Naked Cousin
PJ Harvey · Peel Sessions 1991-2004 [2006]
I see him running
All over headland
Scared as a chic-chicken
His naked skin fries
Fries in the sun, oh my
My naked cousin can cook
Till he's good, good and done
I hate his smell
And I hate his company
But most of all I hate
That he looks just, just like me
Skin always melting, fries in the sun
He can cook, cook his brains out
Till they're good and good and
Good and done
He's running
He's running
He's running
He's running
He run from burning bushes
He run from bank of senate
He run from every thing
That upsets his master plan
And and if he flips
And I am as good as done
My, my naked cousin, I know
He'll just keep, keep a-running
He's running
He's running
He's running
He's running
Running naked through the trees
Scared the shit right out of me
Bought my ticket, take my ride
Take me to the sunny side
Running naked through the trees
Scared the shit right out of me
Bought my ticket, take my ride
Begging all to please, please, please
Please, please, please
Please, please, please
Please, please, please
Naked Cousin
PJ Harvey's 'Naked Cousin' stands as a haunting centerpiece on the Peel Sessions 1991-2004 compilation, capturing the raw, atmospheric intensity of her early work. Recorded for John Peel's BBC Radio One shows, the track exemplifies Harvey's signature blend of gothic rock and art pop, characterized by her distinctive vocal delivery and the interplay between her voice and the band's driving rhythms. Released in 2006, this recording highlights her evolution from the post-punk sensibilities of the early 1990s toward the more textured, cinematic soundscapes that would define her later discography. The song remains a testament to the unique energy of live studio sessions and the enduring influence of Peel's platform on independent music culture.