Lyric discussion by schnitzi 

Cover art for When Under Ether lyrics by PJ Harvey

The "ether" being referred to in this song is not the anesthetic, but rather the fabric of the universe, where the baby is returning to. C'mon, this is clearly about an abortion -- "waist down undressed", and with a woman beside her holding her hand? One of PJ's easier to interpret songs, but still amazing...

PJ said that it's not about abortion... but for me personally, it still can be about it, no mather what she said.

Not Valid

@schnitzi I get so much more miscarriage than abortion (same surgery, but after the fetus is dead)