Good Guy
Marianne Faithfull · Decca Years 1965-1967 [2007]
I've been looking for a good guy
For a long, long time.
Been looking for a good guy,
One to ease my mind
As well as my time.
I've been singing in the evening,
Flying through the night.
But I hurt my good guy,
I hope he makes out right,
Flying through the night.
I've been picking up the sunshine,
Been drinking down the rain.
I've been picking up the sunshine,
It makes me wonder when
I'll see him again.
You know time could bring a change, man,
It ain't for me to say.
You'll soon be out of range, man,
This could only be the way
It's meant to be.
Fairy castle stark and black in the moonlight,
The jingle jangle jester rides his stallion.
Seagulls fly across my mind forever.
Sadly goes the wind on its way to Hades.
Would I, should I, could I be a stranger ?
I shall walk right by and sigh good-bye.
I've been looking for a good guy
For a long, long time
Been looking for a good guy,
One to blow my mind
As well as my time.
I've been looking, you know I've been looking,
You better believe I've been looking.
I've been picking up the sunshine,
I've been drinking down the rain.
I've been thinking of the sunshine,
I've been looking for a good guy,
One to ease my mind
As well as my time.
Blow my mind
As well as my time,
Blow my mind ...
Good Guy - Marianne Faithfull
Released on the 2007 compilation Decca Years 1965-1967, 'Good Guy' stands as a defining track from Marianne Faithfull's early career, capturing the raw, unpolished energy of her debut period. The song exemplifies the folk-rock and pop sensibilities of the mid-1960s, showcasing Faithfull's distinctive vocal delivery that balanced vulnerability with a driving rhythm. As one of her earliest recorded works, it reflects the transitional musical landscape of the era, where traditional folk structures began to merge with emerging rock influences. The recording serves as a testament to her initial foray into professional music, establishing the artistic identity that would evolve throughout her prolific discography. Its inclusion on this curated collection highlights its significance as a foundational piece in her catalog, offering listeners a glimpse into the authentic sounds of her formative years before she became a global icon.