A Place Called Home
P.J. Harvey Lyrics


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One day I know
We'll find a place of hope
Just hold on to me
Just hold on to me

Walk tight, one line
You're wanted this time
There's no one to blame
Just hold on to me

(Come on) And I'm right on time
(My love) And the birds keep singing
And you're right on line
And the bells keep ringing
(Come on) And the battle is won
(My love) And the planes keep winging
And I'm right on time
One day they'll be a place for us (And the girl keeps singing)

I walk and I wade
Through full lands and lonely
I stumble, I stumble
With you I wait
To be born again
With love comes the day
Just hold on to me

(Come on) And I'm right on time
(My love) And the birds keep singing
And you're right on line
One day they'll be a place for us (And the bells keep ringing)
(Come on) And the battle is won
(My love) And the planes keep winging
And I'm right on time
One day they'll be a place for us (And the girl keeps singing)

Now is the time
To follow through
To read the signs
Now the message sent
Let's bring it to it's final end

(Come on) And I'm right on time
(My love) And the birds keep singing
And you're right on line
One day they'll be a place for us (And the bells keep ringing)
(Come on) And the battle is won
(My love) And the planes keep winging
And I'm right on time
One day they'll be a place for us (And the girl keeps singing)

(Come on) And I'm right on time
(My love) And the birds keep singing
And you're right on line
One day they'll be a place for us (And the bells keep ringing)
(Come on) And the battle is won
(My love) And the planes keep winging
And I'm right on time
One day they'll be a place for us (And the girl keeps singing)

(Come on) One
(My love) day
I (One day they'll be a place for us)
Know
(Come on) They'll be
(My love) A place




Called (One day they'll be a place for us)
Home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.J. Harvey's "A Place Called Home" seem to speak to the listener about the hope that a better future awaits even among the struggles of everyday life. The singer urges the listener to hold on tight and to walk the line towards a newfound sense of direction. The refrain constantly reminds the listener that they are "right on time" and that there will be a place for them eventually. The song is a message of hope, urging to see the signs and follow through to the end. It paints a picture of determination and perseverance through hard times, and the resolve to rise above them.


The phrase "hold on to me" is heard throughout the song, implying the presence of a guiding force. It suggests that someone is there to help the listener navigate through the struggles, and that they should not give up hope. The use of repetition also compounds the meaning of the lyrics, emphasizing the importance of the message conveyed in the song.


All in all, "A Place Called Home" is a song that speaks to general themes such as hope, guidance, and perseverance that all people can relate to. It reinforces the fundamental message that the struggles don't last forever, and that a better future awaits for those who continue to walk the line towards it.


Line by Line Meaning

One day I know
I have faith that someday we will find what we are looking for


We'll find a place of hope
We will find a place where we can have a fresh start


Just hold on to me
Stay close to me and don't give up


Walk tight, one line
Stay focused and don't deviate from the path


You're wanted this time
You are needed and valued


There's no one to blame
Don't blame anyone but stay positive and move on


And I'm right on time
I am exactly where I need to be and everything is happening as it should


And the birds keep singing
Despite everything, life goes on


And you're right on line
You are on track and making progress


And the bells keep ringing
There is always hope and something to look forward to


And the battle is won
We have overcome our challenges and achieved our goals


And the planes keep winging
The world keeps turning and life goes on


One day they'll be a place for us (And the girl keeps singing)
We will eventually find the place where we belong


I walk and I wade
I keep moving forward through difficult terrain


Through full lands and lonely
Through crowded spaces and desolate places


I stumble, I stumble
I face setbacks and obstacles on the way


With you I wait
I am not alone and have someone to pass the time with


To be born again
To start anew and leave the past behind


With love comes the day
Love brings new opportunities and hope for the future


Now is the time
The time is now, let's seize the moment


To follow through
To take action and see things through till the end


To read the signs
To understand the cues and indications that surround us


Now the message sent
We have done what we need to do and sent the message


Let's bring it to it's final end
Let's finalize things and put an end to it


One day they'll be a place for us (And the girl keeps singing)
We will eventually find the place where we belong


One day I know
I have faith that someday we will find what we are looking for


They'll be
There will be


A place
A location where we can belong and find peace


Called (One day they'll be a place for us)
Named or known as a place for us, a place we can call home


Home
A place of comfort and belonging




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: POLLY JEAN HARVEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@bojananovosel7515

One day
I know
We'll find
A place of hope
Just hold on to me
Just hold on to me
Walk tight
One line
You're wanted
This time
There's no-one to blame
Just hold on to me

And I'm right on time
And the birds keep singing
And you're right on line
And the bells keep ringing} come on my love
And the battle is won
And the planes keep winging
And I'm right on time
And the girl keeps singing

I walk
I wade
Through full lands
And lonely
I stumble
I stumble
With you
I wait
To be born
Again
With love comes the day
Just hold on to me

Now is the time to follow through, to read the signs
Now the message is sent, let's bring it to it's final end

One-day-I-know-there'll-be-a-place-for-us.



All comments from YouTube:

@ishtarbabylon4869

Came out when I was heavily addicted to heroin..detoxed to this whole album..thank you PJ....7 years clean now!

@vinyldiary6664

You rock girl!

@jessicarosesmith3948

im detoxing to her right now! this comment made me so happy. thank you. im towards the end now, feeling better every day.

@artscrafts4685

Well done! You should be so proud ✨

@artscrafts4685

rose smith stay strong ❤️ remember to talk to those who can help, good luck with it all, remember only you can rewrite your story ❤️

@FO_Biggles

Glad you could make it.

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@juliadoyle7478

This album has no filler. Flawless from front to end.

@alexlackner1945

Agreed, amazing record!

@russhaywood6418

i don't know how shes not more famous

@xxdash07xx

Fact

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