Marianne Lyrics

In the intimate oblivion of collusion

I see you dancing with another man

And I know that you'll tell me that you're only having fun

But I never much liked dancing, Marianne

So go take your problems to a new confessor

Perhaps he'll listen while he holds your hand

But don't expect him to provide you with the answers

It's not a caseload that he's after, Marianne

I've tried to talk it over as a lover

But I can't seem to make you understand

You're not the kind to be content with me the way I am

And I like to make my own scene, Marianne

I've got a little story I should tell you

How sometimes a woman needs a man

But I don't think you even need someone to need you

And I don't think you'd believe me, Marianne

And you tell me that I'm fettered by illusions

And you've had all the chaining you can stand

I'd hate to be the one to block your freedom

But I'm not into two-timing, Marianne

And you'll tell every word I say is empty

And I know that you don't need my helping hand

I'm not the one to say I didn't love you

But I never really liked you, Marianne