Pj Harvey Вђ“ This Mess Weвђ™re In Ft. Thom Yorke Apr 2026

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.

: 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". PJ Harvey вЂ“ This Mess WeвЂ™re In ft. Thom Yorke

Released on PJ Harvey's 2000 masterpiece, Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea , "This Mess We’re In" stands as one of the most evocative collaborations in alternative rock history. It captures a cinematic, doomed romance set against the sprawling backdrop of New York City. 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 Released on PJ Harvey's 2000 masterpiece, Stories from

The song tells the poignant tale of two lovers in a New York hotel room on a Wednesday evening.