Ashes In My Hand
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
That big over the shoulder statement
But when it came, it flowed easy as poison
Taken in extreme despair
Taken in extreme despair
Taken in extreme despair
Taken in extreme despair
Remember to write often
In case you have something to tell me
But please don't mention the unexpected guest
Staring into empty eyes
Staring into empty eyes
Staring into empty eyes
Staring into empty eyes
A long lost confidence and pride
Come ringing back, come ringing back
To have the shadow back again
And happiness that feels like pain
Then you left us
To see if you could find it
And when you came back
It flowed easy as poison
Taken in extreme despair
Taken in extreme despair
Taken in extreme despair
Taken in extreme despair
A long lost confidence and pride
Come ringing back, come ringing back
To have the shadow back again
And happiness that feels like pain
And happiness that feels like pain
And happiness that feels like pain
Happiness that feels like pain
Happiness that feels like pain
Ashes In My Hand
Marianne Faithfull's 'Ashes In My Hand' stands as a haunting centerpiece of her early solo career, capturing the raw vulnerability and introspective depth that defined her post-Beatles era. Recorded during a period of profound personal transformation, the track exemplifies her ability to blend folk sensibilities with a darker, more mature emotional palette. The song reflects her exploration of grief, memory, and the lingering aftermath of past relationships, themes that would become central to her artistic identity. With its distinctive vocal delivery and atmospheric production, the recording transcends mere nostalgia, offering a timeless meditation on loss that resonates deeply within the broader landscape of 1970s British singer-songwriting.