Guilty

PJ Harvey

About Guilty

"Guilty" is a song by the English alternative rock musician PJ Harvey. Recorded during the sessions for her ninth studio album The Hope Six Demolition Project, it was released as a non-album single on 13 July 2016 on Island Records.


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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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PJ Harvey

Polly Jean Harvey (born 9 October 1969) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, composer and occasional artist. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, bass, saxophone, harmonica, and most recently, the autoharp. more »

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Written by: POLLY HARVEY

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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.
Release Date
The song was released on July 13, 2016 as a standalone digital download single.
Production Credits
The track was produced by Flood, who has worked with artists like U2, Depeche Mode, and Nine Inch Nails.
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.
Lyrics and Theme
The 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.
Musical Style
Musically, "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).
Reaction
The song was well received by fans and music critics, praising Harvey for her fearlessness to address political issues.
Legacy
Despite not being included in any studio album, the song remains one of PJ Harvey's most notable singles due to its political relevance.
Live Performances
"Guilty" has been performed live many times during PJ Harvey's The Hope Six Demolition Project Tour.
Cultural Impact
The 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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