Into Deep Neutral
PJ Harvey · Other Songs - PJ Harvey
When you're off-kilter and the world it makes no sense
When you spy intruders at your first line of defence
Switch into deep neutral
Drop everything you know
Switch into deep neutral
And everything goes
When everyone's so uptight their laces are undone
Keep taking the tablets, keep the darkness on the run
If you switch into deep neutral
Your consumer choice is made
Switch into deep neutral
And the competition fades
In a deep neutral state there's no race to be won
There's nothing to do cause there's nothing to be done
Switch into deep neutral
Say "that's the way it goes"
Switch into deep neutral
And everything flows
When I make a small commitment, that's when I get the fear
I up the dose of neutral, it's the only legal gear
The cost of living's so dear
Switch into deep neutral
Drop everything you know
Switch into deep neutral
And anything goes
Talking to my best friend, she said that she was going to die
I said "living is for losers, so there's no need to cry"
Switch into deep neutral
As you hit the endless night
Slide along the tunnel
To the distant wheel of light
Into Deep Neutral
PJ Harvey's "Into Deep Neutral" stands as a haunting centerpiece on her 2000 album *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*. The track exemplifies her signature blend of atmospheric textures and raw vocal delivery, characteristic of her work during the early 2000s. With its brooding mood and intricate guitar work, the song reflects the introspective and often melancholic themes prevalent in her discography from that era. It captures a moment of suspended tension, inviting listeners into a sonic landscape where emotional vulnerability meets polished production. The recording remains a testament to Harvey's ability to craft immersive soundscapes that resonate deeply with audiences, solidifying her status as a pivotal figure in alternative rock and art pop.