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.
Epilogue
Marianne Faithfull Lyrics
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Now we're coming back to you, in Louisiana
Where the moon on the Mississippi is a-shining ever.
Seven years we've been away in the big towns
Where you go to make money,
And now our fortune's made,
And now you're there,
We're coming back to you,
To our little house beside the Mississippi in Louisiana
Right, Anna ?
Anna II
Yes, Anna.
The song "Epilogue" by Marianne Faithfull is a story of two women named Anna I and Anna II who are returning to Louisiana after being away for seven years in big towns to make money. The lyrics are a conversation between the two Annas, with Anna I enthusiastically relaying their newfound success to Anna II. The song mentions the picturesque beauty of Louisiana, with its shining moon on the Mississippi River. The two Annas have finally earned their fortune and are returning to their little house in the state. They both confirm their excitement to return to Louisiana, highlighting the joy and contentment they feel returning to their roots.
The song's narrative is a powerful representation of the importance of home, family, and roots. The lyrics beautifully capture the wistful longing to return to a place of comfort and familiarity, highlighting the idea that no matter where life takes you, home is where the heart is. "Epilogue" is a reminder that the journey is never complete without a return to one's origin. This poignant message resonates with many who have found themselves far from home, yearning for the familiar sights, sounds, and the people they left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we're coming back to you, in Louisiana
We are finally returning to Louisiana after seven years of being away
Where the moon on the Mississippi is a-shining ever.
We are excited to see the familiar beauty of the moon shining on the Mississippi river once again
Seven years we've been away in the big towns
We have been living in the city for a long time and have missed the simplicity of country life in Louisiana
Where you go to make money,
We were living in the city to make money and improve our lives
And now our fortune's made,
Our hard work in the city has paid off, and we now have financial security
And now you're there,
We are happy to know that you, Anna, have been waiting for our return
Little house in old Louisiana.
We have missed our small but cozy home in Louisiana
We're coming back to you,
We are finally returning to live with you in Louisiana
To our little house beside the Mississippi in Louisiana
We are excited to be returning to our small house next to the beautiful Mississippi river
Right, Anna ?
We are confirming with Anna that we will be returning to our home in Louisiana
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI
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