Wind
P.J. Harvey Lyrics
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Only for a moment.
And the moment`s gone.
All my dreams.
Pass before my eyes a curiosity.
Dust in the wind.
All they are is dust in the wind
Same old song.
endless sea
All we do.
Crumbles to the ground though
we refuse to see.
Dust in the wind.
all we are is dust in the wind.
Don`t hang on.
Nothing lasts forever
but the earth and sky.
It slips away.
All your money won`t
another minute buy.
Dust in the wind.
All we are is dust in the wind.
(All we are is dust in the wind)
Dust in the wind.
Everything is dust in the wind.
(Everything is dust in the wind)
The song "Wind" by P.J. Harvey is a melancholic reflection on the transitory nature of life. The lyrics speak about the brevity of human existence, emphasizing how everything we hold onto - our dreams and ambitions, our goals and desires - are all fleeting and ephemeral. The song begins with the singer closing their eyes and realizing that any given moment can be gone in an instant.
The next few lines showcase the singer realizing the depth of the transience of life. As all their dreams pass before their eyes, they are described as a mere curiosity, here one moment and gone the next - just dust in the wind. The phrase "same old song" refers to the repetitive nature of existence; we all live similar lives and go through the same motions, ultimately leading to our inevitable end.
The chorus emphasizes that all humans are just dust in the wind - insignificant and tiny in comparison to the vastness of the world around us. The singer urges listeners not to hold onto things that cannot be kept, and to accept that nothing lasts forever. The song is ultimately a commentary on the human condition, and a reminder that despite our differences, we are all simply made of the same fragile dust.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes.
I am taking a moment to reflect.
Only for a moment.
But it is just a brief break from reality.
And the moment`s gone.
And now it's over, time moves on.
All my dreams.
All of my aspirations and hopes.
Pass before my eyes a curiosity.
Seem like a fleeting thought or interest.
Dust in the wind.
All of these things are impermanent and insignificant.
All they are is dust in the wind
They are transient and will soon be forgotten.
Same old song.
This is a common theme throughout life.
Just a drop of water in on endless sea
Our existence is tiny in the grand scheme of things.
All we do.
Our actions and achievements.
Crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see.
Ultimately, everything falls apart despite our denial.
Dust in the wind.
Everything is temporary and fleeting.
All we are is dust in the wind.
We are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
Don`t hang on.
Don't cling onto things that are bound to disappear.
Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky.
Only nature remains unchanged over time.
It slips away.
Everything we hold onto eventually fades away.
All your money won't another minute buy.
Material possessions are ultimately pointless.
Everything is dust in the wind.
In the end, everything we do or have is meaningless.
(Everything is dust in the wind)
All things are temporary and will inevitably disappear.
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@TheDrapetomanic
It's incredible how different each album of hers is, stylistically.
@cheddarpuff
So true!
@TheDrapetomanic
@@cheddarpuff can't stop listening to PJ!
@cheddarpuff
@@TheDrapetomanic This might well be her best album.
@TheDrapetomanic
@@cheddarpuff It's hard to decide what her best is for me.
@harrymay2528
That's the UK for you.
@beathekitten
remember when pj harvey invented the asmr
@Amandanumnum
LMAO
@joerevere937
I came LOOKING for this song when I first heard about ASMR. Weird that someone else mentioned it 2 years ago, FIRST COMMENT showing.
@lifemusic1980
Bob Ross but she is definitely top 5