way.
Four Strong Winds
Released on Marianne Faithfull's 2007 compilation Decca Years 1965-1967, 'Four Strong Winds' stands as a poignant example of her mid-1960s work, blending folk and pop sensibilities with a distinct melancholic tone. Recorded during a pivotal period in her career, the track reflects the emotional depth characteristic of her early recordings, often featuring intimate vocal delivery and acoustic instrumentation. While part of a broader collection of songs from her Decca era, the piece captures a specific mood that resonates with listeners seeking the raw, unpolished feel of her pre-fame and early solo output. The song remains a notable song in her discography, showcasing her ability to convey complex feelings through melody and lyricism without relying on overt production techniques.