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.
Plaisir D'Amour
Marianne Faithfull Lyrics
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Ne dure qu'un moment
Chagrin d'amour
Dure toute la vie
Your eyes kissed mine
I saw the love in them shine
But you gave me heaven right thenWhen your eyes kissed mine
Plaisir d'amour
Ne dure qu'un moment
Chagrin d'amour
Dure toute la vie
My love loves me
And all the wonders I see
But the rainbow
Shines in my window
My love loves me
Plaisir d'amour
Ne dure qu'un moment
Chagrin d'amour
Dure toute la vie
The song Plaisir D'Amour by Marianne Faithfull explores the fleeting nature of love and the painful lasting effects of heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that the pleasure of romantic love is short-lived and temporary, but the pain of heartbreak can last a lifetime. The opening lines, "Plaisir d'amour ne dure qu'un moment, chagrin d'amour dure toute la vie" which translates to "The pleasure of love lasts only a moment, the pain of love lasts a lifetime", beautifully captures the essence of this idea.
In the second stanza, Marianne describes a moment when she felt completely loved and elevated by her partner's gaze. However, this momentary pleasure was not enough to sustain their love, and they eventually experienced the pain of heartbreak. The third and final stanza provides some hope, as Marianne reflects on the love she still shares with her partner and the beauty she sees in the world around her. Despite the knowledge that love may end in pain, she chooses to focus on the joy it brings in the present moment.
Overall, Plaisir D'Amour is a reflection on the transience of romantic love and the importance of cherishing each moment of joy it brings, even if it is fleeting. It's a reminder to be grateful for the love we have in the present moment, as we never know when it will come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Plaisir d'amour
The pleasure of love
Ne dure qu'un moment
Lasts only for a moment
Chagrin d'amour
The sorrow of love
Dure toute la vie
Lasts a lifetime
Your eyes kissed mine
I felt the touch of your love
I saw the love in them shine
Your eyes reflected the love you had for me
But you gave me heaven right then
In that moment, you made me feel like I was in heaven
When your eyes kissed mine
When our eyes met with affection
My love loves me
The one I love loves me in return
And all the wonders I see
My happiness is boundless because of this love
But the rainbow
The symbol of hope and promise
Shines in my window
Appears in my life
Plaisir d'amour
The pleasure of love
Ne dure qu'un moment
Lasts only for a moment
Chagrin d'amour
The sorrow of love
Dure toute la vie
Lasts a lifetime
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROLAND HECK, GERD KOETHE, MICHAEL KUNZE, JEAN MARTINI, Martin Erikson
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@andreasblauer709
Marianne Faithfull trying to be Joan Baez.
@pagpanghupaw6031
It's an old french song (1784). Many singers sang, sing and will sing this song, I don't believe she's trying to be Joan Baez ;)
@andreasblauer709
@@pagpanghupaw6031 Faithfull became a fan of Baez after first hearing the folk singer on a Newport Jazz Festival compilation record in 1961. Since then, she had "Bought Baez records by the bundle," according to Altham. Marianne covered "What Have The Done To The Rain", "House Of The Rising Sun", "Fare Thee Well", "Once I Had a Sweetheart", "Wild Mountain Thyme", ,,, , all songs previously recorded by Joan on her bestselling albums. We sometimes forget how influental Joan was in the 60s and 70s.