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.
In My Time of Sorrow
Marianne Faithfull Lyrics
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In my time of feeling bad
Oh, what I'd give
Just to relive
All the good times that I've had
In my time of sorrow
In my time of feeling aloneThere was a time
I could ease my mind
With thoughts of just being on my own
Changes of life
I'm going through
Keep me from doing
What I know I should do
In my time of sorrow
In my time when teardrops fall
I can't tell you why
I don't want to try
But the time has come
For me to say farewell
In my time of sorrow
In my time of sorrow
In my time of sorrow
Marianne Faithfull's song "In My Time of Sorrow" is a lament about the difficulties of facing and coping with grief. She expresses her longing to relive the happy memories she's had before the loss, and her difficulty in finding solace in being alone now that she feels so low. The lyrics are poignant and very emotional, with Faithfull's vocal range adding to the depth of the song.
The line "Changes of life, I'm going through keep me from doing what I know I should do" suggests that Faithfull is struggling to move on and find the right path forward. She may be caught in a cycle of grief, unable to break free from the pain and sadness she feels. Her repetition of "In my time of sorrow" throughout the song emphasizes the weight of this sorrow and how all-consuming it can be. Despite the fact that she has made the decision to say goodbye, she is unable to explain why she is unable to move forward.
Overall, "In My Time of Sorrow" is a heartfelt and moving song about the experience of grief that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss.
Line by Line Meaning
In my time of sorrow,
During my difficult moments or times of sadness,
In my time of feeling bad
At a time where I am experiencing negative emotions,
Oh what I'd give
I would do anything or give anything just to change the current situation or go back in the past,
Just to relive
To experience once again,
All of the good times that I've had.
All of the positive experiences I had in my past that I wish to relive at this moment.
In my time of feeling alone
During the moments of feeling isolated or without companionship,
There was a time
In the past,
I could ease my mind
I was able to calm down and soothe my mind,
With thoughts of just being on my own.
By contemplating and embracing the idea of being by myself.
Changes of life
Adjustments or alterations in the circumstances of my existence,
I'm going through
That I am currently experiencing or facing,
Keep me from doing
Prevent me from taking action or doing what I know I should do,
What I know I should do.
What I am aware I need to do in order to move forward or improve my situation.
In my time where teardrops fall
During my moments of crying or shedding tears,
I can't tell you why
I am unable to explain why I feel this way,
I don't want to try,
I am not willing to make an effort to understand or express myself,
But the time has come
However, it is now the moment,
For me to say fare well.
For me to bid goodbye or depart.
In my time of sorrow
During my difficult moments or times of sadness,
In my time of sorrow
During my difficult moments or times of sadness,
In my time of sorrow
During my difficult moments or times of sadness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jackie De Shannon, James Patrick Page
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eziodallago5466
"Nel mio tempo di dolore"
Nel mio tempo di dolore
Nel mio momento di stare male
Oh cosa darei
Solo per rivivere
Tutti i bei momenti che ho avuto
Nel mio tempo di dolore
Nel mio tempo in cui mi sento solo
C'è stato un tempo
Potrei rilassare la mia mente
Con il pensiero di essere solo per conto mio
Cambiamenti di vita
Sto passando
Impediscimi di fare
Quello che so che dovrei fare
Nel mio tempo di dolore
Ai miei tempi dove cadono le lacrime
Non posso dirti perché
Non voglio provare
Ma è giunto il momento
Per me dire addio
Nel mio tempo di dolore
Nel mio tempo di dolore
Nel mio tempo di dolore
@user-ys9fg4ol9s
Has anyone mentioned that this song was written by Jackie De Shannon and JIMMY PAGE? Yes THE Jimmy Page... Deshannon and Page were dating at the time and I believe it's the first time Page over helped to write a song.
@VirreFriberg
Marianne Faithfull's former manager Tony Calder told Mojo magazine in September 2008 that the song was written in Los Angeles, where he was with Jimmy Page who had an affair with Jackie DeShannon: "One night I couldn't get into our hotel room because Jimmy and Jackie DeShannon were shagging. So I yelled, 'When you've finished could you write a song for Marianne?'"[
@jimajello1028
Great song of years ago. When I first started playing guitar. Timeless....
@belugamagic
My Mum took her own life 3 months ago. This album was in her CD player, one of the last things she listened to before she made that horrible decision.
I'm so so sorry you were hurting so much Mum. I'm so sorry I wasn't there. Im so sorry. I love you so much.
@nonpatriot8863
I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know you but you made me cry. I hope time will heal your pain.
@adscribe
Oh, dear. So sorry. Never ever blame yourself. Take it from someone who knows about this topic.
@tonycree
😢
@bryanpalmer9660
Please accept my condolences for your loss,but you must never blame yourself for what happened,many people in that situation hide their pain from others and suffer in silence without anyone noticing then make the tragic final decision leaving loved ones to ask WHY?
@donnimartelle9044
I am sorry for your loss. 😢🎉❤
@briancornell7878
not just jimmy page session but written by jimmy page and jackie deshannon