Eyepennies
PJ Harvey · Other Songs - PJ Harvey
I will return here one day
And dig up my bones from the clay
I buried nails and strings and hair
And that old tooth I believe was a bear's
I held my hand in the fire
It burned me down to the wires
Blood suckers hide beneath my bed
And black fumes of skin so gently bled
I slept with a cat on my breast
Slowing my heart stealing my breath
At sunrise the monkeys will fly
And leave me with pennies in my eyes
I will return here one day
And dig up my bones from the clay
I buried nails and string and hair
And that old tooth I believe was a bear's
At sunrise the monkeys will fly
And leave me with pennies in my eyes
And dig up my bones from the clay
I buried nails and strings and hair
And that old tooth I believe was a bear's
I held my hand in the fire
It burned me down to the wires
Blood suckers hide beneath my bed
And black fumes of skin so gently bled
I slept with a cat on my breast
Slowing my heart stealing my breath
At sunrise the monkeys will fly
And leave me with pennies in my eyes
I will return here one day
And dig up my bones from the clay
I buried nails and string and hair
And that old tooth I believe was a bear's
At sunrise the monkeys will fly
And leave me with pennies in my eyes
Eyepennies
PJ Harvey's "Eyepennies" stands as a haunting centerpiece on her 2000 album *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*. Recorded with a raw, atmospheric intensity, the track exemplifies her signature blend of gothic rock and indie pop, characterized by her distinctive falsetto and brooding guitar work. The song explores themes of urban isolation and emotional vulnerability, reflecting the album's broader narrative of navigating modern life through a lens of melancholy and introspection. Its haunting melody and lyrical depth have cemented it as a defining track in Harvey's discography, resonating with listeners who appreciate its evocative mood and artistic maturity.