Passionless, Pointless

Unveiling Desires: PJ Harvey & John Parish's Passionless, Pointless Saga
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Lyrics

Let's Talk

Expressing a desire to communicate or engage in conversation.

Let's talk

Reiteration of the invitation to talk, emphasizing the importance of communication.

Let the dirt fall

Suggesting a need for honesty or openness, using the metaphor of letting dirt fall, symbolizing revealing the truth.

Let Heads Roll

Metaphorically suggesting a call for accountability or consequences, possibly in a relationship or situation.


No kind hand is reaching out for me tonight

Feeling isolated and unaided, as no supportive or comforting gestures are extended.

I slept facing the wall

Describing a state of emotional withdrawal, turning away from connection or intimacy.

I dreamt of buildings in pieces

Recalling a dream about structures breaking apart, possibly reflecting inner turmoil or the disintegration of something significant.

You slept facing the wall

Describing a similar emotional withdrawal in someone else (possibly a partner).

And you wanted less than I wanted

Highlighting a disparity in desires or wants between the speaker and the other person.


Passionless, Pointless.

Summarizing the relationship or situation as lacking passion and purpose.

Where does the passion go? I'm asking

Posing a question about the disappearance of passion, indicating a search for emotional depth and meaning.

There's no kindness in your hands

Observing a lack of warmth or gentleness in the other person's actions or demeanor.

No reaching out for me tonight

Reiterating the absence of supportive gestures or emotional connection.


You slept facing the wall

Repeating the theme of emotional withdrawal and minimal desire for connection.

And you wanted less than I wanted

Emphasizing the difference in desires between the speaker and the other person.

I slept facing the wall

Echoing the earlier description of emotional withdrawal, this time from the speaker's perspective.

But when I met you how did you enter?

Pondering the entrance or initiation of the other person into the speaker's life.

I don't remember

Expressing uncertainty or forgetfulness about the initial meeting with the other person.

How did we ever?

Pondering the progression or development of the relationship with the other person.

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