Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict Lyrics – Pink Floyd – Ummagumma

by Keith J · Published October 17, 2000 · Updated November 3, 2023

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Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict (Waters) 5:01

Aye an’ a bit of Mackeral settler rack and ruin
ran it doon by the haim, ‘ma place
well I slapped me and I slapped it doon in the side
and I cried, cried, cried.

The fear a fallen down taken never back the raize and then Craig Marion,
get out wi’ ye Claymore out mi pocket a’ ran doon, doon the middin stain
picking the fiery horde that was fallen around ma feet.
Never he cried, never shall it ye get me alive
ye rotten hound of the burnie crew. Well I snatched fer the blade O my
Claymore cut and thrust and I fell doon before him round his feet.

Aye! A roar he cried frae the bottom of his heart that I would nay fall
but as dead, dead as ‘a can be by his feet; de ya ken?

…and the wind cried Mary.

[In English] Thank you.

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About The Song

“Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict” is one of Pink Floyd’s most unconventional tracks, appearing on their experimental album “Ummagumma.” Created by Roger Waters, this piece is a sonic experiment rather than a traditional song, featuring sped-up tapes of wildlife sounds blended with human voices to create an almost unworldly auditory experience.

Pink Floyd’s “Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict” is an auditory tapestry that stands apart for its experimental and avant-garde approach. Without conventional lyrics or melody, the track is a collage of manipulated animal sounds and vocalizations, with Waters imitating the chatter of creatures in a high-pitched, fast-forwarded sequence.

The latter part of the track introduces a ‘Pict’, referring to the ancient people of Scotland, with Waters delivering a monologue in a heavily accented, almost unintelligible speech, contributing to the track’s surreal nature.

As one of the most eclectic compositions of Pink Floyd, this piece is a testament to the band’s willingness to push the boundaries of music and explore the art of sound design. It’s not just a song but a foray into the unexpected corners of acoustic experimentation.