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Home | Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Wall Lyrics / Bring the Boys Back Home Lyrics Bring the Boys Back Home Lyrics (Waters) :50 Bring the boys back home.Bring the boys back home.Don’t leave the children on their own, no, no.Bring the boys back home. “Wrong! Do it again!”“Time to go! [knock, knock, knock, knock]“Are you feeling okay?”“There’s a man answering, but he keeps hanging up!”Is there anybody out there? The epic rock opera The Wall is one of Pink Floyd’s most popular albums and had great commercial success. “Bring the Boys Back Home” – An Analytical Perspective 1. Introduction to “Bring the Boys Back Home” “Bring the Boys Back Home” is not just a song, but an emphatic plea, positioned strategically in Pink Floyd’s 1979 album “The Wall.” This track deviates from the band’s usual style, serving as a powerful, rallying cry that reinforces the album’s overarching themes of war, loss, and...

Home | Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Wall Lyrics / Vera Lyrics Vera Lyrics (Waters) 1:38 Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn?Remember how she said thatWe would meet againSome sunny day?Vera! Vera!What has become of you?Does anybody else hereFeel the way I do? The epic rock opera The Wall is one of Pink Floyd’s most popular albums and had great commercial success. “Vera” – An In-Depth Analysis 1. Introduction to “Vera” “Vera” is a short, yet deeply moving song from Pink Floyd’s 1979 album “The Wall.” Named after Vera Lynn, a British singer known for her songs during World War II, this track is imbued with nostalgia and longing. It stands out for its emotional depth, despite its brevity, and adds a layer of historical context to the album’s narrative. 2. Lyrical Themes and Significance The lyrics of “Vera” reflect the protagonist Pink’s yearning for a lost past and a sense of comfort...

Home | Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Wall Lyrics / Nobody Home Lyrics Nobody Home Lyrics (Waters) 3:25 “Alright, I’ll take care of them part of the time, but there’s somebody else that needs taking care of in Washington”“Who’s that?”“Rose Pilchitt!”“Rose Pilchitt? Who’s that?”[Kid screams in background. foreground: “Shut Up!”]“36-24-36 [laughter] does that answer your question?”[foreground: “Oi! I’ve got a little black book with me poems in!”]“Who’s she?”“She was ‘Miss Armoured Division’ in 1961 … “ I’ve got a little black book with my poems in.Got a bag with a toothbrush and a comb in.When I’m a good dog, they sometimes throw me a bone in. I got elastic bands keepin my shoes on.Got those swollen hand blues.Got thirteen channels of shit on the T.V. to choose from.I’ve got electric light.And I’ve got second sight.And amazing powers of observation.And that is how I knowWhen I try to get throughOn the telephone to youThere’ll...

Home | Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Wall Lyrics / Is There Anybody Out There? Lyrics Is There Anybody Out There? Lyrics (Waters) 2:40 Is there anybody out there?Is there anybody out there?Is there anybody out there?Is there anybody out there The epic rock opera The Wall is one of Pink Floyd’s most popular albums and had great commercial success. “Is There Anybody Out There?” – An Analytical Overview 1. Introduction to “Is There Anybody Out There?” “Is There Anybody Out There?” is a distinctive piece in Pink Floyd’s 1979 album “The Wall.” Known for its eerie and ethereal sound, the track perfectly encapsulates the feelings of isolation and desolation experienced by the album’s protagonist, Pink. It serves as a poignant representation of his longing for connection and understanding. 2. Musical Composition and Atmosphere The song is primarily instrumental, featuring a haunting acoustic guitar melody that is both simple and deeply evocative. The...

Home | Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Wall Lyrics / Hey You Lyrics Hey You Lyrics (Waters) 4:39 Hey you, out there in the coldGetting lonely, getting oldCan you feel me?Hey you, standing in the aislesWith itchy feet and fading smilesCan you feel me?Hey you, dont help them to bury the lightDon’t give in without a fight. Hey you, out there on your ownSitting naked by the phoneWould you touch me?Hey you, with you ear against the wallWaiting for someone to call outWould you touch me?Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?Open your heart, I’m coming home. But it was only fantasy.The wall was too high,As you can see.No matter how he tried,He could not break free.And the worms ate into his brain. Hey you, standing in the roadalways doing what you’re told,Can you help me?Hey you, out there beyond the wall,Breaking bottles in the hall,Can you help me?Hey you,...

Home | Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Wall Lyrics / Goodbye Cruel World Lyrics Goodbye Cruel World Lyrics (Waters) 1:05 Goodbye cruel world,I’m leaving you today.Goodbye,Goodbye,Goodbye. Goodbye, all you people,There’s nothing you can sayTo make me change my mind.Goodbye. The epic rock opera The Wall is one of Pink Floyd’s most popular albums and had great commercial success. “Goodbye Cruel World” – An Introspective Analysis 1. Overview of “Goodbye Cruel World” “Goodbye Cruel World” closes the first disc of Pink Floyd’s 1979 double album “The Wall.” This brief yet impactful track stands as a somber farewell, marking a pivotal moment in the album’s narrative. The song reflects the protagonist, Pink’s, final descent into isolation, as he completes the metaphorical wall around himself. 2. Lyrical Significance and Themes The lyrics of “Goodbye Cruel World” are minimal but powerful. Pink declares his withdrawal from the world, signifying his complete surrender to the emotional barriers he’s...