C'mon Billy
PJ Harvey · To Bring You My Love [1995]
Come to me
You know I'm waiting
I love you endlessly
C'mon billy
You're the only one
Don't you think it's time now
You met your only son
I remember
Lover's play
The corn was golden
We lay in it for days
I remember
The things you said
My little billy,
Come to your lover's bed
Come home
Is my plea
Your home now is
Here with me
Come home
To your son
Tomorrow might never come
C'mon billy
You look good to me
How many nights now
Your child inside of...
Don't forget me
I had your son
Damn thing went crazy
But I swear you're the only one
Come alone, billy, come to me
Come alone, billy, come to me
Come alone, billy, come to me
Come alone, billy, come to me
Come alone, billy, come to me
Come alone, billy, come to me
Come alone, billy, come to me
Come alone, and come to me
C'mon Billy
Released on PJ Harvey's 1995 album To Bring You My Love, 'C'mon Billy' stands as a defining track of the artist's gothic rock and art pop evolution. The song features a haunting vocal performance that blends ethereal textures with driving rhythms, characteristic of Harvey's work during the mid-90s. It explores themes of emotional vulnerability and urban isolation, reflecting the atmospheric soundscapes found throughout her discography from that era. The recording showcases her signature ability to merge personal narrative with sonic experimentation, cementing her status as a pivotal figure in alternative music. This track remains a staple of her catalog, often cited for its melodic intensity and the raw, emotive delivery that defines her artistic identity.