Gluttony
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
We've gotten word from philadelphia
Anna's doing well, she's making lots of money.
Her contract has been signed to do a solo turn,
It forbids her ever eating when or what she likes to eat,
She likes to eat, she likes to eat.
Those are hard terms for little anna,
Who has always been very greedy.
Oh if she does not break her contract!
There's no market for hippos in philadelphia!
Every single day they weigh her,
Gaining half an ounce means trouble,
They have principles to stand by:
It's a hundred-and-eighteen that were signed for ¡º
Only for the weight agreed we pay!
Gaining half an ounce means trouble,
More than that would mean disaster!
But our anna is not all that stupid
And she knows a contract is a contract
So she'll reason: after all
You still can eat like little anna
In louisiana ¡º crabmeat! porkchops!
Sweet-corn! chicken!
And those golden biscuits spread with honey!
Think of our house in louisiana!
Look ¡º it's growing! more and more it needs you!
Therefore curb your craving! gluttons will be punished!
Curb your craving, anna! gluttons never go to heaven!
Gluttony - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's 'Gluttony' stands as a haunting testament to her early exploration of dark, introspective themes within the folk and art rock genres. Recorded during a pivotal period in her career, the track exemplifies her ability to blend raw vocal delivery with atmospheric instrumentation to evoke complex emotional states. The song reflects her signature style of delving into psychological landscapes, often drawing from personal experiences to craft narratives of excess and vulnerability. As part of her broader discography, 'Gluttony' remains a significant work that showcases her unique voice and artistic maturity, influencing subsequent generations of artists who sought to merge lyrical depth with sonic texture. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the human condition with unflinching honesty, cementing Faithfull's legacy as a profound storyteller in music history.