Pj Harvey Вђ“ This Mess Weвђ™re In Ft. Thom Yorke Now

The track is unique for its vocal subversion: PJ Harvey sings in a lower, measured register, while Radiohead’s Thom Yorke provides his signature "otherworldly keening" in a higher range. Harvey wrote the song specifically with Yorke in mind, seeking a "different dimension" for her record.

The song tells the poignant tale of two lovers in a New York hotel room on a Wednesday evening. PJ Harvey – This Mess We’re In ft. Thom Yorke

: Yorke dominates the verses as a man grappling with an impossible love, while Harvey’s voice acts as a grounding force, metaphorically "talking him off the ledge". The track is unique for its vocal subversion:

: The two singers often repeat the same lines, creating a sense of two lovers in a shared headspace but unable to truly connect. Lyrical Narrative: The Doomed Love Story : Yorke dominates the verses as a man