Who Will Take My Dreams Away ?
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
Nor the life I live.
You and I know what friendship means,
That's all we got to give.
Who will take your dreams away
Takes your soul another day.
What can never be lost is gone,
It's stolen in a way.
Please, don't stand too close to me,
Can you hear my heart ?
Take my warmth and lean on me
When we're not apart.
Now our mission is complete
And our friends are here. (?)
Evil things brought down by the light,
Life goes on until the end.
Who Will Take My Dreams Away ?
Released in 1966, Marianne Faithfull's 'Who Will Take My Dreams Away ?' stands as a haunting centerpiece of her early solo career, capturing the raw vulnerability of her post-'Put Your Head on My Shoulder' era. The track exemplifies the intimate, confessional style that defined her debut period, blending folk sensibilities with a melancholic pop sensibility that would later evolve into her iconic rock and blues sound. Recorded during a time of significant personal transformation, the song reflects the emotional turbulence of her early twenties, offering a glimpse into her life before she became a global icon. Its enduring appeal lies in its direct emotional honesty and Faithfull's distinctive vocal delivery, which remains a benchmark for female vocalists in the mid-1960s. As one of her most recognized early works, it serves as a testament to her ability to translate personal narrative into universal musical expression.