Guilty
PJ Harvey
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Rules and regulation Rules and regulation Rules and regulation Rules and regulation There's a little figure on the television Scratching at the ground by a pile of rags Grainy little figures on television screens Weighing up the moment, guilty, guilty What's he doing with that stick? What's he doing with that stick? Which one is guilty? Which one is guilty? What's he doing with that stick? What's he doing with that stick? Which one is guilty? Which one is guilty? Power to the predator, The Grim Reaper Grainy little suspects running for shelter The drones have come Come in their thousands But nobody asked us if we wanted them If we wanted them If we wanted them Back in the bunker in the operations room A bored soldier is eating his lunch While drones in their thousands are unveiled in Texas To roaring voices, but nobody asked us if we wanted them What's he doing with that stick? What's he doing with that stick? Which one is guilty? Which one is guilty? What's he doing with that stick? What's he doing with that stick? Which one is guilty? Which one is guilty? Power to the predator, The Grim Reaper Grainy little suspects running for shelter The drones have come Come in their thousands But nobody asked us if we wanted them Nobody asked us if we wanted them Nobody asked us if we wanted them Nobody asked us if we wanted them Nobody asked us if we wanted them Nobody asked us if we wanted them Nobody asked us
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Written by: POLLY HARVEY
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10 facts about this song
Artist Details"Guilty" is a song by British singer-songwriter PJ Harvey. Active since 1988, Harvey is known for her innovative works in alternative rock.
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Release DateThe song was released on July 13, 2016 as a standalone digital download single.
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Production CreditsThe track was produced by Flood, who has worked with artists like U2, Depeche Mode, and Nine Inch Nails.
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Recording"Guilty" was recorded during the sessions for her ninth studio album, "The Hope Six Demolition Project" (2016) but was not included in the final tracklist.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song lyrically investigates the moral responsibilities of the society we live in. PJ Harvey is known for conveying political messages through her music, and "Guilty" is no exception.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Guilty" is a bluesy rock song featuring raw guitar riffs and saxophone – a trademark sound of Harvey's music since her album "Let England Shake" (2011).
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ReactionThe song was well received by fans and music critics, praising Harvey for her fearlessness to address political issues.
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LegacyDespite not being included in any studio album, the song remains one of PJ Harvey's most notable singles due to its political relevance.
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Live Performances"Guilty" has been performed live many times during PJ Harvey's The Hope Six Demolition Project Tour.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is frequently cited as a significant work in discussions of music's power to address and challenge political and social issues.
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