Kamikaze
PJ Harvey · Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea [2000]
How could that happen again?
Where the fuck was I looking
When all his horses came in?
And he built an army
Of kamikaze
Ten thousand willing
Pilots flying
Interfacing
Space and beyond
Built an army
To come and find me
Beyond all reason
Beyond all my hopes
The call of duty
Another war zone
(Makes me moan)
Kamikaze
Kamikaze
You can't touch me
Kamikaze
Eight miles high
He walks his path
And I follow mine
One truth for one eye
He's come to find me
Ten thousand willing
Pilots flying
Interfacing
Space and beyond
Here is his army
Space and here we come
Kamikaze
Kamikaze
You don't touch me
Kamikaze
Kamikaze
You don't touch me
Kamikaze
You don't touch me
Space here we come
Kamikaze - PJ Harvey
Released on the 2000 album *Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea*, "Kamikaze" stands as a defining track in PJ Harvey's evolution toward a darker, more atmospheric sound. The song features the distinctive, haunting vocals that characterize her work from this era, blending gothic rock elements with industrial textures. It captures the tension and urban decay central to the album's narrative, serving as a powerful sonic representation of the city's underbelly. The recording showcases Harvey's ability to construct immersive soundscapes that evoke a sense of impending doom and psychological intensity, cementing her status as a pivotal figure in alternative and art rock during the early 21st century.