Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Prima… Read Full Bio ↴Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments.

Harvey began her career in 1988 when she joined local band Automatic Dlamini as a vocalist, guitarist and saxophonist. The band's frontman, John Parish, became her long-term collaborator. In 1991, she formed an eponymous trio called PJ Harvey and subsequently began her career as PJ Harvey. The trio released two studio albums called Dry (1992) and Rid of Me (1993) before disbanding, after which Harvey continued as a solo artist. Since 1995, she has released a further nine studio albums with collaborations from various musicians including Parish, former bandmate Rob Ellis, Mick Harvey and Eric Drew Feldman, and has also worked extensively with record producer Flood.

Among the accolades Harvey has received are both the 2001 and 2011 Mercury Prize for Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea (2000) and Let England Shake (2011), respectively, making her the only artist to have been awarded the prize twice. She has also garnered eight Brit Award nominations, seven Grammy Award nominations and two further Mercury Prize nominations. Rolling Stone awarded her three accolades: 1992's Best New Artist and Best Singer Songwriter, and 1995's Artist of the Year. Rolling Stone also listed Rid of Me, To Bring You My Love and Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea on its list of their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2011, she was awarded for Outstanding Contribution To Music at the NME Awards. In the 2013 Birthday Honours, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music.

You Come Through
PJ Harvey Lyrics

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We are waiting
For the summer
The sun will bring back
Treasures for us

Come on my friend
Drink to good times
Golden wishes

To your health and mine

You come through
For me
You come true
For me
You be well
For me
You come through
For me

I'll be lifted
On this our holiday
I'll take you my friend
I'll take you with me

You come through
For me
You come true
For me
You be well
For me

You come through
For me

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song “You Come Through” by PJ Harvey express a sense of anticipation for the impending arrival of summer. The summer season is something to look forward to because it brings with it a bounty of precious gifts and cherished moments. “The sun will bring back / Treasures for us”, Harvey sings, suggesting that the arrival of summer signals a time for rebirth and renewal. The next lines address a friend, inviting them to drink to good times and make a toast to their health. The use of the word “golden” to describe their wishes adds to the sense of anticipation and excitement surrounding the arrival of summer.

The chorus of the song provides a simple yet powerful message. The singer is grateful for the presence of her friend in her life. “You come through for me / You come true for me / You be well for me / You come through for me”, Harvey sings, repeating the same words over and over. The repetition creates an almost hypnotic effect, emphasizing the importance of the message. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer intends to enjoy the new season in the company of her friend. “I’ll take you my friend / I’ll take you with me”, she promises, strengthening the bond between them.

Line by Line Meaning

We are waiting
We are eagerly and patiently waiting

For the summer
For the warm season with sunshine and outdoor activities

The sun will bring back
The sunlight will bring about and revive

Treasures for us
Valuable and enjoyable experiences for us

Come on my friend
Encouragement to a friend to participate

Drink to good times
Celebrate and toast to enjoyable moments

Golden wishes
Hopeful and positive aspirations

To your health and mine
For the well-being of both of us

You come through
You prove dependable and reliable

For me
On my behalf

You come true
You fulfill your promises and expectations