Something Better
Marianne Faithfull · Very Best Of [2001]
He walks along singing his fairy song
Picking up magic that grows at his feet
She says the same her peculiar way
Dreaming good fortune on everyone's street
Say, hey, have you heard, blue whiskey's the rage?
I'll send you a jug in the morning
It is absurd to live in a cage
You know there's got to be something better
As they go by, don't look with eagle's eyes
Smile on your jailers until they grow weak
Nothing can compare to something that's almost there
To [Incomprehensible] of madness that all of us seek
Say, hey, have you heard, blue whiskey's the rage?
I'll send you a jug in the morning
It is absurd to live in a cage
You know there's got to be something better
Picking up magic that grows at his feet
She says the same her peculiar way
Dreaming good fortune on everyone's street
Say, hey, have you heard, blue whiskey's the rage?
I'll send you a jug in the morning
It is absurd to live in a cage
You know there's got to be something better
As they go by, don't look with eagle's eyes
Smile on your jailers until they grow weak
Nothing can compare to something that's almost there
To [Incomprehensible] of madness that all of us seek
Say, hey, have you heard, blue whiskey's the rage?
I'll send you a jug in the morning
It is absurd to live in a cage
You know there's got to be something better
Something Better - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's 'Something Better' stands as a poignant exploration of longing and emotional vulnerability, characteristic of her mid-1960s work. Recorded during a period when she was redefining the female voice in rock and roll, the track exemplifies her ability to blend pop sensibilities with intimate, confessional lyricism. The song captures the bittersweet nature of relationships, reflecting themes that would become central to her discography throughout the decade. As part of her extensive catalog, this recording showcases her distinctive vocal style and the era's evolving sound, cementing her status as a significant figure in British music history.