Woman A Man Walked
PJ Harvey · Other Songs - PJ Harvey
A courageous friend I thought
It turned out so wrong was I
When we were up against the wall
He had chicken liver balls
He had chicken liver spleen
He had chicken liver heart
Made of chicken liver parts
Liver little parts
Prematurely going bald
Any passion long gone cold
But I wanted to explore
The damp alleyways of his soul
All the times he tried to help
He spit in my face and laughed
That woman man
I want his fucking ass
I want his fucking ass
I want his fucking ass
I want your fucking ass
My friend, darting
He's looking likely
Crammed in a taxi
I see you all too clearly
Sucking on a little pea
Sucking on a little pea...
My, my you little toy
He's just a mummy's boy
Where's your liver?
Where's your heart?
What's with all your woman parts?
Now it's my turn to laugh
Just stick it up your fucking ass
Just stick it up your fucking ass
Just stick it up your fucking ass
Just stick it up your fucking ass...
(Instrumental)
Woman A Man Walked
Released on PJ Harvey's 2000 album *Stories From the City, Stories from the Sea*, "Woman A Man Walked" stands as a haunting centerpiece of her post-punk revival era. The track exemplifies Harvey's signature blend of ethereal vocals and brooding, atmospheric instrumentation, often featuring the distinctive guitar work of Josh Homme. Thematically, the song explores the complexities of gender identity and the fluidity of human relationships, delivered with a raw emotional intensity that has become a staple of her discography. Its inclusion on this landmark album solidified its status as a defining work of early 2000s alternative rock, capturing a specific moment in musical history where electronic textures met traditional rock structures.