Fat Old Sun Lyrics – Pink Floyd – Atom Heart Mother

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Fat Old Sun (Gilmour) 5:23

When the fat old sun in the sky is falling
Summer evenin’ birds are calling
Summer’s thunder time of year
The sound of music in my ears
Distant bells, new mown grass
Smells so sweet
By the river holding hands
Roll me up and lay me down
And if you sit don’t make a sound
Pick your feet up off the ground
And if you hear as the warm night falls
The silver sound from a time so strange
Sing to me, sing to me
When that fat old sun in the sky is falling
Summer evenin’ birds are calling
Children’s laughter in my ears
The last sunlight disappears
And if you sit don’t make a sound
Pick your feet up off the ground
And if you hear as the warm night falls
The silver sound from a time so strange
Sing to me, sing to me
When that fat old sun in the sky is falling

01. Atom Heart Mother
02. If
03. Summer ’68
04. Fat Old Sun
05. Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast

About the Song

“Fat Old Sun” is a song by Pink Floyd that radiates with the warmth of a summer’s day and appears on their fifth album, “Atom Heart Mother,” released in 1970. This track, predominantly written and performed by David Gilmour, captures a pastoral and nostalgic atmosphere, offering a contrast to some of the band’s more elaborate and psychedelic pieces.

“Fat Old Sun” is a melodic homage to the English summer, written and sung by David Gilmour for Pink Floyd’s album “Atom Heart Mother.” The song features Gilmour’s smooth vocal delivery, skillful guitar work, and a laid-back rhythm section that together evoke the lazy, hazy days of summer.

With its rich imagery of ringing church bells and singing birds, “Fat Old Sun” paints a picture of the tranquil English countryside. Gilmour’s lyrics are reflective and serene, suggesting a moment of respite and a deep connection to nature. The song’s chorus invites listeners to sing along to the simple but heartfelt appreciation of the sun’s nurturing presence.

The instrumental section of the song highlights Gilmour’s versatile guitar playing, ranging from soft acoustic strums to soaring electric solos, adding a sense of depth and passion to the otherwise gentle tune. This musical buildup leads to a crescendo that mimics the sun’s daily journey across the sky, ending as it began, with a sense of peaceful resolution.

In the context of the “Atom Heart Mother” album, “Fat Old Sun” stands as an accessible and comforting track, reminding listeners of the band’s ability to create not only complex, symphonic pieces but also straightforward, emotive songs.

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