Love & Money (Marianne Faithfull, David Courts)
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
Is it a crime ?
Or is it a fantasy ?
Does it take time ?
Will it cost money ?
Will it mean love ?
Sure isn't easy
To get in the mood
Aha
Aha
Aha
Aha.
See you at the parties
You're never the same
Do you make money ?
What is your name ?
Where can I find you ?
Out in the night
Who are your friends ?
Are they dark or light ?
Aha
Aha
Aha
Aha.
Tell me the dreams you never told anyone
Gimme a break.
Are you really a virgin who's never loved anyone else ?
Or just a fake ?
Me I don't know what to think anymore
Don't know where to start
To sit here with you and talk about nothing
Is breaking my heart.
Ask me a question ?
Gimme a smoke
What are you drinking ?
Is it a joke
Well ain't it worth it ?
Or am I depraved ?
You hold your head high
With one foot in the grave.
Aha
Aha.
Aha
Aha.
Love & Money
Marianne Faithfull's 'Love & Money' stands as a poignant exploration of the complexities within intimate relationships, blending her signature raw vocal delivery with a melancholic, mid-60s pop sensibility. The track captures the tension between affection and financial dependency, a theme that resonates deeply within her discography and reflects the social anxieties of her era. Recorded during a period where Faithfull was redefining the female singer-songwriter archetype, the song utilizes a straightforward arrangement to highlight lyrical vulnerability. It serves as a testament to her ability to translate personal struggle into universal emotion, influencing subsequent generations of artists who sought to address the gritty realities of love and survival through their own work.