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Artist/Band:
PJ Harvey
Lyrics for Song: Written On The Forehead
Lyrics for Album: Let England Shake [2011]
People throwing dinars at the belly dancers
In a sad circus by a trench of burning oil
People throw belongings, a life-time's earnings
Amongst the scattered rubbish and suitcases on the sidewalk
Date palms and orange and tangerine trees
And eyes are crying for everything
(Let it burn, burn burn burn, blood and fire)
So I talked to an old man by the generator
He was standing on the gravel by the fetid river
He turned to me and then surveyed the scene
Said "War is here in our beloved city"
(Let it burn, burn burn burn, blood and fire)
Some dove in the river and tried to swim away
Through tons of sewage, fate written on their foreheads
Date palms and orange and tangerine trees
And eyes are crying for everything
Let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn, burn, burn
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Written On The Forehead
PJ Harvey's "Written On The Forehead" serves as a haunting centerpiece on the 2011 album *Let England Shake*. Recorded during a period marked by her intense exploration of British political history and personal turmoil, the track exemplifies her signature blend of folk roots and gothic rock. The song features a distinctive, rhythmic guitar work that drives a narrative of societal decay and individual resilience, characteristic of her work in the early 2010s. It stands as a powerful testament to her ability to weave complex historical themes into intimate, emotionally charged performances, reinforcing her status as a pivotal figure in alternative rock and indie music. |
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| Album Lyrics: Let England Shake [2011] |
PJ Harvey
"Let England Shake [2011]"
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