30
PJ Harvey · Good Fortune [2001]
Over my body the shadows played
It wasn't night and it wasn't day
Counting something what have I found
Thirty diamonds in my hand
Thirty miles
The world unfolds
Thirty miles
A pot of gold
I often think of America
I often dream of shooting a gun
Thirty years I'm still a child
Looking for something in a smile
Thirty miles
The world unfolds
Thirty miles
A pot of gold
Listen here in my song
Thirty miles won't be long
Thirty diamonds
Birds of fire
Sparkle like the summer sky
Thirty diamonds
Thirty miles
Looking for something in your smile
I'm looking for something in your smile
I'm looking for something
It wasn't night and it wasn't day
Counting something what have I found
Thirty diamonds in my hand
Thirty miles
The world unfolds
Thirty miles
A pot of gold
I often think of America
I often dream of shooting a gun
Thirty years I'm still a child
Looking for something in a smile
Thirty miles
The world unfolds
Thirty miles
A pot of gold
Listen here in my song
Thirty miles won't be long
Thirty diamonds
Birds of fire
Sparkle like the summer sky
Thirty diamonds
Thirty miles
Looking for something in your smile
I'm looking for something in your smile
I'm looking for something
30 - PJ Harvey
Released on the 2001 album Good Fortune, '30' stands as a defining track in PJ Harvey's evolution toward a darker, more atmospheric sound. The song features a haunting, minimalist production that underscores themes of mortality and the passage of time, characteristic of her work during this period. With its brooding vocals and sparse instrumentation, the recording captures a sense of looming dread that became a hallmark of her later discography. It reflects the influence of industrial and post-punk elements while maintaining Harvey's signature emotional intensity. The track remains a pivotal moment in her career, showcasing her ability to blend personal narrative with sonic experimentation.