Born in Hampstead, London, Faithfull began her career in 1964 after attending a Rolling Stones party, where she was discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham. Her debut album Marianne Faithfull (released simultaneously with her album Come My Way on April 15, 1965) was a commercial success followed by a number of albums on Decca Records. From 1966 to 1970, she had a highly publicised romantic relationship with Mick Jagger. Her popularity was further enhanced by her film roles, such as those in I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967), The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968), and Hamlet (1969). However, her popularity was overshadowed by personal problems in the 1970s. During that time she was anorexic, homeless and a heroin addict.
Noted for her distinctive voice, Faithfull's previously melodic and higher-registered vocals (which were prevalent throughout her career in the 1960s) were affected by severe laryngitis, coupled with persistent drug abuse during the 1970s, permanently altering her voice, leaving it raspy, cracked and lower in pitch. This new sound was praised as "whisky soaked" by some critics and seen as having helped to capture the raw emotions expressed in Faithfull's music.
After a long commercial absence, Faithfull made a comeback with the 1979 release of her critically acclaimed album Broken English. The album was a commercial success and marked a resurgence of her musical career. Broken English earned Faithfull a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and is often regarded as her "definitive recording". She followed this with a series of albums, including Dangerous Acquaintances (1981), A Child's Adventure (1983) and Strange Weather (1987). Faithfull also wrote three books about her life: Faithfull: An Autobiography (1994), Memories, Dreams & Reflections (2007) and Marianne Faithfull: A Life on Record (2014).
Faithfull is listed on VH1's "100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll" list. She received the World Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Women's World Awards and was made a Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the government of France.
Baby Let Me Follow You Down
Marianne Faithfull Lyrics
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Baby let me follow you down
Well I'll do anything in this godalmighty world
If you just let me follow you down.
Can I come home with you
Baby can I come home with you'
Yes I'll do anything in this godalmighty world
If you just let me come home with you.
Baby let me follow you down
Well I'll do anything in this godalmighty world
If you just let me follow you down.
Yes I'll do anything in this godalmighty world
If you just let me follow you down.
Marianne Faithfull's "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" is a beautiful song about love and devotion. The singer is completely enamored with the person they are singing to and they are willing to do anything to be close to them. The repetition of the phrase "Baby let me follow you down" emphasizes the singer's desire to be with their loved one. They are not just asking for permission to follow them, they are pleading for it.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats that they will do anything in this "godalmighty" world to be with their loved one. This phrase adds to the intensity and desperation of the singer. They truly feel like they need to be with this person and will go to great lengths to make it happen. The line "Can I come home with you" showcases this need for closeness. The singer wants to be in the home of their loved one, to be close to them physically, not just emotionally.
Overall, Marianne Faithfull's "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" is a beautiful and emotional song about the depths of love and devotion. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of certain words highlights the intense emotions that the singer is feeling and helps to convey the depth of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby let me follow you down
Asking the person to lead the way and allow the singer to follow them.
Well I'll do anything in this godalmighty world
Expressing the singer's willingness to do anything, emphasizing the strength of their desire to follow the person.
If you just let me follow you down.
Stating a condition for the singer's willingness to follow the person, indicating that the person has the power to grant or deny the singer's request.
Can I come home with you
Asking to be invited to the person's home, indicating a desire for intimacy or closeness with the person.
Baby can I come home with you'
Repeating the request in a more intimate or affectionate manner, suggesting the artist's willingness to be vulnerable with the person.
Yes I'll do anything in this godalmighty world
Reiterating the singer's willingness to do anything, emphasizing the strength of their desire to be with the person.
If you just let me come home with you.
Stating a condition for the singer's willingness to be invited to the person's home, indicating that the person has the power to grant or deny the singer's request.
Baby let me follow you down
Repeating the request to follow the person, suggesting a persistent desire for the person's company.
Baby let me follow you down
Repeating the request again, emphasizing the artist's willingness to pursue the person.
Yes I'll do anything in this godalmighty world
Reiterating the artist's willingness to do anything for the person, suggesting a strong emotional attachment or devotion to the person.
If you just let me follow you down.
Restating the condition for the singer's willingness to follow the person, emphasizing the power dynamic between the two individuals.
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