Falling From Grace

Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull

Falling from grace, falling from grace

Lord, you have a pretty face

Take it away and pack it in a suitcase

Then forget about falling from grace



Don't look at me like that, I never said a word

Don't ask me where I've been, I'll pretend I never heard

Don't put it in the paper, please don't

I never said I will, I never said I won't



Falling from grace, falling from grace

Lord, you have a pretty face

Take it away and pack it in a suitcase

Then forget about falling from grace



It's looking bad I know, I'm an outlaw

Don't pity me, I never felt like this before

Please tell me you believe me, please say

I'll get along without you anyway



Falling from grace, falling from grace

Lord, you have a pretty face

Take it away and pack it in a suitcase

Then forget about falling from grace



Feeling hunted, I'm lying low

Don't tell me who it is, I never said so

Put yourself in my place, please try

I never told the truth, I never told a lie



Falling from grace, falling from grace

Lord, you have a pretty face

Take it away and pack it in a suitcase

Then forget about falling from grace



Falling from grace, falling from grace

Lord, you have a pretty face

Take it away and pack it in a suitcase

Then forget about falling from grace



Falling from grace

Falling from grace

Falling from grace

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Falling From Grace

Marianne Faithfull's 'Falling From Grace' stands as a poignant exploration of vulnerability and emotional turbulence, characteristic of her mid-1960s work. Recorded during a period when Faithfull was navigating the complexities of fame and personal transformation, the track captures a raw, confessional tone that defined her artistic identity. The song reflects the era's shift toward intimate, narrative-driven rock and folk, utilizing Faithfull's distinctive vocal delivery to convey a sense of inevitable decline and self-awareness. As part of her broader discography, the recording serves as a testament to her ability to translate personal turmoil into universal musical expression, cementing her status as a significant figure in British rock history.