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Theres so much you can do with laying words on a bed of music. You can completely change their meaning with the type of
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"There's so much you can do with laying words on a bed of music. You can completely change their meaning with the type of music or the way they're sung"

- P. J. Harvey

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In this quote, P. J. Harvey is expressing the power and flexibility of combining words with music. By "laying words on a bed of music," she is referring to the act of pairing lyrics with a musical structure. She believes that this mix has the capability to transform the meaning of the words. The type of music and the way it is sung can significantly impact the interpretation of the lyrics. This highlights the importance of the musical elements in conveying a message or emotion. Harvey is emphasizing the potential for imagination and expression through the combination of words and music.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by P. J. Harvey somewhere between October 9, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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