Zaz Turned Blue
PJ Harvey · Other Songs - PJ Harvey
He didn't care
He always laughed loud
He wasn't proud
Just a real easy guy
Wouldn't tell a lie
But then one day
Zaz turned blue
Zaz turned blue
What were we supposed to do
Yeah, Zaz turned blue
What were we supposed to do
When Zaz turned blue
One night in the park
For a lark
Zaz let Steve Brown
Fool around
Steve squeezed his neck
Figure what the heck
But Zaz hit the ground
He was down
Oh, Zaz turned blue
What were we supposed to do
Yeah, Zaz turned blue
What were we supposed to do
When Zaz turned blue
After high school
Zaz was cool
He worked on cars
And went to bars
And then one day
He went away
And became a marine
At the age of eighteen
But he didn't want to fight
Didn't do it out of spite
And he didn't want to die
No, he didn't want to die
And he seemed kind of strange
Could it be that he changed
On that night in the park
When he fainted in the dark
Zaz didn't die
Lucky guy
There were no parades
How the glory fades
Now he shoots lots of pool
And as a rule
Wears a silly grin
On his chin
It all started when
Zaz turned blue
What were we supposed to do
Yeah, when Zaz turned blue
What were we supposed to do
When Zaz turned blue
Zaz Turned Blue
PJ Harvey's 'Zaz Turned Blue' stands as a haunting centerpiece on her 2000 album, Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea. The track exemplifies her signature blend of gothic rock and atmospheric folk, characterized by her distinctive, emotive vocal delivery and the interplay between her voice and the band's driving rhythms. Released during a period where Harvey was exploring darker, more introspective themes, the song reflects the album's overarching narrative of urban isolation and emotional turbulence. Its enduring appeal lies in its raw, unpolished sound and the way it captures a specific mood that resonates deeply within the indie and alternative music scenes. The recording remains a testament to her ability to craft intimate, character-driven songs that transcend typical pop structures.