Dear Darkness Lyrics

Lyric discussion by lemona9 

Cover art for Dear Darkness lyrics by PJ Harvey

i think it has a few different meanings.. on one hand, it sounds like shes making a bargain with the devil/darkness. shes pleeing her faithfulness and friendship because her and her lover person are having struggles. seemingly financial struggles.

but when i first hear it.. it feels like shes extremely depressed, wanting to be saved from misery. and darkness has been her friend for so long, which has burdened her.

the words are tightening around my throat ~ its not easy to say, beg, ask, bargain.

it feels so dire, beautiful, and melancholy. I really didnt like White Chalk. But i love this song.

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