Intrigue
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
Intrigue surrounding you
I was only looking for a bit of harmony and grace
I swear I only meant it in good faith
In league enfolding you
Fatigue I feel it, too
I guess I never thought I had a thing or two to lose
I never thought I'd end up as good news
Believe in what you hear
Concede to what you fear
And if you think that I have so much love to go to waste
Cut out the running home, make the pace
Intrigue surrounding me, you
Intrigue surrounding you, me
I was only looking for a bit of harmony and grace
I swear I only meant it in good faith
And if you think that I have so much love to go to waste
Cut out the running home, make the pace
Intrigue, intrigue, intrigue
Intrigue, intrigue, intrigue
Intrigue - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's 'Intrigue' stands as a defining track from her early career, capturing the raw vulnerability and atmospheric tension characteristic of her debut period. Released during a time when she was establishing herself as a pivotal figure in British rock and soul, the song exemplifies her ability to blend poetic lyricism with a haunting vocal delivery. As part of her broader discography, 'Intrigue' reflects the era's shift toward more intimate, emotionally charged recordings that moved away from pure pop structures toward a more nuanced, art-rock sensibility. The track remains a testament to her early influence on the genre, showcasing a maturity in songwriting that would define her subsequent work and cement her legacy as a serious musical artist rather than merely a pop sensation.