Long Snake Moan
PJ Harvey · To Bring You My Love [1995]
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Um-hmmm
Dunk you under
Deep salt water
Bring me lover
All your power
I'll be no hell
Out of your spell
Over
Under
Die of pleasure
Hear my dreaming
You'll be drowning
Hell's no god above
All drunk on my love
You oughtta hear my long snake
Moan!
You oughtta see me crawl my
Moan!
Dunk you under
Deep salt water
In my dreaming
You'll be drowning
Raise me up lord
Call me lazarus
Hey lord
Help me
Make me my fail
You oughtta hear my long snake
Moan!
You oughtta see me crawl my...
Moan!
It's my voodoo working
It's my voodoo working
It's my voodoo working
It's my voodoo working
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Woo!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Um-hmmm
Dunk you under
Deep salt water
Bring me lover
All your power
I'll be no hell
Out of your spell
Over
Under
Die of pleasure
Hear my dreaming
You'll be drowning
Hell's no god above
All drunk on my love
You oughtta hear my long snake
Moan!
You oughtta see me crawl my
Moan!
Dunk you under
Deep salt water
In my dreaming
You'll be drowning
Raise me up lord
Call me lazarus
Hey lord
Help me
Make me my fail
You oughtta hear my long snake
Moan!
You oughtta see me crawl my...
Moan!
It's my voodoo working
It's my voodoo working
It's my voodoo working
It's my voodoo working
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Woo!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Long Snake Moan
Released on the 1995 album To Bring You My Love, Long Snake Moan stands as a defining track in PJ Harvey's evolution from post-punk to gothic rock. The song features a haunting, minimalist arrangement that highlights Harvey's distinctive vocal delivery, blending raw emotion with atmospheric tension. It captures the essence of her mid-90s work, characterized by dark, introspective themes and a sound that would heavily influence the alternative and indie rock scenes of the following decade. The recording serves as a pivotal moment in her discography, showcasing her ability to craft immersive sonic landscapes that prioritize mood and texture over conventional song structures.