Morning Sun

Marianne Faithfull · Decca Years 1965-1967 [2007]

I see the morning sun

Coming over the hill,

Sorrow and pain for me

Coming over the hill.

I'm very sad

Lost love for me

But I will love again.

I know a man

Who breaks every heart that he can.

I know him well

For I have been hurt by this man.

I'm very sad,

Tears follow me,

But I will love again.

I'm very sad,

Tears follow me,

But I will love again.

I know a man

Who promises that he'll be true

And I look back once again,

Well, what else could I do ?

I'm very sad

But he is true

And we will love again.

I see the morning sun

Coming over the hill.

I see him and he says

That he'll stay

And he will.

I'm sad no more,

He comforts me

And we will love again.

Morning Sun - Marianne Faithfull

Recorded during Marianne Faithfull's early years with Decca Records, Morning Sun captures the raw, intimate atmosphere of mid-1960s British pop. The track exemplifies her signature style, blending folk sensibilities with emerging rock influences to create a sound that was both personal and universally resonant. As part of the Decca Years 1965-1967 collection, the recording reflects a pivotal period in her career where she transitioned from a child star to a serious musical artist. The song's melodic structure and vocal delivery showcase her ability to convey deep emotion without relying on complex production, establishing a foundation for her later work with The Kinks and her solo career. It remains a defining piece of her early discography, illustrating the vulnerability and authenticity that characterized her recordings from this era.