Love Got Lost
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
Here we go, monday morning at last
In the land of the brave and the bold
Sunlight is hurting my eyes
But it's on to the glittering prize
There's a rent to pay
Gimme a coffee to go, make it fast
There'll be a merger before it gets cold
They've closed down the whole seventh floor
The young guns are ready for war
But I'm holding on
Long ago and far away
I was safe and sound
But love got lost
Along the way
Saturday night, went to see la bohÃme *
Used the spare ticket just for my coat
I guess I should swallow my pride
But I'd be damned if I'd hawk it outside
In the pouring rain
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R. 19 october 2000
Monday morning and no-one to blame
Keep hitting icebergs but I'm still afloat
But I'd like a new body and face
But I'd settle for a friend with a space
On their calendar
Hard to know and hard to say
Wonder what I've found
But love got lost
Along the way
Here comes mr. worldly and wise
If he touches me again I'll scream
I can't stand his sensitive eyes
Like I'm some dying diva to him
Touch me ... don't touch me ...
Touch me ... don't touch me ... don't touch me ...
Long ago and far away
I was safe and sound
But love got lost
Along the way
Love Got Lost
Marianne Faithfull's 'Love Got Lost' stands as a poignant example of her mid-career exploration of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability. Recorded during a period when she was refining her signature blend of jazz, blues, and soul influences, the track captures the raw ache of a relationship dissolving. Faithfull's delivery is intimate and weary, reflecting the personal turmoil that often characterized her public persona during the 1970s. The song serves as a testament to her ability to translate private sorrow into universal musical expression, resonating with listeners who recognize the quiet devastation of lost affection. It remains a significant song in her discography, showcasing her transition from pop sensibilities to a more mature, roots-oriented sound that defined her later artistic identity.