The Faster I Breathe The Further I Go
PJ Harvey · Other Songs - PJ Harvey
The headlights are blinding
I'm walking on Bleaker
The street of no cheer
The yellow cabs driving
I'm taking a ride and
The panic, the laughter, the stink of disaster
Disaster
Disaster
Disaster
The faster
The faster
I'm breathing
The further
I'm sinking
My head aches
My mouth dry
It feels like
It's war time
The heat and
The traffic
There's hell on
This planet
It's spinning
Much faster
Disaster
Disaster
Disaster
Disaster
I'm breathing
I'm breathing
I'm breathing
I'm breathing
Let's walk now
On side roads
Let's walk in
The shadows
There's lovers
They're kissing
I see something missing
He's ready
To take her
I don't even
Rate her
Loving and loving
I hear
The flies buzzing
Faster
Faster
Faster
Faster
I'm breathing
I'm breathing
I'm breathing
I'm breathing
Keep walking
Keep walking
The Faster I Breathe The Further I Go
Released on PJ Harvey's 2000 album *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*, this track exemplifies her signature blend of gothic pop and atmospheric rock. The song features a haunting vocal performance layered over a driving, distorted guitar riff that has become a staple of her discography. It reflects the album's themes of urban alienation and emotional vulnerability, delivered with a raw intensity characteristic of her work during this era. The recording showcases her ability to merge folk sensibilities with post-punk aggression, creating a soundscape that resonates deeply with listeners seeking both intimacy and power. As a defining piece of her catalog, the track remains a pivotal example of her evolution as a songwriter and performer in the early 21st century.