Alone
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
As others were ¡º I have not seen
As others saw ¡º I could not bring
My passions from a common spring.
From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow; I could not awaken
My heart to joy at the same tone;
And all I lov'd, I lov'd alone.
Then ¡º in my childhood ¡º in the dawn
Of a most stormy life ¡º was drawn
From ev'ry depth of good and ill
To mystery which binds me still:
From the torrent, or the fountain,
From the red cliff of the mountain,
From the sun that 'round me roll'd
In it's autumn tint of gold ¡º
From the lightning in the sky
As it pass'd me flying by ¡º
From the thunder and the storm,
And the cloud that took the form
(when the rest of heaven was blue)
Of a demon in my view.
Alone - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's 'Alone' stands as a defining track from her early career, capturing the raw vulnerability and introspective mood characteristic of her work during the late 1960s. The song exemplifies her ability to blend folk sensibilities with a distinct, often melancholic vocal delivery that became a hallmark of her artistry. Released alongside other notable recordings from this period, the track reflects the era's shift toward more personal and emotionally direct songwriting. Faithfull's performance on 'Alone' showcases her unique capacity to convey complex feelings of isolation and longing, establishing her reputation as a significant figure in British music history. The recording remains a testament to her early exploration of themes that would continue to resonate throughout her prolific discography.