Hair
PJ Harvey
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Samson The strength That's in Your arms Oh, to be Your stunning Bride Samson Your hair Glistening Like sun Oh, would That it Were mine Samson Your hair That's in My hands I'll keep It safe You're mine You're mine He said "wait" Said "wait" "Delilah, my babe" "Delilah, my babe" Said "wait" Said "wait" "Delilah my babe" "Delilah my babe" Said "wait" Said "wait" "Delilah my babe" "You lied in my face" "You cut off my hair" "You lied in my bed" Samson You'll stay With your 'lilah I hold you in My hands Yeah Your hairy strength My man My man He said "wait" Said "wait" "Delilah my babe" "Delilah my babe" Said "wait" Said "wait" "Delilah my babe" "Delilah my babe" He said "wait" Said "wait" "Delilah my babe" "Delilah my babe" Said "wait" Said "wait" "Delilah my babe" "You lied in my face" "You cut off my hair" "You lied in my bed"
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Written by: POLLY HARVEY
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Hair" is featured in PJ Harvey's debut studio album "Dry", which was released in 1992.
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Track PositionIt is the 9th track on the album.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Indie rock, a category of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the 1970s.
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Song LengthThis track runs for a duration of 3:45 minutes.
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Band MembersWhen performing "Hair", PJ Harvey was accompanied by Rob Ellis on drums, backup vocals, and harmonium, and Ian Olliver on bass.
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Raw ThemeThe song engages with the raw, stripped-down melody coupled with intimate and confessional lyrics, commonly found in PJ Harvey's earlier works.
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Conveys StrugglesThe song "Hair" subtly portrays Harvey's struggles with the general societal expectations of femininity and beauty standards.
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Music RecordingThe entire "Dry" album, including "Hair", was recorded at The Icehouse, a local studio in Yeovil, United Kingdom.
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Known for Guitar PlayFor listeners and critics, Harvey's remarkable guitar work on the song stands out.
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Award-Winning AlbumWhile not specifically song "Hair", but the album "Dry" in which it features was nominated for the Mercury Prize, a testament to Harvey's musicianship at such a young age.
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ReissueIn July 2020, a reissue of "Dry" - the album that hosts "Hair" - was released on vinyl. This gave new listeners a chance to discover PJ Harvey’s early works, including Hair.
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Sensual MetaphorLike some other tracks from the album, Hair’s lyrics use sensual metaphor that leaves interpretation up to the listener.
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Music ProducerThe song was co-produced by PJ Harvey and Rob Ellis, who is also the drummer, further adding a unique musical element to the track.
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