I'm A Loser

Marianne Faithfull · Stranger On Earth: Introduction To Marianne Faith [2008]

Of all the love I have won or have lost

There is one love I should never have crossed.

He was a boy in a million, my friend,

I should have known he would win in the end.

I'm a loser

And I lost someone who's near to me.

I'm a loser

And I'm not what I appear to be.

Although I laugh and I act like a clown,

Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown.

My tears are falling like rain from the sky,

Is it for him or myself that I cry ?

I'm a loser

And I lost someone who's near to me.

I'm a loser

And I'm not what I appear to be.

I'm a loser

And I lost someone who's near to me.

I'm a loser

And I'm not what I appear to be.

What have I done to deserve such a fate ?

I realise I have left it too late

And so it's true pride comes before a fall,

I'm telling you so that you won't lose all.

I'm a loser

And I lost someone who's near to me.

I'm a loser

And I'm not what I appear to be.

I'm a loser.

I'm A Loser

Recorded by Marianne Faithfull on the 2008 compilation Stranger On Earth: Introduction To Marianne Faith, this track stands as a poignant example of her late-career vocal delivery. The song reflects a period where Faithfull explored themes of self-doubt and vulnerability, characteristic of her broader body of work that often examines the complexities of personal relationships and societal expectations. With its stripped-back arrangement, the recording highlights her emotive singing style, which has remained a defining feature of her discography. The piece serves as a reminder of her ability to convey deep introspection through music, resonating with listeners who appreciate raw, unadorned emotional expression in rock and folk contexts.