The Whores Hustle, And The Hustlers Whore

PJ Harvey

Speak to me of universal laws


The whores hustle and the hustlers whore


All around me people bleed


Speak to me your song of greed





Speak to me of your inner charm


Of how you'll keep me safe from harm


I don't think so, I don't see


Speak to me of your inner peace





Little people at the amusement park


City people in the dark


Speak to us, send us a sign


Tell us something to keep us trying





The whores hustle and the hustlers whore


Too many people out of love


The whores hustle and the hustlers whore


This city's ripped right to the core





Speak to me of heroin and speed


Of genocide and suicide, of syphilis and greed


Speak to me the language of love


The language of violence, the language of the heart


This isn't the first time I've asked for money or love


Heaven and earth don't ever mean enough


Speak to me of heroin and speed


Just give me something that I can believe





The whores hustle and the hustlers whore


Too many people out of love


The whores hustle and the hustlers whore


This city's ripped right to the core