PJ HARVEY
- Let England Shake Lyrics / with translationsThe West's asleep. Let England shake,
weighted down with silent dead.
I fear our blood won't rise again.
England's dancing days are done.
Another day, Bobby, for you to come home
& tell me indifference won.
Smile, smile Bobby, with your lovely mouth.
Pack up your troubles, let's head out
to the fountain of death
& splash about, swim back and forth
& laugh out loud,
until the day is ending,
& the birds are silent in the branches,
& the insects are courting in the bushes,
& by the shores of lovely lakes
heavy stones are falling.
weighted down with silent dead.
I fear our blood won't rise again.
England's dancing days are done.
Another day, Bobby, for you to come home
& tell me indifference won.
Smile, smile Bobby, with your lovely mouth.
Pack up your troubles, let's head out
& splash about, swim back and forth
& laugh out loud,
until the day is ending,
& the birds are silent in the branches,
& the insects are courting in the bushes,
& by the shores of lovely lakes
heavy stones are falling.
Facts about Let England Shake
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Let England Shake is written by Polly Jean Harvey, Nat Simon, Jimmy Kennedy.
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It is first released on February 14, 2011 as part of Pj Harvey's album "Let England Shake" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we take a closer look to the meaning, the song 'Let England Shake' by PJ Harvey reflects on the decline of England's power and the aftermath of war. The lyrics use metaphors like 'dancing days are done' and 'fountain of death' to symbolize the loss of vitality and the grim reality of conflict. The lyrics of Let England Shake express five main emotional states which include social criticism, musical happiness, emotional despair, and romantic sorrow. The song highlights how people need to practice indifference while they experience despair and use escapism to deal with their problems. The lyrics contain themes of death and indifference, which may not be suitable for younger children. The content does not contain explicit language or graphic material, but its mature themes require parental guidance for appropriate viewing.
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Let England Shake falls under the genre Alternative.
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Let England Shake song length is 3 minutes and 09 seconds.
Who wrote Let England Shake lyrics?
Let England Shake is written by Polly Jean Harvey, Nat Simon, Jimmy Kennedy.
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When was Let England Shake released?
It is first released on February 14, 2011 as part of Pj Harvey's album "Let England Shake" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Let England Shake lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, the song 'Let England Shake' by PJ Harvey reflects on the decline of England's power and the aftermath of war. The lyrics use metaphors like 'dancing days are done' and 'fountain of death' to symbolize the loss of vitality and the grim reality of conflict. The lyrics of Let England Shake express five main emotional states which include social criticism, musical happiness, emotional despair, and romantic sorrow. The song highlights how people need to practice indifference while they experience despair and use escapism to deal with their problems. The lyrics contain themes of death and indifference, which may not be suitable for younger children. The content does not contain explicit language or graphic material, but its mature themes require parental guidance for appropriate viewing.
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Which genre is Let England Shake?
Let England Shake falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Let England Shake?
Let England Shake song length is 3 minutes and 09 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2011 Vagrant Records (US)
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