To Talk To You

PJ Harvey · White Chalk [2007]

Oh grandmother

How I miss you

Under the earth

Wish I was with you



To talk to you

To talk to you



I found somebody

Tried to give myself to

Many times

I wanted to talk to you



If I lay on the earth

Could you hear



Oh grandmother

I'm so lonely

All my life



If I lay on the earth

Could you hear then

If I lay...



Mary...

To Talk To You

PJ Harvey's "To Talk To You" stands as a haunting centerpiece on the 2007 album *White Chalk*. Recorded during a period marked by her intense exploration of spiritualism and the occult, the track exemplifies her signature blend of gothic rock and ethereal vocals. The song features a distinctive, rhythmic guitar work that drives a narrative of intimate yet unsettling connection, characteristic of Harvey's late-career output. It reflects her ongoing fascination with the supernatural and the human condition, delivered through a raw, emotive performance that has become a staple of her discography. The recording captures the atmospheric tension found in her work from the early 2000s, maintaining a distinct identity within the broader landscape of alternative and indie rock.