In this song, Harvey might be referencing Mary, Queen of Scots, who was charged with plotting to murder Queen Elizabeth. In 1566 Mary gave birth to her only son James VI and the year after she was arrested by Protestant rebels. She would then be imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle for 19 years. She neve...
[Verse 1]
He should not be hid, he's just too big
In a cloud, please come down
I'd put stars at your feet
Put Mars at your head
[Verse 2]
Show yourself to me and I'd believe
I'd moan and I'd weep
Fall silent at your speak
I'd burst it full to the brim
[Verse 3]
Mary lost her head and let it bleed
Came crying back to me
"My son, where's he been?
Don't deny it and don't you hide him"
[Chorus]
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
[Verse 4]
No words, no sign
Mary say, "I'm not lying"
How come he's so big?
But good lord, he's been hid
Good lord, where you hid?
Ha
[Chorus]
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
No, I've missed him
Missed was written by PJ Harvey.
Missed was produced by Steve Albini.