Flandyke Shore
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
(Trad; arr;Gil Goldstein-Traditional, arranged by Peter Webster)
I went unto my own love's chamber window,
Where I had often been before,
Just to let her know love unto flandyke shore,
Unto Flandyke shore,
Never to return to England no more,
Never to return to England no more.
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I went unto my love's chamber door,
Where I never been before.
There i saw a light springing from her clothes,
Springing from her clothes,
Just as the morning sun when first arose,
Just as the morning sun when first arose.
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As I was walking on the Flandyke shore
Her own dear father I did need
"My daughter she is dead," he cried.
"She is dead," he cried.
"And she's broken her heart all for the love of thee."
So I hove a bullet onto fair England's shore,
Onto fair England's shore,
Just where I thought my own true love did lay.
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Flandyke Shore
Recorded by Marianne Faithfull, "Flandyke Shore" stands as a hauntingly atmospheric piece from her early career, reflecting the moody, introspective style that characterized her work in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The track exemplifies the intimate, often melancholic vocal delivery for which Faithfull became renowned, blending folk and pop sensibilities with a distinct sense of vulnerability. As part of her broader discography, the song captures a specific era of British music where personal storytelling and emotional depth were paramount. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of quiet solitude, making it a significant example of Faithfull's contribution to the genre during her formative years.