Marianne Faithfull’s exquisite album ‘Vagabond Ways’ carries a few musical gems, including my favorite ‘Marathon Kiss’ – and this moodier entry, ‘File It Under Fun From the Past’. As our recent bout of nostalgia proves, fun may be found in the past, so long as you don’t dwell there very long. This song isn’t all fun and games, but it has an element of acerbic reminiscence to it, a glance back to buy us some time.
Do you remember me,Do you remember anything?Don’t pretend I didn’t make you laughFile it under fun from the past
Well, I’m looking ’round the roomSome of the people I’ve lovedGuess I remember everythingFile it under fun from the past
I could have been a contender, a contender for your loveI would have given you everything if I only knew howI would have given you everything if I only knew how, only knew howI could have been a contender, a contender for your loveFile it under fun from the pastFile it under fun from the past
It was only you, it was always only youI never saw what other people boughtI never cared what they thoughtWell, I’m looking ’round the room, some of the people I’ve lovedGuess I remember everythingFile it under fun from the past
