Mud Slime Slim
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
Oh, Mud Slime and depending on you.
I don't know but I've been told
There's a time from time to time
I can't eat, I can't sleep
But I just like to move my feet
'Cause there's nothing like the sound of sweet soul music
To change your lady's mind
And there's nothing like a walk on down by the bayou
To leave the world behind.
Mud Slime, I'm depending on you,
Mr. Mud Slime Slim on the blue horizon.
I've been letting the time go by, letting the time go by,
Yes, I'm letting the time go by, letting the time go by.
I wanted cash in my hand
Pick upon a piece of land
Build myself a cabin back in the woods.
Lord, it's there I'm gonna stay
Until there comes a day
When this old world starts changing for the good.
Now the reason I'm smiling
Is over on an island
On a hillside in the woods where I belong.
I wanna thank Jimmy Jimmy John and Mick and Robbie
Of Nojets Construction to send me down homestead on a farm.
Oh, Mud Slime, I'm depending on you.
Mr. Mud Slim on the blue horizon.
I've been letting the time go by, letting the time go by,
Yes, I'm letting the time go by, letting the time go by.
Mud Slime Slim
Recorded by Marianne Faithfull, 'Mud Slime Slim' stands as a distinctive song in her extensive discography, characterized by its raw, folk-rock aesthetic that defined her early career. The track exemplifies the intimate, confessional style for which Faithfull became renowned, blending acoustic instrumentation with her emotive vocal delivery to create a deeply personal atmosphere. Released during a period where she was establishing her reputation as a leading figure in the British folk revival, the song reflects the genre's emphasis on storytelling and emotional vulnerability. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the quiet intensity of the era, offering a glimpse into the artistic evolution of a singer whose work continues to influence contemporary interpretations of folk and rock music.