Passionless, Pointless
PJ Harvey · A Woman A Man Walked By [2009]
Let's Talk
Let's talk
Let the dirt fall
Let Heads Roll
No kind hand is reaching out for me tonight
I slept facing the wall
I dreamt of buildings in pieces
You slept facing the wall
and you wanted less than I wanted
Passionless, Pointless.
Where does the passion go? I'm asking
There's no kindness in your hands
No reaching out for me tonight
You slept facing the wall
and you wanted less than I wanted
I slept facing the wall
but when I met you how did you enter?
I don't remember
How did we ever?
Let's talk
Let the dirt fall
Let Heads Roll
No kind hand is reaching out for me tonight
I slept facing the wall
I dreamt of buildings in pieces
You slept facing the wall
and you wanted less than I wanted
Passionless, Pointless.
Where does the passion go? I'm asking
There's no kindness in your hands
No reaching out for me tonight
You slept facing the wall
and you wanted less than I wanted
I slept facing the wall
but when I met you how did you enter?
I don't remember
How did we ever?
Passionless, Pointless
On the 2009 album A Woman A Man Walked By, PJ Harvey delivers 'Passionless, Pointless,' a haunting track that exemplifies her signature blend of folk and art rock. The song features her distinctive, gravelly vocals layered over sparse instrumentation, creating an atmosphere of introspection and melancholy. Released during a period where Harvey explored themes of isolation and emotional detachment, the recording stands as a testament to her ability to craft sonic landscapes that resonate with deep personal feeling. It remains a defining piece in her discography, showcasing her mastery of mood and texture without relying on conventional pop structures.