Lullaby
Marianne Faithfull · Decca Years 1965-1967 [2007]
The day has lost its glow
The night falls softly round
The sandman's sleepy saws.
Sleep.
The stars will shine tonight
High up in the sky.
The breeze will sing a song
As he goes hurrying by.
Sleep.
For you the sun will rise,
For you the dawn will break.
Hush now, all is still,
Hush now till you wake.
Sleep.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Sleep.
So sleep.
Lullaby - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's "Lullaby" stands as a poignant example of her early 1960s work, capturing the raw vulnerability that defined her transition from pop to folk. Recorded during the Decca Years 1965-1967, the track showcases her distinctive voice and emotive delivery, characteristic of the era's intimate studio recordings. As part of her broader discography from this period, the song reflects her ability to blend personal narrative with atmospheric production. The recording contributes to her legacy as an artist who prioritized emotional authenticity over commercial polish, influencing subsequent generations of singer-songwriters who sought to explore the complexities of human experience through music.