The Ministry of Social Affairs

Unveiling the Struggle: PJ Harvey's Social Commentary Through 'The Ministry of Social Affairs'
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Lyrics

See them sitting, in the rain

Observing people sitting outdoors while it rains

As the sky is darkening

As the weather gets darker and gloomier

Three lines of traffic are edging past

There's heavy traffic moving slowly past

The ministry of social affairs

Referencing a place or institution, symbolizing societal support or welfare

At a junction on the ground

At an intersection on the street

An amputee and a pregnant hound

An individual missing a limb and a pregnant dog

Sit by the young men with withered arms

Sitting alongside young men with disabled arms

As if death had already passed

As if death has already visited them


Through every alleyway, and left

Through all narrow streets and taking a left

A million beggars silhouettes

A large number of beggars in outline form

Near where the money changers sit

Near where financial traders or manipulators are positioned

By their locked glass cabinets

Next to their secured glass showcases

What has happened, let go and ask

Questioning about the events that occurred, urging to inquire

The ministry of social affairs

Referring again to the institution of societal welfare

Near where the money changers sit

Near where financial traders or manipulators are positioned

By their locked glass cabinets

Next to their secured glass showcases


That's what they want, oh yeah

Repetition emphasizing the desire for money

Money, honey

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That's what they want, oh yeah

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Money, honey

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That's what they want, oh yeah

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Money, honey

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That's what they want, oh yeah

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Money, honey

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That's what they want, oh yeah

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Money, honey

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That's what they want, oh yeah

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Money, honey

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