Sheela-Na-Gig
PJ Harvey · Peel Sessions 1991-2004 [2006]
Look at these my child baring hips
Look at these my ruby red ruby lips
Look at these my work strong arms and
You've got to see my bottle full of charm
I lay it all at your feet
You turn around and say back to me
He said
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Just like the first time he said he didn't care
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Heard it before, no more
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Turn the corner another one there
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Heard it before
He said
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Put money in your idle hole
Put money in your idle hole
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Just like the first time he said he didn't care
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Heard it before, no more
Gonna take my hips to a man who cares
Turn the corner another one there
Gonna take my hips to a man who cares
Heard it before
He said
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Put money in your idle hole
Put money in your idle hole
He said 'wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean'
He said 'please take those dirty pillows away from me'
He said 'wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean'
He said 'please take those dirty pillows away from me'
He said 'wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean'
He said 'please take those dirty pillows away from me'
He said 'wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean'
He said 'please take those dirty pillows away from me'
Sheela-Na-Gig
Released on the Peel Sessions 1991-2004 compilation, PJ Harvey's 'Sheela-Na-Gig' stands as a haunting centerpiece of her early work. Recorded during her prolific period with John Peel, the track exemplifies her signature blend of folk roots and gothic atmosphere. The song features a distinctive, rhythmic guitar line that drives a brooding, atmospheric soundscape, characteristic of the dark, introspective style that defined her debut era. As part of her extensive discography, this recording captures the raw energy and unique vocal delivery that made her a pivotal figure in alternative music. It remains a notable example of her ability to transform traditional folk structures into something unsettling and deeply personal.