Dry
PJ Harvey · Rid Of Me [1993]
I Caught it in the face
Coming round again
I thought It was worth waiting
You're caught up in my head
Wet sides from time to time
But mostly I'm just dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
you leave me dry
You've come all this way
No hair out of place
You put it on the stage
You put right in my face
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
A water well inside
No water at my sides
I'm sucking on the well
I'm sucking till I'm white
But you leave me dry
you leave me dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
Coming round again
I thought It was worth waiting
You're caught up in my head
Wet sides from time to time
But mostly I'm just dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
you leave me dry
You've come all this way
No hair out of place
You put it on the stage
You put right in my face
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
A water well inside
No water at my sides
I'm sucking on the well
I'm sucking till I'm white
But you leave me dry
you leave me dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
You leave me dry
Dry - PJ Harvey
Released on the 1993 album Rid Of Me, "Dry" stands as a defining track in PJ Harvey's early career, showcasing her signature blend of atmospheric textures and raw vocal delivery. The song exemplifies the gothic indie and art rock influences that would characterize her subsequent work, utilizing a haunting melody to explore themes of emotional detachment and introspection. Recorded during a pivotal period in her discography, the track demonstrates her ability to craft immersive soundscapes that prioritize mood over conventional song structures. Its enduring presence in her catalog highlights its significance within the broader context of 1990s alternative music and her evolution as a recording artist.

